Debrief: Could Europe’s Next Fighter Contest Come From Ireland?

simon harris

Irish Defense Minister Simon Harris says he is convinced the country needs a fleet of fighter aircraft.

Could Europe's next fighter contest come from Ireland? That question sounds as baffling to read out loud as it is to type given the country's history of scant air force investment, but Europe’s rapidly changing regional geopolitics appears to be making Irish ministers finally sit up and think...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

Subscription Required

 

Debrief: Could Europe’s Next Fighter Contest Come From Ireland? is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN membership.

Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to Aerospace Daily & Defense Report through your company? Login with your existing email and password.

Not a member?  Learn how you can access the market intelligence and data you need to stay abreast of what's happening in the aerospace and defense community.