German Air Force conducts first live-fire test of Meteor air-to-air missile from Eurofighter
The German Ministry of Defence has announced the successful completion of a landmark test involving the long-range MBDA Meteor air-to-air missile.
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Lockheed Martin begins production of Germany’s first F-35 fighter jet
Germany’s acquisition of the F-35A is part of a broader effort to replace its ageing Panavia Tornado fleet, which currently supports NATO’s Nuclear Sharing programme.
HENSOLDT: 20 years of Eurofighter service directly at the customer’s site
Based directly at the German Air Force base, HENSOLDT Services helps to keep the German Eurofighter fleet operational.
Germany continues to strengthen NATO Air Policing mission from Latvia
Reinforcing the security of Alliance airspace, the German Air Force has been contributing to NATO’s enhanced Air Policing (eAP) mission in the Baltic region since March of this year.
IRIS-T SLM air defence system for Germany: Luftwaffe achieves initial operating capability
The systems of the type IRIS-T SLM are used to protect critical infrastructure, objects and people on the ground through the engagement of aerial threats originating from aircraft, missiles and drones.
German Air Force sets record for longest Eurofighter flight
The German Air Force has applied for official recognition of the record in the Guinness World Records.
Luftwaffe carries out exercises in India for the first time
The German Air Force (Luftwaffe) is conducting a joint exercise with Indian colleagues for the first time.
German Air Force takes off to show presence in Indo-Pacific region, first step: Alaska
The German Air Force supported by the Multinational MRTT Unit is conducting a long-range deployment to the Indo Pacific region demonstrating force projection capability
German Eurofighters patrol the Baltic skies from Latvia [VIDEO]
A detachment of German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons are currently based at Lielvarde Air Base, where they’re tasked with ensuring the safety and security of the airspace over and around Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Germany: Luftwaffe ready to deploy Israeli-made Heron TP UAVs
The German Air Force (Luftwaffe), has declared its Heron TP unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), made by Israel Aerospace Industries, ready for operational use within Germany’s borders.
Luftwaffe supports Special Operations Forces training during Nordic Response
The German Air Force’s contribution to exercise Nordic Response provides air transport, low-level flying and Special Forces airdrop capabilities with an A400M transport aircraft.
Eurofighter in action: Germany launches first NATO Alert Scramble out of Lielvarde
In the morning of March 1, only hours after going “on status” for conducting NATO Air Policing out of Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, two German Air Force Eurofighter jets took off for the first ever alert scramble.