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Army

Boeing Adds Companies For Canadian Forces CH-147F Support

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, July 26th, 2012

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The Boeing [BA] yesterday said it selected L-3 Communications MAS [LLL]of Mirabel and General Dynamics Canada [GD] of Ottawa for two In-Service Support Program contracts for Canadian Forces CH-147F Chinook helicopters. "¨"¨ The new helicopters are moving ahead of schedule, with a second helicopter coming off the production line this month. Initial flights in June completed confirming initial airworthiness, the new electrical system and advanced Common Avionics Architecture System cockpit. Also completed was the Limited Acceptance Test Procedure to validate helicopter…

Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

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Army

Army Taking ‘More Refined’ Approach On Push For Right To Repair Reforms, Obadal Says

After lawmakers decided against including major “right to repair” reforms in the latest defense policy bill, a senior Army official has said the service is continuing its push for authorities […]

Unmanned Systems

Counter-Drone Needs Will Be Addressed In Next NDAA Based On Iran War Lessons, Banks Says

A Republican senator on Armed Services Committee on Thursday said that defending against Iranian drones has been challenge for U.S. warfighters and will be an area of focus in the […]

Pentagon

Pentagon ‘Working Options’ On Iran Supplemental, May Seek Funds For New Capabilities

The Pentagon is “working options” for a potential supplemental spending request to fund the operation against Iran and replenish munitions used in the strike campaign, with a senior official noting […]