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South Africa calls time on A400M

South Africa has withdrawn from the A400M programme because of delays and spiralling costs (Peter Felstead)

South Africa has withdrawn from the international A400M transport aircraft programme due to its rising costs and continued delays

06 November 2009

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A400M cancellation would damage UK aerospace industry, warns SBAC chief

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

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

Japanese-US talks target missile defence co-operation

Japan and the United States have tentatively agreed to expand missile defence co-operation

30 October 2009

Sweden must re-run its AWV contest, court rules

The Patria Armoured Modular Vehicle, shown here with a Denel LCT advanced two-person turret, won Sweden's disputed armoured wheeled vehicle contest. (IHS Jane's/Patrick Allen)

Sweden's AWV contest should be re-run because the procedure behind the award of the contract to Patria was not lawful, a Swedish court has ruled.

02 November 2009

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Sweden freezes AWV acquisition as BAE appeals against decision

KKR poised to take over Northrop Grumman advisory unit

Private equity firm KKR is poised to take over Northrop Grumman's TASC unit for more than USD1 billion, sources have told Jane's

28 October 2009

Eurocopter explains withdrawal from Indian attack helicopter contest

Eurocopter has withdrawn its EC 665 Tiger HAD from the Indian attack helicopter programme

28 October 2009

UK MoD prepares to resuscitate MARS Tanker programme

The UK is planning to revive its MARS fleet tanker requirement and announced it will broaden the scope of possible solutions

27 October 2009


UK minister: defence competition contract 'not always good thing'

The UK Minister for Defence Equipment and Support advocates a principle of reduced protectionism as a way of improving defence procurement efficiency

23 October 2009

Russia renews partnership with India

Contracts potentially worth USD1 billion are included in the 10-year extension of India and Russia's defence partnership

21 October 2009

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Briefing: India to consolidate defence ties with Russia

Briefing: M&A activity reached new low in third quarter

Mergers and acquisitions activity slid back sharply during the three months to 30 September

16 October 2009

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2008 sees subdued M&A activity

Japanese government reviews previous administration's defence budget

The Japanese government is considering delaying the implementation of a key budget and procurement policy

15 October 2009

Briefing: India to consolidate defence ties with Russia

An extension of India-Russia co-operation is expected to strengthen defence ties

14 October 2009

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India and Russia sign deal to develop fifth-generation fighter

Offsets increasingly decisive in defence contracts, says Saab executive

Increased use of legislation and the growing complexity of customer demands are two emerging trends in the offsets arena, says the head of industrial co-operation at Swedish defence aerospace group Saab

13 October 2009