International
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Navy/USMCBAE Nabs $189 Million Contract For Archerfish Mine Neutralizers
Last month, the Navy awarded the U.K.’s BAE Systems a contract worth up to $189 million for full rate production, maintenance and technical services for underwater Archerfish Destructor mine neutralizers. […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyJAIC Holds Virtual Forum with Allied Nations on Artificial Intelligence Principles
The Pentagon’s Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) held a virtual discussion on Sept. 15-16 with allied nations on ethical principles for the use of AI. The debut Partnership for Defense […]
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InternationalGermany Selects Competitor To Replace Heckler & Koch’s G36 Rifles
Germany’s Ministry of Defense said Monday it selected C.G. Haenel for its $296 million program to replace its G36 rifles, beating out incumbent manufacturer Heckler & Koch (H&K), which has […]
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InternationalRheinmetall’s $2.4 Billion Deal With Hungary Covers Over 200 Lynx Fighting Vehicles
Germany’s Rheinmetall said Sept. 10 its new $2.4 billion combat vehicle deal with Hungary will cover delivery of 218 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles, as well as nine Buffalo armored recovery […]
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ArmyArmy’s Future Vertical Lift Program Receiving ‘Significant Interest’ From International Partners
The Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) platforms has received “significant interest” from international partners, according to the lead program official, with eight countries having already sent letters of interest to […]
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Business/FinancialAvon Rubber To Acquire Helmet Company Team Wendy
Britain’s Avon Rubber on Wednesday said it has agreed to acquire Cleveland, Ohio-based Team Wendy, a developer and supplier of head protection systems for military, first responder and other markets […]
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InternationalDoD Report Says China’s Missile Capability Overtaking U.S.
The annual Defense Department report on China’s military developments said it is overtaking the U.S. in land-based conventional ballistic and cruise missiles as well as air defense capabilities. “Military and […]
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InternationalState Department Approves $350 Million Deal With France For C-130 Support, $248.5 Million AMRAAM Sale To Spain
The State Department has approved a $350 million deal with France for C-130 aircraft support and a $248.5 million sale of 100 AIM-120C-7/8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to […]
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InternationalDoD Report Finds China Ahead Of U.S. In Ships Numbers
An annual Pentagon report on China’s military developments finds it is already outpacing the U.S. in a few areas, including total Navy ship numbers. The report, “Military and Security Developments […]
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InternationalLockheed Martin Receives $183 Million For HIMARS Launchers To Marine Corps, Romania
Lockheed Martin [LMT] has received a $183 million deal for its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers, which includes deliveries to the Marine Corps and Romania. The latest HIMARS […]