U.S. Approves HIMARS, Joint Stand-Off Weapons Deals With Morocco Totaling...
The State Department has approved two potential deals with Morocco for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) launchers Joint Stand-Off Weapons (JSOW) potentially totaling nearly $775 million....
View ArticleArmy’s IBCS Approved For Full-Rate Production
The Army’s new Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS), built by Northrop Grumman [NOC], has been approved for full-rate production (FRP). The Defense Acquisition Board (DAB),...
View ArticleUkraine PM Reiterates Request For U.S. Fighter Jets In Meeting With SecDef...
Ukraine’s prime minister on Wednesday reiterated a request for the U.S. to provide Kyiv with fighter jets, specifically F-15 or F-16 aircraft, during remarks at the top of a meeting […] The post...
View ArticleMulti-Year Deals For GMLRS, PAC-3s May Save Army Nearly $150 Million,...
The Army is expecting to save nearly $150 million if it’s able to award multi-year contracts in fiscal year 2024 for GMLRS and Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC)-3 missiles, according to […] The post...
View ArticleGAO: Sikorsky-Boeing Offered Lower Cost FLRAA Bid, But Army Deemed Proposal...
While Sikorsky [LMT] and Boeing [BA] submitted a proposal that was $3.6 billion lower than eventual winner Bell’s [TXT] estimated cost, new details released by the Government Accountability Office...
View ArticleLockheed’s New $72.8 Million Deal For Army’s Integrated Intel, EW, Cyber...
Lockheed Martin [LMT] has received $72.8 million to continue work on the Army’s program to provide an integrated suite of signals intelligence, electronic warfare and cyber capabilities for brigade...
View ArticleState Department Approves $259 Million Deal With Turkey For F-16 Avionics...
The State Department has approved a $259 million deal with Turkey covering avionics upgrades for its current fleet of F-16 fighter jets. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress...
View ArticleSikorsky Won’t Pursue Further Legal Action On Army’s FLRAA Award Decision
Sikorsky [LMT] will not pursue further legal action regarding the Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) award decision, the company said Tuesday. The decision follows the Government...
View ArticleArmy Prepared To Hold New Competition If IVAS 1.2 Testing Isn’t Successful,...
The Army is prepared to hold a new competition for its Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) if testing of Microsoft’s [MSFT] new “1.2” version of the headset later this year […] The post Army...
View ArticleSecArmy Eyes $5.3 Billion Long-Term CR Impact, House GOP Debt Limit Bill...
A potential long-term continuing resolution (CR) would delay the Army from moving forward on $5.3 billion worth of procurement programs in its fiscal year 2024 budget request, the service’s secretary...
View ArticleU.S. Approves $325 Million In New Weapons Aid For Ukraine
The U.S. has approved a new $325 million weapons aid package for Ukraine, which includes plans to send precision aerial munitions and more ammunition for HIMARS launchers. “This security assistance […]...
View ArticleEngine Delay Pushing Back FARA Timeline By About 8 Months, Milestone B Slated...
The delay in delivering the Army’s new helicopter engine has pushed back the schedule for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) by around eight months, according to the service’s top […] The...
View ArticleNavy Completes Study For FVL Effort To Replace MH-60R/S, May Start Program In...
The Navy has completed a study assessing potential procurement paths for its effort to replace its Sikorsky [LMT] MH-60R/S Seahawk helicopters with a future vertical lift (FVL) platform, and may […]...
View ArticleSASC Chair Sees ‘Tremendous Controversy’ If Defense Boost Paired With...
The head of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) said Monday he sees “tremendous controversy” for Congress if lawmakers increase the defense topline while cutting non-defense spending in the...
View ArticleBiden Nominates Army Vice Chief George To Be Service’s Next Chief Of Staff
President Biden has nominated Gen. Randy George, the Army’s current vice chief, to be the service’s next chief of staff. George, if confirmed by the Senate, will succeed Gen. James […] The post Biden...
View ArticleSikorsky Eyes First FARA Prototype Flight In Summer ‘24, Talks Lessons...
Sikorsky [LMT] expects delivery of the Army’s new General Electric Aviation [GE]-built helicopter engine in October, according to the company’s president, adding that puts its Future Attack...
View ArticleSikorsky President ‘Optimistic’ On Future Production Opportunities For Black...
After signing the expected final UH-60 Black Hawk multi-year deal with the Army last year, Sikorsky’s [LMT] president said Monday he’s still “optimistic” about the potential for future production...
