RTX threatens legal action against Italy over Microtecnica sale

[ad_1] ROME — The American defense giant RTX is threatening to take the Italian government to court for blocking the sale of an aerospace unit in Italy to the French…

Germany’s Hensoldt hires Thales executive to lead company

[ad_1] PARIS — Defense electronics specialist Hensoldt has hired a competitor’s executive as its new leader, the German company announced Monday. Oliver Dörre will become CEO at Hensoldt and replace…

UK officials gauge long-term defense business ties with Ukraine

[ad_1] LONDON — Britain has mounted its first defense trade mission to Ukraine as the government here steps up efforts to secure military business with Kyiv. The mission saw companies…

Italy blocks Safran’s purchase of firm involved in making Eurofighters

[ad_1] ROME — Italy has blocked a bid by French firm Safran to buy a key Italian defense and aerospace company, with sources citing the state of conflict around the…

Rheinmetall to deliver 100,000 rounds of mortar ammunition to Ukraine

[ad_1] GRAZ, Austria — German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall will produce around 100,000 rounds of mortar ammunition for Ukraine as part of the German government’s military support for the eastern European…

RTX sells cybersecurity, intelligence business unit for $1.3 billion

[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Defense company RTX said it’s selling its cybersecurity business for $1.3 billion to an unnamed buyer. The sale of the Cybersecurity, Intelligence and Services division was disclosed…

France, Germany remain committed to new tank, defense ministers say

[ad_1] PARIS — France and Germany remain committed to jointly developing a next-generation tank in the framework of the Main Ground Combat System project, French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu…

Sweden seeks details on missile systems to upgrade Amphibious Corps

[ad_1] LONDON — Sweden is seeking to upgrade its amphibious battalions with short-range, anti-ship missile or surface-to-surface missile systems to strike targets at sea and on land as well as…

Rafael inks news deal to put Trophy system on UK’s Challenger 3 tanks

[ad_1] MILAN — An Israeli defense company has signed a contract with the British Defence Ministry for the third and final integration of the Trophy active protection system on Challenger…

Rafales on the upswing? French fighter eyes additional Mideast sales

[ad_1] MILAN — The United States’ dominance of the combat aircraft industry could see increased competition as the French hope to bolster their slice of the pie. With a German…