Jane's Defence Weekly
CHC puts Australian subsidiary up for sale
Indonesia moves to revitalise indigenous defence industries
Pakistan Ordnance Factories requests $250m to meet production backlog
BAE Systems case could 'undercut basis' of proposed US/UK defence trade treaty
Airbus partners finally reach A400M deal with EADS
In Brief: Babcock-VT information exchange
In Brief: Triumph acquires Fabritech
In Brief: Boost for Chinese industries
*Foreign firms eye Indian JVs in face of FDI rules
BAE Systems sale of Saab stake reflects strategic objectives
UK injunction halts BAE deal with Serious Fraud Office
AgustaWestland's Indian JV to mark first step of greater market push
Babcock given ultimatum over VT Group bid
Chinese industry set to benefit from defence mobilisation law
Raytheon boosts Australian cyber security capacity with Compucat deal
L-3 ends acquisitions drought with Insight takeover
BAE Systems says FRES - Scout and WCSP wins are vital to its land interests
*The evolution of defence trade
Russia looks to France for LAVs
A400M customers outline positions
BAE refuses to rule out job cuts
*Rejection of VT Group's offer sets scene for takeover tussle
*France seeks UK collaboration
SENER and Rolls-Royce become sole ITP partners
Israeli-Indian partnership progress hindered by FDI concerns
A400M launch customers outline current position
Private Indian defence companies land 50% of offset work, minister reveals
Oshkosh rules out bid for BAE Systems' Sealy plant
SAIC completes CloudShield takeover
BAE cuts UK submarine jobs after workload review
*BAE Systems' settlement does little to harm its future prospects
France confirms that 'Nexter is not for sale'
TenCate acquires UK armour company
Mahindra & Mahindra/BAE Systems outline investment plan for Indian JV
EADS and L&T on verge of seeking joint Indian venture ... again
BAE Systems agrees groundbreaking transatlantic settlement
DSA leaders resign following rejection of AgustaWestland offer, parliament hears
Singapore Air Show 2010: Boeing set sights on Asia-Pacific market
Singapore Air Show 2010: Northrop Grumman targets growth in Asia Pacific
Singapore Air Show 2010: KAI 'too sensitive' to sell
AVIC reaffirms commitment to reform
CSIC rides the waves to post 18.5% rise in profit
Industry told to lead offset reforms or face 'scandals'
Military sales boost Eurocopter's FY09 figures
EADS rejects A400M audit finding that group can shoulder cost overruns
Nexter posts 47% sales increase in FY09
Ultra wins CTA International contract
TKMS close to securing Abu Dhabi deal
Indra appoints former EADS CASA boss
Marshall Aerospace buys Slingsby Advanced Composites
Sweden sets deadline for new AWV procurement contest
India approves transfer of Hindustan Shipyard to MoD
Finmeccanica sells share in Global Aeronautica
Armenia and Russia sign military accords
Regulator clears EADS of breaking insider trading rules
Thales may cut jobs in attempt to save Euro1.3 billion
Boeing looks to $30bn return from India
DCNS dusts off three-year-old strategy
Ascent Flight Training hopeful of 2010 programme approval
UK industry issues warning over defence procurement report
IMI finally moves towards privatisation
BAE Systems and India's Mahindra & Mahindra sign initial JV accord
Metal Storm investment suffers ninth delay
Safran expands US reach with Optics 1 purchase
Northrop Grumman declares it will not submit KC-X bid unless RfP is changed
EADS Indian joint venture proposal rejected
Metal Storm to mull administration if latest funding deadline is missed
Uncertainty dents QinetiQ results
India maintains trade bans on firms
Innocon looks to US for growth
Boeing, GD prepare to take A-12 case to Supreme Court
Defence values are defying gravity
China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation to launch IPO in December
AVIC signs another loan deal to fuel industrial development
Romania embarks on fifth attempt to sell Avioane Craiova
Change at the top for Australia's ASC
Sweden announces dates for AV contest rerun
Metal Storm announces latest investment delays
TKMS holds Hellenic Shipyards talks
India delays EADS/L&T decision again
Lockheed Martin to triple business in Australia
VT Group keen to buy UK Defence Support Group
Report urges greater Indian government support for SMEs
Metal Storm holds out hope of investment lifeline
Local industry needs more time to benefit from Indian procurement revamp
India puts EADS/L&T venture on hold once more
JF Lehman sells Atlantic for $235m profit
Safran creates two joint ventures in UAE
China's major shipbuilders set for IPO launch
Metal Storm bailout stalls again
Malaysia's EC 725 procurement in doubt
Iridium eyes new funding for growth
US delegation eyes billion-dollar Indian defence opportunities
International focus will help Saab weather Swedish procurement overhaul
UK MoD may write off 'tens of millions of pounds'
Rafael seeks to expand business in Brazil
AVIC to publicly list a subsidiary to supply People's Liberation Army with aircraft
Northrop Grumman agrees to sell government advisory business for $1.65bn
Northrop Grumman and Cobham given green light to continue US intercoms work
Metal Storm must wait longer for lifeline funding
Doosan DST seeks IPO funds to boost expansion
DCNS plans to expand business in Asia Pacific
*Sweden urges further industrial consolidation across Europe
Bland Group creates defence business through acquisitions
Ruag warns 2,000 jobs may be lost through export ban
Germany's Rheinmetall Defence and MAN truck manufacturers to create joint venture
QinetiQ chief executive stands down
Schiebel sells Camcopter to US Army
Hudson takes on new roles at BAE
India's new procurement policy falls short of expectations
KKR poised to take over Northrop Grumman unit for $1bn+
BAE Systems completes purchase of BVT Surface Fleet
Thales still 'aggressively' seeking inroads to US ISR market
*US Foreign Military Sales reach a new record
Eurocopter explains withdrawal from Indian attack helicopter contest
India defers foreign investment decision amid 'confusion'
Proposed Sino-Pakistani venture focuses on investment opportunities
Ultra boosts cyber-security business with Scytale acquisition
Australia approves Land 17 artillery replacement programme
L&T raises $600m to fund expansion
UAS Dynamics eyes four programmes
Saab, Ultra explore VTOL UAS market
Rheinmetall, MAN embark on JV talks
India, Russia look to extend co-operation, bolster defence ties
Hellenic Shipyards feels strain of contract collapse
Gray report urges partial privatisation of UK procurement arm
BAE Systems warns investors of possible troubles on the horizon
Romania's Ministry of Economy becomes responsible for Avioane Craiova
Japanese government reviews previous administration's defence budget
Camber acquires Veritas Analytics as cyber-security consolidation gathers pace
BVT Surface Fleet is set for a new identity
China's XAC agrees purchase of Austrian manufacturer FACC
Investigation fails to halt KFX fighter proposal
PT Pal streamlines in effort to improve fortunes
*China nears 'fifth stage' of its offsets strategy
Australia requests US involvement in future submarine programme
Land issues delay Pakistan's new shipyards
UK Serious Fraud Office takes another tilt at BAE Systems
Moog completes GE Aviation unit acquisition
Steyr-Mannlicher calls for change to Austrian export controls
Thailand to relaunch hunt for submarines
India defers proposed EADS/L&T joint venture for a third time
VT's exit from Surface Fleet marks 'final step'
Russia's state defence order to rise by almost 10% in 2010
VT Group to consolidate US operations
Tatra, Navistar agree to jointly develop and produce Class 8 vehicles
Bankruptcy fear for AK-47 producer
Industry Briefing: Offset strategies of Saudi Arabia and the UAE
Seoul introduces FDI option as part of offset revolution
Sugar retires as Northrop Grumman CEO
Chemring enters 'conditional agreement' to buy Hi-Shear
SBAC chief warns of unprecedented challenges facing SMEs
AM General eyes life after Humvee
India's Pipavav launches IPO to fund expansion
BAE Systems plans more than 1,000 UK job cuts as aircraft work declines
AM General eyes Europe and Middle East
Briefing: Indonesia could become golden defence market, says analyst
Briefing: EADS gives mixed signals on acquisitions
Saab's new chief operating officer outlines growth strategy
DCNS and Navantia close to resolving long-running dispute
India drags feet on foreign investment
Firms see stronger M&A activity on the horizon
DSEi: G-NIUS moves on to Nahshon contract
DSEi: Curtiss-Wright Controls looks to expand in defence and adjacent markets
Thales to acquire more technology-based companies
*UK defence industry calls for more recognition
*Business Analysis: UK's defence sector outperforms FTSE100
*Jankel teams with Chrysler for Jeep J8
FLIR claims victory in Raytheon case
Boeing announces new chief for Integrated Defence Systems
Lockheed Martin takes over Gyrocam Systems
Hindustan to become India's fourth naval shipyard
*Japan anticipates spending cuts
Nexter head opposes Panhard acquisition, say union sources
Boeing signs co-operation accord with Poland's WB Electronics
Russia increases its stake in UAC
Russian government grows weary of bailing out aviation industry
AgustaWestland details strategic plans for PZL Swidnik
MoD denies suppressing report outlining 'endemic' procurement failures
Putin blames credit crunch for inability to pay UAC debt
*Boeing to pay $25m to settle US dispute over 'defective' work
India postpones decision on EADS JV
Czech MoD sells Line airbase without tender
US to place next M-ATV order by late September
*Business Opinion: Opportunity beckons in Asia-Pacific ASW arena
Textron merges Overwatch units for more ISR growth
AgustaWestland to take major stake in Polish helicopter company
Brief: Tognum feels chill of economic climate
Brief: Profits at Elbit jump 60 per cent
Brief: Force Protection sees income halved
China sets sights on 'bigger and stronger' defence companies
Textron merges Overwatch Geospatial and Tactical Operations
LOM privatisation remains on hold until Czech election
Qatar Holdings looks to take PT Dirgantara stake
Boeing and Schiebel sign Camcopter teaming agreement
Russia aims for corvette export
Ultra eyes growth through acquisitions
Pipavav Shipyard public listing plan resurfaces
Hongdu Aviation plans share issue to fund acquisition
Indian MoD plans procurement revamp
US seeks to ratify trade treaties with Australia and UK
Yantar seeks additional funds to complete Indian frigates
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries sees sales plunge
Defence holds firm but results reflect priorities shift
Textron launches laser-technology business
ADSB, BVT stand up joint venture
India suspends $279m of contracts
Lagardère, Daimler provisionally cleared in EADS shares probe
Industry urged to be realistic with UOR promises
Alenia Aeronautica pulls out of Avioane Craiova takeover talks
AVIC in bid to expand heavy machinery
India approves investment in Verdant
Australia announces SME centre
*Cohort sees potential to extend global reach
*Job losses 'inevitable' as US defence industry shifts focus
Elbit Systems to take over BVR Systems
Navantia sinks back into the red in 2008
US to double share of European mission-systems market
VT Group expects acquisition opportunities to improve
SAIC acquires cyber-security testing firm
Talks extended as Alenia rethinks Avioane valuation
India faces struggle to reach offset target
Industry Briefing: Lockheed Martin and Boeing cut more than 1,600 defence jobs
Sweden freezes AWV acquisition
Australia's Metal Storm woos investors
Malaysia aims for united Southeast Asian industry
Finmeccanica SWF deal 'cannot be discounted'
Nexter plans joint venture with GTD
Ultra expands into Australia with Avalon acquisition
Saab takes over TietoSaab Systems Oy
LIGATT set to buy Cyber Defense Systems
Oboronprom takes bigger stake in KHP
Malaysia to propose ASEAN agreement
Wyle Holdings goes to Court Square
RUAG purchases Oerlikon Space AG
Australian DoD signs deal with Raytheon
J F Lehman buys Defense Venture Group
EDA launches European offsets code
UK rules out imminent revision of Defence Industrial Strategy
EADS to license technology to aerospace and civilian sectors
Lockheed Martin wins Australian combat systems service contract
DCNS aims to capture quarter of French support services market
Globalisation of supply chains increasing, says senior defence analyst
Rheinmetall in discussions to acquire SEI
Japan considers implications of relaxing export ban
Panhard says 'too early' to comment on potential sale
UK MoD to demand exclusive rights to future vehicle designs
KAI privatisation breaks down amid disagreements
Half-billion-dollar acquisitions 'to return to US defence market by year end'
Havenstein quits BAE to become chief of SAIC
Paris Air Show: IAI strategy aims to enlarge its footprint in Europe
Paris Air Show: C4ISR weathering the financial downturn, says Thales
Paris Air Show: MBDA prepares for renewed push in US market
Paris Air Show: Cobham has potential to double in size, says CEO
Greek yard could build fourth Type 214 submarine
Malaysia raises offset threshold to boost exports
Aero Vodochody doubles earnings and commits to expansion
South Korea plans to raise offset demands
Elbit steps in with loan for competitor Mikal Group
Paris Air Show: Boeing announces new UAS division
Paris Air Show: Boeing agrees eXMeritus acquisition
Paris Air Show: Dassault forecasts 'bright' year for defence business despite economic conditions
Bangladesh increases FY09-10 defence budget
New UK trade body will deliver 'enhanced voice'
Indonesia can afford to raise defence spending, says analyst
Briefing: Private equity - back from the dead?
Doosan details divestment project in bid to raise capital
Saab announces job losses at Bofors Dynamics unit
Oerlikon agrees deal to sell space unit to RUAG
Australian DoD targets major cost savings to meet procurement needs
General Dynamics wins race to acquire Axsys
Boeing and General Dynamics to appeal against US court decision on A-12 programme
Briefing: Can Russia take on US in global market?
BVR seeks investment options after deal stalls
South Korean industry thrives in uncertain climate
US likely to approve trade treaties with Australia and UK this year
US ONR signs companies to support InTop programme
Indian deal behind record backlog for Israel's IAI
Dassault indicates active management role in Thales following stake acquisition
Alenia to start final Avioane Craiova takeover talks
JSF interest prompts Japanese review of export ban
MTU Aero Engines pulls out of US manufacturing
General Dynamics and Elbit launch UAV joint venture
UK MoD criticised for lack of leadership on partnering
Dassault 'to remain in the background' at Thales
Nexter CEO wins French government backing to head Thales
Metal Storm seeks capital to survive
Babcock International looks overseas
Force Protection warns investors
VT Group to go to market with USD607m warchest
BAE Australia considers boost to naval sector
Business analysis: US procurement process 'needs more discipline'
BEL and Thales move closer to radar JV
US companies will 'duel to the death' for contracts
Oil, debt underpin Russian submarine sale to Vietnam
BAE Systems to close sites and cut 500 jobs
Harris Corporation acknowledges takeover target status
France keeps UK in A400M talks
Russia sets aside $64m for MTA joint venture
Safran eyes stronger foothold in US with GE Homeland Protection stake
EADS and BAE Systems consider investing in KAI
Schiebel promotes role of UASs to warn of pirates
Seoul eyes sale of DSME by 2012
Penta clarifies its position on Aero Vodochody
Harris announces latest purchases
Why Textron could be a tempting prize
Russia branches out to replace China cash cow
The $60 billion bill for Chinese modernisation
Budget proposals boost defence stocks
Acquisition reform bill makes progress
Industry's M&A activity reflects US ISR priorities
*Business analysis: The shape of private equity deals to come
Penta eyes Central European aerospace grouping
*South Korea formulates plan to offer KAI to foreign investors
M/A-Com sale terms reflect 'difficult market conditions'
DE&S chief urges UK industry to be 'realistic'
Business analysis: Will privatisation ride out the financial storm?
Czech industrial consolidation gathers pace
ECJ damns Italy for grip on Finmeccanica
India approves Samtel-Thales joint venture
*Business Analysis: Should KC-X tanker deal be split between rivals?
