Defense Supply Chain Analysis

May 12, 2022
When OEMs launch a new airplane program, they will need supplier partners to help shoulder the burden of development.
May 10, 2022
French industry launches new promotion effort to hire young production workers amidst concern low interest may hamper production ramp-up.
Apr 29, 2022
The OEM says longer certification timelines are a new fact of life as development woes and fixed-price contracts force first-quarter losses.
Apr 04, 2022
The U.S. must develop propulsion technologies that are not dependent on rare propellants subject to extreme price volatility.
Apr 01, 2022
$194 billion budget proposes deep divestments to free up funding for research and development.
Feb 27, 2023
Aero Vodochody's new line will deliver aircraft fuselages ready for final assembly of the Czech-made jet trainer.
Feb 27, 2023
The largest aerospace worker union in North America said Feb. 25 it reached a tentative agreement with Lockheed Martin covering some 4,000 staff.
Feb 03, 2023
Japan has passed a bill enabling the government to take over certain production lines should a private supplier decide to withdraw from a military program.
Feb 01, 2023
The investment will support maintenance of the General Electric F414 engines that equip Sweden’s new Gripen E fighters and older F404 engines on its Gripen C/D.
Jan 27, 2023
Lockheed Martin Ventures has invested an undisclosed amount in Machina Labs, a robotic sheet metal forming startup.
Jan 24, 2023
Raytheon Technologies will merge its two defense divisions under the Raytheon brand.
Jan 04, 2023
Part of the Kalyani Group, Bharat Forge claims a leading position as a large metallurgical design and engineering expertise shop in India.
Dec 13, 2022
The Polish military prime is hoping to participate in the KAI KF-21 fighter program which could see development of a new variant.