
ALT In mid-October, the German Air Force completed the required operational certification of Diehl Defence's IRIS-T SLM air defence system at the NATO Firing Range NAMFI (NATO Missile Firing Installation) in Crete. The Air Defence Missile Group 61 conducted training there on the integration of various system components, including the TRML-4D radar, the Common Tactical Operations Center (CTOC), and the launcher with the IRIS-T SLM interceptor.

ALT In mid-October, the German Air Force completed the required operational certification of Diehl Defence's IRIS-T SLM air defence system at the NATO Firing Range NAMFI (NATO Missile Firing Installation) in Crete. The Air Defence Missile Group 61 conducted training there on the integration of various system components, including the TRML-4D radar, the Common Tactical Operations Center (CTOC), and the launcher with the IRIS-T SLM interceptor.

ALT In mid-October, the German Air Force completed the required operational certification of Diehl Defence's IRIS-T SLM air defence system at the NATO Firing Range NAMFI (NATO Missile Firing Installation) in Crete. The Air Defence Missile Group 61 conducted training there on the integration of various system components, including the TRML-4D radar, the Common Tactical Operations Center (CTOC), and the launcher with the IRIS-T SLM interceptor.

ALT Diehl Defence and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) have signed a contract for the adaptation development of IRIS-T SLM. The aim is to make the system mission-capable on the German Navy's F125 frigates. Under the terms of the contract, Diehl Defence will be responsible for building prototypes and conducting comprehensive test firings. These steps are essential to ensure the seamless integration and maximum performance of the IRIS-T SLM system within the existing architecture of the F125 class.

ALT Live demonstration of loitering system: Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems successfully demonstrate the capabilities of SkyStriker Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems have reached the next important milestone in their strategic partnership. Following the cooperation agreement signed at ILA Berlin in June 2026, the operational capabilities of the SkyStriker system were successfully and decisively demonstrated in a comprehensive live demonstration in early September 2026. The focus of the demonstration was the system's range as well as the "hand-over" function, which was successfully performed at a distance of 80 km. During this, the system demonstrated its ability to autonomously recognize, track, and engage targets with highest precision.

ALT Live demonstration of loitering system: Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems successfully demonstrate the capabilities of SkyStriker Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems have reached the next important milestone in their strategic partnership. Following the cooperation agreement signed at ILA Berlin in June 2026, the operational capabilities of the SkyStriker system were successfully and decisively demonstrated in a comprehensive live demonstration in early September 2026. The focus of the demonstration was the system's range as well as the "hand-over" function, which was successfully performed at a distance of 80 km. During this, the system demonstrated its ability to autonomously recognize, track, and engage targets with highest precision.

ALT Live demonstration of loitering system: Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems successfully demonstrate the capabilities of SkyStriker Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems have reached the next important milestone in their strategic partnership. Following the cooperation agreement signed at ILA Berlin in June 2026, the operational capabilities of the SkyStriker system were successfully and decisively demonstrated in a comprehensive live demonstration in early September 2026. The focus of the demonstration was the system's range as well as the "hand-over" function, which was successfully performed at a distance of 80 km. During this, the system demonstrated its ability to autonomously recognize, track, and engage targets with highest precision.

ALT Live demonstration of loitering system: Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems successfully demonstrate the capabilities of SkyStriker Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems have reached the next important milestone in their strategic partnership. Following the cooperation agreement signed at ILA Berlin in June 2026, the operational capabilities of the SkyStriker system were successfully and decisively demonstrated in a comprehensive live demonstration in early September 2026. The focus of the demonstration was the system's range as well as the "hand-over" function, which was successfully performed at a distance of 80 km. During this, the system demonstrated its ability to autonomously recognize, track, and engage targets with highest precision.

ALT EST Energetics becomes part of Diehl Defence Diehl Defence has signed an agreement with General Atomics Europe, the former owner of EST Energetics GmbH in Rothenburg/Saxony, to acquire the company. A subsidiary of Diehl Defence will take over the business operations of EST Energetics. The legal transfer will take place on July 1, 2026.

ALT Diehl Defence, Leonardo and General Dynamics celebrate Extended Range Artillery Projectile award based on VULCANO 155mm GLR On the occasion of Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, Diehl Defence, Leonardo and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) celebrate the Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP) contract which was won by General Dynamics this year. The guided ammunition ‘VULCANO 155mm Guided Long Range’ (GLR) was selected by the U.S. Army organization PM CAS (Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems) for the U.S. Army.

ALT Diehl Defence, Leonardo and General Dynamics celebrate Extended Range Artillery Projectile award based on VULCANO 155mm GLR On the occasion of Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, Diehl Defence, Leonardo and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) celebrate the Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP) contract which was won by General Dynamics this year. The guided ammunition ‘VULCANO 155mm Guided Long Range’ (GLR) was selected by the U.S. Army organization PM CAS (Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems) for the U.S. Army.

ALT Diehl Defence, Leonardo and General Dynamics celebrate Extended Range Artillery Projectile award based on VULCANO 155mm GLR On the occasion of Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, Diehl Defence, Leonardo and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) celebrate the Extended Range Artillery Projectile (ERAP) contract which was won by General Dynamics this year. The guided ammunition ‘VULCANO 155mm Guided Long Range’ (GLR) was selected by the U.S. Army organization PM CAS (Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems) for the U.S. Army.

ALT Diehl Defence and Terma sign agreement on development cooperation for the future Diehl Defence, a leading system house for ground-based air defence systems and guided missiles, has signed an agreement with Terma, a global organization based in Denmark developing and manufacturing mission-critical products and solutions, to collaborate on mutual development initiatives for future products and technologies. The signing ceremony took place on the occasion of the ongoing ILA Berlin Airshow 2026. Both companies have worked together on a number of defence projects already for more than ten years, particularly ground-based air defence systems and the associated qualification of guided missiles, combining the expertise of Diehl Defence and the track record of Terma with command and control solutions for sea, air, land and joint operations. The expertise of both companies complements each other well and shall focus on the development of new and innovative solutions.

ALT Diehl Defence and Terma sign agreement on development cooperation for the future Diehl Defence, a leading system house for ground-based air defence systems and guided missiles, has signed an agreement with Terma, a global organization based in Denmark developing and manufacturing mission-critical products and solutions, to collaborate on mutual development initiatives for future products and technologies. The signing ceremony took place on the occasion of the ongoing ILA Berlin Airshow 2026. Both companies have worked together on a number of defence projects already for more than ten years, particularly ground-based air defence systems and the associated qualification of guided missiles, combining the expertise of Diehl Defence and the track record of Terma with command and control solutions for sea, air, land and joint operations. The expertise of both companies complements each other well and shall focus on the development of new and innovative solutions.

ALT Diehl Defence and Terma sign agreement on development cooperation for the future Diehl Defence, a leading system house for ground-based air defence systems and guided missiles, has signed an agreement with Terma, a global organization based in Denmark developing and manufacturing mission-critical products and solutions, to collaborate on mutual development initiatives for future products and technologies. The signing ceremony took place on the occasion of the ongoing ILA Berlin Airshow 2026. Both companies have worked together on a number of defence projects already for more than ten years, particularly ground-based air defence systems and the associated qualification of guided missiles, combining the expertise of Diehl Defence and the track record of Terma with command and control solutions for sea, air, land and joint operations. The expertise of both companies complements each other well and shall focus on the development of new and innovative solutions.


























