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Germany set to approve $3.5 billion defence package with Airbus and others, Bloomberg News reports

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Posted on November 8, 2025

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(Reuters) -Germany is set to approve defence equipment purchases worth more than $3.47 billion, including 20 light combat helicopters from Airbus SE, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing a

Germany Poised to Approve $3.5 Billion Defense Deal with Airbus

Overview of Germany's Defense Spending Package

(Reuters) -Germany is set to approve defence equipment purchases worth more than $3.47 billion, including 20 light combat helicopters from Airbus SE, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing a government document.

Details of the Airbus Helicopter Purchase

The report said lawmakers were expected to approve a major defence spending package during a closed-door meeting on Wednesday, which also includes a roughly 1 billion euro deal with Hensoldt AG and Theon International for 100,000 night vision devices.

Involvement of Hensoldt AG

A spokesperson for the German defence ministry declined to comment on the report.

Government's Response and Next Steps

(Reporting by Preetika Parashuraman in Bengaluru, additional reporting by Thomas Escritt; Editing by Alison Williams and Susan Fenton)

Key Takeaways

  • Germany plans a $3.5 billion defense package.
  • Includes purchase of 20 helicopters from Airbus.
  • Deal includes night vision devices from Hensoldt AG.
  • Lawmakers to discuss in a closed-door meeting.
  • German defense ministry declined to comment.

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