International
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Business/Financial
QinetiQ Completes Acquisition Of German Airborne Training Services Company
Britain’s QinetiQ last Thursday said it has completed its $90.8 million acquisition of Germany’s E.I.S. Aircraft Operations, a provider of airborne training services. QinetiQ, which first announced the deal in […]
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International
Security Agencies Warn Of Foreign Influence Campaigns
Institutions of democracy in America continue to be threatened by foreign influence campaigns led by Russia, China, Iran and others, U.S. departments and agencies warned in a joint statement last […]
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International
U.S., South Korea Suspend Another Joint Military Exercise
The U.S. and South Korean militaries have suspended another joint exercise this year as diplomatic efforts continue with North Korea, the Defense Department said Oct. 19. Defense Secretary James Mattis […]
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International
Military Helicopters Significant Part of Projected Helo Sales Rebound, Forecast Says
After five years of stagnation and program delays in key regions of the world, the global military and civil helicopter market is poised for a rebound, according to a recent […]
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International
3M Launches New Ballistic Helmet Aimed At International Market
3M [MMM] officially launched the F70 new ballistic helmet last week aimed at the international market and featuring improved durability capabilities the company developed while building the Army’s helmet of […]
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Congress
Bipartisan Calls Increase in Senate to End U.S. Aid to Saudi Forces
Senators on both sides of the aisle are increasingly calling for an end to U.S. military aid to Saudi forces in Yemen and a hold on weapons sales to the […]
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Congress
Congress Mulls Saudi Sanctions, But Low Risk of Imminent Impact to Industry
Lawmakers are newly considering imposing sanctions on Saudi Arabia amid calls for President Trump to investigate the disappearance of a Saudi-born journalist. But any possible impact on U.S. weapons makers […]
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Business/Financial
Trump Administration, DoD Zero In on Threats from China
President Trump’s administration is making clear through recent speeches, published reports and legislation that the U.S. economy — and within it, the defense industrial base — is suffering due to […]
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Navy/USMC
Foggo Says NATO Exercise To Deter Russia, Warns About Sub Threat
The Navy’s top admiral in charge of the service’s forces in Europe acknowledged the upcoming Trident Juncture 18 NATO exercise is, in part, aimed at deterring potential Russian actions against […]
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International
State Department Approves Bahrain Missile Systems Purchase, Aircraft Deals With Iraq, Canada
The State Department announced Thursday it has approved deals to sell Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Unitary Rocket Pods and Army Tactical Missiles System (ATACMS) Unitary missiles to Bahrain, Bell […]