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Military Aviation News July 28, 2025

Germany’s A400M Gets a High-Tech Missile Shield: Flying Fortress Level-Up!

Aviationnews – Germany is turning its Airbus A400M transport planes into flying fortresses! In a massive upgrade deal, the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) is fitting…

Military Aviation News June 1, 2022

German Government selected the CH-47F Chinook helicopter

BERLIN, June 1, 2022 — The German Government today announced that Boeing’s CH-47F Chinook has been selected for its heavy-lift helicopter requirements (STH) for the…

Military Aviation News August 14, 2020

Airbus Corporate Jets wins first A321LR order for two aircraft

Toulouse, 14 August 2020 – Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) has won the first A321LR order for two aircraft from Lufthansa Technik, highlighting the market appeal…

Military Aviation News September 17, 2019

Bombardier Delivers First of Three Global 6000 Business Jets to Join Luftwaffe Fleet

Long-range Global 6000 aircraft to fulfill German diplomatic and parliamentary transport requirements Delivering best-in-class reliability, leading-edge technology and Bombardier’s signature smooth ride, Global 6000 aircraft…

Military Aviation News November 27, 2015

Heron 1 chalks up 25,000 flight hours in Afghanistan

Following this year’s 410th flight on 16 November 2015, the Heron Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), which is jointly operated by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe)…

Military Aviation News December 18, 2014

Germany takes delivery of its first Airbus A400M

Airbus Defence and Space has formally delivered the first Airbus A400M military transport ordered by Germany. A total of nine aircraft have now been delivered…

Military Aviation News October 10, 2014

First Airbus A400M for Germany leaves the paintshop

The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the German Air Force has now been painted in its new colours at the Airbus Defence and…

Military Aviation News February 20, 2014

Germany cancels delivery of last 37 Eurofighter jets

(Reuters) – Germany will not take delivery of the final shipment of 37 Eurofighter jets, a defense source told Reuters on Wednesday. Deputy Defense Minister…

General Aviation News, Military Aviation News August 13, 2012

13 August 1940 ‘Eagle Day’

The 13thAugust 1940 was supposed to be the beginning of the end for Fighter Command. The Luftwaffe had spent the previous day attacking coastal radar…

EXTRA NEWS, Military Aviation News February 10, 2012

First flight of TORNADO production aircraft with ASSTA 3.0

Capability enhancement trials fully on schedule Delivery to German Air Force planned mid-2012 Tornados remain in service until beyond 2025 CASSIDIAN has reached an important…

Military Aviation News June 9, 2010

Second Airbus A319 CJ for the German armed forces

Lufthansa Technik AG formally has handed over the second Airbus A319 CJ to the Bundeswehr (German armed forces). Two aircraft of this type had been…

Military Aviation News November 20, 2009

Germany To Cut Eurofighter Order

Germany’s coalition government has confirmed that the Luftwaffe will not receive its final batch of Eurofighters. To date, Germany has firmly committed to 143…

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