Abbot joins Lockheed Martin UK's senior management
*Taiwan looks to offsets of $465m from US Orion deal
Foreign investment in the Indian defence sector only $133,000
Dassault hopes for Thales stake 'by early May'
Safran eyes SNPE propellant interests
Force Protection announces sales of over $1bn
MBDA launches export drive to offset French market decline
Herley poised to solicit offers for sale
Finmeccanica enlists DRS for Middle East push
European industry's drift west becomes a stampede
Boeing announces cuts to its Australian workforce
*China maintains double-digit rise in defence spend
Economic woes delay ASC privatisation
*BAE Systems eyes industrial base in Japan
*Japan export ban leaves industry 'at a standstill'
US sales account for 59% of BAE Systems' turnover
India indicates 'no plans' for indirect offsets
US bail-out plan needs to 'address military needs'
South Korea considers U-turn over foreign direct investment
BAE Systems takes top five spot in US DoD supplier league
Sodexo partners QinetiQ in bid for DTR programme
*Spending gulf to widen across Taiwan Strait
Strong growth in 'uncertain' year for US defence giants
'Buy America' plan raises fears for trade treaty
VT announces its decision to quit BVT Surface Fleet
Serbia considers privatisations
Seoul may be ready to privatise KAI
*Defence SMEs 'will bear brunt' of credit crisis
Chinese defence industry stock value surges
Eurocopter chief exec remains upbeat
VT mulls over future of BVT Surface Fleet
Bank confirms cancellation of DSME sell-off
M&A activity faces 'interesting times'
EADS ditches US acquisition plan at 11th hour to save cash
Cobham looks to dispose of M/A-COM non-core assets
ThyssenKrupp ups holding in TKMS
DCNS set to miss FY08 target, says departing CEO
OPK Oboronprom postpones IPO of helicopter group
*India approves JV between BAE Systems and Mahindra
*Mixed fortunes ahead for US defence industry
Former Thales companies agree to pay penalties for US export violations
UK FRES preferred bidder U-turn is 'no skin off anyone's nose'
EADS announces merger as part of cost-saving plan
Dassault signs accord to boost stake in Thales
NAO says MoD major programmes suffer from unrealistic planning
Australia launches 'scorecard' scheme for defence suppliers
Harris considers options for HSN
Taiwanese state shipbuilder CSBC prepares for IPO
BAE, Mahindra revise Indian joint venture bid
Force Protection outlines vision of 'leaner' future
Financial climate delays privatisation of Indonesia's defence industry
Bell blames offsets as it quits Indian helo contest
Pakistan seeks Chinese loan for fighter purchase
L-3 lines up purchase of ASW systems manufacturer
Rockwell Collins buys simulator display company
Hampson about to break £250m sales threshold
*QinetiQ CEO sees opportunities in US, tougher prospects in UK
*Can Russia maintain its defence export growth?
BAE Systems Australia voices White Paper concerns
Boeing, BAE announce job cuts as workloads decline
Philippines faces fall in defence spending power
VT sets out its five-year vision
Rockwell Collins cuts jobs, R&D
RUAG warns that simulation and training unit 'can no longer operate profitably'
Europe 'has reached the limits of what consolidation can achieve'
China consolidates aircraft industry in bid for efficiency
Thales looks to champion European UAV capabilities
A400M powerplant problems put brakes on production
Muirhead Aerospace is Ametek Inc's latest acquisition
Harris promises double-digit growth
Patria acknowledges 'disappointing' nine months
ITT warns of market challenges ahead
Elbit plans to buy stake in Azimuth
Saab, Simrad join forces on optronics
Hanwha is preferred bidder to buy DSME
Boeing aims for a greater role in UK
Industry must become more responsive to technology, urge conference speakers
EDA approves code on defence offsets
Bell cuts jobs in wake of ARH cancellation
Spain's ITP prepares for job cuts
Industry is to blame for lack of cross-border bids, says EDA
Navantia warns of slide back into the red
Finmeccanica acquires DRS Technologies
France plans sale of SNPE's military businesses
US approves Finmeccanica's acquisition of DRS
Biometric deal bolsters SAFRAN's position in US
UK 'should not rule out reopening Al Yamamah inquiry'
Thales wraps up nCipher take-over
QinetiQ acquires software firm CDL
CAE agrees to buy Kestrel Technologies
Dassault U-turn over Thales could change French industrial landscape
Rockwell Collins breaks with tradition in its quest to meet growth target
Force Protection says rapid growth led to late results
India rejects JV for BAE Systems and Mahindra
Sofradir makes bid to purchase Electrophysics
FLIR sees opportunities in credit crunch
Chemring poised to buy US NIITEK
Northrop Grumman ES looks beyond the US for growth
Philippines snubs plan to privatise arsenal
Boeing agrees to buy Tapestry Solutions
Safran opens three US defence facilities
Talks stall over privatisation of Avioane Craiova
BAE Systems Australia plans job cuts at Williamstown
Seoul awaits US Senate decision on FMS status
Exports will limit impact of budget cuts, says Saab
Opposition urges Canberra to make decision on JSF
Senate committee defers ratification of defence trade treaties
Thai air force orders command and control system
Indonesia secures loan to support Sukhoi fighter deal with Russia
Indonesian companies await government loan
GKN to acquire Airbus' UK manufacturing site
Force Protection files overdue FY07 results
India's ASSOCHAM makes further call for higher FDI cap
Australian minister looks to 'twin pillar' export plan
Consolidation of European naval sector '20 years off'
Airbus cites sliding US dollar as major factor in Power8+
Daewoo may take foreign investment
Cobham plans to merge segments under one brand
UK decides to sell QinetiQ stake
Australia and Boeing end UAV contract
UK MoD confirms intention to sell remaining stake in QinetiQ
Combat aircraft drive Russia's arms exports to $6.1bn this year
Rheinmetall acquires majority stake in Denel Munitions
Lockheed Martin completes on Aculight
Thales acquires Barco software unit
Takeover of Denel Munitions completed
Saab downgrades full-year guidance
HHI confident of successful DSME bid
*Finmeccanica aspires to EUR800m from flotations
Alcatel-Lucent takes on former EADS CEO
Force Protection 'subject to having stock delisted'
*Patria CEO quits as investigation continues
Union, industry disquiet holds up defence reforms
GD plans to acquire Jet Aviation
HHI plans to bid for controlling stake in DSME
ITAR is 'not something to be scared of'
Taiwan considers different military hardware sources
Finmeccanica considers listings to fund DRS buy
Patria sells cargo-handling business
Denel prepares for move to 'aerospace village'
French government plans to buy blocking stake in shipyard
Israel, S Korea discuss industry co-operation
QinetiQ gains ground in US with DTRI acquisition
Fincantieri agrees US shipyard purchase
Australia sees ASC privatisation starting in 2008
Airbus sells site to Diehl/Thales
CAE agrees to buy Bell Aliant DSA unit
Vietnamese MoD seeks self-reliant defence industry
Indonesia plans privatisation of state-owned defence industries
Lockheed Martin moves to acquire stake in Australia's RLM
Technology transfer to Indian companies remains critical, says analyst
Indian MoD introduces updated defence procurement procedures
Aculight boosts Lockheed Martin's 'expansion' drive
QinetiQ mulls exit from some EMEA 'non-core activities'
Lords back SFO's halting of inquiry into Al Yamamah
Safran divests to focus on 'core' markets
Finmeccanica outlines benefits of DRS merger
South Korea reaffirms limits to industry privatisation
India's BHEL seeks overseas partnerships
BAE Systems makes offer to buy Detica
China's arms spend continues to soar
Privatisation of South Korean shipbuilder draws close
Meggitt mulls acquisitions of smaller companies
Elbit looks for new acquisitions with billion-dollar warchest
DEPO director general confirms rise in Pakistani exports
Chemring targets Indian energetics markets using JV
Boeing agrees to acquire Insitu
Pakistan sees increase in defence exports for FY07-08
*Australia seeks to combat impact of rising oil prices
UK MoD budget re-allocation 'masking cost increases' on major projects, report finds
Farnborough Airshow 2008: Honeywell eyes acquisitions in services sector
Farnborough Airshow 2008: Rockwell Collins continues to expand ground market focus
Farnborough Airshow 2008: QinetiQ reveals push for fourth 'home' market
Eurocopter eyes 5% annual revenue growth to 2012
Romania's AVAS negotiates sale of Avioane Craiova stake
Farnborough Airshow 2008: Boeing heralds 'huge cultural significance' of FRES SOSI win
Farnborough Airshow 2008: UK spending squeeze no problem for RSL, says company president
Farnborough Airshow 2008: UK minister defends 'vital' military exports
Russian-Western defence co-operation increases
Saab confirms sale of space division to Ruag
ATK focuses on lower cost defence solutions
DRS, Finmeccanica merger 'will not preclude more acquisitions'
Australian defence budget growth will hit economy
UK MoD must explain UOR spend, says committee
Northrop Grumman outlines role of UK in growth plan
Saab CEO confirms US acquisition strategy
UK's NAO issues conclusions on DII programme
Farnborough Airshow 2008: BAE Systems shows ATC simulator
Farnborough Airshow 2008: Lockheed Martin looks to partnerships to enhance global reach
Farnborough Airshow 2008: BAE unveils new export strategy as Singapore drops Hawk
Farnborough Airshow 2008: Fighter manufacturers look to sixth generation
ATK teams up with BAE Systems for JATAS bid
ASD Europe urges companies to uphold 'impressive' efforts in face of global competition
Elbit reveals further acquisitions
BAE Systems celebrates acquisition and joint venture milestones
Curtiss-Wright eyes ground systems acquisitions
Chemring furthers its US ambitions with MEI deal
Grab for Australian firms raises industry concerns
Elbit subsidiary purchases Bar-Kal Engineering
BAE Systems to crown King as new chief executive
Selex identifies further potential in Asian market
Eurosatory 2008: EADS declares belief in growth strategy
Eurosatory 2008: Nexter chief envisages European alliance
Eurosatory 2008: Sofradir mulls the benefits of a European merger
Eurosatory 2008: ITT remains interested in further acquisitions post EDO purchase
Eurosatory 2008: Elbit eyes a greater market share
Nammo points to 'huge potential' of cluster munitions ban
UK names Paniguian as DSO head
BAE Systems completes acquisition of MTC
UK parliament censures privatisation of QinetiQ
Logica sees expansion in Europe as way forward
Rockwell Collins eyes further acquisitions
Australian defence industry 'must address skill issues'
Alenia lodges complaint about Czech procurement
UK must be prepared to pay price of remaining ethical, says SBAC
India looks to divest stakes in naval shipyards
Ultra bolsters foothold in US with ProLogic purchase
Ascent rises to meet UK flying training requirement
Rheinmetall, IAI announce UAV teaming accord
Nasdaq reprieves Force Protection
Harris dismisses buyer speculation
Boeing, Alenia Aermacchi team for trainer initiative
India advertises opportunities for investment
UK companies continue to push for growth in US
EADS trims first-tier suppliers pool to 28
Chemring plans to acquire Scot Inc
EADS and Nexter plan joint bid for French modernisation project
Lloyds TSB reassures defence industry ahead of economic slowdown
Daimler purchases 22.3% stake in Tognum
Raytheon secures AFATDS upgrade contract
BAE Systems moves closer towards finalisation of Tenix acquisition
Offsets 'will wane with more open global market'
Oboronprom sets up new engine-building sector
Cobham targets Tier 2 as deal for M/A-COM closes
Finmeccanica prepares for purchase of DRS
French government eyes Nexter tie-up with BAE Systems
Woolf tells BAE Systems how to improve its ethics
Russia keeps an eye on foreign investment in strategic sectors
Saab confirms 45 job losses after DACCIS cancellation
Saab creates new civil-security unit
Slowdown in global economy threatens privatisation of ASC
Indonesia aims to shift business to state control
Australian report questions defence spending levels
Oboronprom establishes new engine-building sector
Official defends UK MoD over complex acquisitions
Banks launch loan for UK's FSTA programme
Australia looks to US for MACSs and Excalibur projectiles
US expert predicts damaging effect of war supplementals on long-term planning
US DoD receives mixed assessment of its cost-estimating abilities
Thales eyes opportunities in US
Export controls are an 'irritant ', says US official
Weak dollar is causing 'desperation' in Europe
EADS seeks marketing boost for A400M
Canada blocks sale of MDA's space division to ATK
Australia says 'no' to offsets
Pakistan and China consider further industry co-operation
ST Engineering further reduces shareholding in Polarsat subsidiary
India intends to improve defence manufacturing
Russia cancels Libya's debt in return for contracts
The Offset Guidelines Quarterly Bulletin
In brief: EADS agrees SSTL acquisition
In brief: Thales, AEC plan new simulator company
In brief: Saab warns Danish job cuts possible
In brief: HAL, Ilyushin form transport aircraft JV
Panhard main shareholder 'should sell' stake as consolidation takes hold
UK creates Defence Support Group to maintain land and air platforms
Force Protection will 'vigorously' contest lawsuit
France's land sector posts record year
US official admits export controls need streamlining
US procurements 'failing to deliver'
Ruag reports civilian sales have overtaken military for first time
*KAI aspires to compete with Saab and IAI
*EADS staff face French trading allegations
GAO rejects Northrop Grumman and USAF dismissal motions against KC-X protest
Russian bank considers stake in UAC
Airbus plant sell-off talks continue
SAIC enters FY09 with eye on acquisitions, organic growth
'Son of DESO' will leverage UKTI's marketing effort
Court rejects Praga suit against Tatra
Force Protection may have to delist stock
UK tanker financing reaches closure
French land armaments industry raises revenue
'Son of DESO' to leverage UKTI marketing machine
EC declares inquiry deadline for possible Protac acquisition
Rheinmetall set to increase its stake in Artec
AgustaWestland extends TSS SKIOS role
UAC to gain EADS stake later in year
Force Protection plans to restate financial results
French military aeronautics sector experiences contraction in revenue
EADS assesses damaging impact of A400M programme setbacks
Chemring sees growth through energetics unit
Indian business chiefs team up to support defence SMEs
*Thales keeps focus on 'core areas'
L-3 set to buy Northrop Grumman EOS
SAIC set to purchase Icon Systems
OSI fails to achieve profitability
Elbit posts 6.2% net earnings increase
BAE Systems considers job cuts in Hagglunds division
Force Protection faces lawsuit from investors
Restructuring may lead to job cuts at BAE Systems Hagglunds
Meggitt records 31% sales hike
France's DCNS posts revenues of USD4.28 bn for FY07
Calspan set to buy BAE Systems unit
India, US discuss high-tech transfers
Indonesia-Russia credit deal stalls
Thyssenkrupp is 'owed millions' for Greek subs
Nexter looks ahead with optimism
UK MoD reveals its spending on PFI consultants
Indonesia slashes defence budget in wake of oil price hike
Pretoria budget promises more Armscor funding
MTC to settle suit with shareholder
Dassault reports FY07 profit increase
Australia targets electronics sales to Southeast Asia
DCNS sets sights on India with Mumbai subsidiary
China's JF-17 draws interest from Asia, Africa
Singapore Airshow: Aerospace, naval orders behind 2007 success for UK industry, DESO figures reveal
Curtiss-Wright reports 24% sales rise
Detection segment boosts Smiths Group
Revenue falls at CAE military segment
Rheinmetall defence sales rise 21%
Thales blames contract deferrals for fall in defence orders
Saab reports 2007 growth and outlines future plans
Indian minister defends offset policy
Indian agency urges FDI cap rise
Separate bodies to scrutinise Saudi Typhoon sale not needed, says Browne
Rolls-Royce reports rise in defence aerospace sales/profits
Teledyne company completes deal to purchase Judson
Aero Vodochody eyes 2008 profit
Vector finalises deal to acquire two DARA firms
Rheinmetall takes majority stake in Denel Munitions
NITEworks adopts new funding model
Rheinmetall to acquire stake in Denel Munitions
Metrix loses preferred bidder status on second DTR package
Unpredictable defence environment requires flexible partnerships, RUSI hears
Northrop Grumman settles US export regulation allegations
Indonesian Aerospace agrees $100m bank loan
DMO launches defence export unit
DESO figures detail UK export success
India realigns its offset policy
Cobham reveals acquisitions warchest
Candover settles its bid for Stork
VT Group says exports would offset CVF delay
Technology transfer key in raising Indian defence industry capability, says analyst
Eurocopter soars to new heights
Sukhoi implements project to upgrade and re-equip plants
Airbus' Power 8 exceeds targets in its first year
EURENCO looks to Euro-centric restructuring
MBDA takes over BAE Systems warhead assets
Cobham eyes Sparta as its largest-ever acquisition
Northrop Grumman set to merge naval operations
Czech-US negotiations progess on missile defence contracts
Chinese state-run firms post 104% rise in profits
India urges DRDO and private firms to work as a team
ATK looks to growth with MDA acquisitions
Rolls-Royce enters talks on staff cuts
AgustaWestland joins UK Air Rescue team
Anglo-French missile research partnership takes shape
Cost is 'putting US acquisitions beyond European reach'
QinetiQ buys Australian defence consultancies
Report seeks private input for Indian deals
Petards sells software business
Keltec gives BrahMos JV a boost
*Contenders submit final proposals for KC-X competition
Boeing signs Indian aerospace MoU with HAL
EADS shareholders approve change in leadership structure
Cobham to buy BAE Systems' surveillance and attack business
US DoD orders reflect high demand for MRAPs
EDA contracts portal facilitates EUR44m of work
Site selection is milestone for Airbus
Mike Kurth appointed to head Boeing Defence UK
EADS seeks to end over-reliance on Airbus Industrie revenues
UK shipbuilders work on final details of joint venture
Saab considers the sale of its Space AB unit
Russian defence industrial base raises output
Tenix closes in on sale of defence, infrastructure assets
Sikorsky wins US order for 537 helicopters
Kongsberg closes in on Hydroid purchase
UK announces new arms export body to take over from DESO
Committee urges inclusive approach to UK-US treaty
Airbus, Dassault plan relocation to counter euro rise
BAE Systems eyes move into US naval construction market
