
Boris Pistorius wanted to arm the Bundeswehr at a record pace. However, the plan does not work for a showcase project for new attack helicopters.
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Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is pursuing the goal of upgrading the Bundeswehr more quickly by purchasing existing weapon systems.
Billion-dollar armaments project The Bundeswehr's new combat helicopters can fly, but they won't be able to shoot "for the foreseeable future."
Boris Pistorius wants to arm the troops at record speed - with weapons systems that are already on the market and that do not require lengthy development. In one of the first showcase projects, the plan didn't work.

In Ukraine and Russia, unknown hackers have manipulated official emergency apps and sent fake warnings about nuclear and chemical attacks. The timing suggests a Ukrainian counterattack.
According to a report, the Federal Audit Office criticizes significant delays in the procurement of the new light attack helicopters for the Bundeswehr. The reason is problems with ammunition and the conversion of civilian models.

President Zelensky is seeking a ring swap in order to receive Patriot missiles from allies in the short term. The USA has approved 500 PAC-3 missiles, but production at Lockheed Martin is not sufficient to meet current needs.

The evacuation of the front-line town of Oleschky is complete. At the same time, Ukrainian and Russian attacks on energy and industrial facilities continue, while diplomatic efforts and US arms deliveries are in focus.

Iran's revolutionary leader Moschtaba Khamenei has ordered the armed forces to respond immediately and effectively to threats. The aim is maximum deterrence without geographical restrictions in defense.

The US State Department approved the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine worth $2 billion. However, President Zelensky warns of delivery deadlines lasting years and suggests using allies' stocks in advance.