Supply chain disruptions and labour shortages continue to hamper production
Extensive satellite use in Ukraine conflict underlines sector’s strategic importance
Many European and US companies are hesitant about having a significant local manufacturing presence
Rheinmetall chief Armin Papperger says German government providing ‘great level of security’
Compromising on product safety to pursue profit gains isn’t just bad for society
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US plane maker’s stock rises after plea deal as government contracting and bond ratings look set to be unharmed
Aircraft maker reaches plea agreement with US justice department
Rapidly evolving technology designed by smaller players is challenging the dominance of sluggish industry giants
Rheinmetall and Leonardo bosses see joint venture paving way for consolidation amid slow progress elsewhere
Raj M Shah and Christopher Kirchhoff’s thriller-like book reveals how the Pentagon came up to technological speed
Politicians and union leaders warn against dismantling the aircraft supplier in Northern Ireland as Airbus considers options
Growing number of Mittelstand lifts bans on selling to arms industry following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Aircraft maker faces high-stakes choice over door panel blowout case and implications for US government contracts
US aircraft manufacturer will bring parts supplier back under its wing after two decades apart
Britain’s armed forces would be unable to defend the country in the event of a serious threat, ex-MoD official warns
Silicon Valley investors Accel and Lightspeed part of latest fundraising round talks that would raise almost $500mn
Investment firm increases offer to $3bn as proposed deal from Czechoslovak Group clears key regulatory hurdle
Supply capacity is not an area where the European group can profit from the distress of its rival Boeing
European aerospace and defence group blames disruption to its supply chain
Orders surge but companies say sustainable growth needs longer-term funding
Prague-based company hopes to win politically charged takeover battle
‘External assistance’ has added to costs of a communications system mired in delays
Washington’s ambassador to Tokyo warns rule changes needed to strengthen deterrence against Beijing
The Thales-led radio frequency directed energy weapon is being field tested with the UK military over the summer