New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia
This budget will be spent over the next four years and nearly doubles the country’s defence spending as part of GDP to 2%.
Pratt & Whitney has signed a five-year agreement with Nayak Aircraft Services to expand the EcoPower engine wash service network in Europe, with Nayak becoming a Designated Service Provider for the service in Cologne and other airports in the region.
"This agreement gives operators that fly into Europe a new, advanced option for engine wash services," explained Joanne Hastings, director, Pratt & Whitney Line Maintenance Services. "We are excited to demonstrate how our patented system and processes keep engines on wing for up to 18 months longer for customers, and helps them to operate in a much more efficient and environmentally friendly manner. We look forward to a successful collaboration with Nayak."
"Nayak Aircraft Service is proud to be Pratt & Whitney Line Maintenance Services' first designated service provider for the industry-leading EcoPower engine wash service. We are confident that both parties will deliver an excellent product to our customers," said Alfred Wengler, director, line maintenance international for Nayak.
This budget will be spent over the next four years and nearly doubles the country’s defence spending as part of GDP to 2%.
Rachel Reeves announced port upgrades, protected budgets for innovation and investment in novel technologies.
The Australian Budget was marked by tax cuts and a looming general election which led to little hope that there would be a substantial defence boost even with a big bill for nuclear submarines due.
The communications company Gilat launched its new Gilat Defense division at the Satellite 2025 expo, with future solutions aimed at US military customers.
US services have already conducted multiple tests with military maritime systems fitted with the system.
Europe’s Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) “has to establish itself…as a centre of excellence for cooperative Defence Equipment Programmes” in the face of growing threats and the need for rearmament, according to the organisation’s chairman.