France, Italy look to tie up underwater businesses
Report to French parliament outlines 2006 export figures
Boeing office seeks to raise business opportunities for Australian firms
GDUK reveals FRES VI consortium
Thales looks to boost its share in DCNS
India eyes small-arms facilities
Airbus inks two deals with Chinese aerospace industries
Candover moves back into the bidding for Stork
QinetiQ reveals plans to restructure 'EMEA' sector
Chinese minister urges technology push
CAE joins forces with Microsoft
BAE Systems unit focuses on Pitch
Denel's CEO announces departure
Isaikin to head Rosoboronexport
Europe's naval industry must co-operate to compete
Finmeccanica eyes boost from organic growth
Industry debates benefits of UK/US co-operation
EADS 'should pursue low-profile acquisitions in US'
QinetiQ sale safeguarded business, but lessons can be learned
Rolls-Royce plans overseas plants
Dongyue Group plans to issue shares on HKSE
Saab-BAE Systems offset brings economic benefits to South Africa
China's COEGC records a 28.8% boost in sales
Safran CEO dismisses Thales merger talk
UK shipbuilding JV eyes export opportunities
Blackstone to invest in MTAR Technologies
BrahMos outlines $2bn export target for supersonic cruise missile
Sweden, Thailand discuss issues on Gripen offsets
CVF funding decision awaits standing up of BAE, VT joint venture
EADS calculates cost of A400M delays
Finmeccanica remains silent on UAE JV reports
US DoD contracts BAE Systems for MRAP vehicles
US GAO criticises slack ITAR regime
Russia forecasts major defence export increase to Venezuela
Sri Lanka declares 20 per cent rise in budget
Investors will welcome move from fixed-price contracts, says analyst
Gores Group bids for major stake in Sagem Communications
AirTanker remains confident FSTA is on track
LMV contributes to Iveco profitability
US SMEs cannot measure direct return on international air shows, reports GAO
CDC confirms plan to buy more shares in EADS
ATK considers its expansion options
Plans to develop UAC need major injection of funds
DCNS and Rosoboronexport reach R&D and naval engineering accord
EADS may convert Irkut stake into UAC holding
Indra wins deal to upgrade AV-8B Harriers
UK MoD rethinks second phase of DTR award
ATK seeks international expansion through acquisitions
US NSA contracts GD C4 Systems for its SME PED
Mike Turner draws 42 years at BAE to a close
Tenix declares all units are open to offers
Recon Optical protests US Army's CROWS award
Sagem sale could see Safran create spin off
ATS launches lawsuit over intellectual property rights
EDA-commissioned report investigates impact of economic offsets
MP slams DESO decision as 'bovine stupidity'
Kavveri prepares for substantial expansion
Carlyle Group calls a close to capital growth fund
US Congressman raises concern over 3Com sale
L-3 aims to broaden UK growth strategy
ASPI says Tenix sale would aid competitiveness
Textron reaches agreement to acquire AAI
AIA chief calls on US Senate to back trade treaty
Rolls-Royce bolsters support services with Seaworthy deal
Fincantieri says investment is key to new markets
HCDC chairman looks for US/UK trade deal to bear fruit
US may ratify UK co-operation treaty in 2008
Russia's UAC may acquire VTB's EADS stake
Bouvier outlines three routes to MBDA success
Pemco protests USAF's KC-135 award to Boeing
Saab deputy chief executive leaves
Seoul aims for $2bn of defence exports by 2022
Shareholder scuppers take-over bid for Stork
Swedish defence programmes face cuts
Oshkosh gears up for future growth
Eurocopter forecasts growth in helicopter sales to China
Details of DESO successor start to materialise
DSEi: DCNS sees technology as key area for European naval consolidation
DSEi: DRS aims for 'exponential growth' in UK
India reveals defence exports worth $100m
Australian firms to enjoy US export treaty benefits
Tenix faces opposition to purchasing ASC, says analyst
Navantia takes open stance on naval ventures
Israel's Mikal prepares for launch
Finmeccanica names FRES SOSI team
*Simrad Optronics acquires 30% stake in Nostromo
BAE Systems nears completion of Land Systems sales strategy
BAE Systems set to invest heavily in transformation
Ruag's shift of focus to civilian sector pays off
Indonesia looks to foreign banks to finance Sukhoi deal
Russia orders thermal imaging cameras from Thales
Australia's new arms export unit sets strategy
Indian defence minister urges closer public/private-sector co-operation
Russia forecasts combat aircraft exports worth $3bn in 2007
Taiwan approves 2008 budget hike
UK defence sector urged to engage with motorsport industry
Russia orders thermal-imaging cameras from Thales
BAE Systems breaks ground on FCS vehicle production facility
iRobot alleges patent infringement by Robotic FX
HAL teams with Elta for Indian MMR project
Philippines defence chief seeks revival of state industry
Cobham war chest for acquisitions hits $1.2 bn
US 'credit crunch' may hit private equity M&A
Elbit posts record revenues and order backlog for Q207
Thales says it has no specific US acquisition plans
China outlines guidelines for private investors
*BAE's land, armaments operation grows by 43%
Harris Corporation protests over NMT contract selection
UK government committee calls for tighter arms export controls
Raytheon wins Paveway support contract
Meggitt looks to revenues of up to $800m from FCS
Troubled projects dent Q2 results
Ultra sees scope for more acquisitions
MBDA gets green light to purchase rocket motor firm
Armor Holdings takeover widens horizons for BAE
China sanctions private listing of HHM
Romania's AVAS relaunches Avioane Craiova privatisation
US House of Representatives completes 2008 Defense Appropriations Bill
Elbit consolidates UK access with Ferranti acquisition
Spain plans to double EADS stake
CZO purchase of Denel Optronics raises hopes of turnaround, says CEO
VT, BAE announce alliance go-ahead as UK approves carrier build
India plans private sector defence R&D project funding
Klimov plans helicopter engine plant in St Petersburg
US posts rise in defence export approvals
Elbit announces likely expenses following Tadcom acquisition
US clears BAE Systems' takeover of Armor Holdings
US and UK plan 'approved community' for defence trade
Serco confirms it is eager to buy more AWE shares
Industry analysts welcome EADS' singular approach to leadership
EADS shareholders approve changes at the top
LSE seeks larger share of Jebat-class frigate build
BAE sets sights on FRES Vehicle Integrator role
Rheinmetall buys Swiss fuze maker Zaugg Elektronik
Thales calls for UK-based SOSI for FRES programme
Finmeccanica takeover talk lifts QinetiQ shares
French defence industry seeks 'government-industry partnership'
Amper receives Tiger communications system contract
Thales and Rosoboronexport agree to naval sector tie-up
Rosoboronexport sees potential for international sub orders
DIC becomes fifth-largest shareholder in EADS
Safran divides its defence and security branch
UK is falling down on strategic airlift, states committee
RSK MiG foresees lucrative market up to 2020
Spain finally agrees to sign European Code of Conduct on Defence Procurement
Rosoboronexport moves to bypass US sanctions
China draws up industry reforms in bid to raise competitiveness
Candover bids EUR1.46 billion for Stork
US investigation into BAE may threaten Armor Holdings purchase, claims analyst
Turkey opts for Rotem as partner in MBT project
UK and US reach defence accord
Paris Air Show: ATK, LFK agree potential AARGM co-operation
Paris Air Show: US acquisition remains on the radar for EADS
Paris Air Show: Curtiss-Wright set to give ASIST to Turkish corvette
Paris Air Show: QinetiQ rebrands subsidiaries for North American push
Aerosud centre plans to accelerate aerospace training
Paris Air Show: Lockheed Martin chief sets out transatlantic vision
*Minister reiterates demand for consolidation of UK submarine industry
EADS probes naval NH90 production hold-ups
India may allow technology transfer to fulfil offset obligations
*Wedgetail delays prompt Canberra to seek damages
UK defence air exports top GBP4.56 bn
Lahoud joins EADS as chief strategy and marketing officer
IAI bond offering proves a success
Lockheed Martin files second CSAR-X complaint
Minister reiterates call for consolidation of UK submarine industry
EDA lays out vision for European defence spending
UK MoD approves AirTanker private finance search
ASD brands 2006 a 'remarkably good year'
Leading dealmaker suggests L-3 Communications will pursue new acquisitions strategy
Private Indian companies given defence opportunity
EADS takes share in South African C2 company
Chemring moves to acquire Dyno Nobel HEM
Armor Holdings plans shareholder meeting
*BAE Systems site poised for major expansion plans
Spain announces record defence export sales
Navantia on course to break even
Cobham closes in on Patriot Antenna Systems acquisition
Saab announces renegotiation of Pakistan Erieye sale
Sukhoi T-50 to make first flight in 2008
*Alenia challenge against Romanian tender cancellation hits delay
Russia keeps watch on new holdings' R&D spend
BAE Systems dismisses Royal Ordnance closure as 'speculation'
South African trio start A400M offset work
PLA details plan to outsource logistic services
Saab wraps up Seaeye Holdings takeover
UK MoD moves to merge army and aviation repair units
Five more firms board US Army IT contract vehicle
VT Group looks for commitment from UK MoD on Future Carrier
EDA approves industrial strategy
Bucharest resumes negotiations on IAR Brasov sale
*BAE Systems expects further growth in 2007
Saab set to take over Ruag's Warhead Division
EDA chief seeks to avoid prime contractor 'bonanza'
Both rivals for Australian LHD would partly be built overseas
BAE Systems to acquire Armor Holdings
Tata Motors revs up armoured vehicle programme
Former UK MoD chief argues for greater transatlantic co-operation
Thales eyes US naval systems market
Elbit concludes acquisition of Tadcom shares
India's BEL announces ambitious growth targets
BAE Systems moves to sell Inertial Products subsidiary
Audit cites reasons for Sagem Defense Securite's 'irregularities'
Romania snubs Eurocopter's bid for Brasov
Date set for Alenia's Romanian legal challenge
UK Nimrod negotiations enter intense phase
Volga-Dnepr prepares for major change of status
Pilatus profit rose by 56% in 2006
QinetiQ expands US business with IT company purchase
Finmeccanica denies Thales stake reports
Defence sector leads Russia's push for high technology
Boeing searches for FRES contract partner
M&A activity reaches six-year high
Austria may face legal action if it cancels Typhoon order
Industry fears Indian MRCA may never emerge
*Israeli companies join on UGV work
*Rivals for USAF tanker contest submit their bids
*VT wins OPV contract for Trinidad and Tobago
Putin aims to consolidate shipbuilding companies
News In Brief - DCN becomes DCNS
DRS Technologies and Thales set up undersea alliance
Sales at Boeing soar but profits down 14%
Thales finalises 25% stake in DCN
Alenia and Boeing team up to replace Australia's DHC-4 Caribou
Ukraine defence ministry plans to divest enterprises
KMW announces 70% rise in sales
ITT pays the penalty for ITAR violation
Tenix re-organises into two divisions
DCN hopes for quicker consolidation of Europe's naval yards
Three team up for Australian MUAS contest
*Babcock and Carlyle bid for stake in DML
Patria aborts legal action against Czech MoD
EDA awards intelligence contracts
Australia justifies JSF purchase
Sikorsky completes acquisition of PZL Mielec
Sales at Elbit soar to $1.52bn
Denel sells off optronics stake
Ivanov reveals extent of Russian defence industrial restructuring
*Nexter boss sees Leclerc successor as a key to future
Meggitt sets its sights on K&F Industries of the US
US lobby group seeks export control reforms
Former US intelligence officials launch risk-assessment firm
L-3 set to appeal on OSI decision
*Australian plan outlines role of foreign suppliers
Russian UABC reveals scheme for IPO in 2008
Final JSF nation signs up for next production phase
*State support package assists Denel turnaround
Halliburton plans disposal of KBR stock
QinetiQ's US subsidiary to reform under an SSA
Russian arms sales forecast to top $7.5bn
EADS interrupts 'Power 8' Airbus crisis plan
South Africa begins Armscor wind down
Europe 'must manage defence collectively'
*Rafael closes in on Indian joint venture
Indian policy fuels new partnerships for business
*UK committee expresses JSF and DIS concerns
EADS sells its stake in Embraer
Northrop Grumman opens UK demonstration facility
*Northrop Grumman to bid for US tanker
*India outlines target for UCAVs
Offsets key to maintaining UK dealings with India
US anticipates Super Hornet sale to Australia
*KMW, Rheinmetall pick up pieces on merger talks
TAI eyes deal to supply F-35 centre fuselages
Romania cancels transport aircraft tender
*Europe plans directive to open up defence procurement
Rolls-Royce expresses disappointment over F136 funding decision
Russia steps up plans to restrict investors
Ferrostaal launches offset project
*US further suspends sale of F-14 parts
Further delays hit Australian Wedgetail
Stork reports 82% fall in aerospace profits
*Aero Vodochody faces personnel cuts
Solana warns Europe on niche status
Bulgaria cancels helicopter upgrade deal with Elbit
*Thales and DCN agree naval tie-up deal
US defence trio see bright outlook for 2007
Northrop Grumman tackles snags
Pakistan outlines strategy for submarine build
DCN sales up 7 per cent in 2006
Stork talks with major shareholders hit 'deadlock'
Rosoboronexport regains defence export monopoly
*France posts 35 per cent rise in defence exports for 2006
Changes at Bell Helicopter as problems mount
UK to develop 'plug and play' armour protection systems
Court quashes attempt to change Stork voting rights
*Finland mulls joint tanker buy
Macroswiss and Thales Suisse form joint venture
EADS warns investors to expect possible Airbus losses
*GE fights off competition in bid to acquire Smiths Aerospace
Thales looks to homeland security market for revenue rise
Eurocopter is sole bidder for IAR Brasov
*IAI's contracts break through USD 4bn barrier
Saab examines privatisation of Avioane Craiova
Sikorsky agrees to buy PZL Mielec
US-imposed sanctions against Russia are 'illegal', says Ivanov
UK confirms resumption of Typhoon talks with Saudi Arabia
OECD asks for further information on cessation of Saudi arms probe
ATK board appointment fuels takeover speculation
Sale of aircraft business set to boost Raytheon
*Israel's arms sales soar to hit record in 2006
Turkey prepares to sign JSF deal
Sikorsky advances towards acquisition of PZL Mielec
*RAF announces major maintenance deal for Tornado fleet
US aerospace industry seeks Indian partnerships
*Drayson stalls CVF Main Gate until industry consolidation occurs
Homeland market set to pay off, says report
Stork Foundation exercises veto to protect against vote
BAE, VT confirm talks on surface warship joint venture
Joint venture snares US Army linguist contract
Raytheon disputes GAO criticism of ERGM project
BAE Systems clear over sale of Avionics shares
*Key Stork shareholders propose no-confidence vote on board
Safran warns on implications of fraud probe
KMW agrees to buy defence hub of Blohm+Voss
Bigger picture cited as BAE probe is dropped
Greece lines up F-16C/D smart munitions
Northrop Grumman sets up UK arm
L-3 will press ahead with acquisition strategy
UK defence industry calls for swift decision on BAE probe
Canada selects two teams for JSS project
Boeing announces delay to Australia's Wedgetail aircraft
EC probes Thales' move on Alcatel Alenia Space
*Progress slows on Saudi Eurofighter Typhoon deal
EDA countries spent EUR1 93bn on defence in 2005
DCN chief sees long wait for naval consolidation
UK takes up Pakistan call for more joint ventures
UK minister urges submarine order
Leading Stork shareholders -call for no-confidence vote
Berlin closing talks over EADS share ownership
KBR flotation confirms UK MoD's concerns
*Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky file CSAR-X protests
India draws on international experience to overcome defence issues
*Halliburton floats KBR despite UK MoD concerns
*Berlin looks at power to veto foreign takeovers
UK shipbuilders hold talks on consolidation
Arms deals with developing countries reach record level
Volga-Dnepr prepares to list on the London Stock Exchange
*A380 problems prompt 'drastic' action at EADS
Russia to consolidate more aircraft companies
*Contractors in Iraq face closer scrutiny
STeng sets up weapons joint venture in India
*BAE Systems Inc guns for growth
James Fisher to buy UK RN's submarine rescue equipment
Saab teams with Aerotech for Danish Gripen bid
*Canada seeks shipbuilding stability
*DCN, Navantia face split over submarine designs
L-3 confirms Strianese as chief executive
US Industry forecasts long decline in DoD's buying power
EDA and UK differ on approach to defence R&T
Czech state agrees to sell Aero Vodochody
*US GAO rejects protests over LUH contract
Canadian company to maintain Royal Saudi Air Force C-130s
EDA seminar moves to rationalise test and evaluation base
*NAO details keys to success for major projects
Thales, Tenix submit Australian LHD bids
Rosoboronexport moves on VSMPO-Avisma
Rafael teams for Tiger success
Dutch back JSF despite criticism from government watchdog
Governments eye involvement in EADS
Thales takeover of ADI approved
*India scrutinises Barak-1 deal
MBDA buy-out of Bayern Chemie nears completion
New division manages Australian helo procurement
BAE to sell stake in Airbus to EADS
UK to evaluate performance of R&D projects
South Africa's offset scheme beats targets
SAIC IPO may raise less than expected
AeroVironment plans IPO to boost growth
Airbus 'may have to sell seven plants'
William Cook Defence subject to buy-out
SAIC shareholders back restructuring plan
*Sikorsky in surprise Turkish helicopter bid
Giat changes name for a fresh start
UK defence spending in 2006 remains static
*Putin moves to allay fears over EADS share buy
EADS and Indra join forces in IFF market
Software start-up praises procurement safeguards
Oboronprom poised to take major stake in Rostvertol
*European nations agree to develop defence industry
Russia looks to tap Africa with flexible approach
Stork puts its aerospace stake up for debate
DIS 'lacks clarity', states new report
Russian bank could buy 'blocking stake' in EADS
Safran records higher sales but net profit dips
Rosoboronexport takes major stake in VSMPO
BAE Systems reviews its options over Airbus shares
Bumar signs agreements with Elbit and Eurocopter
*Stork advised to focus on aerospace
*BAE Systems pushes sale of Airbus
Russian aircraft industry cleared to consolidate
EADS, Russian bank refuse to comment on share purchases
