The decision by the German government to purchase thirty-five F-35A fighter-bombers from Lockheed-Martin is expected to have positive implications for Airbus. The intended acquisition circumvents initial procurement plans which would have seen thirty F/A-18 Super Hornets and fifteen E/A-18G Growlers replace the Panavia Tornado currently employed by the Luftwaffe. Order for Fifteen Eurofighter EF-2000 EK … Read more
The A400M’s initial export potential was estimated at 280 aircraft. However, to date, Airbus has secured only three foreign buyers: Malaysia, Kazakhstan, and Indonesia. The likely drop in earnings, due to fewer sales, is currently estimated at several billion euros. Challenges in Securing Licenses However, this veto was recently lifted, opening the door for potential … Read more
The NH-90 helicopters, under service since December 2011, have been a point of concern for the French Navy and the French Army Light Aviation (ALAT). Their availability has consistently been reported as inadequate. The State of Affairs Naval and military chiefs are frustrated due to the low availability rate and high maintenance costs of these … Read more
The Spanish government has officially signed a hefty 500 million euro deal with Airbus for the procurement of 17 SIRTAP tactical drones. A decision which marks a significant milestone in the country’s defense sector. The SIRTAP program had received the green light from Spain in April. The new SIRTAP unmanned aircraft are set to replace … Read more
Get a peek into the future of French Air and Space Force’s tactical cargo routes. As plans for transport planes evolve, Airbus and Embraer battle for dominance as countries recalibrate their military strategies. France Reduces A400M Orders The French Air and Space Force initially intended to acquire 50 A400M “Atlas” transport planes, but the latest … Read more