DefenceTalkGermany on Wednesday extended a temporary, disputed ban on arms exports to Saudi Arabia, but only until the end of the month. In October, Berlin froze sales of military equipment to countries involved in war on Yemen following the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. It has since faced protests by EU partners because the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-extends-saudi-arms-export-freeze-till-end-march-72187/

DefenceTalkAs Germany continues to consider options for replacing its old Tornado jet fighters, the head of the German Luftwaffe will literally be fired if he says the words “F-35” publicly again, according to a recent report. “Luftwaffe sources tell me, if Germany’s Air Force Chief says ‘F-35′ once again, he will likely be fired. Seems […]https://www.defencetalk.com/f-35-out-as-germany-weighs-tornado-replacement-options-71409/

DefenceTalkLondon: Britain joined the US-led bombing campaign against ISIS in Syria on Thursday, with air strikes beginning just hours after a decisive parliamentary vote. Royal Air Force planes based in Cyprus had returned from the “first offensive operation over Syria and have conducted strikes”, a Ministry of Defence spokesman said early Thursday, following a vote […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uk-begins-syria-air-strikes-after-parliament-vote-65965/

DefenceTalkGermany can offer France Tornado reconnaissance jets, a naval frigate, aerial refueling and satellite images to back the fight against the Islamic State jihadist group, the defence minister said Thursday. “France was struck to the bone by the horrific attacks by the IS but we know that this inhumane rage can hit us or other […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-offers-france-recon-jets-frigate-for-is-fight-65928/

DefenceTalkBAE Systems has revealed that 3D printed components created by its engineers have flown for the first time on-board Tornado fighter jets, paving the way for using 3D printed parts in other military kit. The 3D metal parts were successfully flown from the Company’s airfield at Warton in Lancashire. Engineers are designing and producing 3D […]https://www.defencetalk.com/3d-printed-parts-fly-for-first-time-in-uk-fighter-jets-50034/

DefenceTalkAn RAF Tornado Squadron is being put through its paces at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland this week as it makes final preparations for a deployment to Afghanistan. Dubbed ‘War Week’, the exercise is the culmination of months of training for 12 (Bomber) Squadron who will soon depart for a 4-month tour at Kandahar Airfield. The […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raf-tornado-squadron-prepares-for-afghanistan-48134/