International
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Air ForceUnited Arab Emirates Requests $60 Million For Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles, Support
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress Dec. 14 of an estimated $60 million Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of Javelin Anti-Tank […]
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ArmyRaytheon Awarded $685 Million FMS For New Patriot Fire Units For Taiwan
Raytheon [RTN] said it was awarded a $685.7 million Foreign Military Sales contract for additional new fire units for Taiwan’s Patriot Air and Missile Defense System. “Our partnership with Taiwan […]
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InternationalU.K. Defense Challenge: Move From ‘Fantasy Budgets’ To Firm Foundation
In his first major speech since becoming U.K. Secretary of State for Defense, Philip Hammond addressed hot policy issues, including moving the budget toward ambitious programs to renew the forces […]
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International
Sikorsky Signs Contract To Provide Brunei With Black Hawks, Associated Equipment
Sikorsky Aircraft [UTX] this week said it formally signed a contract with the Brunei Ministry of Defence to provide 12 S-70i(tm) Black Hawk helicopters with associated spare parts, training and […]
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Business/FinancialCassidian, Alenia Aeronautica, Agree On UAS Cooperation
EADS Deutschland GmbH Cassidian and Finmeccanica’s Alenia Aeronautica S.p.A. said they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly investigate the potential cooperation in medium altitude long endurance (MALE) Unmanned […]
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International
U.K. Business Secretary Hosts Aerospace Leaders Discussing Sector Growth
Opportunities for growth in the U.K. aerospace sector was the agenda for an Aerospace Business Leaders meeting this week hosted by Business Secretary Vince Cable. Attending were top executives from […]
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International
Pentagon Notifies Congress of F-16 Sales to Iraq
The Pentagon’s Defense and Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress this week of the possible sale of 18 F-16s to the Iraqi government. The package would involve the F-16IQs and a […]
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International
Reports: Japan To Select Lockheed Martin F-35
Japan plans to select the Lockheed Martin [LMT]-built F-35 Lightning II as its next generation fighter jet, the Japanese news agency Kyodo reported recently, citing government sources. The Yomiuri newspaper […]
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International
Sikorsky Signs MoU with Malaysian Firms To Explore Potential Support
Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) [UTX] said it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AIROD Sdn. Bhd. (AIROD) of Malaysia and Aviation Design Centre Sdn. Bhd. (ADC) to explore aircraft […]
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International
MBDA Inc. Makes First U.S. Acquisition: Northrop Grumman Viper Strike Business
MDBA Inc., the wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of missile maker MBDA, recently said it has purchased Northrop Grumman‘s [NOC[ Viper Strike munitions business, located in Huntsville, Ala. Terms of the agreement […]