Airbus Starts Preparing the European XQ-58A Valkyrie UCAV
Airbus is modifying two XQ-58A Valkyrie UCAV from the US-based Kratos in preparation for European standards by fitting them with the MARS mission system.
Germany News
Air
Unmanned Systems
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Germany launches €9B strike drone shift led by startups
Berlin has awarded contracts to startups, launching a €9 billion strike drone programme and signalling a doctrinal shift toward scalable unmanned warfare.
Expo and Air Show
TURAÇ Showcases Sterling Brand at Germany's IWA 2026
Ammunition manufacturer TURAÇ drew attention at WDS 2026 with its Sterling-branded counter-drone ammunition portfolio, reflecting rising battlefield demand.
Analysis
Air
Germany’s FCAS fault line reopens after Enders warning
Tom Enders’ criticism of Germany’s FCAS partnership exposes unresolved industrial tensions and raises fresh questions over the programme’s strategic direction.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
France in Talks with Germany for a Land-Based MRBM
ArianeGroup, responsible for the M51 SLBM, is discussing a partnership with Germany for a new generation land-based medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM).
Land
Weapon / Missile
Patria and Kongsberg Agree on Weapon Station Deliveries
Patria and Kongsberg will deliver PROTECTOR RS4 weapon stations for CAVS 6×6 vehicles ordered by Sweden and Germany, supporting a common multinational standard.
Ammunition
Logistics
Denmark secures its ammunition stocks with Rheinmetall
Denmark has awarded Rheinmetall a seven-year framework agreement covering medium-calibre, tank and artillery ammunition, aimed at sustaining combat readiness.
Navy / Maritime
Norway Expands Type 212CD Submarine Order to Six Units
The Norwegian Navy has added two more submarines to its order for Type 212CD AIP submarines from German shipbuilder TKMS, increasing the total count to six.
Air
Germany’s Merz Reopens a Closed FCAS Debate with France
Chancellor Merz has reignited a dispute widely portrayed as resolved within FCAS, exposing unresolved tensions over industrial sovereignty and leadership.
Air
Space
POLARIS to Develop a Hypersonic Test Aircraft for Germany
POLARIS Spaceplanes announced a deal with Germany’s BAAINBw to develop an experimental hypersonic aircraft for the development of reusable hypersonic platforms.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
MQ-9B SeaGuardian nears operational ASW role at sea
US Navy tests confirm expanded sonobuoy pods for MQ-9B SeaGuardian, enabling longer, cheaper acoustic patrols as Germany orders eight systems via NSPA.
Land
Rheinmetall Confirms First Lynx IFV Order for Ukraine
Rheinmetall has confirmed the first firm Lynx KF41 IFV order for Ukrainian army, signed in December 2025, with initial deliveries planned for early 2026.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Largest torpedo order boosts Europe’s 212CD submarine fleet
TKMS and Germany’s BAAINBw signed a record framework deal for DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes for 212CD submarines, strengthening European undersea deterrence.
Air
Germany to Provide Ukraine with Sea Lynx Helicopters
Germany, replacing Sea Lynx lightweight multirole helicopters with NH90 Sea Tiger medium utility helicopters, might donate the retired helicopters to Ukraine.
