ILA 2014: MEADS International seeks German, Polish collaboration
MEADS International is looking to secure a follow-on agreement for its Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) with Germany as the programme nears completion.
Industry believes the way forward for the programme industrially was cooperative partnerships, and the timing was perfect for Germany to continue its involvement, Marty Coyne, director for business development at MEADS International, told journalists at the ILA Berlin Air show on 21 May.
‘We collectively believe this is the right follow-on programme for Germany,’ said Coyne. ‘We currently have $4 billion invested in MEADS so far, and we are nearly complete on development – 80 to
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