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Germany Unveils Cobra 600: A Jet-Powered Drone Interceptor with IRIS-T Missiles and 155-Mile Range

Diehl Defence developed the Cobra 600 jet-powered interceptor drone.
Top speed of 620 mph and range of 155 miles.
Armed with IRIS-T air-to-air missiles.
Designed to counter drones and low-flying aircraft.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 11, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

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Franco-German Future Fighter Effort Collapses Over Irreconcilable Differences

Franco-German Future Fighter Program Collapses Over Irreconcilable Differences

France and Germany have abandoned the joint New Generation Fighter (NGF) program due to irreconcilable differences.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged French President Emmanuel Macron to end the program.
Industrial partners Dassault and Airbus failed to agree on key aspects of the fighter jet.
The collapse leaves Europe with fragmented next-generation fighter initiatives: GCAP (UK-led) and Swedish FCAS.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 9, 2026·via twz.com

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a small wooden notebook with wax pages that have been inscribed in cursive Latin

An 800-year-old wax notebook found in a German latrine offers a rare glimpse of medieval writing

A wax writing tablet and leather case were recovered from sealed medieval latrines in Paderborn.
The notebook contains cursive Latin text that will take time to transcribe.
Preservation was possible because the latrine chambers were airtight.
Researchers think the object may have belonged to a medieval merchant.

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DT Editorial Team·May 20, 2026·via livescience.com

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Someone Dropped This Notebook in a Medieval Toilet 700 Years Ago—and It’s Still Legible

A wax notebook lost in a medieval latrine is rewriting daily life in late Middle Ages Germany

A tiny wax notebook survived 700 to 800 years in a medieval latrine.
The object appears to have been a reusable everyday writing tool.
Its preservation offers unusual evidence of practical literacy and urban life in late medieval Germany.

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DT Editorial Team·May 19, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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gold and silver bowl with a seated Athena in the middle

Roman Silver Bowl Buried in Germany Highlights the Long Reach of Imperial Luxury

The Athena bowl was part of the Hildesheim Roman silver hoard found in central Germany.
Its central emblem may date to the second century B.C., while the bowl itself is first century A.D.
The object highlights the reach of Roman elite material culture on imperial frontiers.

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DT Editorial Team·May 4, 2026·via livescience.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 3, 2026·via defensenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 3, 2026·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 2, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 30, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via energymonitor.ai

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 28, 2026·via endpoints.news

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 25, 2026·via the-decoder.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via defensenews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 21, 2026·via energymonitor.ai

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 17, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

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US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say

Pentagon to Pull 5,000 U.S. Troops From Germany as Rift With Europe Deepens

The Pentagon says 5,000 U.S. troops will be withdrawn from Germany over six to 12 months.
Officials linked the move to tensions with Germany and wider disputes with Europe over the Iran war.
The reduction would return U.S. force levels in Europe to roughly pre-2022 levels, according to the report.

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Germany warns of ‘huge costs’ as Trump threatens to increase EU tariffs to 25%

Trump Tariff Threat on EU Vehicles Draws German Warning Over Economic Fallout

Germany says a threatened 25% U.S. tariff on EU vehicles would carry huge costs.
Automotive News says the move would threaten billions in transatlantic auto trade.
The warning comes as the auto market is already adjusting to tariff-related uncertainty.

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Hegseth orders 5,000 US troops to withdraw from Germany - Breaking Defense

Pentagon Orders Withdrawal of About 5,000 US Troops From Germany

The Pentagon says roughly 5,000 US troops will withdraw from Germany.
The move is expected to take six to twelve months.
Officials say the decision followed a review of US force posture in Europe.
The Pentagon has not yet detailed impacts on remaining troops or other NATO deployments.

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German solar module maker Soluxtec files for insolvency

German solar manufacturer Soluxtec files for insolvency as price pressure intensifies

Soluxtec filed for insolvency proceedings with the Bitburg District Court.
The company says it will restructure, maintain deliveries, and seek investors.
The case reflects ongoing pressure on European solar manufacturers from low prices and foreign competition.

