DefenceTalkGermany will get weaponized drones for the first time after years of debate, parliamentary sources told AFP Wednesday, as the EU giant, shaken by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, moves to ramp up its defence capabilities. Germany’s armed forces have until now only been allowed to deploy unarmed drones for reconnaissance purposes, leaving other allies to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-to-get-weaponised-drones-for-the-first-time-78634/

DefenceTalkDelays to the Airbus A400M plane meeting its full specifications could leave the German air force without transport aircraft after 2021, according to a confidential report. “Given the under-financing of the programme and the compensation claims over delays in delivery, Airbus will not be able to make the necessary investments to make the needed improvements,” […]https://www.defencetalk.com/a400m-delays-could-leave-german-air-force-hanging-69934/

DefenceTalkCassidian handed over the 100th Eurofighter to the German Air Force today, at the Military Air Systems Centre in Manching. The anniversary aircraft with the identifier 31×00 took off in the afternoon on its delivery flight to Boelke Fighter Bomber Wing 31 in Noervenich. Speaking to invited delegates who included politicians, representatives of the public […]https://www.defencetalk.com/cassidian-delivers-100th-eurofighter-to-the-german-air-force-47011/