German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets Airbus officials to talk about the future Wingman. (Breaking Defense)
BERLIN AIR SHOW — There’s still a couple days left for the 2024 Berlin Air Show, but there’s already been plenty to see in the four sprawling pavilions and endless static display area.
Below are a selection of photos from the show, from models to full-scale, operational systems.
Rheinmetall displayed the Skyranger 30 turret on a Boxer 8×8 armored vehicle, designed as a ground-based air defense system to counter future threats. (Breaking Defense)
Airbus also displayed the H145M helicopter, sporting a camouflage livery. Germany struck a mega order with the manufacturer for the light attack rotorcraft in December, committing to acquire up to 82 aircraft. (Breaking Defense)
European missile maker MBDA presented a number of expendable drone concepts based around future manned unmanned teaming requirements. Pictured in the foreground is the company’s Light Extendable Remote Carrier. (Breaking Defense)
As Airbus awaits a firm order from Germany for an advanced version of the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet (Tranche 5), the manufacturer showed off the aircraft with a distinct livery. (Breaking Defense)
Lufthansa Technik displayed a P-8 Poseidon MPA model with German Navy markings on its stand. The service has ordered eight of the Boeing made aircraft with a first delivery expected next year. (Breaking Defense)
A Eurocopter Tiger basks in the sun on the flight line at the Berlin Air Show on June 6, 2024. (Breaking Defense)
At the Berlin Air Show 2024, Polaris showed off an unusual aircraft dubbed “Drohn MIRA”, a flight demonstrator for “a space transportation and hypersonic system.” (Breaking Defense
An F-35 Joint Strike Fighter displays a German flag at the Berlin Air Show on June 5, 2024. (Breaking Defense)
An F-35 flirts with a sonic boom in a demonstration at the Berlin Air Show on June 5, 2024. (Breaking Defense)
A Taurus missile on display at the Berlin Air Show on June 5, 2024. (Breaking Defense)
The multi-national, prop-powered Eurodrone sits on display at the Berlin Air Show on June 6, 2024. (Breaking Defense)
Norwegian firm Kongsberg put a Joint Strike Missile on display at the Berlin Air Show, seen here on June 5, 2024. (Breaking Defense)
Generally known for its ground systems, Rheinmetall here presented a “Husar” UAV at the Berlin Air Show on June 5, 2024. (Breaking Defense)
