Focus Aviation has announced the sale of fifteen Fokker 100s on behalf of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to The Evsen Group.
These aircraft are being replaced in the KLM fleet by Embraer E-Jets, operated by KLM cityhopper.
The Evsen Group comprises nine companies ranging across different sectors including travel, manufacture and retail. The Group is now expanding into aviation and plans to use the 15 Fokker 100 aircraft for short-haul operations in the Middle East.
The DoD has changed its structures and is been increasing efforts to facilitate access to loans by companies interested in working with artificial intelligence, advanced materials and semiconductors, biotechnology and quantum science.
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.
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