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Navy/USMC

Direct Hits For Viper Strike Munition Over Two Day Test, MBDA Says

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, September 5th, 2012

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MBDA Inc. said its GBU-44/E Viper Strike munition launched from a Cessna Caravan test aircraft scored direct hits against high speed vehicles in a recent two-day test. During a U.S. government sponsored test at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., Viper Strike successfully hit eight vehicles traveling at extremely high speeds in varying realistic scenarios. “This proven high speed target attack capability is a game changer for warfighters that need to hit very fast vehicles with great precision and from any…

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

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Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

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Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]