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Pan-European weapons maker has overcome national interests to compete with Lockheed Martin and Raytheon
Head of part BAE-owned MBDA Éric Béranger says ‘geography matters’
Missile maker MBDA does not allow seizure of key documents
Nothing eats cash like a weapons programme and Europe is the least efficient buyer
Missile group makes savings as two countries depend on each other for capabilities
Future rockets may be created in the field
Chief executive Mauro Moretti wants to secure control of ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer
Government lobbying helps companies win overseas orders, notably in the Middle East
Meads system likely to cost Germany €4bn
Defence groups compete for high-stakes German and Polish contracts
Italian carmaker spun off its industrial units
Geopolitical shifts and strained budgets are pushing Europe’s military powers towards co-operation, despite longstanding rivalries
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