View ArticleBoeing Eyes Another CH-47F Block II Add For FY ‘24, ‘Apprehensive’ If...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Boeing [BA] is confident Congress will once again add additional funding for fiscal year 2024 to produce a small number of CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift aircraft while […] The...
View ArticleLockheed Martin Receives GMLRS Production Order Worth Nearly $4.8 Billion
The Army has awarded Lockheed Martin [LMT] a production order for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) worth nearly $4.8 billion, the Pentagon announced Thursday evening. The deal covers Lots...
View ArticleArmy Officials Confirm Fall Delivery Plan For Delayed ITEP Engine; Cite...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Senior Army aviation officials confirmed delivery of the service’s new General Electric Aviation [GE]-built helicopter engine is set for this fall, adding they’re “committed” to the...
View ArticleArmy’s IBCS Achieves Initial Operational Capability
The Army’s new Northrop Grumman [NOC]-built Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) has achieved initial operational capability (IOC), the company announced Monday. The IOC...
View ArticleArmy Awards Lockheed Martin Over $800 Million In Deals For HIMARS, M270...
The Army on April 28 awarded Lockheed Martin [LMT] more than $800 million in deals for High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) launchers. […] The...
View ArticleArmy Targeting Q3 FY ‘24 For FLRAA Milestone B Decision
NASHVILLE, Tenn.–The Army is targeting the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 for a Milestone B decision to move the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) into a program of […] The post Army...
View ArticleWormuth: Army Had ‘Considerable Concerns’ On Sikorsky’s Design Process For...
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth told lawmakers Tuesday the service had “considerable concerns” on the visibility into the design process for Sikorsky’s [LMT] losing bid for the Future Long Range...
View ArticleArmy Will ‘Move On’ From Microsoft If IVAS 1.2 Is Unsuccessful, Wormuth Says
The Army will “move on” from Microsoft [MSFT] if the company’s work developing the new “1.2” upgraded version of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) headset is unsuccessful, the service’s...
View ArticleU.S. Approves $300 Million In New Weapons For Ukraine Ahead Of Expected...
The U.S. has approved a new $300 million weapons aid package for Ukraine, with more munitions for HIMARS launchers and artillery rounds, as Kyiv prepares for an expected counteroffensive operation […]...
View ArticleU.S. Approves Deal With Czech Republic For Refurbished AH-1Z, UH-1Y Helicopters
The State Department has approved a deal with the Czech Republic, worth up to $650 million, to provide eight refurbished Bell [TXT]-built AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters. The Defense Security Cooperation...
View ArticleArmy Awards Lockheed, Raytheon New Javelin Production Deal Worth Up To $7.2...
The Army has awarded Lockheed Martin [LMT] and Raytheon Technologies [RTX] a production contract for Javelin anti-tank missiles potentially worth up to $7.2. billion, the service announced on Wednesday...
View ArticleArmy Details New Tactical Network Modernization Approach, Aims For...
The Army is taking a new approach to its tactical network modernization effort, shifting away from two-year capability drops to a more holistic effort that emphasizes flexibility and speed as […] The...
View ArticleArmy Begins FVL-Led EDGE 23 Experiment With More International Partners, 120...
The Army last week began its third Experimental Demonstration Gateway Exercise (EDGE), with this year’s event bringing in more international partners and over 120 technologies to advance capabilities...
View ArticleElbit America Opens South Carolina Facility With ‘Significant Investment’ For...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.– Elbit America on Monday opened a new facility in North Charleston, South Carolina focused on work for new combat vehicle programs, with officials detailing investments in...
View ArticleU.S. Approves $1.2 Billion In Weapons For Ukraine, DoD Confirms Kyiv Took Out...
The U.S. has approved a new $1.2 billion weapons aid package for Ukraine, to include additional air defense systems and munitions as well as more 155mm artillery rounds The latest […] The post U.S....
View ArticleHASC NDAA Markup Postponed Over Debt Limit Debate, Dems Criticize Delay
The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) has postponed its consideration of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with lawmakers citing the ongoing debt limit debate as the...
View ArticleU.S. Approves $8.5 Billion Deal With Germany For 60 CH-47F Block II Chinooks
After Germany selected Boeing [BA] as the winner of its future heavy-lift helicopter competition last June, the U.S. has officially approved a potential $8.5 billion deal for the sale of […] The post...
