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Dutch submarine deal: understanding the underpinnings of the equation

Dutch submarine deal: understanding the underpinnings of the equation
La Rédaction | 10/03/2018 | World & Politics
In the coming years, the Netherlands is due to replace its fleet of four submarines, which has served its time. Despite the relatively small fleet, it will represent a strategic investment for The Hague, which will take the time to choose wisely. What ambitions lie behind the deal, and what is the new fleet meant to accomplish?
defense, NATO, Netherlands, Russia, submarines, Walrus

HE Dr. Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah, Qatari defense minister, means business

HE Dr. Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah, Qatari defense minister, means business
La Rédaction | 04/02/2018 | World & Politics
Credit must be given where credit is due: statesmen in the Gulf have a sense of long-term strategy. Fully aware that the oil blessing would one day tap out, all the Gulf States have long been preparing the future and equipping their countries with all components of modern states, including capacity for self-defense. HE Dr. Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah, who heads the Qatari Defense ministry, is currently getting the emirate’s armed forces shipshape, with state-of-the-art equipment and top-of-the-line training.
defense, Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah, minister, Qatar

Is Sikorsky a drag on United Technologies?

Is Sikorsky a drag on United Technologies?
The Strategist | 03/17/2015 | Markets & Industries
With a shrinking defense market is Sikorsky a drag on United Technologies? Or is it more in the nature of a long term investment? Way back in December 2013, in an interview with Louis Chênevert, fomer chairman of United Technologies, the question of divesting Sikorsky from the company had come up....
aerospace, defense, divisionl, goodrich, gregory hayes, helicopters, louis chênevert, Sikorsky, united technologies