Daimler Truck Wins Bundeswehr Logistics Deal
Daimler Truck will deliver a mid-three-digit number of Mercedes-Benz Arcos 6×6 trucks to BwFuhrparkService by May 2026. The all-wheel-drive vehicles feature military upgrades, Flecktarn paint, and a 10-ton payload.
Built via a German French production network, the trucks include a 15-foot swap body system from Sonntag Fahrzeugbau for rapid logistics deployment. The contract supports Germany’s defence mobility goals and follows similar orders from NATO allies.
KNDS Unveils MARS 3 with Land-Based NSM
KNDS Germany has revealed MARS 3, a Europeanized version of Elbit’s PULS system, now featuring a land-based Naval Strike Missile (NSM). Built on an Iveco Trakker 8×8, MARS 3 supports multiple munitions, including ACCULAR, EXTRA, Predator Hawk, and future MBDA cruise missiles.
Germany ordered five systems for €55M, with Diehl Defence supporting local ammunition integration. KNDS calls it a “revolution” in rocket artillery—modular, long-range, and fully European-built.
etatronix Powers Mission-Critical Defence Systems
Germany’s etatronix supplies rugged, high-efficiency power solutions for drones, missiles, and AUVs. Its modular systems-batteries, converters, and contactless transfer-meet strict military standards and are built entirely in NATO-aligned supply chains.
Focus areas: weight reduction, AI diagnostics, and GaN/SiC tech—ensuring reliable, compact power under extreme conditions.
CEOTronics Marks 40 Years with Record Growth
CEOTronics AG marked its 40th anniversary with record sales of €55.8M, driven by a major Bundeswehr SmG contract. At AFCEA 2025, the company showcased its latest CT-MultiPTT, CT-DECT, and CT-NoiseProtection systems for high-noise, mission-critical use.
With 30,000 units delivered and another 30,000 planned, CEOTronics remains a key supplier to Germany’s armed forces. A strong order backlog (~€60M) and rising NATO demand position the firm for continued growth.
Germany Begins Arrow 3 Delivery Prep
Germany and Israel have started preparations for the delivery of the Arrow 3 missile defence system, Israel’s largest-ever arms export.
The system, co-developed with the U.S., intercepts long-range ballistic missiles in space and has proven effective in recent conflicts.
The move deepens Israeli German defence ties and boosts Europe’s missile defence capabilities.
EU Defence Summit: Industry Key to 2030 Readiness
At the first European Defence Summit, leaders called for urgent industrial coordination to meet Europe’s 2030 defence goals.
INDRA CEO José Vicente de los Mozos urged joint programs, simpler rules, SME support, and talent development, backing Spain’s €10B defence plan.
The summit focused on closing capability gaps, scaling production, and lessons from Ukraine. The core question: Can Europe deter by 2030? Only with speed, unity, and investment.