Airbus, Leonardo and Thales sign Memorandum of Understanding to create a leading European player in space
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) aimed at combining their respective space activities into a new company. By joining forces, Airbus, Leonardo and Thales aim…
“GKN Aerospace” and “Airbus Helicopters” sign MoU during Royal Visit to Toulouse
GKN Aerospace’s business in the Netherlands, GKN Fokker, has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus Helicopters during the visit of Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima…
Defense giants welcome Europe’s push to build a “Drone Wall” to repel Russia
Defense giants welcomed Europe’s push to establish a drone wall on the region’s eastern flank, saying the flagship policy will help to counter a rapidly increasing security challenge. Dozens of political leaders…
ACHILE project – European dismounted soldier system community ready to start design of next generation
The European Commission has awarded a €40-million grant to the ACHILE (Augmented Capability for HIgh end soLdiErs) consortium to develop innovative solutions for next-generation dismounted soldier systems in Europe. ACHILE…
European defense fund takes a 10 percent cut in new budget
Th’e European Deterrence Initiative, a Pentagon fund to support the defense of allies in Europe, is dropping by roughly 10 percent in the Trump administration’s fiscal 2020 budget request. The…