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Army Awards BAE Systems $62 Million Order For New 2CAWS Missile Warning System

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, July 14th, 2021

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Army Awards BAE Systems $62 Million Order For New 2CAWS Missile Warning System

BAE Systems has received a $62 million order from the Army to continue deliveries of the new 2-Color Advanced Warning System (2CAWS) for the service’s aircraft, the company announced Wednesday. The latest deal covers the third of four production lots for 2CAWS, which is designed to provide aircrews with “advanced threat detection capabilities, improving survivability and mission effectiveness in contested environments,” according to the company. “We are excited to leverage our expertise on Quick Reaction Capability programs to support the…

Army

Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]