International
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Business/FinancialBoeing, GKN Extend Partnership On Military Aircraft Components
Britain’s GKN Aerospace on Monday said it has extended its partnership with Boeing [BA] to continue to provide structural components and assemblies for major military aircraft. The contracts cover the […]
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InternationalState Department Approves $2.3 Billion Apache Helicopter Deal With Egypt, $556 Million MRAP Sale With UAE
The State Department has approved a $2.3 billion deal with Egypt for 43 refurbished AH-64E Apache helicopters and the sale of over 4,500 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles to […]
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Business/FinancialBAE Closes Acquisition Of Raytheon Technologies’ Airborne Tactical Radio Business
BAE Systems on Monday said it has completed its $275 million cash acquisition of the airborne tactical radio business from Raytheon Technologies [RTX], which was required by the U.S. government […]
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InternationalTrump Nominates Retired Army Three Star to Become Next Ambassador to Ukraine
Retired. Army Lt. Gen. Keith Dayton has been nominated to become the next U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, the White House said May 1. Dayton, 71, served four decades in the […]
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Navy/USMCNavy Hosting Limited RIMPAC With At-Sea Events Only Due To Pandemic
The Navy will sponsor a modified Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in August, limiting it to at-sea-only events due to COVID-19 pandemic concerns. The biennial 27th RIMPAC will last […]
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International
State Department Approves $2 Billion In Philippines Helicopter Sales
The State Department approved two attack helicopter Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to the Philippines worth a combined $1.95 billion as the country considers which option it will choose to modernize […]
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Business/FinancialU.S. Restricting Exports Of Civilian Technology For Military End Use By Adversaries
The Trump administration this week published new regulations aimed at preventing adversaries from making use of civilian supply chains for military uses. “It is important to consider the ramifications of […]
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Business/FinancialEmbraer Initiates Court Proceedings After Boeing Withdraws From Joint Ventures
Brazilian commercial and military aircraft manufacturer Embraer [ERJ] on Monday said it has “commenced arbitration proceedings” following Boeing’s [BA] announcement last Saturday that it has terminated an agreement with Embraer […]
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Business/FinancialGermany Could Buy American for NATO Nuke Mission; Possible Boon for Boeing
Germany’s Federal Ministry for Defence wants the country to buy American for the future of the country’s nuclear-sharing mission with the U.S., urging the legislature to approve the purchase of […]
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InternationalState Department Approves $62 Million Deal With Morocco For Harpoon Missiles
The State Department has approved a potential $62 million deal with Morocco for the delivery of 10 Harpoon missiles for its F-16 aircraft. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress […]