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Army

General Dynamics, BAE Systems Win Study Contracts For Future Fighting Vehicle

Defense Daily Staff

Tuesday, August 19th, 2014

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General Dynamics, BAE Systems Win Study Contracts For Future Fighting Vehicle

Notional Ground Combat Vehicle Source: BAE Systems

General Dynamics [GD] and BAE Systems were each awarded $7.9 million study contracts for a Future Fighting Vehicle (FFV). Each cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, awarded Aug. 13, is for technical, cost, and risk assessments against select requirements for technology integration refinement that leverage the Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) technology development phase assets for potential incorporation for a (FFV) system, according to the Defense Department contract announcements. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel accepted an Army recommendation to terminate the GCV in the fiscal…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

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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

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Pentagon

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

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]