13 janvier 2024 | International, Terrestre

RTX threatens legal action against Italy over Microtecnica sale

Microtecnica is an Italian company that makes components for the Eurofighter jet built by Italy, Germany, the U.K. and Spain.

https://www.defensenews.com/industry/2024/01/12/rtx-threatens-legal-action-against-italy-over-microtecnica-sale/

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