India revises procurement procedures
*Rosoboronexport close to buying stake in VSMPO
US task force to study defence industry concerns
*Lockheed Martin holds 'serious' discussions with potential PAC-3 customers
Change ahead for Safran as profit crisis looms
*US extends arms embargo on Venezuela
Russia continues push for military aviation unification
EADS launches audit of its A400M programme
US pursues low cost titanium production
EADS sees India as a top priority for investment
Body armour allegations add to US military procurement woes
Lockheed Martin signs deal with PAE
*Putin backs fragile titanium joint venture
*Work begins on Swedish C-130 upgrade
Canberra sets scene for ASC sale
Russian Il-76F production will move to Ulyanovsk
Saab follows US line and spurns Venezuela
Boeing joins with Russian titanium producer
*US slaps sanctions on seven nations
PwC expects future focus on lower-tier defence companies
Rolls-Royce moves to join UK, US army vehicle programmes
China to subsidise private sector defence activities
'Revolutionary' partnering contract brings savings to UK MoD
Elbit experiences jump in quarterly sales figures
MoD 'invited L-3 to invest in UK market'
India exceeds target of 70% local defence procurement
*GKN plans manufacturing overhaul for Future Lynx
*Venezuela's arms purchases from Russia could reach $3bn
Denel pursues foreign sale of its equity stakes
*Cost fears cause UK to settle dispute with iRobot
US contractors bullish on earnings expectations
Raytheon opts out of Turkish trainer competition
Thales to update Merlin acoustics suite
Meggitt aims to double in size
Funding shortfall may stifle UK ship plans
*EADS profits down 9.4 per cent
Skunk Works confident over supersonic design for LRS
Cobham strips aerospace business units
Romanian defence industry sector begins privatisation drive
Farnborough Air Show: FSTA clears US licence hurdle
*Farnborough Air Show: Drayson 'disappointed' at lack of progress on MIS
*Farnborough Air Show: Saab will build Gripen in India if it wins MRCA
MD Helicopters contests LUH award
Thales predicts success in achieving 2006 targets
Rheinmetall sets up Swiss subsidiary
UK aerospace industry's turnover soars
BAE Systems identifies key markets for additional growth
UK strips Swan Hunter of LSD(A)
ACS programme could lead to new requirement
*Thales deal helps thaw Dutch-Venezuelan relations
*Rosoboronexport order backlog reaches $17bn
HAL and Samtel launch avionics joint venture
Airbus uncertainty will not hold up BAE Systems' US growth
*UK industry 'must commit to DIS'
ThyssenKrupp to buy back shares
*Resignations and low valuation shake EADS, Airbus
*UK pushes change on Typhoon weapon system
Pinnacle questions its treatment by army testers
Russia loses billions by failing to patent hardware
MilSat Services captures German satcoms contract
Lockheed Martin lands F-35/CVF integration
BAE Systems set to register $1.5bn in growth
*Australia criticises Boeing over delays to Wedgetail
Russia adds Oboronprom to its list of protected companies
*RAF Chinook support opens international market for Boeing
Companies partner for Euro missile programme
Gripen extends marketing horizons to Asia
*EADS co-operates over alleged insider dealing
Cobham plans fresh US acquisitions
*Boeing agrees to C-27J production role
French industry fears contract cuts under new government
Eurosatory 2006: Ericsson deal bolsters Saab's radar hand
Saab-Denel establish aerostructures joint venture
Roadmap outlines potential business for JSF partners
BAE seeks lift from Airbus stake divestment
*India seeks stronger domestic defence base
UK MoD praised for 'pockets of good practice'
BAE forces EADS to buy its Airbus stake
Rosoboronexport in talks with Venezuela over manufacturing assault rifles
Indra lands identification system deal
Embraer trades with new listing
Denel delivers first top shells for A400M
South Africa's Reunert to sell off defence companies
*South Africa pushes ties with Turkey
*Report calls for technology transfer reform
S&S merges with Armor Holdings
EU warned on dearth of R&T spending
Diehl buys back remaining stake in BGT defence
US DoD says study into F136 was not 'comprehensive'
*L-3 Communications buys airframe supplier
India must focus on 'home-grown' talent, says defence minister
Hungary, Spain reject EDA code
BAE Systems' air division to refocus on UAVs
Venezuela considers purchase of Russian Su-35 fighters
QDR to change way contractors operate
*US moves to impose arms ban on Venezuela
Middle East countries tackle asymmetric war
Denel: still in trouble, hopes on Rooivalk
Defence contracts to open up to new markets
*Congress revives 'buy America' debate
Push on partnering arrangements
*Committee urges greater R&T symmetry
BAE Systems' commitment to UK comes under scrutiny
*Car firm to enter military market as Kalashnikov
BAE Systems' commitment to UK comes under scrutiny
Katrina cash for Northrop Grumman sparks political fight
Five companies protest ITES-2S contract
Suitors warned not to undervalue Babcock
Alenia signs for more C-27J engines
Upbeat note for EDA Code of Conduct
US approves Dubai Doncasters deal
Taiwan plans agency to promote exports
Dassault offers Thales stake to Alcatel
VT Group acquires Lex Vehicle Solutions
Northrop Grumman announces fall in profits
More than a quarter of Russian industries face insolvency
*Ingram delivers pledge on UK shipbuilding consolidation
Exports make up growing number of Swedish defence sales
*DGA boss predicts further consolidation in Europe
BAE, VT given deadline to announce Babcock plans
*UK MoD's 'open cheque book' approach to LSD(A) purchase criticised
Industry lobbyists question effectiveness of UK export controls
*DCN projects future focus on service, equipment provision
Alcatel/Lucent merger raises US fears over national security
Report highlights plight of Swiss defence industry
EDA prepares for code of conduct
DaimlerChrysler 'to cut EADS stake'
IAI posts increase in sales, profits
Pentagon 'running head-on into unsustainable fiscal path'
*Alcatel to fold satellite subsidiaries into Thales
*Czechs delay Aero Vodochody privatisation
Russia eyes arms for energy deal with Myanmar
*Volga-Dnepr increases profit and market share
Industry man for DPA appointment
*Turkey to set up military-owned holding company
DIS 'incompatible' with US policy, says UK official
UK's contribution to NATO up 29%
Ingram 'optimistic' that UK will proceed with JSF
Indra wins Turkish simulator contract
British Army orders Falcon digital communications system
Rolls-Royce Submarines clarification
Key DIS architect explains timing
*Sweden wants 'more bang for the buck' from defence
Turkey could be 'out in the cold' on JSF work
Russian minister backs industry flotations abroad
Russia sets up new defence industry body
An-124-100s enter service with NATO
*US DoD criticised on JSF investment strategy
*Indian minister denies Scorpene payments claim
Defence budget cuts hit Italian Navy
*UK issues ultimatum on JSF technology transfer
France remains world No 2 aerospace manufacturer
Turkey, Sikorsky find solution to offset penalty skirmish
Rolls-Royce looks to consolidate
*MBDA keen to keep top place in missile market
Aero Vodochody on brink of becoming a strategic C-27J partner
*New row develops over non-compliant metals
EADS puts full control of MBDA on its wish list
Cobham to sell aircraft countermeasures firms
*Thales takes full control of ADI
Stork Aerospace wins F-35C arresting gear deal
Norwegian unions press for JSF offset
Israel to resume security exports to China
Saab would 'welcome ban on offsets'
*Armor Holdings to acquire S&S
Titanium price hike could hit JSF
Saab confirms talks to buy parts of Denel
UK charts alliance route for surface ship support
Russia consolidates aircraft-building industry
In Brief - India, France sign co-operation pact
In Brief - Bulgaria signs deal for five C-27Js
In Brief - Healthy market potential for F-16
In Brief - BAE Systems sales up 17%
French industry's 'poison pill' to stop takeovers
Patria disputes Czech MoD tender process
Government steps in to aid Denel
*Turkey considers defence industrial co-operation with South Africa
Russian exports exceed targets
R&T fund would keep Europe in step, says DGA
*France aims for 50 per cent of programmes to be collaborative
Bangladesh Navy to run shipyard
*Offset snag endangers Turkey's Seahawk purchase
*MoD and industry need to 'sex up' relationship, says Drayson
US primes predict rise in earnings for 2006
UK complex weapon vision sought
KKR sells stake in German aero-engine manufacturer
*ITAR needs to shed Cold War bias, says Sugar
GIG lacks co-ordination, says GAO
*Alcatel seeks to treble Thales stake
AgustaWestland files lawsuit over lost Canada deal
Public remains sceptical over UK MoD private finance initiatives
EDA seeks to regulate procurement offsets
EDA reform 'too little, too late'
EC to clarify rules on cross-border competition exemptions
*QinetiQ £1.3bn flotation comes under NAO scrutiny
EC directive will not lead to abolition of free market rules
QinetiQ flotation will value company at up to £1.3bn
*HMT Vehicles sold to Lockheed Martin
GKN Aerospace wins contract to supply skins for X-47B J-UCAS
Finmeccanica establishes joint venture in Libya
*Spain pursues Venezuelan sale
MoD fast-jet reforms deemed 'incomprehensible'
*UK MoD retains power over QinetiQ shareholders
Patria seeks probe into Czech vehicle contest
Thales closes its plant in The Hague
Bulgaria looks to finance deal for helicopter buy
*Reid confirms QinetiQ flotation
FDI remains non-existent in Indian defence industry
*Putin backs joint ventures with foreign defence companies
Job losses announced at Thales Nederland
Alliance chases US Army S3 work
*Funding approved for Philippines
France may block foreign takeover of defence firms
Norway announces investment blacklist
*Governments support firms accused of Iran arms sales
NEWS IN BRIEF - EADS Astrium selects Arianespace to launch Skynet 5C
NEWS IN BRIEF - US Navy awards contract for network management system technologies
NEWS IN BRIEF - Raytheon Canada to supply radar test bench to air force
NEWS IN BRIEF - Raytheon demonstrates missile defence sensor netting and integration capability
NEWS IN BRIEF - Lockheed Martin IT unit earns top rating
UK MoD could keep major stake in QinetiQ after flotation
NEWS IN BRIEF - Saab wins order from Swedish Army for battle management system
NEWS IN BRIEF - QinetiQ announces first TopSat images
NEWS IN BRIEF - USD28.6 million to support Capital Asset Management Tracking Software
NEWS IN BRIEF - Harris awarded $1.9 million contract from USCENTCOM interoperability
NEWS IN BRIEF - L-3 Communications extends Common Data Link interoperability
NEWS IN BRIEF - ITT Industries wins communications contract
Patria seeks investigation into Portuguese armoured vehicle purchase
*Sweden reverses Neuron decision
Acquisition and mergers market looks to remain hot in 2006
IAI board, Keret criticised over Elisra share acquisition
ATK looks to challenge space launch primes
DoD slammed for wasting procurement cash
*UK government says industry must restructure
Investors interested in Aero Vodochody step forward
General Dynamics acquires Anteon
US opposes Israeli AEW&C sale to RoK
MTU sale could test German trade laws
*Bulgaria finally signs helicopter deal
*Lockheed Martin prolongs F-16 production line
In Brief - ThyssenKrupp FY05 earnings up
In Brief - Thales expands to Slovak Republic
In Brief - L-3 Comms plans German acquisition
In Brief - EADS buys Dutch Space
Russian defence exports decline
Chickens could fuel Thai modernisation plans
*AirTanker solicits private financing
*Israel and Turkey inaugurate MBT production line
Czech government to privatise Aero Vodochody
US to resume foreign military financing programme with Indonesia
Thales seeks to soothe concerns over Atlas Elektronik
*Ministers approve code of conduct
Bell Helicopter to sell stake in AB139 helicopter programme
MD undeterred in LUH competition
Global Secure IPO looking shaky
CVF the catalyst for a single shipbuilding entity, says VT
France imposes delay penalties on Eurocopter
Dutch defence spending drops below 1.5%
*Appointment of NA Antonov head aims to appease
Thales' take-over of Dutch armour workshop cancelled
In Brief - Vought slips further into the red
In Brief - Commercial engine sales boost MTU
In Brief - Ruag to acquire COEL
In Brief - Pre-tax earnings increase at EADS
UK review to close air repair facilities
*US helicopter industry needs to 'protect' programmes
*Canada awards major aircraft support contracts
Costs of LSD(A) will rise further
Strong sales for US tech companies
International input may be key to FRES
Rockwell-Honeywell unite in precision-guided weapons venture
Irkut moves towards a partial share listing
Rosoboronexport announces orders worth $12 billion
EADS covers all bases in 'Alliance Shield' consortium
Procurement overlap within the EU is a problem, says Reid
Thales UK signs contract to progress Watchkeeper UAV
*Indonesian business takeover raises problems for reformers
Europe's defence industry must pool resources
Minister will set carrier in-service date
*Lockheed Martin outlines strategy for further expansion in UK market
*UK confident of JSF transfers
European Defence Agency budget increases tenfold
Lockheed Martin finalises Insys acquisition
India, Russia move to resolve IPR dispute
Europe calls for more military space spending
Royal Navy's CVF programme faces further delay
RAND highlights actions to sustain UK submarine base
Safran posts first half profits
JSF vital for Dutch innovation, says report
Transatlantic defence R&D gap widens
*Northrop Grumman's shipyards count the cost after Hurricane Katrina
Europe 'must integrate or fail'
*France advocates industrial defence
UK shipbuilding in the spotlight
*German government tightens stance on foreign defence investment
*EADS readies new stealth facility for UAVs
*India backs off from Denel contracts
BMT hones market focus, service delivery
Rheinmetall moves towards major investment in Nammo
*South African offset package on track
Eurofighter in talks with Turkey
EDA urges open defence procurement
*French Navy criticises DCN's 'virtual monopoly'
*Several bids for Atlas Elektronik submitted
CamelBak speeds up European distribution
Thales sells optical components business to Candover
*Kongsberg loses aero subcontract
*David swallows Goliath in space imaging fight
Anglo-French carrier collaboration increasingly likely
EADS, ThyssenKrupp link for Atlas Elektronik bid
DSEi: KADDB teams with Kupczak
Dassault to sell stake in Thales
*DSEi:Selex signs RCWS deal with Rafael
*Boeing warns of C-17 production shutdown
KADDB sells Seabird Aviation Jordan equities
*UK strives for industrial blueprint
MFTS bidders look to other markets
BAE Systems looks to sell Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems stake
*New Israeli MoD Director General nominated
*Turkey to get Heron UAVs with local payloads
*France looking more favourably at UK carrier plan
EDS looks to strengthen its presence in European defence markets
*UK urges France to accept existing carrier design
Israeli government decides fate of IMI
France moves to protect defence firms
*Singapore requests possible training and armament procurement
Russia boosts defence spending
*US defence aerospace set for strong sales
Snecma certifies Taiwan to maintain Mirage turbofans
Rheinmetall cleared to buy AIM stake
UK to retain control of QinetiQ
*UK voices fears on JSF technology transfer
Lockheed Martin to buy UK Insys
DaimlerChrysler halts sale of MTU Friedrichshafen
*Sentry support contract signed
Lockheed joins with MD for light helicopter bid
*Strong export sales boost Elbit order book
Latest acquisition pushes QinetiQ turnover above £1bn
General Dynamics to acquire Itronix
Turkish procurement head rejects criticism
*EADS chief urges public stakeholders to shed shares
Czechs sign off on Aero Vodochody privatisation
*New chairman for Israel Aircraft Industries
EU protectionism is hindering competitiveness
DoD relies on 'blind faith' in safeguarding classified data, says report
US warns EU over risks of lifting arms on China
*UK plans revamping of logistics supply service
Israeli government throws lifeline to IMI
*Australian Tigers emerge, government invests
UK research and development funds falling, says SBAC
*Australia's procurement organisation aims for improvement
*Chinese FC-1 faces export hurdle
Financial crisis deepens for IMI
QinetiQ acquisitions set sales soaring
*Elbit acquires Elisra Electronic Systems
*Drop in Russian aircraft sales to hit industry hard
AMS delivers HUMS to India, eyes export growth
UK MoD names 16 contenders for MARS project
*Thales Nederland now the only MCW takeover candidate
*France looks at link-up with UK on tankers
EU accepts joint bid by rivals to build Galileo
EADS boardroom battle is finally resolved
*DLO rolls out its efficiency initiatives
*Private operators look to take over UK search and rescue
ATK offers strike variant of anti-radar missile
*TAI, Aermacchi to co-operate on M-311 trainer
France and UK future aircraft collaboration likely
*Finmeccanica angles to join forces with Thales
Raytheon Missile Systems wins partnering contract
Electronic warfare joint venture company eyes UK rotorcraft programmes
Canberra boosts industry demonstrator funding
VT Group sells marine products business
Thales still looking at merger possibilities
*Selex to focus on key programmes
Lack of orders leaves future of yard uncertain
*Lockheed Martin outlines US helicopter strategy
Thales wins Dutch CV90 business
State-owned yard wins Australian ship contract
Tornado support contracts restructured
*Humbert looks sure to be Airbus chief
EU calls for closer co-ordination of defence projects
*Bombardier, Embraer exchange barbs
Spain's first helicopter factory to be in Albacete
*MBDA takeover of LFK almost there
Shipbuilder VT aims to double US business
EADS delays appointments of new co-chairmen
In Brief - A109 for the UK RAF
In Brief - CAE wins NFTC contract
Leading Israeli companies form R&D lobby group
Finmeccanica buyout despite red results
*Embraer's new strategy to boost defence share
*EADS trebles operating profit
Galileo competitors combine bids
EADs boadroom faces fresh crisis
Space launch rivals become best friends
*UK yard faces closure before carrier work begins
*US Air Force strips Boeing of C-130 upgrade work
Saab looks to civil security sector
*Shipbuilding giant back on table for DCN and Thales
Rifle maker Accuracy back in business
*QinetiQ chief calls for 'plug and play' policy
US market crucial for Europe defence
*Euromil will continue with Mi-38 development
Stork to provide A400M cabling
*South Africa's Denel to remain state-owned
Russia-Turkey approve military agreements
