Defense news

• Australia to invest $12bn in missile manufacturing amid China’s rise

  30-10-2024 09:07
  Canberra has prioritised domestic capabilities in defence strategy overhaul to meet ‘missile age’
  
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• Airbus defence chief says Trump election a ‘wake-up call’ for Europe

  12-11-2024 15:31
  
  Michael Schoellhorn warns region risks falling victim to US-China power play unless it takes unified approach
  
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• China unveils J-35 stealth fighter jet to compete with US

  12-11-2024 08:52
  
  Beijing’s latest-generation aircraft revealed at Zhuhai air show as part of military modernisation
  
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• Why Trump’s election will not tank European defence stocks

  11-11-2024 14:01
  
  Europe still has decades of under-investment in security to address
  
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• Taiwan considers big US defence purchases as overture to Trump

  10-11-2024 22:53
  
  Taipei wants to show new administration it is serious about protecting itself against China
  
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• Starmer green-lights multibillion-pound fighter jet with Italy and Japan

  08-11-2024 21:28
  
  Fate of joint Global Combat Air Programme had been in question under Labour’s strategic defence review
  
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• From cars to planes: global manufacturers brace for Trump’s tariffs

  08-11-2024 12:00
  
  Executives across multiple industries expect supply chain upheaval
  
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• European defence bosses expect Trump to demand more Nato contributions

  07-11-2024 17:58
  
  Leonardo chief executive calls for investment in region’s defence sector as well as alliances to increase competitiveness
  
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• Wizz Air summer profits down a fifth after engine woes ground aircraft

  07-11-2024 10:38
  
  Forty-one planes on tarmac for inspection as low-cost carrier is forced to ease ambitious growth plans
  
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• Rolls-Royce sticks to outlook despite supply chain woes

  07-11-2024 09:54
  
  UK aerospace group buoyed by post-pandemic surge in international travel
  
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• Boeing workers vote for 38% pay rise deal to end costly strike

  05-11-2024 17:31
  Jet production set to resume after disruption that took estimated $2.7bn toll
  
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• Navantia seeks extra £300mn from UK to rescue Harland & Wolff

  05-11-2024 17:10
  
  Defence group wants boost in Navy contract as it plans to buy Titanic shipbuilder out of administration
  
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• Boeing workers vote to end damaging 8-week strike

  05-11-2024 07:54
  
  Jet production set to resume with 38% pay rise, but action estimated to have cost plane maker $2.7bn to date
  
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• US Space Force warns of ‘mind-boggling’ build-up of Chinese capabilities

  01-11-2024 06:00
  
  Agency chief Chance Saltzman says Washington must co-operate with allies to counter threats from China and Russia
  
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• Higher UK air taxes will not deter private jet customers, industry bosses say

  01-11-2024 06:00
  
  Passenger duty will increase 50 per cent for the largest private jets in 2026
  
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• British aerospace pioneer Reaction Engines collapses into administration

  31-10-2024 18:11
  
  Group’s demise is a challenge for several F1 racing teams which use its cooling technology in engines supplied by Mercedes-Benz
  
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• Chinese sanctions hit US drone maker supplying Ukraine

  31-10-2024 14:27
  
  Beijing’s move leaves California company rushing to find new battery providers
  
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• Airbus sticks to aircraft production target despite supply chain woes

  30-10-2024 21:53
  
  Board plans to propose renewing Guillaume Faury’s mandate as chief executive next year
  
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• Airbus sticks to delivery target despite supply chain woes

  30-10-2024 18:59
  
  Board to propose third term for CEO Guillaume Faury when his tenure expires next year
  
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• Authorities investigate fire at UK nuclear submarine shipyard

  30-10-2024 17:49
  
  Blaze at BAE Systems site in Barrow-in-Furness did not pose nuclear risk and was brought under control
  
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• Firefighters start to bring blaze at UK nuclear submarine shipyard under control

  30-10-2024 10:34
  
  ‘No nuclear risk,’ say police as residents advised to stay indoors
  
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• Fire breaks out at BAE’s UK nuclear submarine shipyard

  30-10-2024 10:34
  
  ‘No nuclear risk,’ say police as residents advised to keep doors and windows closed
  
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• Boeing’s record $21bn fundraising boosts hopes of avoiding downgrade

  29-10-2024 19:29
  
  Aircraft maker is racing to ease pressure on its balance sheet exacerbated by a labour strike
  
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• Thales and Airbus space deal would create European monopoly, warns rival

  27-10-2024 06:00
  
  Aerospace groups are in talks over tie-up offering satellite manufacturing and space systems
  
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• Can anyone fix Boeing?

  25-10-2024 19:49
  
  The plane maker’s new boss has pledged culture change, but a vote to prolong a costly strike underlines the challenges he faces
  
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• Carlyle drops bid for Thyssenkrupp defence unit over Berlin indecision

  25-10-2024 17:52
  
  US firm faced government reluctance over private equity involvement in German naval vessel maker
  
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• Head of UK armed forces gains new powers in push to improve readiness for war

  25-10-2024 14:37
  
  Government launches biggest structural shake-up of Ministry of Defence in 50 years
  
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• Boeing factory workers reject latest contract offer

  24-10-2024 05:40
  
  Vote deals blow to new chief executive’s plan to stabilise business
  
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• Turkey says five dead in ‘terrorist attack’ on state aerospace group

  23-10-2024 21:02
  
  ‘Highly likely’ Kurdish separatist group PKK was behind incident, interior minister says
  
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• Turkey carries out strikes in northern Iraq and Syria after ‘terrorist attack’

  23-10-2024 21:02
  
  ‘Highly likely’ Kurdish separatist group PKK was behind targeting of state aerospace company, interior minister says
  
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