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Fluor Nabs $1.3 Billion Mod For Naval Nuke Lab Work

Monday, October 3rd, 2022

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Fluor Nabs $1.3 Billion Mod For Naval Nuke Lab Work

Naval Sea Systems Command awarded Fluor Marine Propulsion [FLR] a $1.33 billion modification on Sept. 30 to a previous contract to exercise an option for more Naval Nuclear Propulsion work at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory. In 2018, Fluor took over the work to support nuclear warship contracts from previous incumbent Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corp. (Defense Daily, July 13, 2018). The overall contract covers management and operations at the Department of Energy’s Naval Nuclear Laboratory, which is at three sites: the Bettis…

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

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Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

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Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

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