At the Eurosatory weapons powwow in Paris, companies hope to get a piece of the action flowing from the European Union's new initiatives toward common capabilities.
So far, plans to deliver the F-35 to Turkey are still on course, despite legislation working its way through Congress that could hamper future procurement.
In the current climate, at a time of such fast-moving events, it’s no surprise that policy regarding European defence and industrial security is evolving rapidly. One significant development was the recent agreement reached by the European Parliament to establish the European Defence Industrial Development Programme.
The U.S. Senate voted against scuttling legislation to force the Trump administration to seek congressional approval for a new low-yield, tactical nuclear weapon.
Members of the European Parliament have adopted a wide-ranging report that covers issues such as U.S. commitment to the continent, Brexit, Russia and defense spending.
Lockheed and MBDA appear to finally be closing in on a deal with Germany to develop, build and produce its TLVS system with an impending request for proposals expected any day now.