Bombardier Aerospace has confirmed that a firm order for six CRJ700 NextGen regional jets plus 10 options, which was previously announced on 20 March 2008, was placed by GoJet Airlines of St. Louis, Missouri. The Trans States Holdings subsidiary, which operates for United Airlines as United Express, had requested that it remain unidentified at the time of the announcement.
Based on the list price for the CRJ700 NextGen aircraft, the value of the firm order contract is approximately $207 million.
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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