“EU defense? We need partnership like Airbus ” | EUROtoday

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Tolosa. By our correspondent

Consolidate protection firms by way of partnerships on the Airbus mannequin wherein France, Germany, Spain and Great Britain take part, safeguarding the sovereignty of states. A mannequin that, in response to the Tolosa -based aeronautical group, may be utilized to armaments as already occurs for Eurofighter army looking (Airbus, the British Bae System and the Italian Leonardo). In the imaginative and prescient of one of many principal European teams, within the aftermath of the brand new funding plan within the protection introduced by the EU, simplifying platforms is a vital step to keep away from duplication and expenditure of power. “In Europe there are 179 platforms on armaments while in the United States 33, there is a lot of work to do” within the course of simplification, defined Wouter Van Wersch, President Airbus International.

Does the funding plan within the protection authorised by Europe goes in the best course within the present state of affairs?

As a pacesetter in protection, Airbus is concerned within the building of European independence. It is the best time to assist Europe to be a powerful ally. More consolidation, extra alliances between firms are essential to optimize investments. Today 80% of protection expenditure is busy outdoors Europe. We should change strategy and make investments extra in Europe. The industrial plane sector is an instance: with the consolidation it has reached two principal operators. I do not assume the identical will happen within the protection, however the change of course is necessary.

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