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Timely and Accurate Estimates of Costs and Requirements Are Needed to Define...
November 24, 2008 @ 12:00 AMThe GAO was asked to identify the impact C-5 modernization cost increases have had on the mix of US strategic transport aircraft; assess the current C-5 modernization cost estimate; and identify C-17 production plans and issues related to production line shutdown.>> What GAO Found>> The Air Force has cut the number of C-5s it plans to fully modernize by more than half because of substantial cost increases in the C-5 Reliability Enhancement and Reengining Program (RERP) and plans to acquire more C-17s, with additional congressional funding
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General Dynamics Awarded $64 Million for Tank Upgrades
November 24, 2008 @ 12:00 AMSTERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. --- The U
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Canadian Forces and Economy Get Boost from Upgrade to Military Aircraft
November 20, 2008 @ 12:00 AMGATINEAU --- The Minister of Public Works and Government Services, the Honourable Christian Paradis, the Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, the Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, and the Minister of Industry, the Honourable Tony Clement, today announced that the Government of Canada awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin for the purchase of ten structural life extension wing kits for the CP-140 Aurora aircraft.>> The CP-140 Aurora aircraft is the Canadian Force's long-range patrol airplane
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Public Works Committee to Consider $793m New Facilities at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville,...
November 13, 2008 @ 12:00 AMMinister for Defence the Hon Joel Fitzgibbon MP, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, announced today that a $793.1 million construction proposal for new facilities and supporting infrastructure at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville, Queensland and other Defence bases around Australia has been referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works
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Government of Canada Frigate Modernization Contract Benefits Forces and Economy
November 10, 2008 @ 12:00 AMGATINEAU --- The Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, the Honourable Christian Paradis, and the Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, today announced that the Government of Canada awarded two long-term contracts to Lockheed Martin Canada for the Combat Systems Integration (CSI) Design and Build and In-Service Support elements of the modernization of Canadas 12 Halifax Class Navy frigates.>> We are committed to supporting the Canadian Forces and determined to provide them with the best equipment available to do their jobs, said Minister Paradis
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Raytheon to Modernize F-15E Radar
November 7, 2008 @ 12:00 AMEL SEGUNDO, Calif. --- A system design and development award from Boeing will allow Raytheon Company to launch its latest active electronically scanned array radar program for the U
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Oshkosh Defense Awarded $1.2 Billion Contract to Provide Next-Generation Family of Heavy...
November 3, 2008 @ 12:00 AMOSHKOSH, Wis. --- Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, will add more than 6,000 upgraded vehicles to the U
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Navistar Sustainment Network Keeps MaxxPro MRAP Vehicles Rolling
October 31, 2008 @ 12:00 AMWARRENVILLE, Ill. --- Urgent needs in Iraq and Afghanistan call for extraordinary measures and Navistar Defense, LLC answers the call by utilizing its Parts Group and engineering expertise for strong sustainment of its International MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles
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AESA, Other Developments Drive Radar Production
October 30, 2008 @ 12:00 AMNEWTOWN, Conn. --- Forecast International projects the worldwide radar market to be worth $50 billion over the 2008-2017 timeframe
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Australian Super Hornet Facilities Project Given the Go-Ahead
October 23, 2008 @ 12:00 AMThe Minister for Defence, the Hon Joel Fitzgibbon MP, and the Federal Member for Blair, Shayne Neumann MP, announced today that the $117.1 million facilities project to support the introduction of the new F/A-18F Super Hornet has received Parliamentary approval
Belgium to Purchase 300 Piorun MANPADS from Polish Firm, MESCO
Saudi Arabia Eyes F-35 Jets as Trump Seeks $1 Trillion Investment During...
Ahead of Trump's Visit, U.A.E. Approved to Buy Chinook Helicopters Worth $1.32B...
As War Clouds Recede, India Lifts Civilian Aircraft Ban on 32 Airports
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
