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Business/FinancialRedwire Acquires Deployable Space Systems, Building Out Product Suite
Redwire on Tuesday said it has acquired Deployable Space Systems (DSS), a supplier of deployable solar arrays and other space structures in a deal that adds a new line of […]
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Air ForceB-21 ‘Well Positioned’ for Meeting Milestones, LRIP Decision, Northrop Grumman Says
As the Pentagon reviews key weapons programs for possible procurement changes under the Biden administration, Northrop Grumman [NOC] said it is well on its way to meeting milestones ahead of […]
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Business/FinancialU.S. Wants More Information From Lockheed Martin On Deal For Aerojet As RTC Raises Concerns
Lockheed Martin [LMT] last Friday said the Federal Trade Commission has asked it for additional information about the company’s proposed acquisition of propulsion systems provider Aerojet Rocketdyne [AJRD] as part […]
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PentagonAustin Discussed Disruptive Technologies, ‘Increasingly Aggressive’ China With NATO Allies
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Friday his recent meetings with NATO allies included discussions on challenges posed by disruptive technologies and an “increasingly aggressive China.” Austin’s remarks followed the completion […]
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CyberCISA Releases International Strategy; Wants Attache Network
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday released its first strategy for how it will work with the nation’s international partners to improve cyber security of critical infrastructure. […]
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Navy/USMCBAE Systems Delivers First ACV Command And Control Variant, Working On Turreted Version
BAE Systems has delivered the first command and control variant of the new Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV-C) to the Marine Corps for testing, with two more vehicles set to be […]
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CongressSenate Confirms Kathleen Hicks As Deputy Defense Secretary
The Senate on Monday evening voted to confirm Kathleen Hicks as Biden’s deputy defense secretary, becoming the first woman confirmed to serve as the Pentagon’s no. 2 official. Hicks, who […]
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Navy/USMCL3Harris Wins Frigate Systems Integration Contract
L3Harris Technologies [LHX] said Monday it won a contract valued at upward of $300 million to provide Constellation-class FFG-62 guided-missile frigate shipboard integrated and major subsystem production from prime shipbuilder […]
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CongressGillibrand Calls For Investigation Into ‘Disturbing Trend’ Of Recent Black Hawk Crashes
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) is urging the Pentagon to investigate the ‘disturbing trend’ of recent UH-60 Black Hawk crashes and to provide an assessment of the helicopter’s operational readiness. In […]
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CongressLongtime Alabama Senator And Top GOP Appropriator Shelby Won’t Seek Reelection In 2022
Six-term Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), who has served as the top Republican on the Appropriations Committee and its defense spending subcommittee, announced Monday he will not seek reelection in […]
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