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Army

Oshkosh Defense To Continue Next Gen HEMTT A3 Research

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Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

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Oshkosh Defense [OSK] will continue research activities under a $9.4 million contract modification on its Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) A3 variant. The contract modification from Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) includes additional improvements to the current HEMTT A3 technology demonstrator to provide the Army an operationally complete and fully equipped vehicle. Oshkosh engineers will upgrade the vehicle's engine horsepower and incorporate an Army Long-Term Armor Strategy (LTAS) compliant integral lightweight composite armor A kit and add-on lightweight…

Army

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

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

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

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

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 […]