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Tag: U.S. Army

War in Ukraine

Add Lithuania to the List of Eager HIMARS Buyers

November 10, 2022November 14, 2022 - by Daniel Darling

The effective use of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) by Ukraine against invading Russian forces continues to generate interest – and budding orders – for Lockheed Martin. …

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A u.s. navy warship sails at sunset
Defense / Featured / North America

Senate Recommends Additional Defense Spending in Draft FY22 Appropriations Bill

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 - by Shaun McDougall

The Senate Appropriations Committee released its version of the FY22 defense spending bill earlier this week. The committee recommends adding billions of dollars to the FY22 defense spending bill, mirroring …

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close-up of an Army helicopter in front of blue sky and clouds
Defense / Featured / North America

Senate Panel Adds $16 Billion for Acquisition Programs

September 30, 2021October 1, 2021 - by Shaun McDougall

The Senate Armed Services Committee filed its version of the FY22 defense authorization bill last week, providing additional insight into the details of the $25 billion defense boost recommended by …

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COVID-19 / Defense / Missiles / North America

U.S. Army Delays Missile Defense Network Test Due to COVID-19 Concerns

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020 - by Shaun McDougall

The U.S. Army has delayed an air and missile defense network test due to COVID-19 concerns, Breaking Defense reports.  Troops preparing to run a Limited User Test of the service’s …

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Defense / Land Systems

U.S. Army Pulls Plug on Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 - by Shaun McDougall

The U.S. Army has canceled its solicitation for an optionally manned fighting vehicle (OMFV) to replace the Bradley after only one company submitted a bid.  The service was pursuing the …

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eight wheeled robotic vehicle driving through the woods
Defense / Land Systems / North America

U.S. Army Selects New Robotic Equipment Transport Vehicle

November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 - by Shaun McDougall

The U.S. Army has chosen a winner in  its competition to develop a Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) vehicle.  The General Dynamics Land Systems Multi-Utility Tactical Transport (MUTT), an eight-wheel-drive …

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tracked unmanned vehicle with a mounted machine gun and sensors
Defense / Land Systems / North America

U.S. Army Selects Four Teams for Light Robotic Combat Vehicle Competition

October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 - by Shaun McDougall

The U.S. Army has selected four industry teams to move on to the next phase of the light Robotic Combat Vehicle competition.  The contenders are HDT Global, Oshkosh,  a team …

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Defense / Military Electronics / North America

Raytheon Wins U.S. Army Patriot Radar Replacement Competition

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 - by Shaun McDougall

Raytheon has won the U.S. Army’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) competition, and will deliver a new radar to replace the existing MPQ-65A Patriot radar.  As the …

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Defense / Missiles / North America

BAE Systems Awarded $2.7 Billion APKWS Guided Rocket Contract

September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 - by Shaun McDougall

BAE Systems was awarded a $2.7 billion contract from the U.S. Navy for Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II full-rate production Lots 8-12.  This award procures WGU-59/B units to …

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Defense / Land Systems / North America

U.S. Army Awards BAE Systems $269 Million Bradley Contract

September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 - by Shaun McDougall

BAE Systems has been awarded a $269 million contract modification by the U.S. Army for Bradley production.  Work under the contract will continue through March 31, 2021.  The Army is …

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