European Fund Backs Regional Defense Ambitions

Tony Osborne July 06, 2021
European endo-atmospheric interceptor concept
The EDF will provide €100 million to support a concept phase for a European endo-atmospheric interceptor, in line with the PESCO Twister initiative.
Credit: MBDA
Europe will provide financial backing for the development of technologies for future combat aircraft, helicopters and missile defense capabilities, as it looks to drive a new era of European defense cooperation. Aerospace programs and related initiatives look set to benefit from nearly €500 million...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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