International
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InternationalFire Scout Stay In Afghanistan Extended
The Navy has elected to extend the deployment of the MQ-8B Fire Scout in Afghanistan, manufacturer Northrop Grumman [NOC] said recently, adding the unmanned helicopter has improved the ability of […]
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International
Australian 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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International
White House Proposes Aircraft Export Changes
The Obama administration unveiled recently proposals for making it easier for U.S. companies to export some military aircraft equipment. A defense-industry group hailed the publishing of the proposed export rule […]
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International
Armaments Directors In U.S., Germany, Italy Approve MEADS Contract Amendment, Flight Tests
The National Armaments Directors of Germany, Italy and the United States recently approved a contract amendment that funds two flight intercept tests of the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS), […]
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International
Lockheed Martin Acquires Dutch Commercial Aviation Simulation Firm
Lockheed Martin [LMT] recently 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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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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International
Saudi Arabia Wants To Spend $33 Million On Humvees
Saudi Arabia would like to spend some $33 million on High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (Humvees), the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress recently. The prime contractor would be […]