New UK-EU defence pact misses concrete details despite ambitious “first step”
Given the geopolitical gravity, analysts have said the defence and security agreement established falls short of what is needed for future UK-EU co-operation.
With expansion of the agreement between the two carriers, American Airlines AAdvantage members now have the ability to redeem AAdvantage miles for flights with Brazilian low-fare airline GOL.
For American and GOL this continues expansion of the relationship begun in August 2008, covering everything from codesharing to a series of frequent flyer enhancements for American's AAdvantage programme members as well as members of GOL's frequent flyer programme, Smiles.
The codeshare agreement was made in December 2009 and is expected to be initiated in the second quarter of this year when all governmental approvals have been received.
Given the geopolitical gravity, analysts have said the defence and security agreement established falls short of what is needed for future UK-EU co-operation.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems secured a nearly $2 billion deal for MQ-9B uncrewed aerial systems, while Raytheon’s counter-UAS system was secured for $1 billion.
An amendment to the Brazilian Constitution currently under discussion would permanently assign 2% of annual GDP to the defence budget, potentially cementing modernisation programmes for the country’s armed forces.
Multiple questions involving the largest US Foreign Military Sale in history remain unanswered.
The company’s Q1 2025 results showed a 20% increase in new orders and a 15% increase in revenue across the business.
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.