Security

EU proposes $1.6 billion plan to prop up defense industry

PARIS — The European Union’s executive branch has proposed a €1.5 billion (U.S. $1.6 billion) plan to boost defense production by promoting joint military purchases among the member states. The European Commission on Tuesday presented its European Defence Industry...
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Canadian leaders vow to be gentle in making defense-spending cuts

VICTORIA, British Columbia — The Canadian government has ordered $1.7 billion Canadian dollars ($1.3 billion) in defense-spending cuts, but it still plans to put emphasis on acquiring new equipment as well as improving North American security. Gen. Wayne Eyre,...
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Indra, Edge to form radar alliance amid string of cross-border deals

PARIS — Spain’s Indra and state-owned Emirati defense-technology company Edge Group agreed to form an Abu Dhabi-based joint venture that will develop and manufacture next-generation radar systems, the latest in a spate of cross-border defense deals for both companies....
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Turkey makes changes to planned TF-2000 air defense ship

ISTANBUL — Turkey’s navy has unveiled changes to its planned air defense vessel and shared details on the ship’s armaments. The commander of the Turkish Naval Forces, Adm. Ercüment Tatlıoğlu, visited the Istanbul Shipyard Command and the Naval Forces Design Project...
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