Zetros 4x4 with HX-2 LM and SARP 110 RCWS at Eurosatory
Mercedes Zetros 4x4 truck was displayed with a containerised launcher for HX-2 loitering munitions and SARP 110 internally reloadable RCWS at Eurosatory 2026.
Germany News
Land
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Land
Expo and Air Show
Leonardo and Rheinmetall Debut NMBT for Italy at Eurosatory
Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles (LRMV) joint venture unveiled the New Main Battle Tank (NMBT) for the Italian Army during the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Quantum Systems Pitches PULSE P19 Light Aircraft for C-UAS
German Quantum Systems unveiled its PULSE P19 multirole light aircraft in C-UAS configuration, fitted with interceptor UAVs, laser-guided rockets, and gunpods.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Expo and Air Show
Team Gen 6: Germany Restructures New Fighter Jet Development
After the FCAS programme’s collapse, Airbus Defence announced the Team Gen 6 consortium led by Germany, with contributions from the Spanish industry.
Weapon / Missile
MBDA Pitches AQUILA as a Counter to Manoeuvrable Hypersonics
MBDA has provided details on its previously unveiled AQUILA air defence missile being developed to take out hypersonic threats like HGVs and cruise missiles.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Diehl and Polaris Unveil the Cobra 600 Missile Carrier UAV
Diehl unveiled the Cobra 600 UAV jointly developed with Polaris to carry and fire IRIS-T air-to-air missiles at the ILA2026 exhibition being held in Germany.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
MBDA Unveils Laser+Missile C-UAS System at ILA2026
MBDA unveiled its Laser+Missile hybrid C-UAS system, combining the DEFENDAIR mini missile, high-energy laser, and a sensor suite at the ILA2026 exhibition.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Airbus unveils autonomous U145 helicopter platform
Airbus unveils the U145, an unmanned version of its H145 helicopter, signalling a shift toward medium-weight rotorcraft capable of operating without pilots.
Air
Luftwaffe Eurofighter unveiling revives tranche debate
Airbus Germany unveiled a new Luftwaffe Eurofighter as a “Tranche 4” jet, reviving debate over how far the type has evolved beyond Tranche 3A standards.
Land
Weapon / Missile
UK Procures Boxer 8x8 SPG with RCH155 from Germany
The UK MoD announced that 72 Boxer 8x8 SPGs fitted with Rheinmetall’s RCH155 155 mm L52 remote-controlled artillery module will be acquired from Germany.
Air
Defence Politics
FCAS deadlock exposes Europe’s defence design crisis
Failed mediation between France and Germany over FCAS highlights structural flaws in Europe’s defence model, raising risks of delay and fragmentation.
Weapon / Missile
Investment
Destinus and Rheinmetall Form a JV for Missile Development
Netherlands-based Destinus and Germany’s Rheinmetall have launched a new JV, named Destinus Strike Systems, to develop and produce various missiles jointly.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Airbus Tests Do-DT25 Interceptor UAV with Mark 1 Missiles
Airbus completed the first test flight of its “Bird of Prey” interceptor UAV based on the Do-DT25 target UAV, armed with Frankenburg’s Mark 1 C-UAS missiles.
Land
EU backs MARTE future tank concept with €20m EDF fund
EU allocates nearly €20m under the EDF to study a future European main battle tank concept. The MARTE programme involves 51 organisations across Europe.
