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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Ukraine says defence sector corruption scheme uncovered

Ukrainian authorities have detained several officials over a large-scale corruption scheme in the defence sector, resulting in the arrests of a sitting lawmaker and two local officials.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

There's a bit of a queue forming': how UK firms are enticing buyers for the next generation of fighter jets

The jet, known as Tempest, will act as a symbol of Britain's hopes to remain a top-tier military nation and keep alive more than a century of building military aircraft.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Ireland set to speed up defence spending by signing up to 150bn EU programme

SAFE aims to enhance EU's defence readiness through expedited investment in military capabilities.
SF politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Lockheed Martin shares sank as much as 7% after a report that the Pentagon is halving F-35 requests for the Air Force

The Pentagon is considering cutting F-35 requests significantly, indicating a shift in military priorities.
Lockheed Martin remains optimistic about the F-35's value amid procurement uncertainties.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

I'm Seeing One Glaring Problem with Canada's Plan to Buy Our F-35s

In January 2023, Canada agreed to buy eighty eight F-35 fighters for $14 billion, marking the latest chapter in a costly program plagued by delays.
Canada news
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Germany has three years to overhaul military: official

Germany's armed forces aim to secure equipment necessary for defense against potential Russian threats by 2028.
NATO defense spending is a rising priority in German politics post-Ukraine invasion.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

What Would It Take for Canada to Build Its Own Fighter Jets Again? | The Walrus

Canada's decision to acquire F-35 jets reflects ongoing military needs amid pressure from NATO allies despite historical indecision and cost concerns.
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