View ArticleSecDef Austin: Debt Default Would Present Opportunity To China, Hurt Troops’ Pay
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told lawmakers on Thursday a debt default could have a “substantial risk” to the U.S.’ global reputation and present an opportunity for China to exploit the […] The post...
View ArticleLockheed Martin, Raytheon’s New Javelin Deal Could Cover Up To 28,000 Missiles
The Army’s new Javelin deal to Lockheed Martin [LMT] and Raytheon Technologies [RTX] could cover procurement of up to 28,000 missiles under the $7.2 billion contract ceiling. A spokesperson for […] The...
View ArticleAbrams For Ukraine Are Being Refurbished Now, Tanks For Training Have Arrived...
The M1A1 Abrams tanks the U.S. will deliver to Ukraine are “in the refurbishment process right now,” a Pentagon spokesperson confirmed Monday, while 31 tanks for training are in place […] The post...
View ArticleU.S. Working On $500 Million Weapons Drawdown Package For Taiwan, Austin...
The Biden administration is currently working on finalizing a $500 million weapons package for Taiwan, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed to lawmakers on Tuesday. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine),...
View ArticleGermany Awards Nearly $1.2 Billion Deal To KMW, Rheinmetall For 50 Puma IFVs
Germany has awarded Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall a nearly $1.2 billion deal for the delivery of 50 more Puma infantry fighting vehicles, the companies said on Monday. Deliveries of […]...
View ArticleTop Pentagon Policy Official Kahl To Step Down In Mid-July
Colin Kahl, the Pentagon’s top policy official, is set to step down from his post in mid-July. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in a statement on Wednesday confirmed Kahl’s plans to […] The post Top...
View ArticleGroup Of Senators Seek Specifics From DoD On Factors For Providing F-16s To...
A bipartisan group of senators have asked the Pentagon for more information on the factors around potentially providing F-16 fighter jets to assist Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s ongoing […] The...
View ArticleU.S. To Support International Effort To Train Ukrainians On F-16s
The U.S. will support an effort with international partners to train Ukrainian pilots on fourth-generation fighter aircraft, including F-16s, a senior administration official confirmed on Friday....
View ArticleArmy, International Partners Bring New Tech, Improve Data Sharing Ability At...
The Army’s recent Future Vertical Lift-led Experimental Demonstration Gateway Exercise (EDGE) accomplished more than 100 first time technology events and made breakthroughs in the Army’s ability to...
View ArticleReports DoD Overvalued Aid To Ukraine By $3 Billion Are ‘Extremely...
The leaders of national security committees in the House have called reports that the Pentagon miscalculated the value of weapons aid provided to Ukraine by $3 billion “extremely problematic, to […]...
View ArticleCzech Republic Agrees To $2.2 Billion Deal For 246 BAE Systems CV90 Vehicles
The Czech Republic has agreed to a $2.2 billion deal with BAE Systems for the procurement of 246 CV90 infantry fighting vehicles, the company said Wednesday. The contract follows negotiations […] The...
View ArticleBoeing Still At ‘Minimum Sustaining Rate’ For Chinook Production With...
RIDLEY PARK, Pa. – Boeing’s [BA] production level for Chinook heavy-lift helicopters will still be at a “minimum sustaining rate” after factoring in Germany’s plan to procure 60 of the […] The post...
View ArticleArmy Selects Four Firms To Continue On FTUAS Prototyping Effort
The Army has selected Griffon Aerospace, Northrop Grumman [NOC], Sierra Nevada Corporation and Textron Systems [TXT] to continue on its rapid prototyping effort to inform its search for an enduring […]...
View ArticleDenmark, Netherlands Leading International Effort To Train Ukrainians On...
Denmark and the Netherlands will lead the international effort to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday. Austin provided the additional details on...
View ArticleArmy Awards $196.9 Million JLTV Order To AM General, As Oshkosh Awaits...
The Army on Thursday placed a $196.9 million order to AM General for Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV), awarding the deal while Oshkosh Defense’s [OSK] protest of the larger contract […] The post...
View ArticleAH-64E Apache Version 6.5 First Flight Planned For Late 2023, Won’t Use ITEP...
RIDLEY PARK, Pa. – Boeing [BA] has said the first flight of the latest version of the Apache attack helicopter, the AH-64E Version 6.5, will happen at the end of the year […] The post AH-64E Apache...
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