*Military plans early withdrawal from Indonesian business
Elbit completes first stage of TadCom share purchase
India orders CBI to re-examine its military contracts
*RSL looks to systems integration work
Report urges kick-start to Indian defence sector
US firms target network-centric opportunities
*MAN Mobile Bridges sold to KMW
*British Army urged to change fleet practice
*Finmeccanica pursues US trail
Space Imaging seeks buyer lifeline
French aerospace moves up into second place
*No buyers so far for UK aircraft repair agency
*Ukrspetsexport head urged to target new initiatives
*Lockheed Martin explores new roles for C-130Js
*Canada selects consortium for primary flight training
*Slow Leclerc deliveries behind Giat profit loss
Sagem, Snecma decide on 'Safran' as name for the future
Rolls-Royce wins naval gas turbine support contract
*Raytheon poised to market targeting pod
Turkey to locally develop strategic arms systems
*US Bell withdraws from Turkish helicopter competition
Turkey to locally develop strategic arms systems
*Slow Leclerc deliveries behind Giat profit loss
Sagem, Snecma decide on 'Safran' as name for the future
Wyle takes steps to avoid organisational conflicts of interest
*Thales braces itself for impact of weak dollar
*Congress examines Future Combat Systems contract
*Embraer posts fourth quarter results
Bulgaria ends helicopter upgrade talks with Elbit
Turkish military takes over TAI
*US shipyards are 'in danger of being sunk'
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*BAE Systems plans to buy United Defense
Boeing president resigns at directors' request
*Lockheed Martin targets maritime strike
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
ATLAS wins DII preferred bidder
UK future tanker aircraft clears key PFI hurdles
Saab set to take control of South Africa's Grintek
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Dropping EU embargo may jeopardise JSF
French aerospace and defence companies report strong earnings
Turkey re-opens attack helicopter tender, raising hurdle for US
Turkish military rekindles quest for spy satellite
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Bulgarian helicopter upgrade under fire
Nammo to transfer technology to Poland as part of Lockheed's offset
*Investigation will delay UK, Italy deal
India eyes EMB-145s as AEW platform
*PFI unit will not threaten tanker
UK creates private finance oversight unit
Northrop Grumman weighs in on Australian destroyer contest
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Hägglunds picks Van Halteren as main Dutch industry partner
European defence consolidation continues
BMT opens new front in Australia
Alcatel, Finmeccanica merge space businesses
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*US helicopter deal may open door to foreign firms
*France abandons private funding
Czech contracts come under fire
More financial activity in defence
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Eurocopter looks to revenue rise
Civil market for missile jammers nearing reality
Australian yards vie for survival
*Dutch confident in JSF business volume
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Turkey buys out Lockheed and GEI stakes in TAI
*Snecma, Sagem announce large revenue advances
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*France's Auverland buys Panhard
Air-to-air missile market strengthening
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Slow ramp-up to cuts' impact on US industry
BAE to build Saudi security compounds
*Turkey breaks taboo against military corruption
Russian exports beat $5b for second year
*US pressure threatens Israel-China trade
BAE Telford to cease AFV production
Shadow of doubt over new Izar deal
In Brief - FRA secures partnership extension
In Brief - General Dynamics wins support contract
In Brief - Trio team to produce Bell Eagle Eye
In Brief - Germany orders more all-terrain vehicles
*New EADS boss vows to boost military sales
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Paris approves part privatisation of DCN
UK carrier project leader to leave
Paris aims to calm EADS power struggle
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Aerostructures industry ready for consolidation
Lockheed Canada wins Aurora contract
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Izar must shed civil business
*Lockheed Martin's Dain Hancock steps down
CMI Defence signs US company to produce and market turrets
AIDC completes first of 280 tail boom fixtures
Indra wins Pizarro thermal vision job
South African offsets on target
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Bush second term strains defence co-operation
Thales board gives mandate to explore EADS and DCN mergers
UK serious fraud office investigates BAE
People power is the key to defence partnerships
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Turkey makes defence R&D spending a priority
Germany fears France is pushing to dominate EADS
*DML outlines future business strategy
BAE Systems sheds ship design staff
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
INDUSTRY ROUNDUP - Meggitt buys Schreiner Canada
INDUSTRY ROUNDUP - BAE strengthens US IT position
INDUSTRY ROUNDUP - CAE to sell marine controls unit to L-3
INDUSTRY ROUNDUP - HP and Lockheed team up
Turkey's Vestel to buy local shares of L-3 partnership
*Iraq boosts demand for logistics solutions
Lockheed Martin finishes Peace Marble offsets seven years early
*Sagem, Snecma make unlikely bedfellows
*KMW creates Dutch company for Fennek
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Campaign to save Dutch shipbuilding industry heats up
European invaders snap up US companies
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Part-flotation of DCN will clear way for alliance
Rosoboronexport confirms Su-35 barter proposal
US narrows focus of military sales
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Thales-DCN marriage proposal hits snags
*European giant angles for slice of US tanker market
Lockheed lodges official protest over Boeing contracts
French arms exports leap by 10%
BAE, Finmeccanica revise systems deal
Stork takes on SP Aerospace & Vehicle Systems aerospace activities
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Czech government clears sale of VERA-E to US
Teams form for Australian ship bids
*French industry reveals consolidated progress
Czechs buy back Aero Vodochody shares
Agreement boosts waterfront support
Most DoD deals not competitive
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Space Imaging runs into a crisis
*Satellite imaging centre to open in Poland
Boeing contracts under scrutiny
*Russia set to restructure aircraft industry
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*AgustaWestland challenges Canada over helicopter deal
Spain's Indra wins Portuguese radar contract
Chinese set to run Nigerian defence group
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Pakistan aims for big expansion of exports
Lehman buys stake in Spain's Sener Aeronautica
*HMT, Supacat target US market
BAE buys Denel fire-direction equipment for Thai guns
*Denel wins Hawk tooling order
Thales close to DCN naval merger
South Korea consolidates defence procurement
Another US acquisition for QinetiQ
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Koor acquires TadCom - what's next?
EADS strives to overtake Boeing in aerospace and defence
DCN looks to a rise in sales in 2004
*Tigers to be delivered after extensive delays
Rising rand weighs down Denel profits
QinetiQ makes first US acquisition
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Halliburton contract under review
*RDM takeover runs into turmoil
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
BAE details plans for new land business
In Brief - Australia shortlists missiles
In Brief - BAE JSF work begins
In Brief - AgustaWestland sale investigated
*South African defence offsets ahead of budget
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Fokker Services to maintain and modify Dutch fighters
Aselsan wins HEWS production contract
*Stork set to take over SP's aerospace business
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Turkey investigates cracks in Giat-designed guns
Turkish consortium to launch talks with partners to build tanks
ThyssenKrupp outlines new shipbuilding group structure
Saab looks to acquisitions to expand niche businesses
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Eurofighter centralises management in Germany
*CSC targets Europe's military IT outsourcing market
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
2004 has been an excellent year for defence industry
Banks support French push for private financing of frigates
New tax law levels playing field for Turkish companies
Raytheon wins UK's JETTS assessment phase
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
GAS to lease tankers by the hour
*Boeing's defence business surges
*Saab strives to be major UAV developer
Spain's Indra strengthens US presence
Elbit's largest owner attempts to block Tadiran
Romania's Turbomecanica to produce parts for Rolls-Royce
RAF to privatise search-and-rescue helicopter maintenance
IBM makes its Farnborough debut
US lifts restrictions on South Africa
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*EuroHawk joint venture takes flight
Eurofighter delay risks serious disruption
BAE outlines progress and strategy
Turkey looks to buy Lockheed's stake in TAI
MMIST develops SnowGoose cargo unmanned aerial vehicle
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Turkey partially cancels HEWS project
Santa Bárbara bids to supply munitions to US
*Russian arms sales likely to drop this year
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Australian blueprints for self-reliant future
*Air-cushion landing ships inflate Russian exports
*QinetiQ sees robust first year as private entity
*Thales, DCN set for marriage of convenience
*Dutch MoD, KMW pull support for SP and RDM
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
UK tanker decision expected soon
Court squabble over cancelled missile contract
In Brief - Boeing buys back debt
IAI, Dassault and EADS look to drone deal
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
European companies join satellite super-league
*Russia to build helicopter plant in Mexico
*Mixed reception greets part-sale of French Snecma
US launch vehicle programme under review
Dutch SAP contract will proceed despite continued legal action
Romania looks to privatise defence industry
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Eurosatory: Spike orders spark need for joint venture
Huge expansion for Colombian arms industry
Commercial C-17 plan emerges again
*MBDA challenges Eryx missile cancellation
Lasers and microwaves move onto the battlefield
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Watchdog backs Lockheed protest
*Izar's naval business safe in dispute with Brussels
*Netherlands set to win $5.5bn in JSF business
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Denmark set to open up to foreign investors
Dutch bid to win more JSF work
Canberra defers ASC sale to add competitive edge
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*EU approves Alvis sale to General Dynamics
*GKN sells AgustaWestland holding to Finmeccanica
*Izar president pays the penalty
Czech Republic shelves sale of VERA-E radar to China
*Thales reveals Watchkeeper team and Elbit joint venture
*Not all JSF partners are reaping contract awards
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
ILA 2004: Diehl merges missile and munitions divisions
Northrop calls for stable US shipbuilding plan
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*EURENCO venture set for turnaround soon
*Serco bails out of UK training contest
Romania moves to upgrade bases
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Newly in-the-black DCN fears partnerships
*BAE's naval dance draws the spotlight
RSK MiG set to survive on its own
*Irkut flexes muscles with design bureau buy
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Thales develops drive in homeland security arena
*Prague divided over radar export to China
*Paris may cut defence purchases despite policy
Thales moves to enter Japanese radar market
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Colt sues rivals over M4 carbine
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
CAE sees US dollar bashing bottom line
US Air Force and Boeing hit back at tanker audit
Romania, Turkey to co-operate on defence R&D
*Boom time looms for helo sales
Baan files lawsuit against Dutch MoD
*RDM seeks protection as Dutch prospects dry up
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Thales set to focus on land systems
*Orbimage makes push into remote sensing
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Marconi, Romarm establish Romanian telecoms venture
US helicopter industry in a whirl
*Paris pumps more money into Giat
Seoul tackles defence acquisition reform
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Eurofighter tipped to outsell US rivals
Swedish exports hit two-decade high
Orders for Saab Bofors Dynamics missiles rocket
EADS pursues German navy business with new Rostock office
Military sales boost French aeronautics industry
ThyssenKrupp may be seeking to buy HDW
Smiths buys Dynamic Gunver Technologies
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
General Dynamics buys Spectrum Astro
South Korea increases R&D budget
Denmark's Terma and Norway's Astec team on helicopter support
*Lagardère's stake pays dividends
*Frustration mounts among JSF partners
Danger lurks for Turkish defence industry
Lockheed Martin withdraws from computer contest
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
US cancels controversial Iraqi Army contract
*UK MoD needs to take more control in R&D
US net-centric systems market may reach $200bn
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Another major overhaul in bid to bail out Giat
*Irkut seeks to transform into a Western company
Northrop Grumman strengthens links with Romania
Romanian frigate offset programme falters
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Buoyant Snecma moves towards privatisation
Two groups vie for UK supply chain overhaul
MTU's new owner eases concerns
EADS in dispute with Indonesia over unmanned air vehicles
General Dynamics teams with Israeli UAV manufacturer
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Norway to decide on depot privatisation
*Czech government to buy back Vodochody shares
*Poland, Spain protest low bid for Iraqi army deal
*Strong military sales hike Sagem's earnings
*Russia plans single aviation entity by 2007
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Australian industry gets US free-trade boost
Turkish decree is 'killing fairness'
*Spanish court supports GD ownership of Santa Barbara
Lockheed links with Polish centre on missile defence
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*UK choice breaks Boeing tanker monopoly
Rosoboronexport boosts defence industry with record $5.1 billion in 2003
Paris persuades satellite rivals to co-operate
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Israel's second best year for arms sales
Racal Instruments moves with ATE market
Services gaining importance for BAE
Turkish-US venture wins A400M engine work
General Dynamics' sales soar 22.8%
Eurocopter racks up record revenues
*Snecma chief urges share sale to General Electric
Omnipol quiet on reason for assets transfer
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Hungary's 2003 offset deals total $452m
Turkish electronics maker enters defence market
UK sticks with three bids on computer project
*Sikorsky seeks to make Black Hawks in Turkey
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Israel Military Industries sells two operations
Danish companies consider quitting JSF programme
*MiG confident of fulfilling all its contracts
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Sagem tipped to win future soldier system contract
France seeks loans for procurement of new frigates
*Arms sales by Rosoboronexport hit all-time high
*BAE wins VC1O maintenance deal
Sener set to take major share in ITP
*Poland seeks to cancel bridge vehicles order
*IMI, Urdan in bid to buy Merkava production line
Field narrows in UK IT programme
*Turkish companies hard hit by JSF work barrier
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*US DoD broadens Boeing investigation
*US101 team: optimistic about home market
SNPE, Patria, Saab form explosives group
Prague rejects request to forgive loans
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Heckler & Koch, Santa Barbara set up arms venture
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Chairman's resignation adds to Boeing's woes
Czech project aims to dispose of surplus ammo
*France to resist overtures by General Electric
*ATK pushes propulsion envelope
*Teams form for Australian drone competition
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Heads roll in Boeing tanker affair
Halliburton row fuels outsourcing concern
New General Dynamics unit formed in Europe
France and Italy eye satellite merger
*UK and US export-control disarray worsening
Tadiran takes major stake in German radio unit
*Record-breaking order for small UAVs
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Staggered funding option drove US Air Force tanker deal
South American submarine market due to peak
UK predicts barriers will fall from arms sales to US
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Bell expands tilt-rotor unmanned air vehicle strategy
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*EADS chief calls for more research funds
Norway reorganises defence procurement
*Irkut goes public in a cold climate
*HDW sale on hold while DCN plays the waiting game
General Dynamics reshapes in Europe
FLIR Systems, Indigo deal set for next year
MTU Aero Engine bid decision nears
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Upgrade opens Romanian market to UK industry
Private equity makes a killing
High budgets dent defence industry
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Drive for a transatlantic market stalls in the US
Procurement budgets still have room for growth
*BAE plots bright future for Hawk trainer
UK minister hints at defence cuts
UK MoD set to shortlist computer system bidders
Industry round-up - ASC subcontract paves way for privatisation
Industry round-up - EADS establishes Moscow technology office
Industry round-up - General Dynamics' earnings down, but beat expectations
Australia offered A400M work to encourage order
*Turkish company makes first move in JSF agreement
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Defence companies hesitate over public offerings
