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Business/Financial

Eurocopter Lands Potential $150 Million CBP Deal

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Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

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By B.C. Kessner ROME--The American Eurocopter subsidiary of European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. (EADS) North America said late last week it was awarded a contract worth up to $150 million by the Department of Homeland Security to provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with additional AS350B3 helicopters. "EADS North America and American Eurocopter are committed to meeting--and exceeding--the mission requirements of those who protect America and ensure its national security," Ralph Crosby, chairman and CEO of EADS North…

Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]

SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill adds new provisions that would raise the Navy and Marine Corps’ minimum requirement for amphibious warships and extend […]

Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said. Jesse Tolleson, […]

Senate Authorization Bill Restricts Building Navy Warships Overseas With Limited Exception For Auxiliaries

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) version of the FY 2027 defense policy bill looks to cut the ability for the Trump administration to buy foreign-made warships, but still allow […]