US Army partners with Global Military Products to surge munitions production
Global Military Products was selected by the US Army to operate the Quad Cities Cartridge Case Facility and ramp up the production of various calibre shell cases.
A J Walter Aviation’s new chief executive, Boris Wolstenholme, has recruited Gareth Cunningham to be the company’s new director of contract services, as well as promoting Andrew Braley to the role of director of business development
Cunningham brings a wealth of experience from his roles at ST Aerospace Solutions, FLS Aerospace and Air 2000 to help AJW focus on developing flexible and robust spares support solutions to assist airlines in challenging economic times.
Working closely with John Avery, director of supply chain services, Cunningham forms part of an AJW commercial team offering flexible component PBH, pooling and serviced leasing options.
In his new role Braley now combines communications, marketing services and sales management. He will be responsible for the development and growth of AJW’s business presence within the global marketplace by focusing on existing commercial relationships and delivering new customers and partners to meet the company’s strategic ambitions.
Global Military Products was selected by the US Army to operate the Quad Cities Cartridge Case Facility and ramp up the production of various calibre shell cases.
Future operational superiority will be defined by the ability to connect systems, data and personnel into a wider network. For armed forces, this creates the need for a digital backbone that integrates and enhances sensors and effectors of all kinds.
Estonian-made equipment is being put through the toughest of evaluations in the hands of Ukrainian soldiers resisting the full-scale Russian invasion which began in 2022. The country has long seen the threat and is continuing to adapt for the future.
Estonia is looking to boost its local defence industry with directed funding, industry parks, support through international orders for equipment and rapid prototyping.
The UK has recently deployed a Type 45 destroyer to Cyprus and has bolstered its presence in the Middle East in recent weeks with supporting air power to protect neighbouring countries’ air defences.
Intended to sustain Operation Epic Fury against Iran, efforts to increase the production of weapons and ammunition could expose long-standing weaknesses in the US defence industrial base.