Macron and Merz hope to keep FCAS alive as Dassault–Airbus rift widens
During a high-stakes meeting in Berlin on July 23, 2025, discussions between French President Emmanuel Macron and German…
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Turkey, UK sign Eurofighter Typhoon MoU as Germany lifts export veto
Germany approves Eurofighter Typhoon sale to Turkey Germany has reportedly approved the export of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter…
Belgium commits €300 million to become full FCAS partner in 2026–2030 phase
Belgium is planning to move from observer status to full partnership in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS)…
Airbus, Kratos to deliver Valkyrie-based combat drone for Luftwaffe by 2029
Airbus Defence and Space has entered a strategic partnership with US-based Kratos Defense and Security Solutions to develop…
Germany contracts Airbus to equip A400M fleet with infrared missile defense systems
Airbus has secured a contract from Germany’s defense procurement authority (BAAINBw) to upgrade 23 Airbus A400M military transport…
Ryanair flight: 2-year-old among 9 injured during severe turbulence
A two-year-old child was among nine people onboard a Ryanair flight that were injured during severe turbulence caused…
Germany blocks Eurofighter Typhoon sale to Turkey amid political turmoil
Germany has halted a proposed sale of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Turkey, citing concerns over recent political…
Germany’s Taurus missiles: What could they add to Ukraine’s arsenal?
Germany’s Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missiles could enhance Ukraine’s ability to strike high-value targets deep behind Russian lines…
Isar Aerospace Spectrum rocket crashes in 30-second test flight
Isar Aerospace conducted the inaugural test flight of its Spectrum rocket from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport. The 28-meter, two-stage…
Cologne Bonn and Düsseldorf airports hit by 24-hour strikes
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), the largest airports in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, have been hit by…
Weaponized Airbus A350: The defense systems of Germany’s ‘Air Force One’
The Airbus A350 is becoming a common sight at international airports as airlines build up their fleets of…
German Navy helicopter targeted by flares fired by Russian warship in Baltic Sea
An incident occurred between Russian and German naval forces in the Baltic Sea, raising concerns about escalating tensions…
Does the UK-Germany Trinity House Agreement threaten the FCAS program?
The United Kingdom and Germany have formalized a landmark deal, the ‘Trinity House Agreement,’ to strengthen their cooperation…
Airbus and Quantum Systems showcase AI-powered drone swarm for Bundeswehr
The Airbus Drone Center near Manching hosted a presentation to demonstrate the results of the Bundeswehr’s KITU 2…
German Air Force achieves initial operating capability for IRIS-T SLM system
The German Air Force has achieved initial operating capability (IOC) for the IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defense system…
NATO jets intercept unresponsive Russian fighters near Latvia
Two German Eurofighters and two Swedish Gripen fighters launched an alpha scramble to intercept two Russian Su-30 aircraft…
QinetiQ wins €284 million aerial training contract with German Armed Forces
The German Armed Forces Procurement Office has awarded QinetiQ Group an Aerial Training Services (ATS) contract. The contract,…
European Commission investigates compliance of €321.2M German aid to Condor
The European Commission has launched a detailed investigation into the €321.2 million restructuring aid granted by Germany to…