Spain's exports rise nearly 19%
Paris poised to float Snecma stock
Record Russian arms sales expected in 2003
Majority of arms go to the developing world
Dutch companies boost JSF involvement
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Sagem lands major naval contract
Push for computer contract change
*Kawasaki signs EH 101 agreement
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
DCN, Izar look to strengthen links
*Canberra tightens procurement rules
US DoD to probe Boeing tanker lease deal
Sugar replaces Kresa at Northrop's helm
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Thales, DCN eye HDW for Euro naval conglomerate
*Team Athena reveals more on UK air-defence bid
*Helicopter sales boost Romanian industry
Lockheed Martin to buy Titan for $2.2bn
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Eurocopter flies close to hitting profit target
Industry round-up - Grintek's results
*New wrinkle in proposed US Air Force aircraft lease
Some Defense Science Board findings
*US space programmes out of orbit
European aerospace needs EU co-ordination
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
NATO AGS consortium courts Czech defence companies
*Jordan and Seabird Aviation join forces
*Global Hawk authorisation lifts UAV industry
*General Atomics, Lockheed join up for Navy contract
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
VT boss warns on worker shortage for carrier build
*Opening shots fired in Polish trainer contest
Grintek, Saab set up C2 systems venture
UK buys Canadian high-end digital enterprise
ABRO hits targets with $23m in profit
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Slump in civil orders forces EADS to defence
*London awards logistics support contract to KBR
*KADDB, Jankel join up to meet local demands
France may buy Germany's MTU to keep it European
*Paris investigates ways to improve aerospace sector
*Military sales boost French aerospace companies
LogicaCMG eyes leadership in defence software programmes
*Australian firms pitch for Littoral Combat Ship work
South African offsets remain on track, says DTI
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
STN Atlas to split into ground and naval businesses
Lockheed Martin streamlines naval electronics unit
US industry rides the boom times
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Turkey signs $53m contract for coastal radar system
New Zealand calls for yard tenders
*Greece goes on shopping spree
Denmark forced to scrap arms-venture fund
*Czech MoD selling land assets to pay for army revamp
*BAE Systems forms Project Protector team
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
'Buy America' proposal alienates industry, allies
Round-up - General Dynamics, Oto Melara tie-up
Round-up - Aerostar, Fokker create joint venture
Round-up - Ukraine, Russia in export pact
*Aero Vodochody struggles to repay debts
*UK aerospace industry must change if it is to survive
Three pick teams for Australian helo project
*Terrier vehicle deal with Alvis Vickers crumples
Raytheon looks at Iraq war lessons
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*Astrium, Alcatel overlap puts paid to merger plan
*Delays threaten Sukhoi fighter deals
SNPE, Patria and Saab to merge explosive units
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Israeli consolidation path is not clear-cut
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
Military technology targets civil security gaps
*STN Atlas, Sagem drone tie-up may find more buyers
Sale of Australian submarine builder hits snags
*Lockheed, Northrop link up on unmanned aircraft project
Russia and France beef up co-operation
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
BAE, Finmeccanica to team on electronics
BAE defends prime contractor record
*US market still closed to UK contractors
*Izar ordered to repay $126m tax credits
*JDW 20 Index of defence stocks
*IAI looks to exports to bridge state spending gap
*Turkish commission probes AEW&C purchase
Paris waffles on defence ownership
Lockheed, BAE tie up on missile R&D
Eurocopter chief eyes Spanish integration
Unions challenge UK MoD logistics and training changes
*Finmeccanica turns to strategic alliances
Deals continue despite transatlantic tensions
New team to compete for Canadian maritime helicopter programme
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BAE sale or merger talks denied
*Spain strives for joint shipbuilding group
*Australia plans aerospace shake-up
Taiwan resurrects Mirage sale investigation
IAR Brasov pumps cash into Eurocopter Romania
*Alcatel satellite for South Korea
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Galileo green light raises funding and political questions
EADS seeks to boost stance in UK
Vosper Thornycroft starts work at new yard
*DCN to compete for French deals
Beretta considers arms assembly in Bulgaria
In Brief - Raytheon to assist Russia to close reactors
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EU investigates Izar cash injection
*Terror doesn't scare companies ... much
*Nammo in bid to continue growth
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*France looks to bridge airlifter gap
*Exports keep Russia's warship industry afloat
*US giants join forces for USAF intelligence platform
Russian air-defence group dogged by old rivalries
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Sales increase at Rheinmetall DeTec
BAE, EADS, Thales call for stronger defence commitment
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B-N Group eyes homeland defence opportunities
Training fills shipbuilding gap for VT
Swanson takes up Raytheon helm
Bail-out funding will help DCN clear debts
Roxel eyes consolidated regional rocket motor industry
Paris: top Euro satellite builders urged to merge
MTU boosts armoured fighting vehicle sales
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Initial public offering market reborn
Dutch industry in danger of withering away
South Africa backs out of BAE/Denel deal
Kazakhstan in bid to boost defence industry
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EADS consolidates defence BUSINESS
Israeli work permits form part of Turkish tank deal
Who will profit from war in Iraq?
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Dutch seek support centre to offset Joint Strike Fighter costs
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US Navy rethinks Virginia strategy
DigitalGlobe aims for the ultimate in sharp imaging
$1bn lifeline, staff cuts: latest bid to save Giat
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MTU Aero Engines looks to tie-ups in military market
In Brief - Patria buys Heli-Support
In Brief - Northrop Grumman completes TRW debt purchase
In Brief - Avner Raz quits Elisra chief executive post
War on Iraq unlikely to dent US exports to Europe
Romania sees arms sales double
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Ukraine works on export potential
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Industry round-up - EADS names Snecma preferred supplier
Industry round-up - Paris quashes Snecma's Fiat Avio bid
Industry round-up - Jean-Luc Lagardere, EADS co-chairman, dies
Industry round-up - BAE axes 1,005 jobs in Nimrod restructuring
Indian MoD awards licences to private sector
Brussels looks for role in industry consolidation
Rafale partners axe export version plans
Industry seeks more clarity on US homeland security
US-French rift on Iraq not likely to hit industry soon
Giat gears up for sixth 'restructuring' in a decade
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Boeing, Hughes pay up for arms-control violations
BAE to break up Sea Systems operation
Military sector prevents rout as French aerospace sales crash
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Invasion of Iraq likely to dent US defence industry
Threat of war wipes out gains in defence stocks
Tenix, ADI propose shipbuilding merger
Dingo 2 all-protected vehicle targeted at US
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MBDA, SNPE set up missile propulsion operation
Norway's defence chiefs slam Kongsberg on JSF
Snecma seeks Italian partner to smooth Fiat Avio bid
BAE chairman quashes resignation-call speculation
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UK MoD boosts Nimrod and Astute funding by £700 million - BAE to take £750 million provision
US industry looks to Bush to buoy imagery sector
Lockheed, Raytheon team for US Navy capability bid
Sagem extends military coverage and returns to the black
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Contracts - Ultra wins £13 million in sonobuoy orders
Contracts - India boosts radar order from ThalesRaytheonSystems
Contracts - BAE Systems wins $783 million in USAF, USN support contracts
Contracts - Northrop gets $185 million maritime Global Hawk order
EADS becomes UK's sole satcom provider
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European aerospace call: co-operate now or perish
Spanish aero consortium fails to get off the ground
Dragoon production transfers to Spain
UK research agency split costs $130m
Offsets wrangle threatens Polish F-16 contract
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Carrier split: xenophobia or industrial reality?
Rationalisation looms for Australian shipbuilders
USA clears loan in bid for Turkish support over Iraq
US defence spending to continue growing
Pentagon identifies top contractors as awards reach $171 billion
Positive outlook for US defence sector
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Turkey signs fighter protection deal
Alenia, Lockheed share C-27J contract
Boeing, Finmeccanica sign co-operation agreement
Australian ship repair sector in crisis
Svensson to become head of Saab
DCN to get EUR540m golden goodbye
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Pressure grows on BAE to adopt new management
Merger forms second- largest propellant maker
Bought and sold briefs - Jefferies buys Quarterdeck
Bought and sold briefs - Raytheon strengthens communications portfolio
Delay in sale of BAE's Astrium stake
Additional power charges hit Raytheon
KBR quits strategic tanker consortium
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EADS expects flat profits in 2003
Defence companies still prove to be hot investments
Contracts - France's CMN to make VT-1 missile containers
Contracts - Northrop to upgrade USAF missiles
Contracts - USA accelerates PAC-3 missile buy
MacDonald Dettwiler to upgrade Aurora radar
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French suppliers eye $5bn orders in 2003
Thales details carrier strategy
Serco Denholm wins UK marine services deal
UK government to pursue private finance benefits
Finmeccanica to control Aeronautica Macchi
French suppliers eye $5bn orders in 2003
Appeal court takes up Boeing, GD case
War would bring mixed fortunes
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Defence initial public offerings outperform market
USA finalises Joint Strike Fighter export programme
Spain's SEPI to keep its stake in EADS
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Carlyle Group to buy 33.8% of QinetiQ
Bulgaria and Slovakia plan joint defence industry projects
Boeing pushes Apache for Spain
BAE sells Heckler & Koch to management led consortium
Weak order book blamed for Hawk redundancies
Report urges more spending on US aviation, space research
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US homeland security unlikely to provide industry bonanza
EC 135/635 helicopters to be made in Romania
Bucharest to sell six companies
French parliament to monitor spending
CAE wins frigate display upgrade contract
Datamat signs $5.6 million deal with Lockheed Martin
UK Raytheon arm to provide AMRAAM subsystems
USAF renews General Dynamics support contract
Saab sells composite operations to UK's Chelton
Thales sells Microsonics to Temex
Meggitt buys Lodge business from Smiths
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BAE shipyard turns up lobbying pressure on CVF
UK prepares modernisation package for Thailand
Northrop unloads TRW Automotive for $4.725bn
Offset proposals submitted in Poland's fighter tender
Taiwan finalises maintenance deal with Lockheed Martin
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BAE reshuffles activities to enhance shipbuilding
Ottawa abandons deal to outsource logistics
In brief: Contracts - Korea gives destroyer C2 deal to Ultra
In brief: Contracts - Northrop arm to build Litening pods for F-16s
In brief: Contracts - USAF awards B-2 radar upgrade to Northrop Grumman
In brief: Contracts - Brazil's maritime patrol upgrade award goes to Spain
In brief: Contracts - Northrop Grumman receives Joint STARS support deal
In brief: Contracts - Spanish C-295 wins Brazil's transport requirement
Canada forced to extend pilot training deal by three years
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UK carrier rivals talk up management qualities
Australia picks TenixToll for logistics contract
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DRS Technologies to buy Paravant
US DoD looks to speed up defence industry changes
Industry set to launch 'Standard Missile in Europe' initiative
Finmeccanica, Fincantieri set up naval entity
Europeans look to challenge USA in space
USA, France compete in Polish fighter offsets bid
Spanish Indra buys out Raytheon's stake in Indra EWS
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RO Defence rolls out Barrow barrel plant
BAE bolsters US missile-guidance coverage
Tough line on embargoes hits Romanian exports
Concerns rise over the value of private finance
In Brief - BAE/Saab buys Czech defence group
In Brief - DRS Technologies acquires NYTECH
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EADS appoints new leaders for Eurocopter and MBDA
US-European technology gap leading to widening political differences
US industry to enjoy long-term growth
ST Engg restructures land systems
Poland resumes contact with RSK MiG
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BAE to buy information security company
Goodrich completes TRW Aeronautical Systems purchase
Australia signs up Electric Boat as submarine partner
Boeing's big push on systems integration
Thales in bid to harness US potential
Jordan changes defence industrial base
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Smiths buys Heimann to boost detection BUSINESS
Aerotech Telub, Sorman create new merged unit
L-3 on acquisition trail again
US company gains bigger foothold in UK
Alvis completes Vickers takeover
Polish-US industry links up on F-16 countermeasures
Santa Barbara set to buy German bridge builder
Lockheed strives to boost presence in Europe
Spain's defence exports jump 46%
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Avitronics, Lacroix to team on vehicle EW
Alcatel offloads stake in Thales
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L-3 boosts military electronics standing
Speculation over further consolidation in Europe
BAE, Thales join forces for UK helicopter avionics support
Follow-on orders double for Grintek
Singapore boosts IT and R&D initiatives
Boeing upgrades status in Turkey
Romanian prime minister's plans for industrial revival
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Polish company to make Squire battlefield radar
MoD procurement policy hurting us, says BAE chief
Alvis, Vickers deal nears conclusion
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Russia may renege on missile deal
MEADS stays on track, says industry
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Harris completes $125m private placement
Global arms sales suffer from economic downturn
JSF membership boon for Australian industry
Norwegian shipyard declares bankruptcy
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GMD sends workers home amid US security fears
CAE wins three new international customers
GFI cash snag endangers Thales IT sale
Poland prepares to revitalise ailing industry
Further acquisitions push L-3's 'articulated strategy'
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DARA site to become an aviation centre of excellence
Former Northrop executive to head EADS North America
Australia's shipyard plan comes under fire
Lockheed Martin eyes Raytheon's LGB market
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Defence industry earnings upbeat
Marketing obstacles hamper IAI
Finmeccanica completes Marconi Mobile purchase
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Finance watch - Armor to acquire Sachsenring Fahrzeugbau assets
Finance watch - Allied Capital in Scitor debt deal
Finance watch - Dunlap pulls IPO
'New Eurofighter' targets cost control and schedule
BAE sells space assets to EADS
Australian Tiger contracts signed
ST Engg to acquire Halter Marine assets
Industry round-up - Ruag, Sintro merge training and simulation businesses
Industry round-up - Thales sells Contact Systems arm to Israeli company
Industry round-up - GMD opens Australian manufacturing and support facilities
Industry round-up - Russia's Rosoboronexport set to beat 2002 targets
Partners sign 10-year pact on US 101 helicopter
Industry round-up - Thriving military market boosts SAGEM
Industry round-up - Privatisation plans for SNECMA put on hold
Lockheed Martin prepares large Polish offset deal in F-16 bid
Transatlantic BMD co-operation hinges on new tech-transfer deal
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Lockheed Martin looks to systems integration
Boeing details vision for integrated battlespace
World Bank project for Romania's laid-off officers
SI International to launch IPO
Bucharest's defence industry reorganisation to cost $120m
Afghan mission hits Romanian reform
Grintek, Saab form logistics company
EDO can now proceed with Condor purchase
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General Dynamics set to buy 49% stake in KMW
Poland, Norway agree on support for submarines
French government urged to raise spending
Indonesia to scrutinise weapons purchases
Investment bank sees long-term upturn
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New government fuels speculation over further French privatisation
DRC sets $50m 'revolver', mulls acquisitions
Danish Terma forecasts $6.6m drop in turnover
Northrop Grumman wins scramble for TRW
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Germany fears HDW sale will yield technology to USA
IPO fever hits defence sector 10 months on
Industry round-up - SA company wins UK MoD contract
Industry round-up - Munitions MoU between DSTO and ADI
Industry round-up - Thales buys Sema's defence BUSINESS
Industry round-up - Thales sells IT unit to France's GFI Informatique
Thales maintains projection for UK growth
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Moody's assigns Ba3 rating to UDI $300 million add-on facility
