Following the collapse of the Franco-German partnership, the "Team Gen 6" coalition led by Airbus and comprising eight companies submitted an alternative proposal for next-generation combat aircraft development. Project details will be unveiled at the Berlin ILA Air Show.

German media claims that Berlin is evaluating Turkish long-range missile systems, including Yıldırımhan and Tayfun Block-4, as alternatives to Tomahawk.

Volkswagen and Rafael are reportedly preparing a joint venture in Germany to support production of Iron Dome air defence system components.

According to claims in the German press, Berlin is evaluating Türkiye’s missile systems to address its long-range defence capability gap.

Germany and Ukraine agreed a €4 billion defense package that includes joint drone production, funding for hundreds of Patriot missiles, IRIS-T support, and additional investment in long-range strike capabilities.

Germany’s first F-35A Lightning II has moved into final assembly at Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility. The aircraft is expected to make its first flight in 2026 ahead of delivery preparations.

Students from TUSAŞ Şehit Hakan Gülşen Vocational and Technical High School’s Aircraft Maintenance Department are completing an Erasmus+ internship at TAI Hamburg in Germany, gaining international aviation experience.

German Chief of Defense Gen. Carsten Breuer visited Ankara at the invitation of Turkish Chief of General Staff Gen. Metin Gürak, holding key meetings at the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), ASELSAN, and TUSAŞ to discuss defense technology cooperation and strategic partnership opportunities.