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GD Demonstrates C-MANPADS System Against UAVs
General Dynamics [GD] has successfully demonstrated a ground-based defense system against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that was originally developed to defeat Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) that could threat military […]
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Boeing Teams With Canada’s Skyhook For Heavy Lift Airship
MESA, Ariz.—Boeing [BA] and Canada’s Skyhook International this week announced a teaming agreement to develop the Jess Heavy Lifter (JHL)-40, a new commercial heavy lift airship aimed at transporting equipment […]
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Air Force, Army Brass Discuss New UAS Concept of Operations
Army and Air Force brass met this week to start developing a common concept of operations (CONOPS) for unmanned aircraft used in joint operations across the full spectrum of conflict. […]
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FCS Needs No New Funds To Accelerate, Officials Say
No new funds will be requested to accelerate the Army’s approximately $160 billion Future Combat System (FCS), service leaders said yesterday while detailing plans to accelerate the first mature technologies […]
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ArmyNew Distance Record For Lockheed Martin GMLRS
The Army recently established a new 85-kilometer distance record for the Lockheed Martin [LMT] Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System rocket, the company said. The rocket destroyed a target 85 kilometers […]
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BAE Gets $226 Million For MRAP Upgrade Orders
BAE Systems said last week it has received four delivery orders totaling $226 million from the Marine Corps for engineering changes and spare parts to support Mine Resistant Ambush Protected […]
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Air ForceAir Force, Army Brass Discuss New UAS Concept of Operations
By Emelie Rutherford Army and Air Force brass met yesterday to start developing a common concept of operations (CONOPS) for unmanned aircraft used in joint operations across the full spectrum […]
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Homeland Security
Lockheed Martin Nabs Potential $1.2 Billion HR Support Contract From TSA
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) last week awarded Lockheed Martin [LMT] a potential $1.2 billion contract to provide a range of human resource (HR) support services for a period of […]
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Saab Offers Gripen To Swiss, Cooperating With Rheinmetall And Pilatus
Saab said last week it has signed Memorandums of Understanding regarding industrial cooperation with Rheinmetall Schweiz AG and Pilatus Aircraft, with both agreements connected to a possible Swiss acquisition of […]
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Finmeccanica, BAE Sign Thermal Sights Deal
Finmeccanica last week said its SELEX Galileo subsidiary and BAE Systems have signed a partnering agreement to provide thermal weapon sights manufactured by BAE for the forthcoming surveillance and target […]