Europe’s defense firms feel the squeeze of shortages, sanctions
STUTTGART, Germany — The aftermath of a yearslong pandemic and a protracted land war in Europe is causing defense contractors to…
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Germany to buy F-35 warplanes for nuclear deterrence
WASHINGTON – Germany will buy up to 35 copies of the U.S.-made F-35 fighter jet, reversing years-long plans that saw the…
FCAS warplane program stalls, as Dassault and Airbus fail to reach key industry deal
STUTTGART, Germany – One of Europe’s key weapon developments has stalled as the prime contractors have failed to reach agreement…
Indonesia looks to French industry to supply new fighter jets, attack submarines
STUTTGART, Germany – The Indonesian and French defense ministries agreed on two major equipment contracts that will bring Dassault…
Finland picks the F-35 as its next fighter, continuing the U.S. warplane’s inroads in Europe
WASHINGTON – The Finnish government has picked the F-35 as the replacement for the country’s F-18 Hornet fleet, known as the HX…
Airbus: Eurodrone project ready for takeoff – as soon as the contract is signed
STUTTGART, Germany – Industry officials are ready to move ahead to build the Eurodrone, Europe’s premier unmanned aerial system…
Croatia buys used Rafale fighters, as France eyes 12 new jets
WARSAW, Poland — During French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Croatia last week, Defence Minister Mario Banožić and his…
FCAS program could ‘transform’ Spanish defense sector in a decade
MADRID — The trinational Future Combat Air System program has ambitious plans to provide France, Germany and Spain with a plethora…
Top defense leaders kick off new phase for Europe’s next-gen fighter
WASHINGTON — Top defense leaders from France, Germany and Spain have formalized plans to begin the preliminary development phase…
Top defense leaders kick off new phase for Europe’s next-gen fighter
WASHINGTON — Top defense leaders from France, Germany and Spain have formalized plans to begin the preliminary development phase…