Rheinmetall and Destinus to combine forces in new missile systems joint venture
“We must expand the industrial base for modern defence systems in Europe,” CEO of Rheinmetall Armin Papperger said.
Northrop, Brazil’s Embraer partner on KC-390 to pitch US, others
Under a memorandum of understanding, Northrop will explore options to develop an autonomous boom refueling system for Embraer’s KC-390, hoping to attract US and international customers.
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Estonia pushes for local CV90 fighting vehicle production, defense minister says
"We are ready to step into the supply line … to fill some of the gaps that Hägglunds has," Hanno Pevkur, Estonia's defense minister, told Breaking Defense.
For Europe’s ‘drone wall,’ detecting threats is challenge number one: Officials
“Detection — especially detection on the low altitudes — this is the most difficult part and when you add to the drones, the low flying cruise missiles, then the detection is really a challenge,” Estonia’s Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur told Breaking Defense.
Euro defense leaders rail against Ukraine ‘peace plan,’ lawmakers say it didn’t come from US
Senators said Secretary of State Marco Rubio told them the proposal didn't come from US officials, but Rubio later said it was indeed American "authored."
NATO allies cancel E-7A Wedgetail order, eye replacement, says Netherlands
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told reporters today at the alliance's AWACS main operating base in Geilenkirchen, Germany, that an E-3A Sentry replacement process is "ongoing."
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
Germany, Netherlands lock in $4 billion Jackal infantry fighting vehicle joint buy
The Jackal is a "highly capable IFV that offers enhanced lethality, survivability, and tactical flexibility," according to Europe’s Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation.
Netherlands joins US for drone wingmen development
The agreement unlocks "total access" for the Netherlands into the US Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, said Dutch State Secretary for Defense Gijs Tuinman.
Netherlands Air Chief urges NATO to examine ‘shortfalls’ without ‘US assets’
“Above all, deep pockets filled with ammunition,” is required, Lt. Gen. André Steur said, “because numbers do matter in the world we live in.”
Ukraine battalion commander: More air defenses, deep strike permissions opens way to victory
Maj. Oleh Shyriaiev, Commander of Ukraine’s 225th Separate Assault Battalion, told Breaking Defense that Washington opening up deep strikes into Russia gives Ukraine a "chance" at victory.
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Belgium plans largest ammunition order, announces early NH90 helicopter retirement
In comments heavily critical of the troubled NH90, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken said that Belgium's four TTH standard aircraft will be "decommissioned from September."
An ocean away: In Paris, European defense officials confront confounding ‘new period’ in security
“If tomorrow the contributions of certain countries evolve downwards, how can we, Europeans, adequately execute NATO’s defense plans?” France’s defense minister asked attendees at a recent conference in the French capital.
Super Puma resurgence provides updraft for Airbus Helicopters annual order growth
“It's really a strong performance [from the Super Puma], confirming that this helicopter is really well positioned and meeting well the demand of our customers," said Bruno Even, Airbus Helicopters CEO.
Swedish Gripen jets don’t ‘make sense’ for Ukraine yet, Dutch defense chief says
Chief of Defence of the Netherlands Gen. Onno Eichelsheim told Breaking Defense that F-16s are already in play and that Ukraine doesn't have the pilots to man new, complex systems.