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BY AUDREY DECKER, Staff Writer, Defense One KC-46, P-8 facilities affected in what was already expected to be another down quarter, company officials say. Boeing’s defense programs are caught in …
Boeing workers strike will hit Pentagon programs Read More
The U.K. Royal Navy intends to purchase up to six new-build multirole support ships (MRSSs) as well as provide its future Type 26 and Type 31 frigates with ship-to-shore land-attack …
British Royal Navy to Purchase Six Multirole Support Ships, Bolster National Shipbuilding in Process Read More
Aware of the increasing stresses to its strategic environment, Australia is moving forward with its largest shipbuilding investment since the Second World War. The aim is to replenish and expand …
Australia’s Ambitious Warship Building Plan Raises Questions Read More
Defense Ministers for France and Germany have signed-off on an industrial workshare agreement to develop a future battle tank ground combat system. Formalized on April 26, the agreement will see …
France and Germany Formalize Agreement to Develop Future Main Battle Tank Read More
Indra Sistemas has begun an ambitious plan to become the national champion for Spain’s defense and aerospace and expand beyond its borders within the next decade. Under a new strategy, …
Indra Sets Sights on Spanish Defense Crown, Eyes Growth in Europe and Beyond Read More
Airbus Helicopters has agreed to acquire Aerovel and its signature Flexrotor system to bolster its unmanned aerial capabilities. This strategic move bolsters Airbus’ presence in the tactical UAS market, offering …
Airbus Helicopters Adds Aerovel to Unmanned Aerial System Portfolio Read More
After a challenging FY23, ThyssenKrupp has laid the groundwork for a transformed company in the year ahead. For the company’s 2023 fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, ThyssenKrupp’s sales fell …
ThyssenKrupp Restructuring Moving Forward, Plans to Spin-Off Marine Unit Read More
If you are attending the Paris Air Show next week, be sure to stop by Hall 3, #97 and meet Forecast International’s representatives at the show. Discover the key …
Meet Forecast International at the 2023 Paris Air Show Read More
In what would prove to be yet another step in the process toward deepening Poland-South Korea defense ties, the Polish government is looking to join South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae combat …
Add the KF-21 Boramae to Poland’s South Korea Shopping Wish-List Read More The U.K. Business Secretary has officially cleared the acquisition of Ultra by Cobham to proceed. The GBP2.57 billion ($3.06 billion) deal was first announced in August 2021 . The deal …
U.K. Clears Cobham to Complete Ultra Acquisition Read More