International
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Business/FinancialGM Defense Creates International Unit
General Motors’ [GM] defense business has stood up a new entity to tap into international needs and market its products and capabilities globally. “Forming GM Defense International will drive our […]
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InternationalState Department Approves $120 Million Sale of Ship Spare Parts To Taiwan
The State Department recently approved a potential $120 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of ship spare parts and related equipment to Taiwan. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress […]
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InternationalMDA Awards Northrop Grumma And Owl Cyber Defense Spots On $249 Million CDS Contract
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) awarded Northrop Grumman [NOC] and Owl Cyber Defense Solutions LLC spots on a potential five-year $249 million contracts for development, testing and implementation support of […]
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InternationalNATO’s New Strategic Concept To Address ‘China-Russia Alignment,’ Ambassador Says
NATO’s new strategic concept will include highlighting challenges posed by China for the first time, according to a lead official, while retaining Russia as the alliance’s “preeminent challenge, primary threat.” […]
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Business/FinancialRafael Acquires EO Provider, Expanding U.S. Presence
Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. last Friday said it has acquired California-based PVP Advanced EO System (PVP AEO), a deal that expands its presence in the U.S. Terms of […]
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InternationalU.K. Royal Navy Orders $333 Million In Block V Tomahawk Upgrades
The U.K. Ministry of Defense (MoD) is contracting with the U.S. government for $333 million to upgrade its stock of Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAM) for longer ranges. The U.K. […]
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InternationalGermany Picks Boeing’s Chinook As Future Heavy-Lift Helicopter, Plans To Procure 60 Aircraft
Germany announced Wednesday it has officially selected Boeing’s [BA] CH-47F Block II Chinook as the replacement for its CH-53G heavy-lift helicopters, with plans to purchase 60 of the new aircraft. […]
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InternationalNew $700 Million Weapons Package For Ukraine Includes HIMARS Launchers, Precision Rockets
The U.S. has approved sending another $700 million in weapons assistance to Ukraine, with the new package including the first delivery of longer-range rocket systems to launch precision-guided munitions. Ukraine […]
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InternationalState Department Approves Potential $2.6 Billion Deal With Egypt For 23 CH-47F Chinooks
The State Department has approved a potential $2.6 billion deal with Egypt for the sale of 23 CH-47F Chinook helicopters. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress on Thursday […]
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InternationalNATO Commander Nominee Talks Benefits Of Finland, Sweden’s Proposed Alliance Membership
The nominee to serve as NATO’s next top military general told lawmakers on Thursday that both Finland and Sweden would bring “quite a bit of capability and capacity” if accepted […]