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UncategorizedUAE Requests $900 Million In HIMARS Launchers, Support
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency Sept. 29 notified Congress of a potential $900 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems […]
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UncategorizedIncoming NATO Secretary General Sets Responsibility and Priorities
New NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said his responsibility was to implement decisions set at September’s Summit in Wales, counting on allies to engage and deliver. “So as I take […]
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UncategorizedBAE Acquires Signal Innovations Group
Britain’s BAE Systems on Sept. 30 said it completed its acquisition of North Carolina-based Signal Innovations Group (SIG), boosting its capabilities to meet demands of the United States defense and […]
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UncategorizedSaudi Arabia Requests $1.7 Billion In Patriot With PAC-3 Enhancement
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress Sept. 30 of a potential $1.7 billion Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia for a Patriot Air Defense System with PAC-3 enhancement […]
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UncategorizedBritish Army Watchkeeper UAS Fully Operational In Afghanistan
The British Army said its next generation unmanned air system (UAS) Watchkeeper, built by Thales UK, is fully operational in Afghanistan providing force protection for British troops as they prepare […]
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UncategorizedRafael Contracts Raytheon For Iron Dome Missile Components
Raytheon [RTN] Sept. 30 said it received a $149.3 million contract award from Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. to provide products for the Tamir interceptor used in the defensive […]
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UncategorizedU.S., India To Establish Defense Trade Task Force
President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to establish a task force to explore ways the two countries can move quickly to identify defense trade opportunities and […]
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UncategorizedEsterline To Acquire Barco’s Displays Business For $200 Million
Esterline Corp. [ESL] on Sept. 29 said it has agreed to acquire the aerospace and defense display business of Belgium’s Barco N.V. for about $200 million, expanding its global business […]
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UncategorizedLockheed Martin ‘Imminently’ Close To PAC-3 Interceptor Deal With Qatar
Lockheed Martin [LMT] is “imminently” close to a deal to produce Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptors for Qatar, according to a company executive. Richard McDaniel, company vice president for Terminal […]
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UncategorizedMEADS Completes Performance Test For Multifunction Fire Control Radar
The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) program has completed a six-week performance test of its 360-degree Multifunction Fire Control Radar (MFCR) at Pratica di Mare Air Force Base near […]