Germany Defence News Round-up: Week 29 (2025)

RUAG’s miFAP Enables Seamless Multinational Comms

RUAG’s miFAP system bridges analog, digital, and VoIP communications, ensuring interoperability across allied forces. Built around the TAN-T230A node, it supports rapid deployment with rugged, mobile infrastructure.

Successfully used by the German military and NATO’s CWIX 2025, miFAP is now CWIX-approved and deployed in NATO missions like Lithuania. Adaptable for both military and civilian use, it delivers fast, secure, and flexible comms in any environment.

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Rheinmetall in Talks for 7,000 Bundeswehr Vehicles

Rheinmetall is negotiating with the Bundeswehr to deliver 6,000–7,000 vehicles, including Leopard tanks, Boxer and Puma IFVs, and logistics trucks. CEO Armin Papperger estimates potential orders worth up to €70 billion in the next year.

While the Puma is a leading contender, the Lynx IFV—tested in Ukraine and shortlisted by the U.S. Army—may challenge it, with the final decision likely driven by politics.

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Arx and Renk Partner on Autonomous Defence Systems

Arx Robotics and Renk have teamed up to scale AI-driven autonomous ground vehicles globally. Renk will integrate Arx’s Mithra OS into its mobility systems, enabling real-time situational awareness and autonomy for military fleets.

The partnership targets joint production, new platform development, and market expansion in the US, UK, Europe, India, and the Middle East.

Founded in 2022, Arx develops modular UGVs and AI software to modernize land forces.

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Anschütz Debuts Autonomous Naval Navigation System

Anschütz has launched a scalable autonomous navigation system for naval vessels, from USVs to combat ships. It enables precise navigation, remote mission control, and integration with C4ISR networks.

Key features include autonomous ISR, mine detection, and escort missions using EO sensors, sonar, and collision avoidance. Built on the SYNAPSIS platform, it has been tested in over 200 real-world scenarios and a high-speed demo in France, boosting mission safety and effectiveness.

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Nikon SR-1 Boosts Recon Capabilities for Special Forces

Nikon’s SR-1 robotic camera head, developed by MRMC, offers remote, silent operation for mirrorless Z-series cameras—ideal for special forces and reconnaissance. Replacing heavy DSLRs, the lightweight system enables stealthy, remote-controlled imaging with full pan, tilt, zoom, and focus.

Easily mounted and controlled via LAN or Wi-Fi, the SR-1 supports multi-camera setups, motion detection, face tracking, and auto-capture. Upcoming support for the C2PA standard ensures image authenticity, making it suitable for intelligence and legal use. Already adopted by German police, it sets a new standard for tactical imaging.

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