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A Video Overview on the A400M: The Test Program is 90% Complete

Posted on July 5, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
07/05/2014
This video gallery provides some highlights of the A400M test program.
Posted in Manufacturability, Market Opportunities, Video, What's New

The Indian Space Program Progresses: The PSLV Launches 5 Foreign Satellites From One Launch

Posted on July 2, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
07/02/2014
India launched five satellites of four foreign countries from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre June 30 on a single launch.
Posted in Market Opportunities, What's New

Building a Gunship for Jordan: Key Capabilities for Allies Dealing with Counter Terrorism

Posted on June 17, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/17/2014
ATK is teamed with Airbus Defence and Space to build new capabilities for the Jordanian forces for their counter-terrorism missions. The current crisis in Iraq reminds one of the need to shape airpower transition strategies for allies seeking to build robust counter-insurgency capabilities.
Posted in Con Ops, Market Opportunities, What's New

Airbus Defence and South Africa: Coming Buys?

Posted on June 10, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
06/10/2014
Airbus Defence is hoping to export A400Ms and C-295s to South Africa.
Posted in Market Opportunities, What's New

A Follow Consequence of the Brazilian Gripen Deal: South Africa and Brazil to collaborate on common missile

Posted on May 17, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
05/17/2014
Clearly one trend in military aerospace markets is for emerging markets to find ways to collaborate to shape common technological solutions. Clearly, Gripen is working to position itself within these markets.
Posted in Market Opportunities, What's New

The Business Model of Thales Australia: Transfer Technology, Grow Indigenously and Export Globally

Posted on March 25, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
03/25/2014
The Thales Australia CEO focused throughout the interview on the importance of the sustainment of a product.
Posted in Manufacturability, Market Opportunities, What's New

After the Brazilian Fighter Deal: An Update on the Evolution of Brazilian Aviation

Posted on March 14, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
03/14/2014
Kenneth Maxwell looks at developments in Brazilian aviation since the announced fighter deal.
Posted in Market Opportunities, What's New

The Shaping of an Israeli-Indian Strategic Partnership

Posted on February 25, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
02/25/2014
The Israelis have a growing strategic relationship with India.
Posted in Market Opportunities, Policy Dynamics, What's New
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