Germany

By Robert Wall
France and Germany have committed to field a space-based missile warning system by 2030, seeking to plug Europe's capability gap.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
Hensoldt is raising its full-year outlook for bookings in a sign higher European defense spending is turning into tangible business faster than expected.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The European Space Agency has dropped the Truths mission from its €22 billion ($25.5 billion) planned submission to member ministers.
Space Exploration

By Robert Wall
German aircraft engine maker MTU remains hopeful the French/German/Spanish Future Combat Air System program will move forward.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Thales expects Denmark’s decision to buy the Eurosam SAMP/T NG ground-based air defense system as only the first of several deals.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
German defense electronics company Rohde & Schwarz is teaming up with manufacturing equipment provider Trumpf to target the growing counter-drone laser market.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Guy Norris
Robinson Helicopter Company has confirmed that the first flight of the recently launched R88 utility rotorcraft is on track for 2026.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Germany plans to deploy its Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft in Iceland as part of an expanded security arrangement between the NATO allies.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
The industrial partners working on the Eurodrone uncrewed aircraft system have completed its critical design review.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Germany’s LCC sector is showing fresh signs of adjustment, with Ryanair and Eurowings the latest to trim routes and rebalance capacity.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
A cooperation agreement has been signed for an innovative e-fuels demonstration research plant in Germany.
Emerging Technologies

By Robert Wall
The German parliament has approved funding for the government to place a top-up order for Evolved Seasparrow missions (ESSM) to safeguard its ships.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Berlin has formally placed an order for 20 additional Eurofighters for the German Air Force just days after securing budgetary approval for the buy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Diehl’s IRIS-T SLM land-based air and missile defense system, which has been heavily used in Ukraine, has exercised its sea legs.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
German lawmakers have approved spending on an additional top-up order for Eurofighter combat aircraft and a crucial upgrade path for the fighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Thales and Hensoldt are ramping up output of key sensor equipment to keep pace with surging demand.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Tony Osborne
Boeing has handed over the first of eight planned P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to the German Navy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
European startup Helsing aims to slay moribund defense procurement practices with its collaborative combat aircraft bid.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall, Tony Osborne
Germany says it is considering acquiring Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft as part of its involvement in the NATO program to replace Boeing E-3s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has spelled out a €35 billion ($40 billion) commitment for the military space sector through the end of the decade.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Robert Wall
Airbus has signed an agreement with Arianespace to launch two German military communication satellites on Ariane 6 rockets.
Satellites

By Robert Wall, Vivienne Machi
Lasers, maneuvering satellites and spaceplanes are getting more attention as Western militaries look to counter threats to their space systems.
Space Exploration

By Vivienne Machi
U.S. Space Command is planning a second on-orbit demonstration with partner nation France.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
Isar Aerospace is starting to build its backlog for launches ahead of the inaugural flight of is Spectrum rocket planned before year end.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion