Aviation News – A coalition of eight premier German aerospace and defense companies is preparing to launch a strategic industrial alliance to spearhead the development of a sixth-generation European combat aircraft. The major consolidation emerges directly as Berlin defines its sovereign military architecture following the high-profile collapse of the Franco-German Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter program. The newly formed industrial grouping combines several prominent defense contractors already deeply integrated into the previous FCAS framework with key domestic enterprises that operated outside the original partnership.

Aviation News – Germany has begun transferring the first aircraft for its PEGASUS airborne surveillance program from the United States to Germany, marking a key step toward operational readiness by 2028. The system is designed to significantly strengthen the Bundeswehr’s long-range intelligence and early warning capabilities. The PEGASUS (Persistent German Airborne Surveillance System) program is based on the Bombardier Global 6000 business jet, which will be converted into a manned intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform.

Helsing unveils CA-1EA — German AI-controlled autonomous electronic attack drone for SEAD missions. Creates safe corridors suppressing enemy radar.

Aviation News – MBDA has won a new contract connected to Germany’s next-generation Taurus Neo air-launched cruise missile, reinforcing Berlin’s efforts to rebuild and expand its long-range strike capabilities. The agreement marks an important step toward serial production and strengthens Europe’s defense-industrial base. The contract was signed on December 18, 2025, between Taurus Systems—a joint venture of MBDA and Sweden’s Saab—and Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw).

Germany opens Europe's largest munitions plant in Lower Saxony. Defense Minister Pistorius says it ...

Germany's Rheinmetall opened a new €500M artillery ammunition plant in Unterlüß. Production of 155m...

👏 You get a lotta tough love from me, but today you get applause, Germany 🇩🇪 Applause for recognizing the need to protect our citizens not just in words, but in action. Congratulations on step one....

Plan revealed in the defense ministry's 19th Armaments Report published on July 24.

Under the contract, Tatra Defense Vehicle will handle 250 new BvS10 all-terrain vehicles, with an option for an additional 274 units