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MBDA moves away from saturated U.S. missile market
The U.S. may be the biggest single market for missiles, but its domination by domestic players Lockheed Martin and Raytheon has led MBDA to stage a partial retreat, according to the chairman and CEO of the European missile manufacturer.
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France likely to launch $4B frigate program before presidential election
A ministerial investment committee had been due today to approve the intermediate frigate but a change in the minister’s diary led to the meeting to be postponed, two sources said.
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France to adapt civil rotorcraft for French military missions
Following the recent pick of the Airbus Helicopter H160 for France’s joint light helicopter, work will now begin to study modifications to adapt the civil rotorcraft to military missions.
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European agency reviews Airbus’ request for A400M penalty caps
The aircraft builder has struggled to fix technical problems and deliver the full “tactical” capabilities on time.
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Dassault credits Rafale export deals as financial savior
Dassault expects to cut hundreds of staff through a voluntary program, offering a financial package to those who opt to leave.
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How was 2016 for French arms exports? Depends on who you ask
The unusual discretion may reflect a reported difference of opinion between the procurement office and the defense minister’s private office on the value set on recent weapons deals.
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Despite Brexit, France wants to include UK in European defense efforts
The U.K. has close bilateral defense ties with France, which explains the French invitation to take part in “a more integrated European defense policy” despite London’s EU departure, the report said.
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Thales earnings rise amid prospects of a European defense uptick
Thales reported Tuesday a 2016 record high of 9 percent of core earnings in relation to sales, with company Chairman and CEO Patrice Caine noting that many European nations have reset defense budgets toward growth after a spell of slack spending.
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Airbus shifts management; Safran declines to help firm cap penalties
Meanwhile, French engine builder Safran has declined to help Airbus’ attempts to persuade the client nations to put a cap on penalties for late delivery of the military transport plane.
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DCNS experiences loss in 2016 orders from previous year
The company said it expected to boost orders this year with a design contract for Australia’s 12 attack submarines.
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MBDA moves away from saturated U.S. missile market
The U.S. may be the biggest single market for missiles, but its domination by domestic players Lockheed Martin and Raytheon has led MBDA to stage a partial retreat, according to the chairman and CEO of the European missile manufacturer.
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France likely to launch $4B frigate program before presidential election
A ministerial investment committee had been due today to approve the intermediate frigate but a change in the minister’s diary led to the meeting to be postponed, two sources said.
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France to adapt civil rotorcraft for French military missions
Following the recent pick of the Airbus Helicopter H160 for France’s joint light helicopter, work will now begin to study modifications to adapt the civil rotorcraft to military missions.
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European agency reviews Airbus’ request for A400M penalty caps
The aircraft builder has struggled to fix technical problems and deliver the full “tactical” capabilities on time.
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Dassault credits Rafale export deals as financial savior
Dassault expects to cut hundreds of staff through a voluntary program, offering a financial package to those who opt to leave.
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How was 2016 for French arms exports? Depends on who you ask
The unusual discretion may reflect a reported difference of opinion between the procurement office and the defense minister’s private office on the value set on recent weapons deals.
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Despite Brexit, France wants to include UK in European defense efforts
The U.K. has close bilateral defense ties with France, which explains the French invitation to take part in “a more integrated European defense policy” despite London’s EU departure, the report said.
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Thales earnings rise amid prospects of a European defense uptick
Thales reported Tuesday a 2016 record high of 9 percent of core earnings in relation to sales, with company Chairman and CEO Patrice Caine noting that many European nations have reset defense budgets toward growth after a spell of slack spending.
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Airbus shifts management; Safran declines to help firm cap penalties
Meanwhile, French engine builder Safran has declined to help Airbus’ attempts to persuade the client nations to put a cap on penalties for late delivery of the military transport plane.
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DCNS experiences loss in 2016 orders from previous year
The company said it expected to boost orders this year with a design contract for Australia’s 12 attack submarines.
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MBDA moves away from saturated U.S. missile market
The U.S. may be the biggest single market for missiles, but its domination by domestic players Lockheed Martin and Raytheon has led MBDA to stage a partial retreat, according to the chairman and CEO of the European missile manufacturer.
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France likely to launch $4B frigate program before presidential election
A ministerial investment committee had been due today to approve the intermediate frigate but a change in the minister’s diary led to the meeting to be postponed, two sources said.
-
France to adapt civil rotorcraft for French military missions
Following the recent pick of the Airbus Helicopter H160 for France’s joint light helicopter, work will now begin to study modifications to adapt the civil rotorcraft to military missions.
-
European agency reviews Airbus’ request for A400M penalty caps
The aircraft builder has struggled to fix technical problems and deliver the full “tactical” capabilities on time.
-
Dassault credits Rafale export deals as financial savior
Dassault expects to cut hundreds of staff through a voluntary program, offering a financial package to those who opt to leave.
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How was 2016 for French arms exports? Depends on who you ask
The unusual discretion may reflect a reported difference of opinion between the procurement office and the defense minister’s private office on the value set on recent weapons deals.
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Despite Brexit, France wants to include UK in European defense efforts
The U.K. has close bilateral defense ties with France, which explains the French invitation to take part in “a more integrated European defense policy” despite London’s EU departure, the report said.
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Thales earnings rise amid prospects of a European defense uptick
Thales reported Tuesday a 2016 record high of 9 percent of core earnings in relation to sales, with company Chairman and CEO Patrice Caine noting that many European nations have reset defense budgets toward growth after a spell of slack spending.
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Airbus shifts management; Safran declines to help firm cap penalties
Meanwhile, French engine builder Safran has declined to help Airbus’ attempts to persuade the client nations to put a cap on penalties for late delivery of the military transport plane.
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DCNS experiences loss in 2016 orders from previous year
The company said it expected to boost orders this year with a design contract for Australia’s 12 attack submarines.
