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Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
The company’s Q1 2025 results showed a 20% increase in new orders and a 15% increase in revenue across the business.
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Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry "great again"?
The White House and Congress have been increasing efforts to support the national maritime industry.
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How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication
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Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
Results for Q1 2025 have been strong across the board for many defence companies in Europe with forward-looking statements and predictions for the full year also looking good.
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Naval Warfare
China reveals naval product specifications at LIMA
29th March 2017
At last week's LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, Malaysia, the China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company (CSOC) behaved no differently from any other Chinese defence …
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Training
More King Airs for RAAF
29th March 2017
Despite considering the consolidation of its 16-strong Beechcraft King Air 350 fleet over the next two years, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is acquiring …
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Defence Notes
EDA to enhance technology watch activities
28th March 2017
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched a new project that aims to increase access to high quality defence technology information for the agency and …
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Naval Warfare
LIMA 2017: Do 228 in box seat for Malaysian MPA?
27th March 2017
As the need to maintain effective maritime security in Asia Pacific intensifies RUAG, whose product line includes the Dornier Do 228NG aircraft, believes it is …
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Land Warfare
LIMA 2017: Starstreak penetrates Southeast Asia
27th March 2017
Thales is in the delivery phase for its Starstreak very short-range air defence missile system to the Malaysian Armed Forces.The company is working with Malaysian …
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Naval Warfare
LIMA 2017: Malaysian shipbuilders plough ahead
27th March 2017
Progress in shipbuilding, rather than the aerospace industry, was most observable at the LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, with some naval projects making significant progress.These …
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Defence Notes
Analysis: NATO, the return of the alliance
24th March 2017
Nearly three decades ago when the Berlin Wall fell and the Soviet Union ended, the world breathed a sigh of relief as nearly 40 years …
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Digital Battlespace
LIMA 2017: Honeywell pushes efficiency solutions
24th March 2017
Honeywell announced its largest ever contract in Indonesia with a deal for 34 TPE331 turboprop engines for NC212 aircraft being built by PT Dirgantara Indonesia …
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Digital Battlespace
LIMA 2017: China promoting new radar
23rd March 2017
The Beijing-based China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company (CSOC) promoted a new planar array antenna radar at this year's LIMA 2017 exhibition.The SR2410C 3-D multifunctional …
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LIMA 2017: Airod lines up three aircraft upgrades
23rd March 2017
On 23 March, the third day of the LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, Airod formally delivered to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) its proof-of-concept …
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Naval Warfare
LIMA 2017: China and Boustead get set on LMS start line
23rd March 2017
More details about Malaysia's purchase of an initial batch of four Littoral Mission Ships (LMS) from China emerged at the LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi.The …
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Defence Notes
LIMA 2017: Could Malaysian MiG-29s be resurrected?
23rd March 2017
A Russian-Malaysian joint business effort is offering the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) a life extension option for its decrepit MiG-29N fighter fleet, which now …
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Defence Notes
LIMA 2017: MRCA contenders jockey for pole position
22nd March 2017
European aviation companies are playing tug of war over Malaysia's next fighter aircraft selection, with Saab and BAE Systems making counter-claims that each has been …
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Training
Leonardo aims higher after re-structure
22nd March 2017
New acquisitions and competing for the USAF T-X programme are two projects that will occupy Leonardo for the near future.Outgoing CEO and general manager of …
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Training
LIMA 2017: T-50 enjoys growing popularity
21st March 2017
As South Korea's Black Eagles aerobatic team of T-50Bs roared above the biennial LIMA 2017 exhibition, the aircraft manufacturer was explaining why the aircraft has …
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Naval Warfare
LIMA 2017: China proposes light LHD
21st March 2017
The China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Company (CSOC) showed a large scale model of a landing helicopter dock (LHD) vessel at the LIMA 2017 exhibition …
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Military Logistics
US to extend K-BOSSS contract
21st March 2017
The US government has published a notice of intent to award a modification contract to extend the existing Kuwait Base Operation and Security Support Services …
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Land Warfare
AUSA Global: Patriot used to shoot down quadcopter
20th March 2017
News that a Patriot air defence missile was used to shoot down a small quadcopter brought groans from some audience members at this week's Association …
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Defence Notes
Latvia says no to conscription
20th March 2017
Latvia has reaffirmed its commitment to meet NATO defence spending targets by next year but will not follow other allies in bringing back conscription, the …
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How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication
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Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
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Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
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![Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up]()
Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up
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Will the US be able to make its shipbuilding industry "great again"?
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Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth
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How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication
