Germany

With just three weeks left before the UK’s general election, Britain’s two main political parties have laid out their vision for defense in their manifestos.

Lilium CEO Klaus Roewe expects $100 million in loan guarantees from the German and Bavarian governments, while talks with France toward $200 million continue.

Airbus has secured its largest order for its H225 helicopter twin-engine heavy helicopter since 2008.

Isar Aerospace was founded in 2018 as a spinoff of Technical University Munich.

Airbus is to adapt a German Air Force Eurofighter combat aircraft into a testbed for manned-unmanned teaming technologies.

The bulletin names the Test Flying Academy of South Africa, Beijing China Aviation Technology Co. and Stratos.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has committed to purchasing another 20 Eurofighter combat aircraft to help support the country’s defense industry.

Airbus has lifted the veil on its concept for an autonomous collaborative combat aircraft that would accompany current combat aircraft into battle.

Combined German 2023 defense industry sales have advanced 19% year-on-year to €10 billion ($11 billion), ahead of the 18% growth recorded by the civil sector.

Germany is looking to place a top-up order for Patriot air-and-missile defense systems.

The new capital raise consists of several components.

Lilium has announced the beginning of construction of a new certification testing facility in Munich.

Partners in the Eurodrone program have completed the preliminary design review for the twin-engine medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) uncrewed air system.

Norway’s Kongsberg has joined forces with the German business of MBDA and Diehl Defense to develop a next-generation, high-speed strike missile.

The two German air taxi companies need state support to exit a funding crisis, but party politics and risk aversion may force their sale to foreign investors.

Investors have plowed billions of dollars into eVTOL ventures but now many are running out of cash. Listen in to hear the latest on the plight of Lilium and Volocopter.

Swiss electric propulsion developer H55 has announced the commercialization and opening of the orderbook for the Bristell B23 Energic.

Switzerland has made a request for information to industry on medium-range air defense systems to fill a capability gap.

French President Emmanuel Macron has hinted at the creation of a new European defense initiative around providing stronger air and missile defense for Europe.

Italy has joined the effort to supply long-range air-launched cruise missiles to Ukraine, UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has revealed.

“We may have to consider filing for insolvency in the foreseeable future,” Volocopter CEO Dirk Hoke told Aviation Week.

Wary of the green hydrogen production challenge, industry cautiously eyes growth prospects.

Spanish defense firm Grupo Oesia will support production of components for Patriot Advanced Capability — 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) weapons.

All the data relating to the region’s top airlines, airports, routes and markets during the second quarter of the year.

Czech startup Zuri has completed a large-scale ground testbed for its planned five-seat hybrid-electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing air taxi.