[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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…