Cold Atoms, quantum lightbulbs and new radars: Thales shows off tech at Paris
A top Thales scientist walked Breaking Defense through a series of futuristic technologies the company hopes will provide cutting-edge capabilities as they mature.
Tunisian air force inks first North African deal to procure dozen Bell 412 helicopters
“The SUBARU Bell 412EPX has been gaining momentum as an international military platform, we’re thrilled to bring it to the Middle East and Africa region with the Tunisian Air Force,” Bell Textron's Tim Evans said.
How chiefs of Honeywell Aerospace and Leonardo DRS each plan to expand
The CEOs of Honeywell Aerospace and Leonardo DRS separately told Breaking Defense they are expecting to spend on M&A activity in the near-term.
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In Paris, Airbus makes new MRTT+ progress, French Navy drone breakthrough
On the helicopter front, Airbus and Italian manufacturer Leonardo announced they are collaborating on a NH90 Block 2 multirole rotorcraft upgrade architecture study to determine the long term evolution of the type.
Lockheed seeks European partners for missile production crunch
“There's plenty of work to go around, around the globe, so we're looking for those strategic partnerships to help us complete our mission,” said Lockheed executive Jason Reynolds.
General Atomics eyes European market, coproduction for CCA
Dave Alexander, president of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, said the pace of engaging potential international partners in the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program has been "unprecedented."
ShieldAI launching ‘next-gen aircraft’ in September: ‘Tremendous opportunity,’ new CEO says
New ShieldAI CEO Gary Steele told Breaking Defense he wants to bring "a different level of maturity and focus as we grow at scale."
KNDS’s Mataris loitering munitions finding contracts from French government
The effort falls under France’s “Larinae” project, launched in May 2022 by the French Defense Innovation Agency (AID) and the defense ministry’s procurement agency, to find domestic loitering munitions with a 50 km (31 mile) range and autonomy of at least 60 minutes.
Eurofighter CEO hopes export push could lead to doubled production by 2028
Eurofighter is chiefly targeting four export campaigns to dramatically increase production long term: Austria, Poland, Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
France selects Saab’s GlobalEye for early warning requirement
The soon to be signed sale will enable Paris to replace retiring Boeing E3-F Sentry spy planes, and marks Saab’s second GlobalEye export behind the United Arab Emirates.
At first Paris Air Show visit, Anduril inks new partnership with Rheinmetall on drones, weapons
“Europe's having a moment right now. And it's really recognition of the threat, and it's recognition matched with funding,” said Greg Kausner, Anduril's senior vice president of global defense.
Lithuania announces plan to buy C-390 transport aircraft
Lithuania becomes the 11th announced buyer for the Embraer-made plane.
Turkish Aerospace eyes full development of local KAAN fighter jet engine by 2032
KAAN flight tests currently feature General Electric's F110 turbofan engine, but Ankara has long prioritized a local alternative to reduce dependency on overseas suppliers.
Lockheed ‘looking for partners’ on NATO next-gen helo bid, will build in Europe
“Especially from an X2 standpoint, the largest procurement out there is really NGRC. And that recapitalization of the helicopter fleet in Europe is the largest thing we see today at least in the next five or 10 years,” said Sikorsky boss Rich Benton.