In a changing world, the dual civil-military use of new technologies and EU competitiveness emerge as additional priorities in the Clean Aviation program.
OHB is seeing new opportunities in military space and expects sales to rise around 50% by 2027 from last year to hit around €1.5 billion ($1.6 billion).
Airbus’ decision to postpone development of a hydrogen-powered airliner may have slowed chances for adoption, but it should not impede continuing research.
France, Italy and the UK have agreed to accelerate delivery of Aster air and missile defense interceptors as part of a top-up order for 218 additional missiles.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in Brussels on March 4 that the proposed loans were part of a new initiative called ReArm Europe.
The European Union (EU) has tightened its sanctions against Russia, placing additional restrictions on Russian domestic airlines and on airports in the country.
Analysts’ estimates of the exact amount of investment vary given that there is not a universal definition for what constitutes a defense technology startup.
The three-year Battage—a moniker combining "battery" and "age"—is led by Italy and involves participants from Belgium, Germany, Greece and the Netherlands.
ASD civil aviation director Vincent De Vroey has cautioned that funding for EASA and technology research must be protected in the upcoming EU budget review.
