Clash of armor: US-German struggle for control of Santa Barbara involves wider stakes

Article Abstract:

Santa Barbara, Spain's combat vehicle and munition supplier, in Apr 2000 was reported to have been acquired by General Dynamics (GD) of Falls Church, VA, beating a competing offer by Rheinmetall and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) of Germany. The report prompted the German companies to counter the acquisition for fear of their technology falling into the hands of their US rival. Also, the agreement between Santa Barbara and GD also strained relations between Spain and Germany.

Foreign operations, Germany, Spain, Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing, Tanks & Parts, General Dynamics Corp., Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH und Company KG, Rheinmetall GmbH, Santa Barbara

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Multinational bonus

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Bofors Defence's acquisition by United Defense LP, finalized in Sep 2000, proved to be benificial for the development of the Bonus artillery projectile. Bofors, with the aid of Giat of France, was able to complete all of the requirements for the 'smart' 155mm projectile in Sep 1999. The initial production contract, awarded in Jun 2000, includes an order of 6,000 shells by France and another 3,000 rounds by Sweden.

Sweden, Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, Artillery Shells, over 125mm, Artillery shells, Bofors Defence

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Growth potential: consolidated European companies set sights across Atlantic

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The article discusses the consolidation of the European defense industry and its increasingly collaborative nature while discussing the possibility of future defense acquisitions in the US.

Strategy & planning, Market information - general, Joint ventures, European Union, Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, Electronic Components and Accessories, Guided missiles and space vehicles, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing, Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacturing, Military Aircraft, Military Electronics, All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Ordnance & Accessories, Defense industries, Missiles & Spacecraft, Missiles, Spacecraft

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