France asks FCAS partners to ‘rethink’ work share on fighter project
“The principle and details of this redesigned cooperation are currently being discussed with the partners," French armaments agency DGA told Defense News.
Europe
France, UK join forces in step toward European nuclear deterrent
The latest Franco-British move is the closest the continent has come to such a strategic capability, at least on paper.
Top Marine general in ‘good condition’ after open-heart surgery
Gen. Eric Smith, the Marine commandant, hasn’t been on full duty status since he went into cardiac arrest in October but plans to make a return.
Ukraine war pressure is reshaping Germany’s high-tech defense industry
A sector known for its boutique approach is adapting to the exploding demand generated by the war in Ukraine.
Turkey’s defense, aerospace exports rose by 25% last year
The sector's foreign sales totaled $5.5 billion in 2023, according to a report by the Turkish Exporters Assembly.
Germany’s Hensoldt hires Thales executive to lead company
Oliver Dörre will become CEO at Hensoldt and replace outgoing boss Thomas Müller on April 1.
German leaders abandon blockade of Eurofighter sale to Saudi Arabia
Defense analysts welcome the about-face, even as backlash is still brewing in Berlin's governing coalition.
How Iranian tech empowers Houthi drone, missile attacks in the Red Sea
Houthi militants "are in possession of some of the most sophisticated copies or variants of Iranian weapons,” said Behnam Ben Taleblu.
Cyprus’ president picks new defense minister, shakes up Cabinet
Vassilis Palmas is a veteran politician who has acted as government spokesman and a deputy minister in two previous administrations.
US Air Force logistics officer talks basing, drones in the Pacific
"We learned a lot of skills that were multi-capable back in the late 1980s that we are now dusting off."
Fincantieri taps welding robots to build US Navy frigates faster
The technology could help the shipbuilder achieve a pace of two Constellation-class frigates per year, according to Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero.
