Tag: Bundeswehr
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More tanks for German police
After the special forces, riot police forces of the Länder and the Federal Police now also receive modern armoured vehicles. Defence companies compete with models weighing up to 15 tons. Several dozen police stations in Germany will be equipped with…
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European military drones to fly alongside civilian aircraft
Until now, army drones fly in segregated airspace, but soon they will also be allowed for civil airspace. For this purpose, military companies are developing automatic avoid systems. The “Eurodrone” will be the first to implement this as standard; in…
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German Countdown for armed drones
The majority of the population in Germany is against the acquisition of armed drones; nevertheless a contract to procure them may soon be signed. The Social Democratic Party can still prevent the deal. Before June 15th, the German Ministry of…
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Germany funds new border control technology in Tunisia
Tunisian border authorities are receiving equipment and training assistance from the German Bundeswehr and the Border Police in the course of a number of projects. Existing measures are now being extended. Manufacturers of surveillance technology stand to benefit. The German…