International
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InternationalState Department Approves Potential Sale Of RAM Missiles To Japan
The Statement Department on Monday said it has approved a potential $55.3 million foreign military sale (FMS) of the Raytheon Technologies [RTX]-bult Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2 tactical missiles […]
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Unmanned SystemsProtector Drone Achieves First Flight, As General Atomics Looks for RAF Delivery Next Summer
The General Atomics‘ RG Mk1 Protector drone, the fourth MQ-9B SkyGuardian air vehicle, achieved first flight on Sept. 25, the company said, as it awaits system testing of the drone […]
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InternationalState Department Approves $401.3 Million C-17 Support Deal With U.K., $241 Million PAC-3 MSE Sale To Netherlands
The State Department has approved a potential $401.3 million deal with the U.K. for C-17 aircraft logistics support, as well as the sale of 34 Patriot Advanced Capability‑3 (PAC-3) Missile […]
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Navy/USMCNATO Atlantic Command Reaches IOC
NATO’s latest command, Joint Force Command Norfolk (JFCNF), reached its initial operational capability (IOC) in a ceremony on Sept. 17. Reaching IOC means the commander of JFCNF determined it is […]
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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 […]