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Ryan Finnerty

Ryan Finnerty

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Americas Defence Reporter, Flightglobal

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science, Syrian Civil War, East Africa global conflict, defense, intelligence technology, cybersecurity, gamingInnovation, North Africa, national security Iraq & Middle East

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Total articles 2013

  • ​ Trump Administration takes aim at reforming sluggish arms export system

    By Ryan Finnerty Verified| Flightglobal Verified The administration of US President Donald Trump is seeking to reform the process for exporting US-made military hardware to overseas customers. Known as the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system, the complex process involves a lengthy impact review by the Department of State, with approval required from both the diplomatic agency and US Congress for the sale of expensive or sensitive technologies.

    By Ryan Finnerty Verified · Flightglobal

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • Belgium floats additional F-35 buy if aircraft can be assembled in Europe

    By Ryan Finnerty Verified| Flightglobal Verified Belgium plans to add billions of euros to its defence expenditures in the coming years, with additional fighter aircraft among top priorities for Brussels. Those will almost certainly be Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth jets, according to Belgian defence minister Theo Francken, who says the country’s air force is not large enough to support a second fighter type.

    By Ryan Finnerty Verified · Flightglobal

    Apr. 14, 2025

  • ​ Trump Administration takes aim at reforming sluggish arms export system

    By Ryan Finnerty Verified| Flightglobal Verified The administration of US President Donald Trump is seeking to reform the process for exporting US-made military hardware to overseas customers. Known as the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system, the complex process involves a lengthy impact review by the Department of State, with approval required from both the diplomatic agency and US Congress for the sale of expensive or sensitive technologies.

    By Ryan Finnerty Verified · Flightglobal

    Apr. 15, 2025

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Flightglobal

FlightGlobal is a prominent provider of news, data, and analytics for the aviation and aerospace industries. Founded in 1909, it has evolved from a weekly publication to a monthly one, reflecting changes in the industry. In 2019, FlightGlobal became part of DVV Media Group, which publishes over 80 brands. The company offers a variety of services tailored to the aviation sector, including comprehensive news coverage, in-depth analysis, and detailed data analytics tools. FlightGlobal also provides market intelligence reports to help companies make informed decisions and organizes industry events for networking and knowledge sharing. In 2016, it enhanced its data analytics capabilities by merging with Diio and FlightStats, strengthening its position in the global air travel sector.

Singapore, Singapore

+44 20 8652 3315

Founded: 1909