The defence industry briefing
The news, views and numbers you need to know about this month
News in numbers
$738bn
The US defence budget for 2020, announced this week
11
Minimum number of aircraft carriers the US must maintain under the National Defence Authorisation Act
$440m
US budget earmarked for the purchase of the F-35s originally set to be bought by Turkey
2030
Deadline given by the acting US Navy Secretary Thomas Modly for the delivery of a 355-strong naval fleet
€45.1bn
Germany's largest ever military budet, announced for 2020
4.6%
Increase in global arms sales made in 2018 according to SIPRI
6.3%
Increase in the UK defence sector's annual spend in 2018
This month on twitter
US gears up for the biggest troop move to Europe in decades
British Army shows off its new toy
SIPRI releases its Top 100 list
A Chinook is born
TANKS!
Dear Luke Air Force Base, that's an odd looking turkey you got there...
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