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In the limited space such as given by this review, not all current developments, operations or acquisitions by the three national air forces (Austria, Germany, and Switzerland) can be portrayed profoundly. The image however remains, that aside all positive bilateral relations, the three German-speaking European services remain very different. This article examines the three air forces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers global defense news briefs as of July 1, 2015. The U.S. Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) has delivered ARPA 2000 field kitchens to the Lebanese and Brazilian armies. Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall has handed over the new PUMA infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) to the German Armed Forces. The Netherlands has ordered 12 more military vehicle Bushmasters.

On 28 June, Kdrcher Futuretech GmbH handed over the BwgI UiE SK system (Bewegliche Unterbringung im Einsatz Streitkrifte - Mobile Accommodation for Deployed Armed Forces) to Bundeswehr representatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the defence forces of several European countries including Germany, Albania and Belgium along with brief information on the countries. It mentions that the Albanian Armed Forces are charged to maintain continuous military presence in areas under threat and assisting the population in disasters. It discusses the land force and economy of Belgium. It adds Germany's New Defence Policy Guidelines published in May 2011 to encompass territorial defence and crisis management.

The article offers information related to Germany and its defense forces structure, organization and inventories. It informs that the federal republic is headed by President Joachim Gauck and Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel. It mentions that the country is divided in 16 states. It further discusses information related to the land, naval and air forces of the country.

The article offers information related to naval art and science. Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) has displayed various solutions for the maritime environment at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2012 in Doha, Qatar. Imtech Marine Group has been awarded the Netherlands Turkey Trade Award 2012. Plath GmbH has made a dialogue with the German Armed Forces regarding arms technology and defence management.

The article offers information on Germany including its government, economy and defense. It states that it has federal republic type of government. According to 2010 estimates, its gross domestic product (GDP) was 2.94 billion dollars and imports were 1.099 billion dollars. It highlights that the Bundeswehr consists of a civil, defence administration and the armed forces.

The article profiles the country Germany emphasizing its Armed Forces organization. The German has about 92,463 military personnel in the Army in which it includes a list of military vehicles including Boxer 8x8 alternative fuel vehicle (AFV), FENNEK JFST and LEOPARD 1. In the Navy, it has about 17,051 personnel in which there are six submarines of Type 206As. In the Air Force, it has 43,317 personnel in which the central command agency is the Air Force Command.

The article offers information on the structures of the defence forces in Germany. It states that the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) is divided into a military part and civil part with the Armed Forces Administration. Moreover, the military part of the Bundeswehr comprises of Army, Navy, Air Force and Central Medical Services branches. An overview of the country's general data, government and economy is also presented.

The article focuses on the state of German Armed Forces air mobility operation. It cites the basic structure of the German Army air mobility in terms of general support, air transport, landing, mechanization and assault. It also discusses the air mechanization and air assault operation capabilities of the German Army. Moreover, it highlights Air Manoeuvre Brigade, which is considered as the flagship in the transformation process of the armed forces

The article focuses on the transformation in the intelligence collection and reconnaissance of the German Army, relative to wide-area and in-theater reconnaissance missions. It discusses the application of concept development and experimentation in relation to the objective of transforming the German Armed Forces. Moreover, it cites the organization of the reconnaissance formations within the armed forces.

The article reports on the acquisition of the new PUMA Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) by the German Army. It relates that the purchase is part of a programme authorized by the German parliament in 2002 and approved in December 2007. Moreover, it discusses the capabilities and specifications of the military fighting vehicle, including its armour protection, weapon and ammunition handling.

The article focuses on the planning of equipment for military operations in the German Army. It mentions the target goal which is to improve and enhance the operational capability of the joint and combined systems as it holds the vision to train, equip and organize. It adds that these goals would result in coping with challenges as it takes the military operations across a wide mission spectrum into stabilisation operations, pointing the way for the essentiality of technological developments.

The article focuses on the concept of protection in the German Armed Forces concerning command and control, reconnaissance and effects that formed its capability profile. It notes how the present security condition depicts the significance of the issues on survival and protection under the military missions. Moreover, this aims to secure the best potential protection for the personnel entrusted as well as taking into account the accomplishment of the respective mission.

The article focuses on the reorganization of the army schools in Germany relevant to the requirements and structure of the armed forces, citing Munster Training Centre. It discusses the new basic structure of the German Army relative to response and stabilisation forces. Moreover, it cites the incorporation of innovative elements on the German military structure and army school system to improve military training.

