"October Revolution" of European mergers

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The European aerospace industry witnessed a historic event on Oct 14, 1999, with the official establishment of the European Aeronautics, Defense and Space Co (EADS) through the merger of Aerospatiale Matra and DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG. The significance of this historic merger is, in part, political as it marked the re-establishment of what was previously a traditional privileged relationship between France and Germany. From an industrial perspective, EADS is the first truly cross border, fully integrated aerospace and defense firm in Europe.

Organizational history, Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, Aircraft & Parts, Europe, European Aeronautics Defense and Space Co.

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NATO AGS -- The endless story

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization members are implementing a project to acquire airborne surveillance aircrafts for its Alliance Ground System project. Prime candidates for the airborne surveillance program includes the E-8C Joint Surveillance and Target Attack System (J-STARS), the British-made, Airborne Stand-Off Radar (ASTOR) and a French, German, Italian and Dutch consortium are offering the Stand-Off Surveillance and Target Acquisition Radar (SOSTAR).

United States, Aircraft Manufacturing, Surveillance & Reconnaisance Aircraft, Reconnaissance aircraft

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Does Europe need a common defense?

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Questions are raised about the necessity to continue with the idea of a common European defense in the situation of no common enemy, no shared defense goals and lack of interoperable weapons among European countries. Operational or procurement-related multilateral projects on a temporary basis would generate the same benefits that a common defense is expected to bring, but with lesser effort, time and money spent.

International aspects, Military policy, Attack and defense (Military science), Attack and defence (Military science), European Union. European Defence Agency

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