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.
Pentagon lacks big picture for fighter jet procurement, watchdog says
The Pentagon plans to spend about $100 billion in the next five years to modernize its tactical aviation fleets.
Lithuania buys Switchblade 600 drones
Lithuania has become the first European NATO member to order the kamikaze drone.
Congress passes funding bill with major cash infusion for Pentagon
Congress passed $817 billion in Pentagon funding on top of more Ukraine aid. The bill includes directives on littoral combat ships and aircraft transfers.
Colombia begins negotiations to buy 16 Rafale fighter jets
Colombia is negotiating the purchase of 16 Rafale multirole fighter jets for its Air Force, a deal potentially worth $3.15 billion.
Indian weapons buyer approves $10B fund to equip military
About 97.4% of the funds will be used to procure indigenous materiel.
Latvia’s Atlas Dynamics to open drone production plant in Ukraine
Latvian drone company Atlas Dynamics plans to open in early 2023 a research and development factory in Ukraine and later on a production plant.
Albania orders three armed TB2 drones
Manufacturer Baykar plans to train some 30 Albanian military personnel on air control and operations.
Argentina’s Army, Air Force to split new order of Bell Textron helos
Deliveries are to start in the second half of 2023.
How to shift DoD’s supply chain mindset from tactical to strategic
The Pentagon should adopt an approach to its supply chain that combines “just in time” methods with “just in case” practices.
