HAL is major beneficiary of latest Indian procurement approvals
India has approved millions of dollars in new military purchases, most of which will go to public sector companies.
AirTran Airways has launched nonstop flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown, PA, to both Orlando and Fort Lauderdale in Florida. The carrier will fly to Orlando four days a week, and to Fort Lauderdale three days a week.
"We are thrilled to bring high quality, low-fare service to travellers in Allentown," said Matthew Klein, director of pricing and distribution planning for AirTran Airways. "Allentown will be city number 63 on our route map and a strong addition to our expanding network. We've worked closely with the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority and business leaders in the area to bring AirTran Airways and America's youngest all-Boeing fleet to the area."
India has approved millions of dollars in new military purchases, most of which will go to public sector companies.
The main obstacles to overcoming risks in the region are a lack of a strong cybersecurity culture and inadequate funds to invest in this domain given a widespread Chinese presence in the region.
MBDA is adapting to supply chain pressures as the Russian invasion of Ukraine leads to increased demand for armaments.
Despite the additional funding promised this week, the UK armed forces still look set to face cutbacks, and maintaining international commitments to AUKUS and GCAP may limit the options for other programmes.
This week on the Shephard Defence Podcast, senior naval reporter Harry Lye and military training & simulation reporter Norbert Neumann chat with Professor John Louth.
Although the Pentagon claims that current systems can detect this type of threat, it has confirmed that measures will be taken in order to maintain the US's edge over its adversaries.