CSC closes in on Herkules programme
US shipbuilders agree to swap work
TRW sells aeronautics arm to reduce debt
Stork forecasts $5bn spin-off from JSF
ITT able to offer NATO night-vision upgrades
US DoD urged to deploy available networks
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Kuwait's prosecutor-general probes Manta deal
Elta beats Elbit in competition for Israeli EW company
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IT companies' opportunities tied to homeland security
Credit Suisse First Boston upgrades United Defense rating
Vickers signs Challenger 2 service deal
General Dynamics Canada wins Aurora contract
HDW sale under scrutiny as company looks to tie-up
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Finance watch - US Marine Repair IPO cancelled
Finance watch - Small GPS company completes private placement
Finance watch - Transiciel deal a no-go
Finance watch - Imagesat to launch IPO
Finance watch - Chile negotiating credit line
Now DARA has to compete in the real world
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US ship repair and building yards set for ownership changes
Poor R&D hits Turkish defence exports
New Polish offset laws approved
Lagardere to stay on with EADS
Shipyards target New Zealand naval projects
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Industry round-up - Industry benefits push Yugoslavia towards PfP
Industry round-up - 2001 a good year for Finmeccanica
Industry round-up - New chief for EADS Military Aircraft Transport
Industry round-up - Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding shows buoyant results for 2001
Industry round-up - Romania calls for international co-operation in aerospace
Dutch companies plan for 'rational consolidation'
Norway plans for privatisation of major defence industries
Verint IPO puts hype over surveillance in question
Thales, Sagem see defence business expand
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BAE Systems, Denel close to finalising deal
United Defense will survive Crusader cancellation
Confidence boost for Australian defence industry
Crusader cancellation likely to dent UDLP
Turbomeca concludes Denel deal
Confidentiality agreement for TRW, Northrop
Industry round-up - IAI sees profits erode
Industry round-up - CAE's earnings skyrocket 42%
Industry round-up - Boeing and CargoLifter join forces
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TRW shareholders appear to have rejected Northrop's proposal
Mergers and acquisition activity heats up
Industry round-up - EADS buys Siemens radar module company
Industry round-up - General Dynamics to buy Advanced Technical Products
Industry round-up - General Dynamics, Boeing offer to settle 11-year A-12 dispute
Industry round-up - New chief executive officer for Fincantieri
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HDW gets European nod to buy Hellenic Shipyards
Investors look to cash in on defence sector
Northrop TRW takeover bid sees books opening but rival closing in
DRS buys Meggitt's US UAV BUSINESS
Industry round-up - Rockwell Collins strengthens EW, SIGINT portfolio
Industry round-up - Thales sells 6% of Indra to institutional investors
Industry round-up - Saab's sales rise, but earnings fall
Industry round-up - Lockheed Martin reports rosy first-quarter earnings
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EADS reshapes research and technology strategy
China weighs in on sale of Australian submarine builder
Work swap key to future of LPD-17
Industry round-up - US first-quarter earnings
Industry round-up - Eurometaal to end operations
Industry round-up - Dassault, Sagem create UCAV venture
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Malaysia to formulate offset policy
Industry warned to expect mediocre profits
Industry round-up - Fincantieri boosts profit in 2001
Industry round-up - Australian Submarine Corporation eyes US partner
Industry round-up - IBM to develop financial management system for DoD
Industry round-up - Business slowdown pulls SNPE into the red
Industry round-up - DCN, Thales form SSDN venture
Industry round-up - Israel's Koor plans to sell stake in Elisra
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Shipyards jostle for RAN patrol boat contract
USA lags behind in adopting commercial technology, says report
UK announces warship support agreement
Industry round-up - Engerand to head SNECMA's military division
Industry round-up - USAF rejects EADS tanker proposal
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Bulgaria doubled arms exports in late 2001
Tadiran Communications wins projects in Asia
Sweden's exports down but sales soar
Raytheon, Thales team on US mine-detection sonar upgrades
Greek tank choice to have no immediate impact on Vickers
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Babcock stake in HDW key to shape of German yards
France leads Europe in aeronautics and space
Offset programme proves a success for South Africa
Pakistan's export plans face major hurdles
Australian bid to end 'destructive competition'
Industry round-up - Malaysia buys tactical radios from STR
Industry round-up - UTH buys control of Polish turbine manufacturer
Industry round-up - QinetiQ founds US subsidiary
Industry round-up - Thales moves to buy 100% of Australia's ADI
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UK's Smart Acquisition needs fine-tuning, report says
Gripen sweetens Czech offset package
Acquisitions pull down Thales' earnings
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US bank takeover of HDW raises technology issues
UK may lose another 20,000 aerospace jobs
Bribery allegations hit South Korean fighter contest
Delayed QinetiQ flotation could spell trouble ahead
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Rolls-Royce in bid to harness Asian opportunities
Merger to create new rocket motor company
Industry round-up - Lex Services forms Lex Defence and announces MoD contracts
Industry round-up - Indra establishes US subsidiary
Industry round-up - Tadiran Electronic Systems, Tadiran Communications merge
Rolls-Royce looks to build on Australian success
Industry round-up - SNECMA warns of an end to growth
Industry round-up - IMI moves out of the red in 2001
Industry round-up - DoD to standardise procurement of services
Northrop urged to prune portfolio after TRW buy
Turkish companies finalise merger to win EW contract
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Gripen sets sights on Asia-Pacific
France sees exports fall but keeps third place
Rolls-Royce targets Asian growth
Thales Avionics looks to Eurocopter to double profits
General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman study work swap
Industry round-up - Bofors Defence acquires computer simulation company
Industry round-up - Alcatel Space, Thales win satellite communications work
Industry round-up - Schweizer helicopter for China
Industry round-up - Saab report exceeded expectations
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Eurocopter challenges Ireland's S-92 selection
Singapore to fund technology initiatives
Alvis bids for Vickers Defence Systems
Thales records 19% rise in revenue
Russia puts money into research, development
Industry round-up - Rolls-Royce in South Africa
Industry round-up - Ukrainian arms exports grew 10% last year
Industry round-up - Israel defence exports reach record of $2.6bn
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Ferrostaal, HDW finalise Hellenic Shipyards buy
BAE Systems predicts growth in 2003
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Study puts damper on long-term growth hopes for US C4ISR market
IAI enters tough phase with a strong hand
Moody's sees good prospects for defence
Russia adopts 10-year arms plan
Industry round-up - Boardroom moves
Industry round-up - GKN buys Boeing facility, upping F-22 share
Industry round-up - Elbit Systems completes Ortek takeover
Industry round-up - HDW and IZAR to team on shipbuilding
Industry round-up - Wartsila buys Smiths unit for $303 million
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Corporate earnings bleak in 2001, but set for a turnaround
RO Defence selects propellant supplier
Denel to make Agusta helicopters
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Initial public offerings make their mark in US defence
Industry round-up - Turbomecanica, General Electric form turbine venture
Industry round-up - Northrop Grumman completes Newport News takeover
Industry round-up - DCN sales dive, but submarine prospects surface
Industry round-up - More lay-offs for Romania's defence industry
Industry round-up - Record turnover for Eurocopter in 2001
IAI in bid to sell satellites to China
Industry round-up - Alenia activities rolled into one
Industry round-up - Israel's Elbit enters Brazil's ALX programme
Industry round-up - Northrop centralises Gulf Coast shipbuilding
Industry round-up - Romania's defence industry axes 3,000 jobs
DoD may have solution to procurement concerns
Close-in weapon system on offer for homeland defence
L-3 eyes prime contractor status with AIS purchase
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Earnings - ST Engineering's profit climbs 21.5%
Earnings - Record sales at SNECMA, but belt tightening ahead
Earnings - EADS predicts turbulence for 2002
Earnings - Thales hopes for EUR10 billion in sales for 2001
AgustaWestland to axe 600 jobs
Industry round-up - Lockheed to produce Paveway bomb kits
Industry round-up - French arms exports drop 30%
Industry round-up - French unions warn of Giat workforce cuts
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Russia's rosy export figures raise Afghan aid questions
Bowman blow fails to deflect Thales' UK aims
Russia reports strong arms exports in 2001
Rolls-Royce receives F-35 STOVL contract
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Industry round-up - Spectrum Astro forms new EO centre
Industry round-up - Ukraine's arms chief calls for strategic defence review
Industry round-up - Moldova halts trade in surplus arms
Industry round-up - Ukraine to help Malaysia launch tank production
Industry round-up - DGA boosts Rafale order
Industry round-up - Eurocopter issues NH 90 production contracts
Thales Avionics signs licensing agreement
Aviall, Rolls-Royce sign support agreement
Europeans announce RTM322 selection
Spanish Tiger procurement under threat
Pan-European defence company is ratified
South Africa corruption allegations dismissed
Rheinmetall may be put up for sale
Lockheed to leave telecoms market
Czech Gripen deal swung byfinance, offsets deal
Scott Seymour to head Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems
Brussels to investigate formation of Izar
Commercial technology enters the battlefield
Israel's IAI and Elbit battle it out for Elisra
India's aims to regulate agents falter
BAE and Ferrostaal launch new timber, steel offset deals with South Africa
Thales and Raytheon team to resolve Turkish EW dispute
Alcatel plans to cut stake in Thales
BAE Systems interested in Aero Vodochody
UK has second thoughts about floating QinetiQ
Norway mulls plan to cut state ownership of Kongsberg
Boeing settles export dispute and pays fine
Grintek eyes future as a solutions provider
Rosoboronexport beats export targets for 2001
Industry round-up - Boeing founds unmanned systems BUSINESS
Industry round-up - Archie Hughes becomes Vickers chief executive
Industry round-up - Thales launches Canadian maritime unit
Industry round-up - Ukrainian defence ministry halts off-road vehicle production
Industry round-up - Romanian defence industry exports rising
Report urges break-up of Israel's IMI
SDC buys Czech truck maker Tatra
QinetiQ calls for fast decision on test centre
Northrop strikes Newport News deal
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Russia plans to export non-lethal beam weapon
Putin puts Sukhoi on a firm corporate footing
Honeywell eyes spin-off work from C-130 AMP contract
IAI revenue increases but sales decrease
Go-ahead for formation of Italian avionics company
Elbit likely to be a JSF winner
Giving Boeing a role in JSF could hike costs, warn analysts
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EADS becomes Patria's strategic partner
Turkey chooses US electronic warfare systems for F-16s
Northrop Grumman completes purchase of Aerojet-General division
Construction boosts Newport News' third-quarter earnings
Dassault reports first-half earnings up 26%
Dutch aerospace engineering cluster formed
France reveals cost of poor management
Northrop Grumman expects Newport News buyout soon
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Carlyle Group moves to take United Defense public
Israeli firms bid for Korean contracts
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DoD in bid to streamline BUSINESS
JSF win for Boeing would ease commercial lay-offs
Bell claims its Air 87 package is superior to the winning bid
Russia uses air show to court South Korean BUSINESS
Industry round-up - Alvis profits fall 33% in first-half results
Industry round-up - Boeing extends $2.8 billion offset to Korea for F-15K
Industry round-up - Saab Nyge Aero wins Swedish target flying contact
Industry round-up - Loppion appointed head of SNPE
ORBIMAGE pins its hopes on next satellite launch
A short-term windfall... but at what price?
A400M nations agree on how to share work
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German naval giants conclude Hellenic Shipyards buy
QDR emphasis on military reform is good news for industry
Industry round-up - General Dynamics strengthens C4ISR portfolio
Industry round-up - Israel's BVR expects soaring sales
Industry round-up - DRS Technologies completes Boeing unit acquisition
Industry round-up - Michot to head France's Defense Conseil International
Industry round-up - AMC appoints new chief executive
Industry round-up - BAE Systems co-ordinates UAV capabilities
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Paris considers 10% tax on arms exports
JSF loser will exit fighter market
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India steps up fight against corruption
Bangladesh reviews MiG-29 purchase
Industry Roundup - France in third place for exports
Industry Roundup - C-17 production contract modified
Industry Roundup - Smiths Group announces results
Industry Roundup - New president for Santa Barbara
Industry Roundup - Rockwell Collins to axe 2,600 staff
Industry Roundup - Thales reorganises UK BUSINESS
Snecma privatisation plan is put on hold until markets recover
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EADS earnings rise 38% in first half of 2001
Strong defence sales fail to buoy Thales' earnings
Industry round-up - Alvis and UK's ABRO sign support partnership
Industry round-up - Israel's Rafael Wins US Marines contract
Industry round-up - Tadiran wins US Marine Corps tactical computer contract
Industry round-up - GE, Honeywell appeal EU ruling blocking merger
Industry round-up - Patria details reorganisation plan
New anti-terrorism crusade may bolster industry
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EADS makes Cogent purchase in communications
BAE reports first-half earnings are on track
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Jeffrey Immelt replaces Jack Welch as head of General Electric
Turkey penalises offset defaulters
Threat of Taiwan lawsuits unlikely to deter arms sales from France
SNECMA may delay public offering
Shake-up for Israel's defence industry
Industry round-up - US DoD wins A-12 contract suit
Industry round-up - Russia's 2001 exports to date at $2.8 billion
Russia hopes to have new fighter by 2006
SingTel bid approved despite ADF concerns about security issues
Turbomeca signs deal with two Russian companies
Industry round-up - Israel's Elbit to Produce Helmets for Greece, USA
Industry round-up - IAI's Elta Wins $60 million Australian ESM contract
Industry round-up - Northrop Grumman to cut 500 jobs in navigation consolidation
Industry round-up - Israel's Tadiran sees US sales jump upward
Warsaw buys C-295s with offsets to revamp PZL
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Raytheon, WGI's bankruptcy battle hots up
Russia's OZTM struggles to sell more T-80 tanks
Global arms sales up in 2000, Russia moves to second place
Rolls-Royce posts 15% sales rise
Rafael loses out on US pod deal
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Astrium sells division to Stork
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Industry round-up - Norwegian companies snub frigate programme
Industry round-up - HSW, OTOBreda offer TM197B gun for Polish Mi-24
Industry round-up - Lockheed Martin prepares Polish offset proposal
Industry round-up - AMS HUMS for South Africa's Hawks
Industry round-up - Wedgetail team sets up AEW&C training centre
Industry round-up - Elbit's sales and earnings rise in first half of 2001
Industry round-up - Umoe buys stake in Kongsberg
Australia's Tiger choice buoys Europe
Panha hovers between repair and manufacturing
Consolidation will allow technology to spread
No takers for Israel's Gal-class submarines
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General Dynamics in bid to beef up electronics BUSINESS
Industry round-up - Elbit buys Brazilian defence company
Industry round-up - South Africa records R20 billion in offset contracts
Industry round-up - Israel's Elbit reports higher profits in first half of 2001
Industry round-up - Acquisitions boost SNECMA sales 40%
Russian consolidation plan meets opposition
Industry round-up - Lockheed Martin's earnings rise as sales fall
Industry round-up - Northrop Grumman reports strong second quarter
Industry round-up - SAGEM plans to remain in military sector as sales tumble
Industry round-up - Slovenia blocks deals with Israeli companies
Industry round-up - Thales buys 49.9% stake in Thomson Marconi Sonar
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EADS emerging as major contender in UK competition
Industry round-up - Northrop Grumman to get LPD 21 and 22 funding
Industry round-up - Harris to develop missile defence communications
Industry round-up - Orbital completes MacDonald Dettwiller sale
Industry round-up - Israel's BVR and SimiGon sign training accord
Industry round-up - Alenia Marconi, Litton link to provide Bowman terminals
Industry round-up - Israel to receive EW displays from Lockheed Martin
Industry round-up - L-3 Communications reports second quarter boost
Industry round-up - General Dynamics on course to meet year-end goals
Industry round-up - Civil construction losses dent Raytheon's growth
Greece set to select new owner for contract-rich Hellenic Shipyards
Polish offset law kills ITT's radar contract
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An-70 group warns on A400M involvement
Yugoslav industry revival: fact... or fiction?
