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InternationalAdmin Sees More Sharing Of Weapons With Allies
Military budget cuts in the United States and Europe will require more shared use and purchase of weapon systems in the cross-Atlantic partnerships, Obama administration officials said recently. Defense and […]
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Air ForceJoint Office Defines Interoperability Standards For Unmanned Ground Systems
The first Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Interoperability Profile (IOP) has been approved that defines interoperability, modularity and commonality standards among future unmanned ground systems. The approval of IOP Version 0 […]
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Business/FinancialEADS’ U.S. Chief O’Keefe Assumes Chairman Role As Well
The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. (EADS) yesterday said that Sean O’Keefe, who leads the company’s North American division as CEO, is also now the chairman of the business. […]
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ArmyOshkosh Defense To Open New Office In Canada
Oshkosh Corp.’s [OSK] Oshkosh Defense yesterday said it will open a new office in Ottawa, Ontario, to support vehicle programs for the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND). “We are […]
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Business/Financial
Admin Sees More Sharing Of Weapons With Allies
Military budget cuts in the United States and Europe will require more shared use and purchase of weapon systems in the cross-Atlantic partnerships, Obama administration officials said yesterday. Defense and […]
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International
State Department Establishes Bureau of Counterterrorism
The State Department recently set up the Bureau of Counterterrorism, absorbing the responsibilities of the Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism, in line with a recommendation of the department’s Quadrennial […]
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Middle East Fighter Sales A Boost For U.S. Contractors
The recent sales of F-15 and F-16 fighter jets to Middle East nations are a boost for a U.S. defense industry facing significant decreases in Pentagon spending over the next […]
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Sierra Nevada-Embraer Team Wins Light Air Support Contract
The Air Force recent awarded Sierra Nevada a contract to build 20 airplanes being procured for the Afghan government under the Light Air Support (LAS) program. Sierra Nevada teamed with […]
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U.K. Defense Ministry Announces Next Round Of Armored Vehicles
The British Defence Ministry announced plans recently to purchase 100 additional Foxhound armored vehicles designed to protect against improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Afghanistan. About half of the $620-million ( […]
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BAE Systems To Provide Tactical Vehicles To U.A.E, Sweden
The governments of Sweden and the United Arab Emirates have awarded contracts to BAE Systems to provide tactical vehicles in awards amounting to $150 million, the company said recently. BAE […]