:

Bell Helicopter Wins $123 Million Canadian Contract for 412EPI Helicopters

Wednesday, April 15th, 2015

SHARE:

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) awarded Bell Helicopter Textron [TXT] a $123 million contract to provide the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) with seven Bell 412EPI helicopters, the company said on April 10.The CCG will use the 412EPIs to support non-military activities of various government departments and agencies including the Department of National Defense, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Environment Canada, Bell said. The helicopter is to operate in all areas of Canada.The contract was negotiated by PWGSC on…

Congress

Dems’ Big Night Set To Reshape Top Defense Committee Spots, As Key GOP’ers Knocked Off

Democrats’ sweeping victories in Tuesday’s midterms, taking back control of the House and Senate, are set to reshape key spots atop defense committees, to include House Armed Services panels and […]

Congress

Key Defense Committee Members Face Tight Midterm Races, Including HASC GOP’ers In Virginia

As the mid-term elections near with polls showing an increasing likelihood of a switch in majority control in the House and potentially the Senate, three Virginia Republicans on the House […]

‘Theoretical Potential’ to Achieve 1,509 Combat-Coded Fighters by 2035, USAF Says

In the latest U.S. Air Force fighter force structure report submitted to Congress, the service speaks of a “theoretical potential” to achieve a goal of 1,509 combat-coded fighters in the […]

Budget

Hegseth Pushes For Reconciliation With At Least $350 Billion For Defense ‘Regardless’ Of Midterms Outcome

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday the Trump administration plans to continue its push for at least $350 billion in defense funds via the reconciliation process “regardless of what happens […]