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UncategorizedDefense Watch
Capitol Hill Week Ahead. April 27 couldn’t be any bigger. The House Armed Services Committee will amend the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, which will be released Monday. On the […]
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HASC Subcommitee to Propose Adding Super Hornets, F-35, Helicopters to Defense Bill
In its fiscal year 2017 defense authorization proposal, the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) tactical air and land forces subcommittee plans to boost procurement funding for a number of aircraft […]
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Air ForceHASC Subcommitee to Propose Adding Super Hornets, F-35, Helicopters to Defense Bill
In its fiscal year 2017 defense authorization proposal, the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) tactical air and land forces subcommittee plans to boost procurement funding for a number of aircraft […]
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Air ForceLawmakers Oppose Air Force Sole-Sourcing UH-1N Replacement
Twelve House lawmakers want House Armed Services Committee (HASC) leadership to take steps preventing the Air Force from awarding its UH-1N replacement without competition. In an April 14 letter to […]
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Army Awards Sikorsky $55 Million Contract Modification For Mexican Black Hawk Helicopters
The Army awarded Sikorsky, a division of Lockheed Martin [LMT], a $55 million foreign military sales (FMS) contract modification for seven uniquely configured UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters bound for Mexico, […]
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ArmyArmy Awards Sikorsky $55 Million Contract Modification For Mexican Black Hawk Helicopters
The Army awarded Sikorsky, a division of Lockheed Martin [LMT], a $55 million foreign military sales (FMS) contract modification for seven uniquely configured UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters bound for Mexico, […]
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Lack Of Funding, New Starts Plaguing DoD Rotorcraft Procurement Competition
Decreased defense spending and a reduced threat environment for helicopters are hampering the ability of non-original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to break into the Defense Department rotorcraft marketplace, according to a […]
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ArmyFuture Vertical Lift Tops Army ‘Big 8’ Technology Investment Targets
The Army has condensed its top modernization priorities into a concise list of eight investment areas where it can aim the modest available research and development funding. Topping the list […]
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ArmyArmy Full Throttle On Apache Transfers While Generals Weigh Commission Report
Transfers of AH-64 Apache helicopters will continue under the Army’s current aviation restructure initiative (ARI) while a panel of one-star generals mulls the more than 60 recommendations put forth by […]
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ArmyArmy Bleeds Aviation Modernization To Fund Readiness Priorities in FY ’17 Budget
The Army plans to put its aviation modernization programs on life support to pay for readiness, spending just enough to preserve rotorcraft production and avoid default on contractual obligations. Total […]