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Four years of Gepard in Ukraine: How the vintage German weapon is proving its worth

Four years after Berlin's decision to deliver it, it has become clear that the once decommissioned Gepard tank is now a key system in Ukraine's air defence — and one of the most effective "drone killers" in the fight against Russia.

Euronews

The understandable reluctance of Germany to send tanks to Ukraine

We should give German Chancellor Olaf Scholz more credit for helping Ukraine in adverse circumstances, writes Dr Oliver Hartwich

Newsroom.co.nz

Ukraine recap: supply of German and US tanks to make Kyiv 'a real punching fist of democracy'

For the past several days the focus of war news has been squarely on Germany’s Olaf Scholz. The chancellor has been battling with his conscience over whether to accede to Volodymyr Zelensky’s plea to supply Ukraine with his country’s fearsome Leopard 2 tanks.

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Russia forces push forward despite ‘colossal losses’

A retreat, a missile blitz and a helicopter crash were the low points of a horrible 47th week of the war for Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Germany's new defence minister faces pressure on tanks, army upgrade

There will be no grace period for Germany's new defence minister who takes office as pressure is piling on Berlin to send battle tanks to Ukraine and to upgrade its dilapidated armed forces in the face of Europe's biggest conflict since World War II.

Reuters

Germany’s no-nonsense new defence minister faces early test over Ukraine

Boris Pistorius is surprise pick for role as he has a low profile in Germany and is little known internationally

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine's tanks sent by the West 'will burn like the rest' - Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for heavy weapons from the West and praised Britain for already deciding to send them.

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Germany to Appoint Regional Official as Defense Minister

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will appoint a regional official as the new defense minister following the resignation of the much-criticized Christine Lambrecht, the dpa news agency reported Tuesday. The defense minister-designate, Boris Pistorius, is a member of Scholz’ Social Democrats, and has been serving as interior minister of Lower Saxony…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Germany to appoint regional official as defense minister

German news agency dpa says Chancellor Olaf Scholz will appoint a regional official as the new defense minister following the resignation of the much-criticized Christine Lambrecht

The Independent UK

Von der Leyen vows EU will back Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’

Europe will stand with Ukraine "for as long as it takes", EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen told the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday as Western delegates discussed the need to bolster support for Kyiv in its fight against Russia's invading forces. Earlier, the head of the…

France 24

Pressure mounts on Germany as Ukraine urges faster arms supplies

Officials urge Germany to permit supply of the Leopard tanks to Ukraine amid fears of a renewed Russian offensive.

Al Jazeera

UK seeks more German support as it confirms Challenger tanks for Ukraine

Ben Wallace wants Berlin to allow its Leopard 2 tanks to be re-exported from Nato countries to join British heavy armour

The Guardian - UK

German Defense Minister Lambrecht quits in blow to Scholz

BERLIN — German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht said she will step down following a series of missteps and days of speculation over her future, a blow to Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government as it weighs crucial decisions on arming Ukraine.

Tribune News Service

Poland's PM calls on Germany to send more weapons to Ukraine

Poland’s prime minister says he wants the German government to supply a wide range of weapons to Ukraine

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Al Jazeera

German defence minister resigns after months of criticism

Lambrecht has been blamed for failing to modernise the army and denounced over Berlin’s response to the Ukraine war.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Germany’s Defense Minister Resigns amid Ukraine Criticism

Germany’s much-criticized defense minister announced her resignation Monday, as her department steers the massive project of modernizing the country’s military and oversees expanding weapons deliveries to Ukraine. Christine Lambrecht said in a statement that she had submitted her resignation request to Chancellor Olaf Scholz, adding that “months of media focus…

The Guardian - UK

German defence minister Christine Lambrecht quits after series of blunders

Critics say she was not up to job of getting German army into shape against backdrop of Ukraine war

The Independent UK

Germany's defense minister resigns amid Ukraine criticism

German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht has resigned following persistent criticism of her handling of military modernization programs and the country’s arms deliveries to Ukraine

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German Defence Minister Lambrecht announces resignation

German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht has asked Chancellor Olaf Scholz for her dismissal, she said in a statement on Monday, the culmination of growing scepticism about her ability to bring the German army into shape against the backdrop of the Ukraine war.

Reuters

Puma fighting vehicle to return to key NATO mission in first half of 2023 - Berlin

Germany expects to field Puma infantry fighting vehicles for a key NATO mission in the first half of 2023, its chief of defence said on Friday, after Berlin had to withdraw the Puma from the alliance's quick reaction force due to problems in a drill.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine confident UK will send Challenger 2 tanks to help war effort

Kyiv hopes decision on heavy armour will pave way for Germany to allow re-export of Leopard 2s

Reuters

US Defence Secretary meets German defence minister in Berlin on Jan 19: spokesperson

The United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin will meet German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht in Berlin on January 19, a spokesperson for Germany's defence ministry told Reuters on Friday.

Reuters

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.

Reuters

Germany to contribute to EU mission in Niger - defence minister

Germany will play a substantial role in a planned EU mission in Niger, German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said during a visit to the capital Niamey on Friday.

Reuters

Germany to decide mid-December on purchase of F-35 fighter jet

The German parliament will decide in mid-December about the 10 billion euro ($10.50 billion) purchase of the F-35 fighter jet produced by U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin, Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said on Tuesday.

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