International
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InternationalAirbus Delivers First A330 MRTT, As Company Looks to Autonomous Refueling
On June 29, Airbus delivered the first of eight Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft ordered by the NATO Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) after a ceremony held at […]
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Missile DefenseJapan Scraps Aegis Ashore After Suspension
The Japanese government decided to completely abandon plans to deploy two Aegis Ashore sites last week after suspending the plans earlier this month. Defense Minister Taro Kono said it is […]
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InternationalNorthrop Grumman Wins $333 Million Mod For Three More Australian MQ-4C Tritons
The Navy awarded Northrop Grumman [NOC] a $333 million modification on June 25 to exercise options to build three more MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft for Australia. The award covers production […]
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Air ForceBoeing Outlines Fixes for Remote Vision System for KC-46A Tanker
Boeing [BA] has outlined a number of fixes for its Remote Vision System (RVS), which allows air refueling operator station (AROS) personnel in the front of KC-46A aircraft to steer […]
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Business/FinancialMaxar To Acquire Full Stake In Satellite 3D Imagery Company Vricon
Maxar Technologies [MAXR] on Tuesday evening said it has agreed to acquire Saab’s share of two companies’ Vricon joint venture, a $140 million cash deal that will allow it to […]
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InternationalU.S., Poland Finalizing New Defense Cooperation Agreement
The U.S. and Poland are finalizing a new defense agreement that would include rotating an Air Force intelligence squadron and establishing a location for an Army armored brigade combat (ABCT) […]
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InternationalSpace Agreement Supports Future U.S. Launches from U.K. Soil
The United States and United Kingdom have signed an agreement paving the way for U.S. companies to launch from U.K. spaceports. According to the U.S. Department of State, the agreement establishes […]
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Navy/USMCFirst Fully Maritime BALTOPS Concludes
The 2020 annual NATO Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) naval exercise concluded on June 16 after a week and a half of exclusively maritime exercises. Due to restrictions to limit exposure with […]
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InternationalState Department Approves $600 Million Deal With Ukraine For Mark VI Patrol Boats
The State Department has approved a potential $600 million deal with Ukraine for 16 Mark VI patrol boats and associated equipment. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of the […]
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InternationalState Department Approves $862.3 Million Deal With Canada For CF-18 Hornet Weapons
The State Department has approved a potential $862.3 million deal with Canada for weapon upgrades for its CF-18 aircraft, including 50 Sidewinder AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles. The Defense Security […]