Aviation and space news
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August 23, 2026
In May 1940 the German Wehrmacht overran the Benelux countries and advanced rapidly into France. As in the Polish campaign, the Army and Luftwaffe worked hand in hand using Blitzkrieg tactics…
August 22, 2026
Considering them indispensable for ensuring a “credible deterrent”, Germany has made acquiring long — or even very long — range strike capabilities one of…
MG-01 has moved to the finishing stage in Fort Worth, while the aircraft arrives as Germany reassesses its future combat-air plans following the collapse of FCAS
In the Nordic countries, home guard and territorial defense are firmly anchored in the state and society. The comparison with the German civil protection system … more...
The Swedish Armed Forces yesterday fired for the first time the TAURUS standoff weapon, developed by Taurus Systems GmbH — a joint venture between MBDA Germany and Saab — from a fighter…
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ITA Airways is cutting capacity between Rome and Germany for the 2026/27 winter schedule. From October 25, the Italian carrier will reduce both Frankfurt and Munich from two to…
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August 21, 2026
German participation in Polish fortifications symbolises the transformation of the Alliance's eastern flank, while migratory pressure, transnational repression and mobilisation rumours…
Lockheed Martin has released a video showing the completed first F-35A for the German Air Force, marking the countdown to its delivery. Alongside the Eurofighter, Germany will have…
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As Commander of the German Space Command, Major General Traut leads Germany’s dedicated military space operations organization, responsible for protecting German and allied space assets and…
Lockheed Martin has released new images and an official update documenting the move of Germany's first F-35 from the final assembly line to the Aircraft Final…
Unable to secure the funding needed for industrialisation, Horten Aircraft is giving up on going it alone with its flying-wing project for general aviation. The German company is seeking…
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Shortly before the end of the summer holidays in the state of Brandenburg and in Berlin, construction work and a technical fault are disrupting the capital's public transport. Since…
The operational readiness of the Brazilian Army's Leopard fleet is reaching critically low levels, but solutions are being sought…
A long-haul Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago had to be interrupted on 20 August 2026 due to a medical emergency on board. The aircraft, a…
Rheinmetall Air Defence and Hensoldt have integrated passive sensor technology into an air defence system during a German Air Force exercise. The air picture generated The post Rheinmetall and…
Germany's Federal Aviation Office (LBA), based in Braunschweig, has new leadership. Alexander Schott, regarded as a drone expert, has taken over the presidency of the top German…
The takeoff incident involving a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 on 15 August in Munich has repercussions in Vietnam. Alongside the ongoing technical investigation by Germany's BFU, Vietnam…
From a historic airfield in Neuhardenberg near Berlin, Benjamin Wolba, co-founder of the first-ever European Defense Tech Hub Festival, joins Torsten Kriening to explain how a group of civilians is…
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air is expanding its route network between Romania and Germany. From December 2026 the airline will launch a new direct route from Brașov-Ghimbav Airport in…
The German Red Cross (DRK) is holding a blood donation day at Hannover Airport.
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August 20, 2026
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Condor has scheduled Embraer E190s from fellow German carrier German Airways on four routes within Europe from Frankfurt
During the German Air Force’s annual Timber Express exercise in summer 2026, Airbus Defence and Space tested a new digital…
Last week in Kiel, the German armed forces held the official christening of their first maritime reconnaissance drone, named "Seetaube". … more...
Hapag-Lloyd is set to increase its presence in Europe’s largest gateway – a key pillar of the Gemini Cooperation’s hub-and-spoke network. The German carrier is to acquire a 25% stake of APM…
A data analysis by payment provider Adyen for the summer months of June and July 2026 shows the economic importance of German travelers for the hospitality sector in European…
The German leisure airline Discover Airlines, in cooperation with service provider Spafax, is launching an AI-based entertainment platform for children. It…
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air is expanding its offering on routes between Germany and the Western Balkans. From 3 December 2026, the company will open a new direct connection from…
The German defence-tech company STARK has delivered its first autonomous unmanned surface vessel (USV) to Kommando CIR. Under the name "Seetaube," this system based on STARK's Vanta…
German carrier Eurowings is overhauling its higher-priced segment on short- and medium-haul routes. As part of the release of its 2026/2027 winter schedule, the airline announced…
German drone maker Helsing has enlisted Japanese e-commerce and finance firm Rakuten to help finalize a deal to sell its unmanned systems to Japan’s defence force. The Ground Self-Defense Force is…
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