Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Germany's aerospace and defense sector is experiencing unprecedented transformation as the nation accelerates efforts to address critical capability gaps.
In this exclusive preview of ILA Berlin 2026, Aviation Week's Robert Wall explore the dramatic changes reshaping the German defense landscape—from Diehl's explosive growth in IRIS-T interceptor production to Rheinmetall's bold expansion into deep strike missiles and satellites.
Discover how government urgency is driving innovation, why defense startups like Helsing are disrupting traditional players, and what these developments mean for the future of European aerospace and defense. Essential viewing for defense contractors, aerospace executives, and industry professionals tracking the evolving European security environment.
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Germany's aerospace and defense sector is experiencing unprecedented transformation as the nation accelerates efforts to address critical capability gaps.
In this exclusive preview of ILA Berlin 2026, Aviation Week's Robert Wall explore the dramatic changes reshaping the German defense landscape—from Diehl's explosive growth in IRIS-T interceptor production to Rheinmetall's bold expansion into deep strike missiles and satellites.
Discover how government urgency is driving innovation, why defense startups like Helsing are disrupting traditional players, and what these developments mean for the future of European aerospace and defense. Essential viewing for defense contractors, aerospace executives, and industry professionals tracking the evolving European security environment.
For this article and much more, subscribe to the magazine here: sub.aviationweek.com/aviation-week-space-technology-auto-subscribe?p=W5EPICKS
