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.
Europe
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.
Del Toro aims to reinvigorate US shipping to strengthen fleet
The U.S. Navy secretary is warning the service won’t be able to fulfill its mission without a strong commercial counterpart. Enter: “maritime statecraft.”
US, allies in talks on naval task force to protect shipping in Red Sea
After three vessels were struck by missiles, the White House said the U.S. may establish a naval task force to escort commercial ships in the Red Sea.
South Korea picks Embraer’s C-390 for military transport aircraft
South Korea now joins Portugal, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria and the Czech Republic in selecting the plane.
Opinion
The Pentagon needs fresh ideas for evading Taiwan logistics pitfalls
U.S. leaders must craft an integrated approach to airpower in the Indo-Pacific that accounts for an inherently unfavorable geography.
Poland’s outgoing defense chief drops $2.6 billion on Hanwha howitzers
The move has come under scrutiny, with some lawmakers arguing the new outgoing government should leave such spending calls to incoming leadership.
Latvia signs order for German IRIS-T air defenses
The Baltic nations are hardening their air defenses as they expect a Russia reconstituted in a few years following losses in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s long shadow: Four factors shaping European defense in 2024
There is a sense of urgency in the face of Russia’s assault on Ukraine and the fallout for the continent.
Israel’s Oshkosh tactical vehicle buy to keep line open longer
Israel plans to buy the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle from Oshkosh Defense, which will keep the company's production in business longer than anticipated.
NATO picks first flock of startup pitches in push for fresh tech
Alliance officials are looking for breakthroughs in the areas of undersea sensing, energy resilience and secure information sharing.
