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NATO expected to raise munitions stockpile targets as war depletes reserves

NATO is expected to ask its members to raise its ammunition stockpiles which have been badly depleted by the war in Ukraine, as allies try to put arms supplies to Kyiv and their own militaries on a sustainable footing after a year in crisis mode. Even before Russia's invasion of…

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Rheinmetall eyes boost in munitions output, HIMARS production in Germany

German arms-maker Rheinmetall is ready to greatly boost the output of tank and artillery munitions to satisfy strong demand in Ukraine and the West, and may start producing HIMARS multiple rocket launchers in Germany, CEO Armin Papperger told Reuters.

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‘Rather pathetic’: Germany feels the heat after tank resistance

German reluctance to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine alleviated as US steps up with Abrams.

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Germany's Leopard tank move puts spotlight on its maker: Rheinmetall

Armin Papperger is on a roll.

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Berlin plans to send German Leopard tanks to Ukraine, according to reports

Germany will send its 2A6 battle tanks in conjunction with other countries such as Finland, Sweden and Poland, say reports citing government sources

The Guardian - UK

Poland requests German permission to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine

German defence minister says he expects quick response, as application increases pressure on chancellor Olaf Scholz

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100 Leopard tanks ready to be shipped to Ukraine - if Germany agrees

One hundred Leopard 2 tanks are ready to be shipped to the Ukrainian front lines pending approval from Germany under an agreement reached behind closed doors at a US air base, according to a Ukrainian official.

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Russia-Ukraine war live: Germany to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, reports say — as it happened

Media reports say German chancellor Olaf Scholz has decided to send the vehicles and allow other countries to send their German-made tanks

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Rheinmetall could deliver 139 Leopard tanks to Ukraine - RND

German defence group Rheinmetall could deliver 139 Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine if required, a spokesperson for the company told media group RND.

Reuters

What’s stopping German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine?

Ukraine has urged Germany to provide the stealth tanks but NATO has failed to agree amid Russian threats.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 327 of the invasion

Russia and Belarus have begun joint air force drills; Death toll from weekend Russian attack on Dnipro rises to 40

The Guardian - AU

German tank manufacturer’s warning puts pressure on Ukraine’s allies

Defence firm dampens Kyiv hopes other European allies will follow UK’s lead in supplying heavy armour

The Guardian - UK

Repaired German Leopard Tanks for Ukraine Ready in 2024 at Earliest

German armsmaker Rheinmetall (RHMG.DE) could only deliver repaired Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine in 2024 at the earliest, its chief executive was quoted as saying by Bild newspaper on Sunday. Germany announced earlier this month that it would provide Ukraine with Marder infantry fighting vehicles, but Kyiv has also…

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Repaired German Leopard tanks for Ukraine ready in 2024 at earliest, armsmaker says

German armsmaker Rheinmetall could deliver repaired Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine in 2024 at the earliest and would need a confirmed order to begin repairs, its chief executive was quoted as saying by Bild newspaper on Sunday.

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Germany pauses purchases of Puma tanks after operational problems

Germany will not purchase any more Puma infantry tanks until they have proven themselves to be reliable, Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said on Monday after several of the vehicles were put out of service during a recent military drill.

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Rheinmetall to send tanks to Czechs from December under Ukraine swap scheme

German arms maker Rheinmetall will deliver Leopard 2A4 battle tanks and Buffalo armoured recovery vehicles to the Czech Republic as part of an international swap scheme to allow the flow of weapons to Ukraine, the company said on Tuesday.

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Neutral Swiss spell out rules for re-export of arms

Switzerland reiterated on Friday it would not as a neutral country allow the re-export of Swiss arms to conflict zones but this did not cover some Swiss-manufactured parts that other countries may use to make weapons.

Financial Times

How war in Ukraine convinced Germany to rebuild its army

With the Bundeswehr at breaking point, the government has pledged a €100bn military spending spree — will it be enough?

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Rheinmetall seeks approval to export 100 Marder fighting vehicles to Ukraine -source

The German defence company Rheinmetall has requested approval to export 100 old Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine, a defence source told Reuters on Monday, confirming an earlier report by Welt am Sonntag newspaper.

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Rheinmetall ready to supply up to 50 tanks to Ukraine - newspaper

Military equipment maker Rheinmetall is preparing to supply up to 50 used Leopard 1 battle tanks to Ukraine, the Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Monday, citing the group's CEO.

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Russian central bank hikes rates and closes stock market as rouble crashes; oil and gas soar – as it happened

Commodities including wheat and aluminium surge and European stocks slide as markets respond to wider sanctions on Russia

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