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Post JLTV, World Wheeled Vehicle Market Looks Slim

Tuesday, September 1st, 2015

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Post JLTV, World Wheeled Vehicle Market Looks Slim

Oshkosh JLTV

With the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program to replace the Army and Marine Corps’ Humvee fleets decided, truck manufacturers are looking overseas for potential customers.Those companies, like Lockheed Martin [LMT], AM General, BAE Systems and others will find it difficult to market purpose-built vehicles to diverse countries that are set to award fewer contracts for fewer vehicle programs, David Hiley, associate principal of U.K.-based Renaissance Strategic Advisors, said last week. The number and range of platforms on offer has…

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 […]