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Is there a #European #fighter jet that could end reliance on US & its F-35?

#Portugal & #Canada considering buying #Swedish JAS 39 #Gripen E/F as replacement for #American #F-35 due to concerns over kill switch. Is it a viable alternative?

Gripen is less expensive than F-35. Estimated operating cost of between $4,700 & $7,000 an hour compared to F35’s $33,000 to $40,000 an hour.

euronews.com/next/2025/04/16/i

Is there a European fighter jet that could replace reliance on the US' F-35?
euronews · Is Sweden's Gripen fighter jet the answer to Europe's F-35 fears?Portugal and Canada are considering buying the Swedish JAS 39 Gripen E/F as a replacement for the American F-35 due to concerns over a "kill switch". Is it a viable alternative?
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CLondoner92 (New Account)

Commissioner Tzitzikostas today hosted an implementation dialogue in #Brussels on improving #EU high-speed rail connectivity. Efficient cross-border rail links are vital for EU cohesion, competitiveness, and decarbonising #transport, yet fragmentation of the TEN-T network remains. The meeting gathered #European industry leaders, social partners, and stakeholders to discuss timely #infrastructure implementation, better passenger services, and removing ticketing barriers. The exchange will feed into the Commission’s upcoming high-speed rail action plan. This is the first of Commissioner Tzitzikostas’s biannual dialogues, as tasked by President von der Leyen, to better align EU initiatives with on-the-ground realities. He stated: “High-speed rail is key to a connected, competitive, and climate-friendly Europe.” Participant list and conclusions will be published on the dialogue’s webpage.
transport.ec.europa.eu/news-ev

Mobility and Transport
Mobility and TransportCommissioner Tzitzikostas hosts implementation dialogue on high-speed railToday’s implementation dialogue on high-speed rail, hosted by Commissioner Tzitzikostas, will focus on improving EU rail connectivity.
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CLondoner92 (New Account)

#Alstom has signed a €60 million contract to upgrade 82 BR 490 S-Bahn #Hamburg #trains in #Germany with the #European Train Control System (ETCS) and semi-automated ATO (GoA2) technology. This #digitalisation project will enhance capacity, improve efficiency, and reduce energy consumption. Four prototype trains will be upgraded and re-certified by 2029 at Alstom’s Hennigsdorf site, while #Deutsche Bahn will retrofit the remaining 78 using Alstom-supplied equipment. This marks a major step in the full digitalisation of Hamburg’s S-Bahn fleet and supports Germany’s broader shift towards greener, smarter rail #transport.
alstom.com/press-releases-news

AlstomAlstom equips S-Bahn Hamburg for digital rail operationsContract for fleet upgrade worth over 60 million euros Automation and European train control system for 82 S-Bahn trains
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Randy

i am a big fan of phones up to 5' because that's the ideal size for me. So i my journey to find a phone in that size + e-sims + #european is unexciting.

So i decided to change my #iPhone se 22 battery so i can use it for an other hopefully 3 years. I hope there will something out there after #Apple stop Updating this device.

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

A #European Commission study reveals a critical shortage of Safe and Secure Parking Areas (SSPAs) for professional drivers in the EU, with a gap of 390,057 spaces expected to grow to 483,000 by 2040. While some parking areas have implemented safety features, many remain uncertified under #EU standards. This is a particular concern in countries like #Germany, #Belgium, #France, #Italy, and #Spain, where crime rates against drivers and vehicles are high. The study recommends strategic investments, including upgrading and certifying existing facilities, as a fast and cost-effective solution. It also emphasises the importance of improved connectivity and digitalisation for accessibility. The European Commission has committed significant funding, with around 65 parking areas already built or under construction through the Connecting #Europe Facility. By 2040, a comprehensive, safe parking network is expected to be in place, supporting the EU’s road #transport system.
transport.ec.europa.eu/news-ev

Mobility and Transport
Mobility and TransportMore safe and secure parking for professional drivers is needed, EU study revealsAccording to a new European Commission study, the EU is facing a critical shortage of Safe and Secure Parking Areas (SSPAs) for professional drivers, with a current gap of 390,057 parking spaces that is expected to grow to 483,000 by 2040.
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