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American defence companies underperform European peers despite soaring demand as budget deadline looms
Largest US defence contractor aims to expand its international supplier base, says chief operating officer Frank St John
US arms makers have largely struggled to capitalise on the surge in demand
Detailed supply chain mapping reveals a complex web of companies under significant strain
Blow to Kyiv’s push for combat aircraft comes after US and Germany agree to supply tanks
Some of Kyiv’s European allies consider options even as US and Germany rule out sending aircraft
Albanese government buys 40 helicopters from Washington to replace Airbus Taipans
Deal comes after regulators blocked Lockheed’s takeover of rocket maker associated with Himars systems used in Ukraine
Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon warn over supplies and labour
Challenge to government plans complicates modernisation of country’s military and risks spat with Washington
Lockheed, Boeing and Raytheon race to meet demand from US allies
Warning on fall in sales by Raytheon follows that of Lockheed despite new orders after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Partnership with Italy and Japan announced on jet seen as critical to meeting 2035 aircraft pledge
Move raises questions about future of Europe’s next-generation Franco-German fighter project
Spreads have widened often beyond 10% but only if traders can predict which combinations will not offend regulators
FTC sued to block $4.4bn takeover of Aerojet Rocketdyne claiming it would harm competition
Israel had dropped its objections after agreement to normalise relations with the Gulf state
UK Seabed Resources urges governments to finalise rules to allow extraction of minerals
Measures are latest sign of chilling relations between Beijing and Washington
Travel restrictions and spending cuts muddy defence sector outlook
Potential blow for Yeovil plant as US demands Seoul considers US weapons
Contractors received millions of pounds in additional fees owing to delays
Japan is looking at UK company to develop an alternative to its F-2 aircraft
Agreement would see US defence department buy 478 jets after years of wrangling over price
Campaign group intervenes over UK exploration licences for Lockheed Martin
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