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UncategorizedHouse Member Lauds Odierno, Encourages Continuing Stryker Exchange Program
Rep. Robert Latta (R-Ohio) applauds Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno for his “unparalleled dedication to the safety of our soldiers,” including providing the most up-to-date equipment. In his […]
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UncategorizedSystems Engineering and Collaboration Are Key for Modernization at General Dynamics
General Dynamics’ [GD] modernization efforts for its Abrams tanks, Stryker vehicles and other products comprise more than just searching out good ideas, it’s working those ideas through an […]
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UncategorizedDem Platform Stands By DoD Cuts, Rejects Cold War Weapons
The Democratic party’s new platform calls for continuing to cancel “Cold War-era” weapons programs and also expresses support for the nearly $500 billion in Pentagon budget cuts already approved by […]
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UncategorizedQatar Requests $3 Billion FMS For AH-64D Apache Longbow Helos, Missiles, Radars
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said July 12 it notified Congress of a potential Foreign Military Sale to Qatar including 24 AH-64D Apache Block III Longbow helicopters and associated […]
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UncategorizedDEFENSE WATCH
The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Once Upon A Time. DARPA’s acting director, Ken Gabriel, reminds a gathering last week that maintaining an open mind […]
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UncategorizedDEFENSE WATCH
The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Shift To Mayport. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus has announced that the homeport for first amphibious ready group (ARG) ship […]
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UncategorizedDEFENSE WATCH
The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace and Defense Amphibious Answers. If the Marine Corps’ ground-combat vehicle fleet-mix study recommends the service buy a Marine Personnel Carrier (MPC), […]
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UncategorizedCarter: DoD To Protect Vital Industry Skillsets In Next Year’s Budget
The Pentagon plans to set aside resources in next year’s budget to protect vital defense-industry skills, a senior official said yesterday. Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter emphasized the important of […]
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UncategorizedSASC Eyes Weapons, Depot, Contracting Changes in DoD Bill
Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) members are eyeing defense policy revisions including modifying the Pentagon’s aircraft and ship plans, changing rules for depot maintenance of military equipment, and restricting cost-plus […]
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UncategorizedDEFENSE WATCH
The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Dough For Iron Dome. The U.S. government plans to provide $70 million to the Israelis this year to support […]