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German Parliament Vetoes Armed Drones – for Now

German Parliament Vetoes Armed Drones – for Now

The Bundeswehr has called for approval for armed combat drones for military use. But the controversial technology has been blocked in the German parliament. What does that mean for German defense?

For the Bundeswehr, Germany’s armed forces, the timing could not be better: In the next few months, …

S. Korea to Buy MH-60R Helos to Boost ASW Capabilities

S. Korea to Buy MH-60R Helos to Boost ASW Capabilities

South Korea on Tuesday decided to buy U.S. aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopter to bolster the Navy’s anti-submarine capabilities, the arms procurement agency said.

South Korea will sign a contract with the Lockheed Martin Corp. subsidiary this year for the 960 billion won (…

US Sanctions NATO Ally Turkey over Russian Missile Defense

US Sanctions NATO Ally Turkey over Russian Missile Defense

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Monday imposed sanctions on its NATO ally Turkey over its purchase of a Russian air defense system, setting the stage for further confrontation between the two nations as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office.

The move comes at a delicate ti…

France, Germany Advance Integration of KMW, Nexter

France, Germany Advance Integration of KMW, Nexter

PARIS — Five years after its creation by the merger of Nexter Systems and KMW under a joint company owned equally by France, via GIAT Industries, and the Wegmann family, Bruno Le Maire, Minister of the Economy, Finance and Recovery , and Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces, announce that …
Boeing Finds Same Flaws in New Locations on 787 Aircraft

Boeing Finds Same Flaws in New Locations on 787 Aircraft

SEATTLE — Boeing Co quality inspections related to previously disclosed production flaws in its 787 Dreamliner found the same issue in other parts of the jet, the company said on Monday.

Boeing said earlier this month that inspections for 787 production flaws were taking longer than expected, h…

Saab Sweetens Gripen Offer to Canada with Aerospace Jobs

Saab Sweetens Gripen Offer to Canada with Aerospace Jobs

Saab is offering to create two new aerospace centres in Quebec that will create and protect thousands of aerospace and related jobs. Announced at Aéro Montréal’s Innovation Forum 2020, the two new aerospace centres are part of Saab’s proposal of Gripen for Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project….
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