Arado Ar 234 – Germany’s Most Dangerous Jet Aircraft

In 1944, Allied soldiers in Normandy looked up and saw something they could barely believe: a German jet aircraft screaming overhead at nearly 460 miles per hour, too fast for radar to track properly, too fast for anti-aircraft guns to follow, and too fast for most fighters to catch in time. This was the Arado Ar 234 — the world’s first operational jet-powered reconnaissance aircraft, and later, the first jet bomber to see combat. Continue reading →

Airbus Introduces the U145 – Unmanned Version of the H145

Airbus Helicopters will introduce an unmanned version of its proven H145, the U145, during ILA Berlin airshow, where the company will display a full-scale mock-up of the new model. The U145 complements Airbus’ helicopter and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) offering. A maiden flight with a safety pilot onboard is planned for the end of 2026, with entry into service at the beginning of the next decade. Continue reading →

Airbus and Diehl Defence to Intensify Cooperation in Integrated Air and Missile Defence

Airbus Defence and Space and Diehl Defence have signed an agreement with the objective to intensify their cooperation in the field of integrated air and missile defence (IAMD), based on both companies’ complementary technical capabilities. The agreement was signed on the occasion of the ongoing ILA Berlin Air Show 2026. Continue reading →