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BAE Racks Up Nearly $200 Million In Army Howitzer Contracts

Thursday, February 1st, 2018

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BAE Racks Up Nearly $200 Million In Army Howitzer Contracts

BAE Systems continues collecting funding for upgraded versions of the Army’s self-propelled howitzer with a $148.8 million contract to purchase materials in preparation for production of the M109A7 and its attendant ammunition carrier vehicle.The Army on Jan. 31 awarded BAE the contract for the work to be completed at the company’s York, Pa., facility through November, 2022. A day earlier, the company was granted a $27 million contract modification for system technical support and sustainment systems technical support services for the Paladin…

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]