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Airbus Expects to Deliver 720 Commercial Jets in 2022. Boeing Plans 737 MAX Production Hike to 47 Aircraft per Month Next Year by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Boeing …
Airbus and Boeing Report February 2022 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
The Russian “Special Military Operation” in Ukraine will result in the acceleration of certain trends that were already underway within the European land-based radar market. For some European militaries, this …
Russia’s ‘Special Military Operation’ and Its Impact on the European Land-Based Radar Market Read More
Dassault Aviation bounced back strong in 2021. Now the war in Ukraine is expected to weigh on 2022 growth. Dassault Aviation posted 2021 sales of EUR7.2 billion, up almost 32 …
Dassault Aviation Bounces Back on Strong Falcon and Rafale Orders Read More
Interest in undersea warfare is experiencing a resurgence following years of neglect in favor of airborne and land-based operations. This revival is being driven by China’s increasing aggression in the …
Assertive Actions by Russia and China Spur Revival in the Market for Submarine Tracking Systems Read More
By Derek Bisaccio, former FI International Military Markets – Eurasia analyst and guest blogger. In the morning hours of February 24, Russia launched a “special operation” in Ukraine, carrying out …
One Week In: The Russian Special Operation in Ukraine Read More
Critical counter-IED technology is included in a major U.S. arms sale proposed by NATO ally Poland. The government of Poland last week requested to buy 250 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main …
Counter-IED Tech Included in Major Defense Sale to NATO Ally Poland Read More
As Russia sends troops into separatist areas of Ukraine, and facing the prospect of a full-scale invasion, the U.S. and its allies are beginning to target Russian entities with sanctions. …
Russian Civil Aerospace Spared from Sanctions So Far Read More
2022 Off to a Good Start, with Both Companies Surpassing Last Year’s January Shipments by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Boeing and Airbus delivered 32 and 30 commercial jets …
Airbus and Boeing Report January 2022 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
General Dynamics held its own in 2021 thanks to the diversity of it products in aerospace and defense markets. While defense has seen a slowdown in some sectors, further exacerbated …
General Dynamics Showing Strong BizJet Resurgence as Defense Stands Firm Read More
European military vehicle producer KNDS (KMW + Nexter Defense Systems) completed its restructuring in 2021, with a new streamlined governance structure put into place. The new structure aligns the firm …
KNDS Looking to Expand Into Italy Following Restructuring Read More