Stories by Christina Mackenzie

Six NATO nations team up to launch helicopter program eyed by Euro, US industry

Six NATO nations team up to launch helicopter program eyed by Euro, US industry
Six NATO nations team up to launch helicopter program eyed by Euro, US industry

France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom will work on the concept together, while European industry will work to keep their American competitors out.

Belgium, Lithuania to buy French-made Caesar artillery system

Belgium, Lithuania to buy French-made Caesar artillery system
Belgium, Lithuania to buy French-made Caesar artillery system

Truck-mounted system will weigh much more, but also be heavily armored.

Rheinmetall unveils new tank design: KF51 Panther

Rheinmetall unveils new tank design: KF51 Panther
Rheinmetall unveils new tank design: KF51 Panther

The new German tank, revealed at Eurosatory, is targeted at the export market.

Australia pays up to French sub maker for cancelled deal; Paris reacts positively

Australia pays up to French sub maker for cancelled deal; Paris reacts positively
Australia pays up to French sub maker for cancelled deal; Paris reacts positively

France’s defense minister said he hopes “this agreement and the change of the government team will make it possible to overcome the crisis of confidence with Australia.”

Norway terminates NH90 helicopter program, with few good options for replacement

Norway terminates NH90 helicopter program, with few good options for replacement
Norway terminates NH90 helicopter program, with few good options for replacement

Norway is demanding a refund from contractor NHIndustries, in a fight that seems destined for court.

France gets youngest-ever defense chief in 35-year-old Sébastien Lecornu

France gets youngest-ever defense chief in 35-year-old Sébastien Lecornu
France gets youngest-ever defense chief in 35-year-old Sébastien Lecornu

Lecornu takes over at a time of delicate military diplomacy between France and the US in the wake of AUKUS.

For first time, France talks openly about sending weapons to Ukraine

For first time, France talks openly about sending weapons to Ukraine
For first time, France talks openly about sending weapons to Ukraine

France has been tight-lipped about what it is sending to Ukraine, until a few days after President Emmanuel Macron won a second term.

Are anti-tank weapons gifted to Ukraine going to leave Europeans short?

Are anti-tank weapons gifted to Ukraine going to leave Europeans short?
Are anti-tank weapons gifted to Ukraine going to leave Europeans short?

Saab has announced plans to increase production at four sites globally to keep up with demands for its anti-tank weapons.

Seven European nations have increased defense budgets in one month. Who will be next?

Seven European nations have increased defense budgets in one month. Who will be next?
Seven European nations have increased defense budgets in one month. Who will be next?

Germany, Belgium, Romania, Italy, Poland, Norway and Sweden have all pledged to increase defense spending since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

France, Spain ink deals to upgrade Tiger attack helicopters

France, Spain ink deals to upgrade Tiger attack helicopters
France, Spain ink deals to upgrade Tiger attack helicopters

France will only update 42 of its 67 helicopters, but hopes that Germany, with a new defense budget boost, will join the program and drive costs down.

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