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Lockheed Martin Wins $603 Million In GMLRS, HIMARS Work

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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

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Lockheed Martin [LMT] yesterday said it received contracts totaling $603 million from the Army Aviation & Missile Command for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). Work on the contract will be done at the company's facilities in Camden, Ark., and Grand Prairie, Texas, with the last contract scheduled for completion in the last part of 2011. "In theater, the GMLRS Unitary rocket has earned the nickname 'The 70-kilometer Sniper Rifle,' and…

Army

Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

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Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

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Army

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

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Congress

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

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]