International
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Air ForcePeru Requests Refurbishment of Two C-130E Aircraft
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress Nov. 8 of a possible $74 million Foreign Military Sale to Peru work on two C-130E aircraft and associated equipment and support. […]
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ArmyGD To Buy Force Protection, Boosting Tactical Vehicle Portfolio, International Opportunities
General Dynamics [GD] yesterday said it has agreed to acquire tactical wheeled vehicle designer and manufacturer Force Protection [FRPT] for about $360 million in cash, in a deal that expands […]
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Business/FinancialAustralian Industry Supporting Rapid Prototyping, Development And Evaluation Program
Twelve more Australian organizations have joined the Rapid Prototyping, Development and Evaluation Program (RPDE), the nation’s effort to fix high risk and complex Defence capability problems, Minister for Defence Materiel […]
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Army
Boeing Submits Second Multi-Year Production Proposal For CH-47 F Helicopters
Boeing [BA] has submitted its proposal to the government for a second five-year production contract for CH-47F Chinook heavy lift helicopters that would attain the Army’s planned 464-ship fleet, a […]
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Business/Financial
Lockheed Martin Acquires Dutch Commercial Aviation Simulation Firm
Lockheed Martin [LMT] yesterday said it has acquired Netherlands-based Sim-Industries, a developer and manufacturer of commercial aviation simulators, in a move that expands the company’s simulation business beyond the military. […]
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InternationalAustralia Closer To Implementing Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty With U.S.
The Australia-United States Defence Trade Cooperation Treaty is closer to implementation as the Defence Trade Controls Bill 2011 was introduced to Parliament, ministers said recently. The legislation is required for […]
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International
Finland Wants To Spend More Than $500 Million To Buy Stinger, JASSM Missiles
Finland has requested two Foreign Military Sales valued at more than $500 million to buy Stinger and Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM), equipment and support to modernize its forces, the […]
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International
Turkey Wants To Buy Super Cobra Attack Helicopters, Sale Funds To Aid H-1 Upgrades
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency Oct. 28 notified Congress of a possible $111 million Foreign Military Sale to Turkey for three AH-1W Super Cobra Attack Helicopters and associated equipment, parts, […]
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International
Japan Fighter Award Could Open Door For More Sales, Boeing says
The winner of the Japanese military’s competition for its next fighter jet could reap additional benefits with other countries in the international market, Boeing‘s [BA] top official for military aircraft […]
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International
EADS Joins Forces With Russian Nanotech Corp. For New Tech R&D
The European Aerospace and Defense Co. (EADS) and Russian Nanotechnology Corp., RUSNANO, said recently they plan to cooperate in the research and development of new technologies. As a first step, […]