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France to Build Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine
Navy / Maritime Investment Country Defence Politics Modernisation

France to Build Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine

French Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly said, that France will build four new Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarines to replace existing ones.

Two FCAS or End of FCAS?
Air Investment Bilateral Relations Modernisation

Two FCAS or End of FCAS?

Reuters reported that Germany and France are dealing to solve problems on future joint Fighter Jet; FCAS.

Airbus’s Armed C295 at Test Flight with Roketsan's Teber
Air Weapon / Missile Modernisation Unmanned Systems

Airbus’s Armed C295 at Test Flight with Roketsan's Teber

Airbus-owned test aircraft is spotted carrying four 500-pound-series bombs fitted with the Turkish Roketsan Teber guidance kit.

Italy Proposes FREMM Frigates to Greece
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations Regional / Strategy Modernisation

Italy Proposes FREMM Frigates to Greece

Greece is considering to acquire FREMM multi-mission frigates designed by Fincantieri Marine and Naval Group .

Airbus reports full year 2020 results
Air Space Investment Modernisation

Airbus reports full year 2020 results

Airbus SE reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2020 financial results and provided guidance for 2021.

Iran and N. Korea resumed missile collaboration
Air Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations Defence Politics

Iran and N. Korea resumed missile collaboration

According to UN Report, Iran and North Korea have started to cooperate on ballistic missile and tactical nuclear weapons.

Airbus Wins ESA’s Moon Contract
Space Logistics Investment Defence Politics

Airbus Wins ESA’s Moon Contract

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a further contract with Airbus for the construction of three more European Service Modules (ESM) for Orion.