Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday removed $1 billion in military funding for Israel from legislation to fund the U.S. government after objections from liberals in the House of Representatives, but party leaders pledged to bring the matter up again later this week.
Defence firm Cobham said on Monday it had agreed to buy Ultra Electronics in a deal valuing its UK-listed rival at 2.57 billion pounds ($3.56 billion), setting out commitments aimed at allaying any potential concerns over national security.
Italy's Leonardo is seeking a partner who could acquire its Genoa-based automation division in the future, while ensuring long-term competitiveness of the business, the defence group said on Thursday.
The U.S. Treasury Department is updating a government list of Chinese companies and entities with alleged ties to defense or surveillance technology sectors, making them subject to a U.S. investment ban.
Lockheed Martin Corp aims to produce and deliver about 169 F-35 fighter jets in 2022, the U.S. weapons maker said on Wednesday at a conference hosted by brokerage Bernstein.