Sebastian Sprenger

Sebastian Sprenger is associate editor for Europe at Defense News, reporting on the state of the defense market in the region, and on U.S.-Europe cooperation and multi-national investments in defense and global security. Previously he served as managing editor for Defense News. He is based in Cologne, Germany.


  • US Air Force testing new sensors that could help solve F-35 pilot hypoxia puzzle
    US Air Force testing new sensors that could help solve F-35 pilot hypoxia puzzle

    The idea behind the sensors is to determine what is prompting pilots to feel unwell while plugged into the on-board oxygen system during flight. While the symptoms of hypoxia, or a form of it, can be openly observed, finding the cause resembles putting together a “mosaic of events” regarding air quality and other factors, Julian…

  • US Air Force testing new sensors that could help solve F-35 pilot hypoxia puzzle
    US Air Force testing new sensors that could help solve F-35 pilot hypoxia puzzle

    The idea behind the sensors is to determine what is prompting pilots to feel unwell while plugged into the on-board oxygen system during flight. While the symptoms of hypoxia, or a form of it, can be openly observed, finding the cause resembles putting together a “mosaic of events” regarding air quality and other factors, Julian…

  • US Air Force testing new sensors that could help solve F-35 pilot hypoxia puzzle
    US Air Force testing new sensors that could help solve F-35 pilot hypoxia puzzle

    The idea behind the sensors is to determine what is prompting pilots to feel unwell while plugged into the on-board oxygen system during flight. While the symptoms of hypoxia, or a form of it, can be openly observed, finding the cause resembles putting together a “mosaic of events” regarding air quality and other factors, Julian…