Austria picks Embraer’s C-390 for airlift recap

Austria picks Embraer’s C-390 for airlift recap
Austria picks Embraer’s C-390 for airlift recap

Austrian Defence Minister Klaudia Tanner reportedly said a contract for the new jets should be inked by the first half of 2024.

Neutral nations Austria and Switzerland agree to join European Sky Shield Initiative

Neutral nations Austria and Switzerland agree to join European Sky Shield Initiative
Neutral nations Austria and Switzerland agree to join European Sky Shield Initiative

Switzerland made clear that it will “examine” areas where co-operation can be strengthened, with a plan to specifically address information exchange and training for the US-made Patriot air defense system, of which it ordered five units in June 2021. 

DSCA Looking At ‘Creative Financing’ For Future Foreign Military Sales

DSCA Looking At ‘Creative Financing’ For Future Foreign Military Sales
DSCA Looking At ‘Creative Financing’ For Future Foreign Military Sales

DSCA also is looking at ways to better advertise options like third-party transfers to potential foreign buyers, says Air Force FMS specialist Col. Anthony Walker.

Doing The Basil: Stalin 2.0 Must Prompt NATO Soul Searching

Doing The Basil: Stalin 2.0 Must Prompt NATO Soul Searching
Doing The Basil: Stalin 2.0 Must Prompt NATO Soul Searching

Russia has just released its new strategy document formally identifying the United States and NATO as a threat to Russian interests, a new step since the last publication in 2009. NATO is welcoming the tiny state of Montenegro to the alliance. NATO supports the duly constituted government of Ukraine. In Vladimir Putin’s eyes, that is clearly enough to establish…