International Herald Tribune March 2, 2008 European Aeronautic Defense & Space welcomed a victory over its archrival, Boeing, in which it secured a multibillion-dollar U.S. military contract, bouncing back from setbacks that had led to major company restructuring. more
International Herald Tribune March 2, 2008 German and French leaders hailed the “historic” award of a major U.S. military contract to the parent company of Airbus during the weekend. Louis Gallois, the chief executive of EADS, the European aerospace company, said that the deal would help bolster employment on both sides of the Atlantic into […]
Telegraph March 3, 2008 Decoupling is a favourite buzz word and the idea is certainly in favour in the chancelleries and boardrooms of Europe. In fact, the historical record gives scant support for the prospect. more
Agence France-Presse February 29, 2008 The US Defense Department on Friday announced a Northrop Grumman/EADS team won a 35-billion-dollar air force tanker contract, dealing a surprise blow to US rival Boeing. more
Los Angeles Times February 29, 2008 With American officials working to close a deal on a missile defense system in Europe, the head of the U.S. program warned Thursday that Iran was within two or three years of producing a missile that could reach most European capitals. more