German lawmakers are considering proposals for an armed drone for the German military.  The defence ministry is expected to  place a petition for a €1bn project to lease Heron-TP drones from Israel. The aircraft would be stationed in Israel and managed by Airbus and initially used for surveillance with future strike options. Previous plans to use Israeli armed drones were blocked by the  Social Democratic Party last year.  

Orbital ATK has tested a partially 3D printed warhead for hypersonic weapons on a test range in Texas. The warhead, which has three out of its five major components 3D printed, was created for the US Department of Defense and taken from idea to test in 60 days. The use of additive manufacturing technology is expected to reduce cost and time in the production of future equipment. 

France and Germany plan to unveil advances in two combat aircraft projects at the ILA air show in Berlin later this month, according to French Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly. The two projects are the Système de Combat Aérien Futur (Future combat air system, SCAF) which aims to replace Eurofighter and Rafale jets for the German and French air forces; and the EuroDrone MALE programme, on which Dassault, Airbus and Leonardo are cooperating.

The Indian Air Force has 'launched' a $19.5bn programme for fighter jets; however, the Ministry of Defence has pointed out it is only seeking information, with no government commitment. The request for information was issued to all major aviation companies, asking for 110 fighters but lacking detailed specifications. Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Dassault, Eurofighter, Saab and United Aircraft Corporation are expected to submit bids in the coming months.