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AnalysisHow Franco-German FCAS could accelerate economic recovery
The award earlier this year of an 18-month initial contract for risk-reduction work on a French-German future combat air system programme has propelled the effort’s industry partners towards launching demonstrator flights from as early as 2026.
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NewsGermany picks Hensoldt for Eurofighter AESA radar integration
Berlin has approved a contract for sensor house Hensoldt to complete development, production and integration work on an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for its air force fleet of Eurofighter combat aircraft. “With this decision, Germany is taking on a pioneering role in the field of key technology for ...
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NewsGermany outlines Tornado succession plan with Eurofighter and Super Hornet buy
Germany hopes to have fully retired its Panavia Tornado combat aircraft in 2030, with the arrival of a successor aircraft to begin in 2025.
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NewsGermany picks Super Hornet and more Eurofighters for Tornado replacement
Germany is to pursue a split order for the replacement of its Panavia Tornado combat aircraft, selecting both European and US models for the requirement. Defence minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer has written to the German parliament informing them of the government’s intention, according to the DPA news agency. Source: ...
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NewsUnion warns Germany against Super Hornet selection
One of Germany’s biggest aerospace employee unions has warned the country’s government that it risks jeopardising the entire European defence industry if it selects a US-built fighter to replace the Luftwaffe’s Panavia Tornado fleet.
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NewsSikorsky CH-53K and Boeing CH-47F bids submitted for Germany’s heavy-lift competition
Sikorsky and Boeing submitted final bids for Germany’s New Heavy Lift Helicopter programme, known as Schwerer Transporthubschrauber, on 13 January.
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Eurofighters collided at high altitude: Luftwaffe
Germany's air force has disclosed further details about the fatal collision between two Eurofighter combat aircraft that took place near Rostock on 24 June.
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NewsSimulator update to boost German Tornado fleet
Germany is to significantly enhance the capability of its simulator-based training for the Panavia Tornado, as it looks to continue operations with the strike and reconnaissance type until at least 2030.
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NewsGermany postpones heavy-lift helicopter contest
Germany has postponed the start of an acquisition of new heavy-lift helicopters for its air force, throwing the timeline for retiring the service's ageing Sikorsky CH-53G fleet into doubt.
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NewsGermany needs in-flight refuelling for future heavy-lift helicopters
Germany has confirmed that its future fleet of heavy-lift helicopters will require in-flight refuelling capability.
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NewsA400M deliveries hit new high in 2017
Airbus Defence & Space delivered its first A400M of the new year on 12 January, taking its total output of Atlas tactical transports to 56 units so far.
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NewsGermany, Norway sign for five A330 tankers
Germany and Norway have formally added a further five Airbus Defence & Space A330 multirole tanker transports to a multinational programme launched earlier this year by Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
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IAI waits on German approval for Heron TP deal
Israeli sources expect Berlin's planned introduction of the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Heron TP unmanned air system to be advanced following German Chancellor Angela Merkel's re-election.
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German Heron TPs to be controlled from Israeli base
The Heron TP unmanned air vehicles that Germany will lease from Airbus Defence & Space and Israel Aerospace Industries will be operated from Tel-Nof air base in Israel.
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German court nears decision on Heron TP lease
A German court is expected to rule next week on an appeal by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems against the German air force's decision to select Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Heron TP unmanned air vehicle. With a lower court having previously rejected the appeal, this represents the last legal opportunity to ...
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NewsPICTURE: New A400M variant delivered to German air force
The German air force has received its sixth Airbus Defence & Space A400M transport, featuring a new baseline tactical configuration to allow the aircraft to operate in more contested environments.
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NewsIAF to replace Sea Scan fleet with Heron 1 in MPA role
The Israeli air force (IAF) is phasing out its Israel Aerospace Industries Sea Scan 1124 maritime patrol aircraft, with the company’s Heron 1 unmanned air vehicle set to take over in this role.
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NewsDecision on fate of German Heron TP deal expected soon
The final ruling on Germany's decision to lease one Israel Aerospace Industries Heron TP unmanned air vehicle is expected to be made soon, following a protest submission to a high court from rival bidder General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
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NewsGeneral Atomics goes to high court over German overlook of Reaper
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has appealed to a higher court in Germany in a second attempt to reverse Berlin’s decision to acquire the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Heron TP unmanned air vehicle.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Heron UAV to receive sense and avoid capability
Israel Aerospace Industries and Honeywell have teamed to provide a sense and avoid system for the former’s Heron unmanned air vehicle fleet; a development that could eventually lend itself to the former’s offering for the German air force.
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