‘Show the flag’: In Paris, Ukrainian propulsion organization says it’s working amid war

‘Show the flag’: In Paris, Ukrainian propulsion organization says it’s working amid war
‘Show the flag’: In Paris, Ukrainian propulsion organization says it’s working amid war

Air attacks haven’t stopped the Ivchenko/Progress Design Bureau’s work “support[ing] the armed forces,” a rep told Breaking Defense.

Bell sees an opening in militarizing ‘cost-effective’ commercial helicopters for foreign buyers

Bell sees an opening in militarizing ‘cost-effective’ commercial helicopters for foreign buyers
Bell sees an opening in militarizing ‘cost-effective’ commercial helicopters for foreign buyers

An official with the Texas-based helo-maker explained how commercial or police models can be reconfigured for military use.

Thales looks to new air defense capabilities after watching Ukraine, shows off radar

Thales looks to new air defense capabilities after watching Ukraine, shows off radar
Thales looks to new air defense capabilities after watching Ukraine, shows off radar

The war in Ukraine has emphasized the need to defend against “a wide spectrum of threats,” company exec Christophe Salomon told Breaking Defense.

The sights of the 2023 Paris Air Show [PHOTOS]

The sights of the 2023 Paris Air Show [PHOTOS]
The sights of the 2023 Paris Air Show [PHOTOS]

Some photos from the Breaking Defense team on the ground at the 2023 Paris Air Show.

Raytheon is now RTX. Here’s what that means for its defense arm.

Raytheon is now RTX. Here’s what that means for its defense arm.
Raytheon is now RTX. Here’s what that means for its defense arm.

Wes Kremer, the head of the newly reorganized Raytheon company under RTX, tells Breaking Defense that the company eliminated 60 to 70 percent of situations where there was overlap among business units with its new structure.

Safran and MTU join forces in Franco-German-led team to power Europe’s next-gen rotorcraft

Safran and MTU join forces in Franco-German-led team to power Europe’s next-gen rotorcraft
Safran and MTU join forces in Franco-German-led team to power Europe’s next-gen rotorcraft

An initial technology development phase has been slated for 2025 to 2029, ahead of full engine development from 2030 onward, a company official told Breaking Defense.

Lockheed eyes locking down next F-35 production agreement by end of year

Lockheed eyes locking down next F-35 production agreement by end of year
Lockheed eyes locking down next F-35 production agreement by end of year

In an interview with Breaking Defense, Lockheed exec Greg Ulmer pushed back on the Pentagon’s complaints about technical data sharing, and said the firm is working with the DoD on better ways to track spare parts.

Embraer not talking to Ukraine about A-29, but hopes for other breakthroughs in Europe

Embraer not talking to Ukraine about A-29, but hopes for other breakthroughs in Europe
Embraer not talking to Ukraine about A-29, but hopes for other breakthroughs in Europe

“They were very interested in our plane in the past, but to be honest with you, we are not in touch with them anymore,” Bosco da Costa Junior told Breaking Defense during the Paris Airshow. “I don’t have any kind of open conversation with them.”

Leonardo DRS head not thinking retirement, wants to keep firm ‘mid-tier’ in size

Leonardo DRS head not thinking retirement, wants to keep firm ‘mid-tier’ in size
Leonardo DRS head not thinking retirement, wants to keep firm ‘mid-tier’ in size

CEO Bill Lynn described the firm’s recent experience going public and its narrowed focus on four key growth areas.

Thales providing Eurodrone with secure communications platform (Exclusive)

Thales providing Eurodrone with secure communications platform (Exclusive)
Thales providing Eurodrone with secure communications platform (Exclusive)

Eurodrone is a four-nation European consortium, involving Germany, France, Spain and Italy, which aims to develop an unmanned aerial system for operation in a non-segregated airspace.

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Eurofighter consortium sees up to 200 aircraft sales over next 2 years

Eurofighter consortium sees up to 200 aircraft sales over next 2 years
Eurofighter consortium sees up to 200 aircraft sales over next 2 years

Gaincarlo Mezzanatto, CEO of the Eurofighter Typhoon consortium, talked about potential sales to Spain and, after a recent meeting, Poland, among others.

What is MBDA’s ‘Expendable Remote Carrier,’ the unmanned aide for the SCAF next-gen fighter?

What is MBDA’s ‘Expendable Remote Carrier,’ the unmanned aide for the SCAF next-gen fighter?
What is MBDA’s ‘Expendable Remote Carrier,’ the unmanned aide for the SCAF next-gen fighter?

The 400 kilogram, four-meter-long carrier “could be launched from any platform: an aircraft, a ship, a submarine, a vehicle or a drone,” MBDA’s Jean Judde de Larivière said.

Israel’s Elbit highlights military-civilian Hermes 900 Starliner at Paris Air Show

Israel’s Elbit highlights military-civilian Hermes 900 Starliner at Paris Air Show
Israel’s Elbit highlights military-civilian Hermes 900 Starliner at Paris Air Show

Israeli defense giant also announced a new deal on June 21 for $180 million Watchkeeper X tactical drones to Romanian military.