General Dynamics [GD] Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-C) was awarded a $34.4 million contract for the Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) III Upgrade project. The work entails engineering and design work for the LAV III Upgrade Project Definition Phase. "The renewal of the Canadian Forces' core equipment is a priority for our government and a key commitment of our Canada First Defence Strategy," said Minister of National Defense Peter MacKay, making the award public July 9 in London, Ontario. "This updated and improved…
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Senate appropriators have pressed Pentagon leadership on the decision to include funds in the Iran war supplemental request for items beyond the current military operation, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth […]
House Republicans’ Blueprint For Reconciliation 3.0 Includes $60 Billion For Defense
House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a blueprint for a third reconciliation bill that includes $60 billion for defense, a figure slightly below the Trump administration’s request to cover Iran war […]
Senate Dems Block Consideration Of FY ‘27 NDAA Over Iran War Concerns
Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked a vote to advance consideration of the chamber’s $1.14 trillion fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization (NDAA). The procedural vote was 46-50, failing to reach […]
Concerns Raised At SASC Hearing On Unobligated Reconciliation Funds And Lack Of Updates On Iran War Cost
Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) raised concerns at a hearing on Tuesday about the majority of funds in the $153 billion first reconciliation bill being unobligated thus […]