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.
US Navy’s unmanned vessel plans need improvement, watchdog agency says
The sea service plans to spend billions in the coming years on surface and underwater drones.
Davis-Monthan’s future in flux after Congress blocked A-10 retirement
Disagreements over the fate of the A-10 Warthog have had a broader impact in Tucson.
MBDA boss rallies European governments to spend locally
“The Ukrainian drama is emphasizing again the importance of sovereignty,” said CEO Eric Beranger.
DoD is sending more support to the Mexico border mission
The Defense Department will help Customs and Border Protection contract for some transportation and facilities needed to process migrants crossing the border.
India to boost arms output, fearing shortfall from Russia
India depends on Russia for nearly 60% of its defense equipment, and the war in Ukraine has added to doubts about future supplies.
German Air Force banks on Israel’s Arrow-3 for national missile shield
The assumption follows the “informal” approval by political leaders in Germany to initiate more concrete acquisition plans, a service spokesman told Defense News.
NATO unveils tech accelerator footprint, with plans for over 60 sites
The technology accelerator will be a new NATO body, tasked to bring innovative civilian and military organizations closer together to develop cutting-edge solutions in the realms of emerging and disruptive technologies.
Military considers three states for permanent Space Force training HQ
Officials will compare bases in Colorado, California and Florida to host the space training mission.
Poland signs $4.75 billion Abrams tank deal as Russia’s war speeds procurements
Deliveries are to begin this year, with 28 tanks to be procured to the country’s armed forces.