El artículo habla de las Fuerzas Armadas alemanas (Bundeswehr) y su rol en iniciativas de interoperabilidad multinacional e interagencial. Describe el concepto de seguridad en red y el cambio que significa para las fuerzas armadas alemanas e indica cómo difiere de métodos y estrategias tradicionales. También explica el plan estratégico de la Luftwaffe (Fuerzas Aéreas alemanas) y cómo contribuye a las acciones conjuntas.

The article reports on the need for military crisis management and conflict prevention missions. It states that infantryman must boast great qualities to complete highly mobile, primarily dismounted missions in hard and hostile environments. The article also cites the German version of "Future Soldier" concepts, which is the IdZ, that will have spectacular capabilities based on technical components.

The article offers world news briefs related to naval forces. In Germany, the SWATH ship "Explorer" which made from Abeking & Rasmussen became the mothership minehunter under the cancelled MJ 2000 project. On March 6, 2007, the LVNS "Imanta," ex-Harlingen minehunter of the Royal Netherlands Navy, will be transferred to the Latvian Navy. The Polish government has adopted a new strategy to consolidate the shipbuilding industry.

The article informs that German Army's ambulance corps has chosen the General Dynamics European Land Systems EAGLE 6x6 highly protected vehicle for its ‘mittleres geschutztes Ambulanfahrzeug' medium protected ambulance programme, after a competitive selection process.

Focuses on the role of network centric operations (NCO) on the German Forces (Bundeswehr) transformation. Views on the development of the German concept of NCO or the NetOpF (Vernetzte Operationsfuhrung) and its integration to the Bundeswehr; Features and characteristics of the NCO; Application of NCO in the transformation process; Assessment of the non-information technology or human aspects, organizational aspects, materiel and equipment, and multinational aspects in NCO; Future prospects of NCO.

The article provides an overview of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) on the completion of 50 years of its formation in the year 2005. Since April 1, 1956, the Federal Armed Forces of Germany are named Bundeswehr and only three months later, the new volunteer army was turned into a conscript army. Since then, millions of young men have contributed to preservation of peace. The Federal Armed Forces are contributing to conflict containment and humanitarian aid missions. Since 50 years now these forces are operating under the motto "Decision for Peace."

Describes the structure of the Armed Forces in Germany. Head of State; National Defense Minister; Amount of defense budget; Structure of the Naval Command; Number of Air Force personnel; Land Force Command equipment.

Interviews Heinrich Schutz, director of the Projects Sea Division of the German Federal Office of Defense Technology and Procurement. Background on the project; Profile on Schutz; Mission and operations of the division.

Focuses on the role of the German Army Forces Command as of June 2002. Missions of the Army Forces Command; Organization of the Army Forces Command; Logistics system of the Army.

Presents information on the national defense of Germany. Background on government system and economic condition; Structure of the German Armed Forces; Weapons system of the navy; Organization and equipment of the army; Aircraft units and structure of the air force.

The article offers political and military overview of Germany's Air Force. Topics discussed include views of German Air Force Chief of Staff, Ingo Gerhartzon the need of funding in German to modernize its weaponry and military systems; a probability that German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen might retain her job; and according to a 2018 Ministry report only 39 Eurofighter Typhoon jets are available for training and combat use.

The article report that the RUAG has won a contract under a Bundeswehr 'immediate operational requirement initiative' for 55 interoperable communications solutions based on the Tactical Access Node (TAN) device, the company announced on 5 March, 2021.

El artículo presenta una serie de noticias breves en materia de industria y tecnología militar. Gabler Maschinenbau GmbH: Nueva herramienta de movimiento subacuático para fuerzas especiales de Marina alemana. SGL Group: Nueva cerámica de protección. Sagem es nombrada contratista principal para la red de información del soldado de última generación RIF-NG.

The article discusses concerns of several European politicians regarding security of the Strait of Hormuz, including Former British Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt. Topics include interest of Germany in securing the shipping lanes of the Persian Gulf region; Wolfgang Ischinger, former German ambassador to the U.S. calls for more German military commitments in Persian Gulf region; and also mentions the presence of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif at 2019 G7 Summit in Biarritz, France.

Discuses the missions and roles of the signal forces of the German armed forces. Operation of communication and information systems; Support to command and control through information transmission and information processing; Communication systems of the Signal Corps; Main procurement programs.

Focuses on the Joint Support Service (JSS) of the German Army as of June 2002. Main task of the JSS; Global service for the Armed Forces; Basic and mission logistics of the JSS.

