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Aerospace group is experimenting with new types of materials to make production more efficient
Avolon and AerCap warn aircraft maker’s ambitions are not justified by demand as industry emerges from pandemic
New defence system-busting weapon could change the balance of power
Formal investigation of takeover by Parker Hannifin on national security concerns
Launch in August of nuclear-capable rocket that circled the globe took US intelligence by surprise
Shares fall after UK defence technology group highlights difficulties on large programme
Erdogan wants to buy more F16s while planning to order second Russian air defence system
Los Angeles start-up quintuples valuation with investors including Tencent and GE Aviation joining
The entrepreneur hopes the Starship will help take humans to Mars. Rivals fear it will dominate US deep space exploration
Prime minister appoints high-profile sea lord despite reservations of defence establishment
The Ajax has yet to enter service, more than a decade after a multibillion pound deal was signed
Scrapping of ‘transformational deal’ with Australia marks a setback for Naval Group and Thales
Top brass favour leader of cyber operations and special forces over high-profile sea lord
Sale of Spanish aircraft engine unit brings FTSE 100 group closer to £2bn disposals target
French defence contractor says Australia faces penalty clauses after pulling out of A$90bn contract in favour of rival Aukus deal
Aerospace group confident it can deliver a plane powered by gas by 2035, but warns state and regulatory support is needed
Australian experience is familiar to some who have worked on big defence contracts with French companies
Government unlikely to intervene as shareholders back £6.3bn offer from US rival Parker Hannifin
Low-cost airline to buy or lease 250 aircraft from Avolon that are expected to be delivered in 2024 or 2025
Pause in R&D state funding has dismayed sector as it looks to develop electric and hydrogen-powered planes
Paris aims swipe at UK as ‘fifth wheel on the coach’ in new security pact
Labor supports defence pact but Greens insist it makes the country ‘less safe’
Boeing’s strong stance in Ryanair talks displays first step back to normality for plane deals
Opting to go down the nuclear route has many advantages but also throws up challenges
Initial contracts designed to sustain industrial capabilities with the aim of replacing Astute-class boats towards middle of the century
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