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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…

Congress

Dem Lawmakers Want To Codify Trump’s Push For More Defense Contractor Accountability

A group of four Congressional Democrats want to codify President Donald Trump’s push to hold defense firms accountable for prioritizing production investments over paying out stock buybacks, and are seeking […]

Unmanned Systems

In Response To Flag Concerns, DoD Looks To Reduce Drone Prices, As Order for 30,000 Looms

The Pentagon is bargain shopping for Group 1 drones, as other countries, including Ukraine and China, have taken advantage of consumer electronics-level prices to bolster their stables. “In last spring’s […]

Pentagon

Amid Questions On Weapons Stockpiles, Caine Says U.S. Has ‘Sufficient’ Munitions For Iran Operation

Pentagon leaders on Wednesday sought to quell concerns over the rate at which the U.S. is employing critical munitions in its military strike campaign against Iran, with lawmakers also pressing […]

Congress

SASC Leaders Criticize Trump’s Defense Strategy, Press Colby On Policy Shifts

Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) leadership on Tuesday criticized the Trump administration’s new National Defense Strategy (NDS) and pressed the Pentagon’s top policy official to explain the document’s priorities. SASC […]