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InternationalMalaysia Requests AIM 9X-2 Missiles For Air Force Modernization
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) recently notified Congress of a potential $52 million Foreign Military Sale to Malaysia for AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II All-Up- Round Missiles and associated equipment […]
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International
Peru Requests Refurbishment of Two C-130E Aircraft
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress recently of a possible $74 million Foreign Military Sale to Peru work on two C-130E aircraft and associated equipment and support. The […]
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International
House Republican Report Unsparing In Criticism Of TSA
A report released yesterday by House Republicans of two committees lambastes the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for being inefficient, ineffective, overly bureaucratic and not developing and deploying effective screening technology. […]
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International
U.S.-Philippines Update Defense Alliance
The United States and the Philippines are updating the mutual defense treaty signed in 1951, and in a new era offers new challenges but new opportunities, the Secretary of State […]
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Army Awards Lockheed Martin Aerostat Contract
The Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $383-million contract to operate and maintain the Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS), a tethered aerostat that provides surveillance and reconnaissance for troops in […]
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Carlisle To Acquire Electronic Component Supplier Tri-Star
Carlisle Companies Inc. [CSL] recently said it has agreed to acquire Tri-Star Electronics International, a supplier of electronic interconnect components, for commercial aerospace, defense and industrial customers. The value of […]
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Boeing Cites On Cost, On Schedule Progress For Army EMARSS Program
Boeing [BA] is executing an on cost, on schedule engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) program for the Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance Surveillance System (EMARSS), company officials said. “We’ve made tremendous […]
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Fire Scout Stay In Afghanistan Extended
The Navy has elected to extend the deployment of the MQ-8B Fire Scout in Afghanistan, manufacturer Northrop Grumman [NOC] said recently, adding the unmanned helicopter has improved the ability of […]
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DARPA Looking To Boost Efforts In Cyberspace
Citing offensive and defensive shortcomings in cyber space, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) said recently it was looking to boost spending to develop increased capabilities in the cyber […]
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Air Force Awards Lockheed Martin Contract For Radar Upgrades
The Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin [LMT] $46.6 million in contract options to begin upgrades to 29 long range radars designed to provide advanced warning and air traffic control […]