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Reports on Germany's proposed military spending plan which is raising questions about the country's ability to meet requirements for reshaping its armed forces and turning them into a tool that can be used for European military and crisis management actions. Funding problems; Problems encountered by the defense plan.

The article discusses the problems concerning the equipment readiness of the military force of Germany in 2014. Topics covered include the poor state of German helicopters and the trouble regarding the availability of the aircraft. Also mentioned is the call of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to its member states to boost their defense budgets as well as decrease their spending to satisfy the group's gross domestic product (GDP) requirement.

The article reports on Germany's government policies towards defense spending for which Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the country, has decided a target out of the gross domestic product. Topics discussed include planning for increasing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) capabilities such as aerial refueling and satellite communications, defense equipment procurement, and views of defense minister Ursula von der Leyen.

Analyzes the possible effects of cuts in Germany's defense budget on the country's aerospace industry. Reductions in defense spending under the budget cuts planned under Prime Minister Gerhard Schroeder; Factors contributing to the decline in defense activity; Trends in defense contractor values.

The article offers the author's insights on Auftragstaktik or mission command which is a leadership principle being practiced by the German armed forces for more than 200 years. The author mentions that mission command was recognised as part of a more complex concept called Innere Führung or inner leadership in 1953. In addition, he also explores the principles of mission command outlined in the U.S. Army Doctrine Publication (ADP) 6-0.

Discusses the military role of Germany in the post-Cold War era. Challenges facing the country; German army command structure; Development of a Franco-German Corps; Restructuring efforts; Outlook for the future.

The article discusses the reduction of the German government's draft defense budget for 2014 compared to 2013. Topics addressed include the Bundeswahr armed forces' reduction of personnel, lower spending on international deployments, and disengagement from Afghanistan at the end of 2014. Also mentioned are the equipment used by the last German infantry rotations to Afghanistan, the German army's mechanized divisions, and the Luftwaffe air force's tactical squadrons.

The article focuses on the Germany Army and its receipt of an expanded future soldier system, known as the Infanterist der Zukunft-Erweitertes Systeme (IdZ-ED), on March 7, 2013. Topics include the delivery of military equipment to the defense company Rheinmetall Defense and the testing of the system at the Muster Training Center.

The article focuses on the Modular Automatic & Network Capable Targeting & Interception System (Mantis), a rocket, artillery and mortar defense system of Germany's armed forces. The possible deployment of Mantis in Turkey as part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) operation to defend that country from attacks from Syria related to that country's civil war is discussed.

The article presents world aviation news briefs as of May 23, 2011. The German government revealed a plan for restructuring and cutbacks to its armed forces. The British government has approved plans to design a submarine that will replace the Vanguard Class, the country’s nuclear deterrent, in 2028. Masten Space Systems, an aerospace company, will join with Space Florida, an space development organization, to begin suborbital demonstration flights.

The article examines possible cuts in spending on Germany's armed forces. A proposal to reduce the country's defense budget by $10.5 billion might result in the cancellation of construction of a jet fighter plane and drone aircraft system. Labor unions state those cancellations could result in the loss of as many as 15,000 jobs in Germany's aerospace industries. The possible postponement of procurement of a jet transport produced by the company EADS is discussed.

The article discusses the training of German air force drone aircraft pilots by Israel's armed forces. The pilots are being trained in the use of the Heron 1 drone aircraft produced by Israel Aerospace Industries, which will be used in German armed forces intelligence operations in the Afghan War. Several of the Israeli armed forces officers who are training the pilots praise their progress in the program.

Reports on the warning issued by the aerospace industry association of Germany regarding the consequences of the nation's declining defense budget. Aggravation of layoffs and loss of expertise in the military sector; Estimated number of jobs to be cut in 2001; Inadequacy of spending on procurement; Unsatisfactory economic performance of the space sector.

Features the German Army Engineer Construction Maintenance Facility as an example of a facility that United States Army Europe engineers could use or recreate at another location. Training used and training programs offered; Organization of the facility.

Reports that the German navy approved the purchase of seven Super Lynx Series 100 helicopters from GKN Westland. Aircraft to be designated the Mk. 88A; Germans also discussing upgrading their existing fleet of Sea Lynx; Value of contract; Scheduled production date; Aircraft's powerplant.

The article reports developments in the global electrical and electronics industries. To mark Philips Semiconductors Inc.'s independence from Royal Philips Technologies, the company changes its name to NXP which stands for Next Experience. The European Commission approves the formation of the new business unit, Saab Microwave System. Deployable European Aeronautic Defence and Space combat operations center for air defense enters into service with the German Air Force.

The article reports that the German army's IT office has asked Defence and Communications Systems, the business unit of European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. NV to conduct a study that will bear considerable influence on the army's planned deployment of network-centric operations. The purpose of the commissioned study is to identify and assess new communication and information technologies for military command support applications, such as will be needed to realise a future command network based on network-centric operations.

The article offers news briefs related to military electronics industry as of March 2014. Among the topics include Germany-based company PLATH which supplied the German Armed Forces with a new mobile protected communication intelligence system (MoGeFA), a request from the United Arab Emirates to purchase Block 61 F-16 aircraft system and parts, and termination of contract between Denmark-based company Terma A/S and Polish company MOD regarding the improvement of Polish helicopters.

This article reports that German Army Aviation announced at the end of August 2004 that all 18 of its Sikorsky CH-53GS helicopters will be equipped with the AAR-60 MILDS missile-warning system from Ulm, Germany-based company EADS Defense Electronics. Under that modernization program, the helicopters received upgraded navigational avionics systems, including a night-vision-goggle compatible cockpit, additional fuel tanks, and a modernized self-protection system.

Reports on the deployment of German and Dutch troops to take part in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's peacekeeping efforts in Afghanistan in February 2003. Size of the contingent; Evacuation contingencies.

Reports on the scheduled deployment of the Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle to Germany in 2003. Equipment of the aircraft.

Reports on CelsiusTech Electronics AB's selection to supply a radar-warning system for retrofit to Tornado strike aircraft operated by the German Air Force and Naval Air Arm. Features of the system; Progress of negotiations with the program's prime contractor, DaimlerChrysler Aerospace.