Aerial FIrefighting
Europe has committed billions to replacing its aging firefighting fleet. The replacement planes won’t arrive until the next decade. On June 4, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez flew to Nîmes-Garons Air Base and signed a contract for two additional De Havilland Canada DHC-515 water bombers. It was the kind of ceremony Europe does well: officials in front of aircraft, statements about readiness, … Read More “The Procurement Mirage “ »