This week brings the 2026 edition of the ILA Berlin Air Show — the first since Germany’s defense budgets began a dramatic climb. Now, members of the defense industry from around the world are heading to Berlin to pitch their wares.
Coming along for the ride is the Breaking Defense team. In this preview, Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta and Breaking Defense Europe Editor Tim Martin talk through big themes the team will be tracking at the show.
[Editor’s Note: This video was filmed before news emerged that the FCAS program is on its last legs. For more on that story, click here.]
Members of the global defense industry are gathering in Berlin for the 2026 ILA Berlin Air Show to showcase their products. This event marks the first since Germany's defense budgets began to rise significantly. The Breaking Defense team is present to cover major themes at the show.
- The ILA Berlin Air Show is taking place in 2026.
- It is the first show since Germany's defense budgets increased significantly.
- Members of the global defense industry are attending to pitch their products.
- The Breaking Defense team is covering the event.