An exciting step for European sovereignty at ILA Berlin: "Team Gen 6", a group of eight leading German defence and aviation companies signed a strategic positioning paper. The German and French governments have announced a realignment of the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS). While the development of the overarching 'System of Systems' is progressing as before, the 6th-generation fighter aircraft integrated within it requires a new, agile industrial setup. Together with @AUTOFLUG, @DiehlDefence, @HENSOLDT, @Liebherr, @MBDADeutschland, @MTUAeroEng, and @RohdeSchwarz, we at Airbus Defence and Space stand ready to take on the responsibility for a 6th-generation fighter aircraft. Closely integrated with the German partners, the Spanish industry is also forming up with the companies Indra, Airbus, @Grupo_Oesia, GMV, @ITPAero, and Sener. As Team Gen 6, we have the capabilities and the capacities. Now, we are looking for close alignment with policymakers and the Air Force to drive forward a superior European air combat system for collective security.

EEDAAAAN!! Detail terbaru program DDX Italia... Saat ini bobot perkiraan saat full load antara 14.000-14.500 ton dan bisa saja klasifikasinya nanti menjadi "heavy cruiser" dengan melihat bobotnya yang berat. Saat ini radarnya sendiri masih dalam tahap pengembangan oleh Leonardo, dengan basisnya berasal dari Kronos DBR pada PPA. Jumlah sell VLS yang dibawa terkonfirmasi mencapai 80 cell A-70 NG dan A-50, kedepannya bisa membawa RJ-10/Stratus, Aster series sampe ke Aquila SAM. rid.it/shownews/6864/nuovi-d… Secara ukuran ASEV Jepang ini diatas kertas akan punya ukuran dan bobot yang lebih besar, karena punya panjang 190 meter dan perkiraan bobot full loadnya sampai 16.000 ton. Sedangkan DDX Italia ini punya panjang 179 meter dan perkiraan bobot full load 14.000-14.500 ton. Dalam perannya juga sedikit berbeda, yang dimana ASEV Jepang ini dirancang sebagai platform BMD (Ballistic Missile Defense) dengan radar SPY-7, 128 cell VLS Mk-41 dengan rudal SM-3nya. Selain itu, ASEV juga dirancang sebagai platform long range attack, yang nantinya akan di isi improved Type-12 dan BGM-109 Tomahawk. Meanwhile, DDX Italia ini lebih ke "heavy AAW destroyer/cruiser", dengan 80 cell VLS A-70/A-50 dengan kombinasi Aster dan Aquila. Sudah jelas, DDX Italia ini ingin punya kemampuan buat ngasih superioritas udara di laut Mediterania kedepannya.

Mine warfare vessel Oostende tests drone capabilities at sea

At @ILA_Berlin, we introduce the Airbus U145: an uncrewed, fully autonomous variant of the H145. Optimised for cargo with no cockpit, an integrated nose door, and full autonomy, its first flight is set for late 2026.

Rear Admiral Hakan Uçar, Commander of the Turkish Navy’s Naval Technical Command (formerly head of the Design Project Office), gave a detailed presentation on Türkiye’s indigenous aircraft carrier project known as MUGEM at the Combined Naval Event 2026 🇹🇷 navalnews.com/event-news/cne…

¿Qué hay realmente bajo la coraza del VCR 8×8 Dragón? Analizamos su configuración, protección, armamento, sensores, vetrónica, integración industrial y costes en un artículo técnico pensado para ir más allá de los titulares. Suscríbete y léelo: revistaejercitos.com/articul…

⚡️ The first #Eurofighter HALCON I for the @EjercitoAire has rolled out at our Getafe facilities in Madrid! 🇪🇸✈️ Everything is ready for the first engine run and the maiden flight. The 20 HALCON aircraft will be equipped with E-Scan (Electronically Scanned) radar, with deliveries starting this year.

Every F-35 landing generates enormous heat. When the brake system can't manage it, jets get pulled from service for months. The Pentagon paid $100M for 1,459 brake heat sinks to fix the problem across the global F-35 fleet. defence-blog.com/lockheed-wi…

Images: Marshall Container CT Scanner, in service with the British and French forces

🔴#Industria | @NavantiaOficial presenta el LASV 75, un buque autónomo para la '#Armada híbrida' del futuro 🛳️ infodefensa.com/texto-diario… 🛡️

ROK Marine Corps’ KAAV-II Amphibious Assault Vehicle Compared to the current KAAV, which has a maximum water speed of 13 km/h, the KAAV-II can reach approximately 20 km/h on water. Its firepower has also been significantly enhanced with the integration of a 40mm CTA (Cased Telescoped Ammunition) cannon. Because CTA rounds are telescoped, the system can carry more ammunition within the same space than conventional ammunition designs. Equipped with rubber tracks, the KAAV-II can exceed 70 km/h on land. It is also fitted with drone-countermeasure systems, including jammers. With the cancellation of the U.S. Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) program, the KAAV-II has attracted considerable attention in the global amphibious assault vehicle market, particularly from countries such as the Philippines and several Middle Eastern nations. source:facebook.com/share/p/1CpaqcM…

A rumoured next generation destroyer is going to be delivered to the Chinese navy. It will likely be armed with: - 155mm Cannon/Railgun - 144 Universal VLS for: - YJ-20 Hypersonic - YJ-17 HGV - YJ-18C ASHM - HQQ-9B SAM - Dual packed HHQ-9C SAM - LY-1 Laser - 1130 CIWS

Buques de la Armada en el puerto, vehículos y aeronaves, salto paracaidista, exhibición dinámica en la playa de Samil y desfile presidido por SS.MM. los Reyes. Vigo, del 26 al 31 de mayo. #DIFAS26 🖼️ #GeneradaConIA

⚡🇩🇪🇪🇺 GERMANY’S NEW SECURITY DOCTRINE COULD MAKE SAAB GLOBAL EYE EUROPE’S MOST IMPORTANT AIRCRAFT Germany is no longer treating security as just a military issue. Berlin’s new “Integrated Security” strategy connects defense, energy, cyber, infrastructure, shipping, and civil protection into one massive national security network. And that changes everything. Saab’s GlobalEye is not just an AWACS aircraft guiding fighter jets. It is a flying multi domain surveillance and command platform capable of tracking air threats, naval movements, electronic warfare activity, sabotage risks, and hybrid attacks across enormous areas in real time. At a moment when the Baltic Sea and North Sea have become frontline zones for undersea cable threats, pipeline sabotage, LNG terminal security, and shadow warfare, Germany needs something far beyond traditional radar coverage. GlobalEye delivers exactly that. With AI assisted sensor fusion and long range Erieye ER radar, the aircraft can detect abnormal activity long before a crisis escalates, whether in the air, at sea, or around critical infrastructure. As NATO’s aging E-3 Sentry fleet approaches retirement, Germany is reportedly placing Saab’s GlobalEye at the top of its airborne early warning shortlist. This is not simply about replacing an aircraft. It is about building Europe’s future security nervous system.