The sights of the Berlin Air Show 2024 [PHOTOS]

The sights of the Berlin Air Show 2024 [PHOTOS]
The sights of the Berlin Air Show 2024 [PHOTOS]

Defense firms the world over took the opportunity to show off their vehicles, airframes and more bespoke platforms at the 2024 edition of ILA’s Berlin Air Show.

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MQ-9B: A proven multi-mission, multi-domain UAS scaled to protect Europe and beyond

MQ-9B: A proven multi-mission, multi-domain UAS scaled to protect Europe and beyond
MQ-9B: A proven multi-mission, multi-domain UAS scaled to protect Europe and beyond

Flying MQ-9B in place of larger maritime patrol aircraft costs less and extends the sensing and endurance possible alongside those high-value platforms.

‘Wrong narrative’: IAI exec decries French ban on Israeli firms at Eurosatory

‘Wrong narrative’: IAI exec decries French ban on Israeli firms at Eurosatory
‘Wrong narrative’: IAI exec decries French ban on Israeli firms at Eurosatory

After nearly 70 Israeli firms had signed up for the mid-June show in Paris, the French government told them last week not to come, citing the French president’s condemnation of Israel’s conduct in the Gaza conflict.

Diehl close to FEANIX drone deal with Germany, says project lead

Diehl close to FEANIX drone deal with Germany, says project lead
Diehl close to FEANIX drone deal with Germany, says project lead

The German Armed Forces said it could neither confirm nor deny the talks, but said it is “in constant communication with the industry about possible relevant developments in the defense sector.”

Germany’s Scholz says 20 more Eurofighters to be ordered

Germany’s Scholz says 20 more Eurofighters to be ordered
Germany’s Scholz says 20 more Eurofighters to be ordered

Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus, told reporters the news was “very encouraging for the industry” and the company would “ensure continuity in the production of the Typhoon” until a sixth-gen fighter is ready to fly.

Airbus reveals futuristic wingman concept, teams with German startup Helsing for AI tech

Airbus reveals futuristic wingman concept, teams with German startup Helsing for AI tech
Airbus reveals futuristic wingman concept, teams with German startup Helsing for AI tech

Under the terms of the co-operation agreement, Airbus intends on providing “its expertise in the interaction of unmanned and manned military aircraft,” while Helsing will “contribute its AI stack of relevant software-defined mission capabilities.”

MBDA wants common weapons flying on SCAF, GCAP: Executive

MBDA wants common weapons flying on SCAF, GCAP: Executive
MBDA wants common weapons flying on SCAF, GCAP: Executive

MBDA’s Vice President for Europe Arnaud Rousset said that there needs to be “commonality” between both programs, as well as elsewhere across Europe.

Boeing urges France not to ‘discount’ P-8 as it plots ATL2 replacement

Boeing urges France not to ‘discount’ P-8 as it plots ATL2 replacement
Boeing urges France not to ‘discount’ P-8 as it plots ATL2 replacement

Though Paris seems committed to going with a European solution, a Boeing exec told Breaking Defense the company has “informally” had discussions with stakeholders in France.

Stoltenberg ‘welcomes’ moves to allow Ukraine to ‘hit back’ inside Russian borders

Stoltenberg ‘welcomes’ moves to allow Ukraine to ‘hit back’ inside Russian borders
Stoltenberg ‘welcomes’ moves to allow Ukraine to ‘hit back’ inside Russian borders

“It makes sense to adapt any restrictions that would make it impossible for Ukrainians to hit back against artillery positions, missile positions in Russia, directly attacking Ukrainian forces or Ukrainian cities,” said the NATO Secretary General.