Airbus mulls boosting tanker production on ‘very high’ demand
“With the signals we’re getting from the customers, we are studying a rate increase of the MRTT,” said Jean-Brice Dumont, head of air power at Airbus.
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Unmanned Leonardo jet trainers could take GCAP drone role, CEO says
The program’s focus for the next five years lies primarily on the main aircraft, but partner nations are free to explore unmanned companions on their own.
Top Marine general returns to work, 4 months after cardiac arrest
This is the first time since July 2023 that the Marine Corps’ top two positions have been filled by leaders on full duty status.
Elbit Systems subsidiary to supply shot-spotting sensors in Africa
A combination of electro-optical and acoustic sensors helps pinpoint the origin of weapons fire and explosions as far as 6 miles away.
EU proposes $1.6 billion plan to prop up defense industry
Under the proposed plan, Ukraine would be able to participate in common procurement efforts.
Canadian leaders vow to be gentle in making defense-spending cuts
The government wants to preserve key programs in a quest to modernize military capabilities while executing reductions to the tune of $1.3 billion.
Indra, Edge to form radar alliance amid string of cross-border deals
The Spanish defense-electronics specialist hopes to get a foot in the door to new business outside NATO and the European Union.
Turkey makes changes to planned TF-2000 air defense ship
Turkey’s navy has unveiled changes to its planned air defense vessel and shared details on the ship’s armaments.
Amid Russia jitters, NATO drills flowing troops across Polish rivers
Polish exercise organizers chose winter time for the drill because the Vistula river is especially wide and crosswinds on the water are hefty.
Saab wins Polish mega order for Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifles
The order is part of Poland's campaign of upgrading its military for fear of a Russian attack.
Albania opens remodeled Soviet-era air base as hub for NATO jets
Italian Eurofighters and U.S. F-16s and F-35s flew in for the inauguration of the base at Kucova, 50 miles south of the capital Tirana.