Polish fighter offset programmes outlined
AMS and Boeing sign JDAM agreement
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Industry round-up - Apollo rationalises BAE supply process
Industry round-up - FRA, HCS team for training competition
Industry round-up - Australia to upgrade propellant production capability
Industry round-up - ADSB signs agreement with Halmatic
Industry round-up - Hunting moves out of defence business, creating INSYS
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Turkish military strengthens control of Turk Telekom
Will DCN transformation follow Giat's fortunes?
Type 45 move gives new basis for UK shipbuilding
Industry round-up - USA disagrees with EU's rejection of GE-Honeywell merger
Industry round-up - Taiwan-Czech joint venture
Industry round-up - Denel to build Swedish A109s
Industry round-up - Diehl to cut workforce
Industry round-up - Boeing pays penalty over RAAF AEW&C contract
QinetiQ's private status throws up questions
Supply chain e-business delivers promises
Liabilities force Raytheon to focus on balance sheet
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Private sector to work on Indian submarine
Industry round-up - Boeing pays penalty over RAAF AEW&C contract
Industry round-up - Terma's results below target but 'satisfactory'
Industry round-up - Alenia, Denel ink MoU on transport aircraft for Africa
Industry round-up - Germany approves MEADS risk-reduction funding
Germany backs moving MEADS to RRE phase
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Elisra consolidates its four UAV operations
EADS' electronics arm in drive to boost market share
CAE to supply Eurofighter training aids
Saab eyes Ericsson Microwave as possible takeover
Raytheon-Thales venture clears regulatory hurdles
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EADS, Northrop trumpet co-operation
IAI, Beriev team for Indian AEW programme
UK companies invited to buy French concerns
Russia's new fighter: 'a matter of life or death'
Industry round-up - Northrop and Lockheed form Deepwater venture
Industry round-up - EU says Bush lobbying will not affect merger review
Industry round-up - Pratt & Whitney signs pact with Dutch aerospace firms
Industry round-up - SNECMA/SNPE negotiations hit delays
Industry round-up - Incat hits hard times
Industry round-up - Paris chooses banks for SNECMA privatisation advice
Industry round-up - Lockheed selects PAC-3 production facility
Industry round-up - BAE Systems Australia secures Wedgetail support work
Lagardere may quit EADS if management is sidelined
Turret building goes to Australia
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Industry round-up - Incat hits hard times
Industry round-up - SNECMA/SNPE negotiations hit delays
Industry round-up - Lockheed selects PAC-3 production facility
Industry round-up - RDM signs Leopard maintenance contract
Industry round-up - GD offer on Newport News supported
Industry round-up - Portugal looks set to be first NH 90 export customer
RAF markets spare training capacity
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EADS and Rosaviakosmos detail co-operation drive
Raytheon, Rafael market missile
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German arms industry losing ground
Yugoslavia prepares to resume arms exports
Brown & Root committed to UK PFI despite concerns
India's defence industry open to private investors
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France moves to sell off SNECMA
Turkish military retains interest in telecoms sale
Industry round-up - Avitronics wins South African orders
Industry round-up - US Navy awards F/A-18E/F logistics contract to Boeing
Industry round-up - EADS meets first-quarter targets
Industry round-up - Boeing opts for Chicago headquarters
Industry round-up - Alcatel to buy Thales' share in Alcatel Space
Industry round-up - Saab-BAE outline Czech fighter offset projects
Industry round-up - Thales signs offset contract with AMS
Industry round-up - Northrop to buy Aerojet-General's Electronics and Information Systems group
Industry round-up - Thales' first-quarter sales leap 36%
Industry round-up - General Dynamics moves into business jet market
Industry round-up - Vosper Thornycroft sees 38% rise in turnover
Industry round-up - Rheinmetall and ATK merge weapons and ammunition businesses
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Boeing to sell ordnance operations
BarcoView in bid to grow visualisation capability
Industry round-up - Aero Vodochody signs deal with Slovak industry
Industry round-up - Patria in talks to shut down ammunition production unit
Industry round-up - Belarus tops Russia's 'near abroad' arms customers list
Industry round-up - Russian companies to negotiate service contracts
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Bulgaria detains Ukrainian aircraft's cargo of weapons
Ukraine transfers gas turbine technology to China
Thales positions itself for Bowman tactical area communication win
Industry round-up - EADS opens unique radar cross-section test facility in Germany
Industry round-up - Norway's KDA moves into aerospace composite production
Industry round-up - Alenia Aerospazio to open office in South America
Industry round-up - Giat's sales plummet on UAE's Leclerc suspension
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Australia studies risk to satcoms
BAE, EADS and Finmeccanica seal missile merger deal
General Dynamics again stalks Newport News
Plea from French land armaments suppliers
Industry round-up - ST Engg's CEO Boon Swan Foo quits
Industry round-up - Bush taps industry leader to head US military services
Industry round-up - Australia's DSTO extends Metal Storm research
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Industry Round-up - Orbital to sell MacDonald, Dettwiller and Associates
Industry Round-up - L-3 to buy ATK's secure electronics product lines
Industry Round-up - EADS, Thales announce naval consolidation
Industry Round-up - BAE Systems Canada sale to ONCAP gets approval
Industry Round-up - Gleizes to head French armaments board
Industry Round-up - Kaman, Litton resolve helicopter avionics row
Industry Round-up - Thales, L-3 join forces for collision-avoidance systems
Industry Round-up - Dassault, SNECMA in maintenance move
Industry Round-up - Australia to send Swedish submarine propeller to USA
Industry Round-up - US F-15E buy sustains Boeing production line
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Bureaucracy hampers US, EU export alliance
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Finmeccanica seeks stake in EADS, Thales
EMAC to allow Europe to take on US fighter industry
USA, Australia seek better export policy
Industry round-up - Finmeccanica returns to profitability
Industry round-up - Vector Aerospace posts 2000 results
Industry round-up - Cobham buys Omniplex
Industry round-up - Israel's Tadiran turns profit
Industry round-up - NZ company reactivates Israeli Skyhawks
Industry round-up - Gripen offered to Australia's air force
Industry round-up - BAE Systems Australia refines business focus
Industry round-up - Denel sells part of Mechem
Industry round-up - EU clears Raytheon-Thales air-defence venture
Northrop Grumman completes Litton buy
Rivalry flares in Israeli industry
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Lockheed whets Polish appetite for F-16 upgrade
EADS buys troubled UAV maker CAC
UK's DERA edges closer to privatisation
UK NAO has mixed feelings about procurement sharing
Russia exports $3.6b of arms in 2000, sees strong growth
Industry round-up - IAI reports record profits for 2000
Industry round-up - Sweden's parliament approves defence industry collaboration
Industry round-up - French MoD alleges fraud in DCN shipbuilding scandal
Industry round-up - Matra BAe opens US office
Industry round-up - To merge, GE, Honeywell must sell helicopter engines businesses
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Germany wants 'in' to European missile industry
Spanish pledge paves way for Santa Barbara takeover
Industry round-up - BAE North America appoints new board members
Industry round-up - Skoda Plzen receives boost from Gripen team offset
Industry round-up - Lockheed, Boeing join SBIRS Low team
Industry round-up - Meggitt reports 44% rise in 2000 profit
Kockums concerned over design 'leak'
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EADS makes bid to be major comms player
Boeing moves HQ, chiefs get freer rein
Lockheed optimistic about 2001 prospects
Thales signs teaming agreement with DCN
Industry round-up - South Africa moves to sell Denel stakes
Industry round-up - BAE efforts to be sole source rebuffed
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US DoD reform initiative generates political interest
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French aerospace industry second to one, set to grow
Order boom for Sweden's exports
Industry round-up - Elbit adopts US accounting standards
Industry round-up - Grintek details German EW success
Industry round-up - Lockheed forms maintenance alliance in Taiwan
GD pushing for decision on Santa Barbara purchase
DERA privatisation plan comes under scrutiny
Industry round-up - GE-Honeywell merger on hold pending investigation
Industry round-up - Israel's Solel Boneh wins US construction bid
Industry round-up - Spain orders three more Indra sonars
Industry round-up - Ultra turnover surges 18%, operating profit up 24%
Industry round-up - Patria's 2000 sales rise 8%, new orders up 117%
Industry round-up - IAI's Elta reports profit gain
Industry round-up - Thales to sell Instruments subsidiary
Industry round-up - Elbit Systems wins contract for HDW submarines
EADS prepares unions for Euro missile pact
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General Dynamics may be pushing for decision on Santa Barbara buy
Turkish lira devaluation prompts priorities review
BAE reports preliminary 2000 earnings
US armed forces, industry push procurement reform
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Industry Round-up - Pratt & Whitney Canada launches engine project for UH-1 helicopters
Industry Round-up - Spectrum Signal Processing forms alliance with Broadcom
Industry Round-up - 2000 sales for Thales soar to $8b
Industry Round-up - CAE purchases BAE Systems FS & T
Industry Round-up - Denel takes over Nigerian Defence Corporation
Industry Round-up - DERA enters joint venture to improve MoD land management
Industry Round-up - South African offset packages reach $2 billion
Thales' UK arm predicts 10% annual growth
BAE Systems Canada set to focus on commercial market
Complexities show in NATO's ACCS project
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EADS to buy stake in Finland's Patria Group
Industry round-up - Five companies sign electronic warfare deal
Industry round-up - ATK to buy Thiokol Propulsion from Alcoa
Industry round-up - Raytheon see sales drop, but order book increases
Industry round-up - Raytheon to unify class A and B stock
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Czech MoD investigates faulty missiles deal
Industry round-up - L-3 reports big jump in profits on defence sales
Industry round-up - Lex to manage UK MoD's White Fleet vehicles
Industry round-up - Vickers signs agreement with ABRO
Industry round-up - Israel's defence exports up 10% despite lost deals
Industry round-up - French defence spending falls 17% in 10 years
Industry round-up - BAE to sell Canadian operations for $398 million
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US senators promote new export-control law
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Eurocopter sales and new orders hit records in 2000
Industry round-up - EADS and BAE discuss Astrium restructuring
Industry round-up - Primex stockholders approve General Dynamics takeover
Industry round-up - Izar receives orders for two more minehunters
Industry round-up - Northrop Grumman sees strong growth, major acquisitions in 2000
Turkish retaliation costs France satellite contract
Turkey writes off offsets to save helicopter deal
Industry round-up - SAGEM reports increased sales
Industry round-up - Scania boosts military truck sales
Industry round-up - Singapore Technology to hunt for US acquisitions
Industry round-up - South Africa launches IT Company
BAE Systems North America emerges as major US player
Industry round-up - IAE Brasov, Eurocopter sign joint venture
Industry round-up - Israel to buy helicopter engines
Industry round-up - Hamilton Sundstrand to buy Claverham
Industry round-up - Eurocopter strengthens bid for Air 87
Northrop buys Litton, heralding shipbuilding move
France is likely to sell SNECMA
Industry round-up - Israel obtains US military radio upgrade
Industry round-up - Tadiran to supply computers to US Army
Industry round-up - Australia considers streamlining shipbuilding
Critical time ahead for European helicopters
Denel gearboxes for R-R and GE
Russian agency heralds arms export shake-up
Bush 'a boon for the US defence industry'
Carlyle may sell United Defense
Thales, Raytheon form first French-US venture
New details emerge on South Africa Saab-BAE Gripen offsets
Industry round-up - Swiss demand 100% offset for Hagglunds order
Industry round-up - Santa Barbara sale depends on Leopard 2 licence
Industry round-up - Panhard invited to join French infantry project
Lack of guarantees stalls Indian tank deal
IAI plans tactical AEW systems
Thomson-CSF changes name to reflect global focus
Industry round-up - Ultra Electronics to support Sidewinder
Industry round-up - Gripen team details Hungarian investment
Industry round-up - ATK receives Brimstone contract
Industry round-up - Cobham to acquire BAE Systems unit
Industry round-up - Taiwan's AIDC delivers C-27J tail assemblies
Industry round-up - Chinese boost fighter production with Su-27 assembly
Plunging defence budget hits Russian fighter industry
DoD Lifeline for Iridium satellites
Industry round-up - USMC receives Racal headsets
Industry round-up - Thomson, DERA examine counter-stealthy technology
Industry round-up - TRW forms Bowman team
Industry round-up - BAE Systems acquires Lockheed's aero electronics arm
UK MoD warned on procurement costs
DoD panel suggest steps to boost US industry
UK pressed to boost R&D on aero-engines
Industry round-up - Dowty wins jet trainer contract
Industry round-up - Poland's HSW ready to produce KDA air defence guns
Industry round-up - Greece rejects bids for Hellenic Aerospace
Industry round-up - Racal wins Starstreak missile test contract
Industry round-up - Aircraft upgrade market faces slow growth
Industry round-up - Turkey, Egypt to resolve offset dispute
Pakistan sets up export bureau to boost sales
VT presses UK MoD to speed plans for offshore patrol boat
Stocks fall over USelection concerns
Thomson, DCN set to tie the knot on SSDN
Industry round-up - UK aerospace companies lag in using Internet
Industry round-up - Denel gets new chief executive
Industry round-up - France awards Thomson artillery support contract
Industry round-up - Raytheon Australia and DSTO form alliance
Industry round-up - Raytheon-Thomson venture gets green light
Industry round-up - General Dynamics to buy Primex
Industry round-up - Romanian arms makers merge to make ROMARM
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Israel's Elbit copes with El-Op merger
Industry round-up - Russia's Almaz identifies long-term businesses
Industry round-up - New Bowman ITT issued
Industry round-up - Russian merger creates Rosoboroneksport
Industry round-up - Lockheed Martin signs $200M in F-16I offsets
Bazan expansion aims to ease production demand
New DoD acquisition guidelines aim for reduced cycle time
Joint venture secures NGIFF contract
German chancellor backs industrial merger
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Gore, Bush endorse US aerospace commission
Industry round-up - WASS and DCN forge new alliance
Industry round-up - Technicatome takes on new naval power
Industry round-up - TRW buys commercial laser company
Industry round-up - Ownership of ASC settled
Industry round-up - Rolls-Royce and CAE form alliance for UK projects
GE poised to be major force in aviation subsystems
EHI challenges state procurement process
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Finmeccanica finds JV solution to survive Euro climate
In Briefs - South African roadwheel for US tests
In Briefs - Elisra buys 51% of Israeli company
In Briefs - Dassault earnings aided by civil BUSINESS
In Briefs - Saab Training Systems gets Dutch order
In Briefs - Austal Ships enters military marketplace
VT plans new start for naval shipbuilding
Industry round-up - Patria improves performance
Industry round-up - Reduced military orders push IMI back into the red
Industry round-up - CAC goes into receivership
Industry round-up - Canadian DND to build new facility in Toronto
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European missile business shapes up
BAE Systems chosen as equity partner for Denel
Industry round-up - Tadiran expects $26m contract with West European military
Industry round-up - Questions continue over Santa Barbara future
Industry round-up - Bazan to remain under state control
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BAE predicts big surge in defence solutions market
Washington struggles to sell export reforms
Industry round-up - Northrop must win AGS to maintain SAR dominance
Industry round-up - BAE Systems completes new Bosnia network
Industry round-up - Michell Bearings wins Astute-class submarine deal
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Smiths merger will boost group strength
Industry round-up - Romanian defence output to be focused into one company