Pascal Sénéchal, chairman & CEO, Messier-Dowty, representing also Messier-Bugatti (both SAFRAN Group companies), and Xu Jun, president of LAMC (Landing Gear Advanced Manufacturing Corp), representing also Xian Aviation Brake Technology and First Aircraft Institute, have signed a Letter Of Intent preparing a co-operation between these companies for the Chinese single aisle COMAC C919 programme.
This agreement covers the complete landing gear system for the future aircraft, which entails the gear structure, wheels and brakes, braking and landing systems. The parties have thus committed to an exclusive partnership and joint response to COMAC’s upcoming request for proposal.
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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