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RCT Hydrogen begins manufacturing operations at German electrolyzer factory

RCT Hydrogen Opens German Electrolyzer Factory as Europe Seeks Faster Local Supply

A new German factory gives RCT Hydrogen 250 MW of annual electrolyzer capacity.
The site is part of a joint venture with industrial manufacturer Brück.
Its first 5 MW electrolyzer is slated for assembly and delivery in 2026.

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Blue Elephant concludes financing for 268MWp solar park Bavaria

Financing Secured for a 268MW Solar Park That Could Become Bavaria’s Largest

Blue Elephant Energy secured Commerzbank financing for the 268MWp Schafhöfen solar park in Bavaria.
The project is expected to generate about 300GWh annually, serving roughly 100,000 homes.
A long-term power purchase agreement with DB Energie helped underpin the project’s financing.

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Novartis CEO disheartened by Germany’s planned €60B cuts to healthcare spending

Germany’s Planned Healthcare Cuts Draw Early Pushback From Novartis

Germany plans to cut more than €60 billion in healthcare costs.
Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan said the company is very disappointed.
The proposal could affect pharmaceutical sales in a major European market.

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Cohere takes over Aleph Alpha shortly after the German startup ousted its original founder

Cohere’s Aleph Alpha Deal Turns Sovereign AI Into a Cross-Border Strategy

Cohere plans to acquire Aleph Alpha in a deal valuing the combined company at about $20 billion.
The Schwarz Group is investing $600 million and providing cloud infrastructure through STACKIT.
The companies are targeting sovereign AI deployments for governments and regulated industries.
Germany and Canada both backed the transaction, giving it unusual geopolitical weight.

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Germany unveils strategy for becoming Europe’s strongest military by 2039

Germany Sets 2039 Goal For Europe’s Strongest Military

Germany released its first standalone military strategy and related planning documents.
The Bundeswehr will shift toward effects-based capability planning.
Germany aims for 260,000 active-duty soldiers and at least 200,000 reservists.

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Hitachi Energy to supply automation solutions for RWE wind project

Hitachi Energy wins automation role on RWE’s 900MW Nordseecluster B wind project

Hitachi Energy will provide automation equipment for the 900MW Nordseecluster B offshore wind project.
Its MicroSCADA system will connect 60 turbines to an offshore converter station.
The broader Nordseecluster development totals 1.6GW and is expected to power about 1.6 million German households.
The automation layer will include interoperability features and updated cybersecurity protections.

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Germany explores vast lithium reserves in 300-million-year-old rocks

Germany Opens New Push to Assess Lithium Potential in the Ancient German Basin

Germany has launched a research initiative focused on lithium in ancient saline waters
The effort targets the 300-million-year-old German Basin
The basin could represent a major domestic European lithium resource, though assessment is still underway

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Germany adds record 1 GWh of battery storage in March

Germany Nears First 1 GWh Month for Battery Storage Additions

Germany recorded its biggest monthly battery storage increase so far in March 2026.
The total could exceed 1 GWh once late registrations are counted.
Residential photovoltaic storage systems appear to be a major contributor to the surge.

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Raytheon secures $3.7B deal with Ukraine for German-funded Patriot interceptors - Breaking Defense

Germany-Backed Patriot Missile Deal Gives Ukraine a New Air-Defense Lifeline

Raytheon signed a $3.7 billion contract to supply Ukraine with PAC-2 GEM-T Patriot interceptors.
Germany will fund the package and also finance additional IRIS-T launcher supplies.
Missile quantities and delivery timing were not disclosed, but the deal underscores the priority of Ukrainian air defense.

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Germany Is Now Airdropping Its Tiny Wiesel ‘Tankettes’

Germany Is Testing a New Way to Drop Firepower With Its Tiny Wiesel Vehicles

Germany demonstrated Wiesel airdrops from A400M transport aircraft.
The system uses parachutes and shock-attenuating airbags for rapid post-landing deployment.
The capability could give airborne forces faster access to mobile firepower.

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New German rule allows larger plug-in PV without electrician

German Rules Now Let Plug-In Solar Systems Grow Larger Without Requiring an Electrician for Registration

Germany revised its VDE standard for plug-in photovoltaic systems.
Operators can now self-register larger systems and systems with storage using a dedicated form.
The 800 VA inverter cap remains, but formal module-capacity limits were removed from the simplified process.

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