International
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InternationalU.K. Seeking $1 Billion FMS To Convert KC-135Rs Into RC-135V/W Rivet Joints
The United Kingdom is looking to spend $1.06 billion to convert three U.S. Air Force KC-135R aircraft into RC-135V/W Rivet Joint aircraft, as well as associated equipment and services, the […]
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International$6 Billion Taiwan FMS Request Includes PAC-3 Missiles, Apache Helicopters
Taiwan is seeking more than $6.4 billion in FMS for Patriot Advanced Capbility-3 (PAC-3) guided missiles, AH-64D Apache helicopters, UGM-84L Harpoon Block II missiles, E-2T retrofit upgrades and Javelin guided […]
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ArmyChemring To Acquire Mine Detection Firm NIITEK
Britain’s Chemring Group PLC this week said it has conditionally agreed to acquire Non-Intrusive Inspection Technology, Inc. (NIITEK) for $30 million in a deal that would further expand its presence […]
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Business/FinancialKorean Shipyards Demonstrating Significant Production Rates, Official Says
By Geoff Fein South Korean shipyards are achieving significant production rates, upward of a ship per week, and there are no signs the facilities are planning to slow down, according […]
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InternationalGeneral Dynamics’, Elbit’s Skylark UAVs Making Inroads With Army, Marine Corps
General Dynamics [GD] and Israel’s Elbit Systems‘ [ESLT] are hoping their Skylark II Long Endurance (LE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) will capture the contract for the joint Navy and Marine […]
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InternationalBrazil Spending $525 Million For 15 Black Hawk Helicopters
Brazil is looking to spend upward of $525 million for 15 Sikorsky [UTX] UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters as well as associated equipment and services, according to the Defense Security Cooperation […]
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InternationalInternational Arena A Growth Area, Boeing Global Services & Support, Exec Says
Boeing [BA]’s Global Services & Support (GSS) segment plans to expand its efforts worldwide, and part of that is looking at international opportunities, according to the unit’s top executive. “As […]
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CongressObama, McCain Welcome News of Possible Arms Sale To Taiwan
By Emelie Rutherford The major presidential candidates are welcoming word of a possible Pentagon-brokered $6.4 billion arms sale to Taiwan, with Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) calling for the deal to […]
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CongressBiden, Palin See Critical Dangers In Nuclear-Armed Iran, Pakistan
Palin Says Iranian Leader ‘Not Sane,’ And Iranian Nuclear Weapons Would Threaten The Existence Of Israel The two rival vice presidential candidates agreed in a debate that Iran would be […]
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Business/FinancialNASA, Bidding To Save Money By Retiring Space Shuttles, Will Face Heretofore Hidden Costs: GAO
NASA, in moving to save money by retiring the space shuttle fleet, will encounter hidden costs and problems, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported to congressional committees. The U.S. space […]