-
Defense Department
July 2019
NDIA Policy Points: Use EXIM Bank to Expand U.S. Global Influence
By Christian LarsenThe United States’ commitment to influencing global policy through soft power has atrophied recently, exemplified by a reluctance on the part of the U.S. government to leverage foreign military sales and direct commercial sales programs to further America’s interests in regions targeted by its competitors. -
Emerging Technologies
July 2019
SPECIAL REPORT: China, Russia Hypersonic Programs - Real Progress or Bluster?
By Connie LeeChina and Russia’s intention to pursue hypersonic weapons lit a fire under the U.S. military, forcing it to re-invigorate its own programs. -
Air Power
July 2019
Saab to Expand Footprint in U.S.
By Connie LeeSwedish defense contractor Saab is opening a new production facility in West Lafayette, Indiana, that will be focused on building part of the Air Force’s T-X pilot training aircraft. -
Global Defense Market
July 2019
NATO Nations Strive to Standardize Training Systems
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Technology in the training and simulation field is advancing so rapidly that some militaries in the NATO alliance are having a hard time grasping how to best use it, experts recently said. -
Training and Simulation
June 2019
PARIS AIR SHOW NEWS: Boeing Wooing Potential International Customers for T-X Trainer
By Jon HarperPARIS — Boeing scored a big win last year when it tapped to build the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation jet trainer. -
Defense Contracting
June 2019
PARIS AIR SHOW NEWS: EU Defense Programs Have Trump Administration Talking Retaliation
By Jon HarperThe Trump administration might adopt new measures that would limit European companies’ opportunities to participate in the U.S. defense market, a top Pentagon official said June 17. -
Global Defense Market
-
Global Defense Market
June 2019
WEB EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Officials Gearing Up for Paris Air Show
By Jon HarperLeaders in government and industry from around the world are headed to France for the Paris Air Show, one of the largest events of its kind, where they will try to facilitate sales and promote their aerospace and defense products. -
Global Defense Market
May 2019
SALES TAKING OFF: International Market for F-35 Heats Up (UPDATED)
Twelve countries have committed to orders of the F-35 joint strike fighter either as formal partner nations or through foreign military sales. As production of the fifth-generation systems ramp up, the joint program office and manufacturer Lockheed Martin are looking to expand their global footprint even further. -
Global Defense Market
May 2019
NEWS FROM ITEC: U.K. Defense Tech Accelerator Seeking U.S. Partners
STOCKHOLM, Sweden —The U.K. Ministry of Defence’s two-year-old technology accelerator is seeking applicants to help it solve a variety of military and security problems and has dispersed nearly 58 million pounds in contracts during its short existence, its leader said May 15.
Filters:
+
Topic:
Global Defense Market