British Aerospace officials have dismissed as "speculation" press reports that the company is to team with US giant Lockheed Martin to develop a contender for the Joint Strike Fighter project.
"We have yet to make a decision," a company spokesman said at Paris yesterday.
As we report on page 24, BAe defence supremo John Weston says a decision on British participation in the 3,000-aircraft programme is expected soon.
Source: Flight Daily News
Germany has awarded Qinetiq an Aerial Training Services contract to support its armed forces by operating a fleet of two turboprop-powered types.
Stockholm’s selection of a new-generation tactical airlifter will be a “political decision”, says Swedish air force chief Major General Jonas Wikman.
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
