Germany strengthens Slovakia’s air defence capabilities with MANTIS systems
Germany will provide the Slovak Republic with two very short-range air defence MANTIS (Modular, Automatic and Network capable Targeting and Interception System) systems.
MBDA Deutschland and IAI to enhance Bundeswehr’s electronic warfare capabilities
MBDA Deutschland has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ELTA Systems to jointly offer electronic warfare (EW) solutions to the German Armed Forces.
Leonardo develops air-launched effects (ALE) capability
Engineers from Leonardo UK worked in partnership with defence technology company Anduril Industries to trial disruptive technologies that will underpin new capabilities.
Israeli industry wants to participate in modernization of German air defence
Israeli defence companies are evaluating the best ways to get part of the 17 billion euros that Germany intends to invest in upgrading its air defence systems.
IAI to strengthen cooperation with Indian defence industry
During the Aero India 2023 IAI will sign several Memorandums of Understanding and joint venture agreements as it deepens its ties with the local defense sector.
Australia orders 40 UH-60M Black Hawks from Sikorsky
Australia will acquire 40 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks, which are designed and manufactured by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company.
HENSOLDT jamming system proves effectiveness in flight tests
HENSOLDT has proven the effectiveness of its jamming system "Kalaetron Attack" against air defence radars of various types for the first time in extended flight tests.
Rheinmetall and AeroVironment join forces to compete for NATO special forces project
Rheinmetall and AeroVironment, an American unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) manufacturer, have teamed to take part in a NATO special forces project.
Strategic Airlift Capability’s C-17 makes relief flight to Türkiye
In the wake of the devastating earthquake, the Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) is providing support to international search and rescue efforts in Türkiye.
Fighter jets train air-to-air-refueling above Germany
On February 6, 2023, an A-330 MRTT aircraft conducted air-to-air refueling training over Germany with eight Eurofighters providing training for both jet pilots and refueling crews.
BAE Systems delivers 1,000th F-35 Lightning II fuselage to Lockheed Martin
BAE Systems has delivered the 1,000th rear fuselage to Lockheed Martin for the F-35, the world's most advanced and capable fifth generation fighter.
German industry wins contract under the Future Combat Air System programme
"The next generation air combat system requires an intelligent approach to a platform-independent, networked mission system, high-end sensors and AI-based data analysis," says HENSOLDT CEO Thomas Müller.