Aerospace Group:

MBDA Wins $566 Million U.K. Contract To Extend Brimstone Missile Life Past 2030

Tuesday, March 27th, 2018

SHARE:

MBDA Wins $566 Million U.K. Contract To Extend Brimstone Missile Life Past 2030

A Tornado GR4 fitted with the Brimstone missile. (Photo: MBDA)

The United Kingdom awarded MBDA a $566 million contract to extend the service life of the Brimstone air-to-surface missile through the capability sustainment program (CSP), the company said Tuesday.Through the CSP effort, MBDA will build new Brimstone air-to-surface missiles for U.K. Armed Forces to replenish the military’s inventory. The company noted this effort is expected to extend the Brimstone’s life past 2030.The Brimstone is a 1.8 meter-long air-to-surface precision attack weapon previously demonstrated from land, sea, jets, helicopters, and unmanned…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

Space

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

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

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’

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 […]