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South Africa has withdrawn from the international A400M transport aircraft programme due to its rising costs and continued delays
06 November 2009
Australia requires help for future submarine
Australia's desire for a fleet of indigenously built next-generation submarines is proving over-ambitious, with difficulty experienced in maintaining the necessary industrial capabilities. Assistance will therefore be sought from allies
06 November 2009
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Ruag warns 2,000 jobs may be lost through Swiss export ban
A Swiss ban on the export of defence materiel will put jobs at risk, warns Ruag
06 November 2009
Israel F-35 modification plans deferred for cost containment
Each of the first 25 aircraft could cost USD130 million should Israel be granted US government approval
04 November 2009
DCNS to expand business in Asia Pacific
French naval shipbuilder DCNS is looking to expand its industrial presence in the Asia Pacific region
05 November 2009
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- DCNS completes 100th Sylver
BAE reveals CV90 for FRES - Scout contest
BAE Systems Global Combat Systems has completed its new CV90 vehicle for the UK Future Rapid Effect System - Scout bid
04 November 2009
Collins-class successors could cost $33bn
A think-tank has advised Australia to compromise over its replacement submarine fleet as "the inclusion of a specific capability [may lead to] risk and cost disproportionate to the gain"
30 October 2009
Northrop Grumman/EADS team seeks level playing field in tanker contest
The company has asked the US DoD to release Boeing's pricing information to level the playing field
03 November 2009
Sweden set to sail ahead with multirole support ship
The L10 project will seek a single multirole vessel for fleet logistic support and replenishment, amphibious lift and sealift; the FMV is considering both naval designs and commercially derived RoPax solutions
02 November 2009
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