The article reports that Bw Bekleidungsmanagement (BWBM) has increased its testing and repair capacity on the body armour to meet the requirements of German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr).

The article reports on the quality and innovation offered by Capito & Assenmacher Defense System (CADS) in the military sector, which according to Dipl.-lng. Horst Kuppers, Managing Director of CADS, that German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) are equipped with technology from CADS.

The article offers information on the white paper published by the German government which feature its security policy and the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). It mentions that the 2016 white paper highlights the increasing violence in the security environment of the country brought by the Russian government in the European continent.

The article reports that electro-optic solution supplier Photonis was awarded a defense contract to provide night vision binoculars to Germany's Army.

Se presenta información acerca de la entrega del Trakker GTF 8x8, un camión militar táctico, de Iveco Defence Vehicles a la Bundeswehr, las Fuerzas Armadas de Alemania.

Extending UAV support to operations in Afghanistan and COIN campaigns in West Africa in the short term, the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) continues to consider future unmanned capabilities with airborne SIGINT and weaponised MALE systems high on the agenda. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Se anuncia que las fuerzas armadas alemanas van a recibir los nuevos helicópteros de Airbus Helicopters, el EC645 T2, a finales de 2015.

The article focuses on the Mobile and Protected Signals intelligence (MoGeFa) project of the German Armed Forces Bundeswehr, and mentions supply of several Yak vehicles from Bundeswehr stocks.

The article focuses on the Cooperative Computer Based Training (CoCBT) system of the armed forces of Germany which was introduced by Szenaris GmbH.

El artículo presenta un análisis sobre la reducción de Servicio Militar Obligatorio en Alemania a seis meses, por parte del nuevo gobierno a partir de 2009. La decisión requerirá una reestructuración de las Fuerzas Armadas, ya que supone un primer paso para su transformación en fuerzas completamente profesionales.

The article focuses on the need of the German Navy for a new class of corvette-sized combatants, according to the study entitled "The German Navy Needs More Surface Combatants for Deployments in Europe's Marginal Seas."

The article reports that the German Armed Forces is planning to expand after more than twenty five years.

The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) is still one of the biggest militaries (185.00 soldiers) in Europe with a modern inventory. As development never stands still, the procurement authority is always looking for new solutions to improve or close capability gaps. In this article MT examines whom to talk to in case of selling a system. Be warned though, as procurement within the Bundeswehr normally takes three or more years - for complex systems like vehicles even up to ten. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

El artículo presenta un análisis sobre el servicio militar obligatorio en Alemania. Comenzando por un recuento histórico del cuerpo armado y sus orígenes, desde las Guerras de Liberación de Napoleón entre 1813 a 1815, pasando por la Primera y Segunda Guerra Mundial hasta el presente, siendo Alemania uno de los pocos países europeos que aun conservan dicho deber entre sus ciudadanos.

El artículo se centra en la formación, gestión y futuro de las fuerzas armadas ante el desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías. empieza con la formación del autor en el Ejército (de Tierra) de Alemania y sigue con las nuevas tecnologías en el campo operativo, como la comunicación interejércitos y los sistemas de combate.

The article reports on the move of Rheinmetall Defence to manage the army's combat training centre (GÜZ) located in the Altmark district of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The German government has contracted with the company to upgrade the technology in the GÜZ exercise control centre and the training facility's data communication system. It cites that a team of over 200 employees would carry out the extensive range of services to run the facility that includes various support services.

The article reports on the approval by the budget committee to the Ministry of Defence's plan to buy four F125 frigates under a contract with the ARGE F125 consortium of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems and Lurssen Werft in Germany. The F125 are the German Navy's first ships planned from scratch fro modern asymmetric warfare conditions. Moreover, following the approval, the construction will begin in 2011, with one ship delivered each year from 2014 to 2017.

The article announces the awarding of procurement contracts for the PARS 3 LR air-to-surface anti-tank missile systems to LFK-Lenkflugkörpersysteme GmbH and Diehl BGT Defence by the German Federal Office of Defence Technology and Procurement on June 30, 2006. The 380 million euro contract covers the industrialization phase and delivery of 680 PARS 3 LR, which is the third generation long range missiles for the German Army by 2014.

Discusses the transformation of the German Air Force. Structure of the operational command and control of the Air Force; Responsibilities and activities of the Tactical Command; Squadrons and combat aircraft to be deployed in the Air Force Structure 6; International operations of the Air Force.