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NATO Briefs Industry On Over $817 Million In Air And Missile Defense Opportunities

Monday, November 20th, 2017

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The NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency on Nov. 13 briefed North American and European industry on over $817 million in upcoming air and missile defense program business opportunities in 2018 and later, the alliance said.The NCI Agency said that projected requirements for the next decade could further “significantly increase” that initial estimate.These opportunities are part of a major technology refresh planned for NATO’s Air and Missile Defense Command and Control Program. The agency said it is looking to ensure…

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