Aircraft
German, European Defense Woes Undermine Berlin Airshow
Defense exhibitors and attendees at ILA Berlin are mostly focused on German requirements, but the Germans are not buying anything.
German Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel opened the 2014 ILA Berlin airshow against a backdrop of an Airbus A350 prototype. (Photo: Chris Pocock)
German Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel opened the 2014 ILA Berlin airshow against a backdrop of an Airbus A350 prototype. (Photo: Chris Pocock)

The organizers of this week’s ILA Berlin airshow claimed 1,200 exhibitors from 40 countries, and were expecting 200,000 visitors, including public spectators on the last three days. The show had plenty to offer in the fields of civil aerospace, space and environmental solutions. However, defense exhibitors and attendees at ILA Berlin are mostly focused on German requirements. The problem is, the Germans are not buying anything.

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