International
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InternationalNATO Training In Iraq Ends This Month
The North Atlantic Council will undertake the permanent withdrawal of the NATO Training Mission-Iraq personnel from Iraq by Dec. 31, when the current mandate of the mission expires, NATO’s Secretary […]
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International
U.K. Parliamentary Committee Sees Armored Vehicle Gaps Until 2025
The U.K. Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee sees armored vehicle capability gaps out to at least 2025 because the defense department failed to acquire the vehicles it required despite spending approximately […]
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International
Pentagon Issues Fifth F-35 Production Contract
The Pentagon recently issued a contract for Lockheed Martin [LMT] for the fifth low-rate initial-production (LRIP 5) contract for the construction of 30 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. The Pentagon announced […]
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International
U.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 […]