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[shalder] 23/7/2018 12:57

But Enders is about to retire and Merkel/Macron would veto it anyway.

[fangorn2] 23/7/2018 08:40

The chief executive of Airbus suggested in an interview with the Sunday Times merging the Airbus jet fighter business with that of BAE Systems to create a pan-European military aircraft company that could compete with US aerospace giants.

Tom Enders told the newspaper it is time to "seriously look at consolidating and coalescing efforts eventually to one".


"Prefer that they didn't myself"

[fangorn2] 20/7/2018 09:56

BAE Systems to implement UAE defence deal
Upgrade expected to keep the UAE F-16 fleet flying for the next 15 years







Farnborough 2018: UAE F-16 upgrades announced


Farnborough 2018: BAE Systems seeing increased need for precision strike kits





UK defence giant opens first office in Kuwait

[fangorn2] 19/7/2018 10:33

Why Brexit is 'no big deal' for BAE Systems
Manufacturer with most UK employees bucks the trend while Rolls and Airbus panic

[fangorn2] 19/7/2018 10:30

BAE's $1.3 billion contract for howitzer delayed by Army




The U.S. Army is delaying approval of full-scale production of BAE Systems Plc’s new self-propelled howitzer, citing the need to improve quality before proceeding with additional contracts options valued at about $1.3 billion.

The Army postponed triggering the most lucrative phase of the program for London-based BAE to “adequately address quality control issues,” service spokesman Ashley John said in an email Wednesday. “The Army will continue to work closely with BAE leadership to resolve the concerns.”

The delay came after Bloomberg News reported last week that the howitzer’s manufacture was hobbled by poor welding, supply-chain problems and delivery delays.

[cmackay] 18/7/2018 13:54

That's comedy gold!

[fangorn2] 18/7/2018 13:49

Light on contract news..

Some bits possibly of interest.

Terma and BAE Systems sign long-term F-35 agreement


BAE sets sights on Orkan-class modernisation


BAE to track and control space missions at Goonhilly

[ribblewader] 18/7/2018 13:04

I remember being at Fairford (RIAT) one year and overheard a conversation from a young lady complaining about how much noise Typhoon was making. "Why do they have to make so much noise, they will never be alowed to carry passengers, flying like that". I had to put my pint down quickly to cough and splutter......

[cmackay] 18/7/2018 12:14

Paradoxically, the incredible job done by our defence industry allows us the privileged luxury of being able to convince ourselves that the 6th Form politics espoused by intellectual weaklings such as corbyn et Al is valid, and that a global rendition of kumbaya around the camp fire is all that's required to enlighten the global village. Good luck with that mushroom trip.

[wad collector] 18/7/2018 10:46

Radio 4 had an article this morning with a lady protesting that Farnborough was encouraging young people to join arms industry companies.
Presumably she wishes to be defended by old men with obsolete weapons . Or probably doesn't believe the World has threats...

[wad collector] 17/7/2018 23:48

Agree , resurrecting old aircraft names is the sort of unimaginative act you would expect from a more Senior Service...

[cmackay] 17/7/2018 14:36

Bae systems at Farnborough live on sky news at 18:30 today

[fangorn2] 17/7/2018 10:59

UK unveils next generation fighter jet at Farnborough Airshow

[fangorn2] 17/7/2018 09:58

Tempest will be successor to BAE's Typhoon

Mr Williamson said: “Our vision is for the UK to remain at the leading edge of Combat Air system development to protect our people, project influence and promote our prosperity.

“To do this the Ministry of Defence and industry must build on success, rapidly change our approach and work together to achieve common goals.

“We must develop more capability, more quickly, for less.





New fighter jet project will boost Lancashire




Typhoon export orders take off as UK government unveils new jet

Charles Woodburn, BAE's chief executive, told BBC Radio on Monday that export orders for the Typhoon jet were as good as the had been for "quite some time", with demand principally coming from the Middle East and Europe.

"We have a number of export campaigns in play," said Woodburn.

"I think now the outlook for Typhoon export orders is as good now as it's been for quite some time, both in our very important Middle East customers but also within Europe," he added.







Air Tractor and L3 Add BAE Systems Sensor Technology to AT-802L Longsword™ Options



BAE Systems, Vodafone and CyLon launch collaborative security taskforce The Intelligence Network

[ribblewader] 17/7/2018 07:54

Losos, I agree and sadly suspect that historic repeats are highly likely

[losos] 16/7/2018 19:35

RibbleWader - Not too worried about the names, more worried about the TSR2/MRA4 scenario which I remember only too well.

One might have hoped that the politicians, civil servants, MoD personal, and all the other 'interested parties' had learned from these two sagas. They ought to have done all the calculations and now, in year 2018, they should have got it right.

But the older I get the more I see history repeating itself, no one ever seems to learn!!!

[ribblewader] 16/7/2018 10:02

Is it just me or does it appear that a lack of thought is currently given to aircraft names. Typhoon, Lightning, Tempest were all WW2 fighters, bring back the good old days when we named them Nimrod, Vulcan, Valient, Shackleton etc

[chiefbrody] 16/7/2018 09:08

Aye, just about a new all time high. HY results in 2 weeks. 700p anyone :-)

[bluemango] 16/7/2018 08:53

16 July 2018


BAE Systems will, this week, be participating in the Farnborough International Air Show. It is anticipated that such participation will include meeting with representatives from the investment community. No inside information will be provided at any such meetings.

[bluemango] 16/7/2018 08:47

New highs 😀

[fangorn2] 15/7/2018 12:28

Jobs boost as MoD plan for British fighter jet takes off

Ministers are set to unveil plans to build a new fighter jet tomorrow — in a move that will sustain thousands of jobs and continue more than a century of combat aircraft manufacturing.

The commitment to develop a sixth-generation manned fighter is expected to be the highlight of defence secretary Gavin Williamson’s Combat Air Strategy, a blueprint for sustaining military aerospace design and manufacturing skills.

The pledge will provide a boost for the defence industry on the first day of the Farnborough air show, which will be opened by Theresa May. Bosses have long argued that Britain must commit to a new fighter jet or risk losing a crucial industry.

The move will sustain thousands of jobs in Lancashire, where BAE Systems builds the Eurofighter…