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Cal Biesecker
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ArmyArmy Cancels MRAP Joint Logistics Integrator Solicitation
The Army yesterday canceled its work toward a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Joint Logistics Integrator (JLI) Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Family of Vehicles due to an accelerated […]
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Army
Beware The Dog That Doesn’t Bark, Army Official Says of Army Mod Programs
The Army is expected to release its modernization plan in the near future, reflecting priorities such as the Network and Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV), but if a program isn’t mentioned, […]
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Army
Cobham To Support NATO With IED Detection Equipment
Cobham yesterday said it was awarded an approximately $23.8 million to supply NATO forces with leading-edge vehicle mounted Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detection equipment. These systems will be delivered in […]
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Army
BAE Systems Offers Ways To Maintain Bradley Capability
BAE Systems, original equipment manufacturer for the Bradley Fighting vehicle, is proposing ways to keep the 586 supplier-strong industrial base and Army modernization moving along instead of an Army plan […]
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Air ForceEUROSAM SAMP/T Uses Link 16, NATO Environment In Ballistic Missile Test
A joint French and Italian crew March 6 operating two French Air Force Surface-To-Air-Missile Platform/Terrain (SAMP/T) units successfully scored in a test against a ballistic missile threat, for the first […]
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DEFENSE WATCH
The Latest Word On Trends And Developments In Aerospace And Defense Kendall On Sequester. Pentagon acquisition officials “will continue open dialogue with industry to keep you informed about our plans and […]
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Army
Textron Systems Unit To Build More Mobile Strike Vehicles For Afghan National Army
Textron Systems [TXT] Marine & Land Systems (TM&LS) yesterday said it was awarded a $113.4 million firm-fixed-price contract from the Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., to produce an additional 135 […]
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BudgetUS TRANSCOM Works With Industry To Balance Business And Risk, Commander Says
Funding and force reductions this year and beyond mean it is more critical than ever for U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) to work closely with its commercial partners to balance risk […]
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Army
MD Helicopters Successfully Completes Phase 1 Weapons Platform Testing
MD Helicopters Inc. (MDHI) this week said its new MD 540F, a candidate for any potential Army Armed Scout Helicopter program, successfully completed the first phase of live fire exercises. […]
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Army
AgustaWestland Reveals Tiltrotor Technology Demonstrator
Finmeccanica’s AgustaWestland this week took the wraps off its Project Zero—a tiltrotor technology demonstrator already secretly flown over the past two years. The demonstrator was designed and built in less […]