Germany may Shift to Green on Turkiye Eurofighter Deal
After initial opposition under Scholz, Berlin now appears open to the export of Eurofighter jets to Turkiye, Handelsblatt has reported post-NATO summit.
Germany News
Air
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Anduril Forms Cooperation with Rheinmetall for UAVs
U.S.-based Anduril will cooperate with German Rheinmetall on the YFQ-44A Fury Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) and the Barracuda family of missiles.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Germany Plans to Test Combat-Capable USV Platforms
The German Navy is planning to test two different types of combat-capable USVs with high-readiness-level technologies after embarking on UUVs with BlueWhale.
Air
Logistics
Turkiye Weighs MRTT and KC-46A to Replace KC-135 Fleet
Turkiye is looking at Airbus MRTT and Boeing KC-46A tankers to replace its refuelling fleet. The decision will be based on operational and political concerns.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Greek Cyprus Receives Armed H145M Helicopter from Airbus
Greek Cyprus has received its first Airbus H145M armed light helicopter, fitted with laser-guided 70 mm rockets and Israeli SPIKE ER2 anti-tank missiles.
Air
Germany Hints Change in Eurofighter Sales to Turkiye
Germany hints at a possible change in Eurofighter sales to Turkiye as Chancellor Friedrich Merz shows hope for NATO cooperation and intends to visit Ankara.
Weapon / Missile
Germany Decides on SADM Missile for Skyranger 30 SPAAGs
Ditching the U.S.-made FIM-92 Stinger missiles, Germany will use MBDA SADM C-UAS missiles on its Skyranger 30 gun/missile short-range air defence systems.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Turkish MoD Does Not Take Eurofighter Veto Seriously
Turkish defence officials assert that Germany's declared resistance to Eurofighter Typhoon transfers to Turkiye has no impact on the present acquisition talks.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Germany Vetoes Eurofighter Typhoon Sale to Turkiye
Berlin cites concerns the opposition mayor’s arrest as reasons for Eurofighter veto, but international relations might play a role behind closed doors.
Unmanned Systems
Airbus Develops LOAD Interceptor UAV Against Other UAVs
Airbus launched the development of the LOAD catapult-launched UAV, armed with up to three missiles to shoot down UAV threats as an airborne C-UAS solution.
Weapon / Missile
EDGE Tests Skyknight Containerised C-RAM Missile System
UAE’s EDGE Group tested the Skyknight vertically launched C-RAM missile from a container as a new solution against RAM, air-to-surface munitions, and UAVs.
Defence Politics
Germany’s CDU/CSU, SPD, Green Reach Defence Investment Deal
Germany’s CDU/CSU, SPD, and Greens have agreed on a €500 billion investment plan, freeing borrowing restrictions for crucial infrastructure and military.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
German Issues Regarding US Control of F-35 Jets Develop
Claims of a US "kill switch" in F-35 aircraft cause questions in Germany, hence sparking discussions on military sovereignty and operational autonomy.
Bilateral Relations
Turkish Minister and US Secretary met in Munich
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan and US Secretary Rubio held their first face-to-face meeting on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
