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Army

BAE Systems Finds Steady Armored Vehicle Business

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Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

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By Ann Roosevelt BAE Systems leverages many technologies and systems used in its up-armored Humvees and Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles in its armored commercial vehicle business--the largest supplier to the U.S. government, according to officials. "The challenge comes while providing higher protection to meet changing threats yet make [the vehicle] look like it came from the original equipment manufacturer," Sean Murphy, director, sales for BAE Systems Mobility & Protection Systems, told Defense Daily at the recent Association of the U.S.…

Congress

House Republicans’ Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0 Includes $60 Billion For Defense

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Congress

Senate Dems Block Consideration Of FY ‘27 NDAA Over Iran War Concerns

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Congress

Concerns Raised At SASC Hearing On Unobligated Reconciliation Funds And Lack Of Updates On Iran War Cost

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Unmanned Systems

CBO Says Upfront Costs To Protect Military Installations From Drones Between $1 Million And $74 Million

The initial costs to acquire and deploy counter-small unmanned aircraft system (C-sUAS) defenses at individual Defense Department installations are estimated at between $1.2 million and $73.6 million depending on the […]