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Boeing Receives First US Navy P-8A Poseidon for Upgrades

The US Navy delivered its first P-8A Poseidon aircraft to Boeing last month for Increment 3 Block 2 capabilities modifications.

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US Marine Viper Helicopter to Get Electrical, Structural Upgrades

The first Bell AH-1Z Viper helicopter to get a Structural Improvement Electrical Power Upgrade has arrived at Bell’s Amarillo Assembly Center.

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Indonesia Taps Italy’s Fincantieri for Two OPVs

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has signed a $1.3-billion deal to supply Indonesia with two Thaon di Revel-class offshore patrol vessels.

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Saab Tackles Future Fighter Concept Studies for Sweden

Saab has received an order from Sweden to provide conceptual studies for its future manned and unmanned fighter aircraft.

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Hermeus Unveils Jet-Powered Quarterhorse Mk1 Drone

Hermeus has unveiled a jet-powered, remotely-piloted aircraft capable of performing high-speed takeoffs and landings.

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US Air Force’s Sentinel ICBM Program Hit by Two-Year Delay

The US Air Force will have to wait two more years before its Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile finally has its inaugural flight test.

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Netherlands, Lithuania to Practice Patriot Air Defense Systems in Eastern Flank Exercise

The Netherlands will send Patriot weapon systems to Lithuania for a bilateral exercise at NATO’s eastern flank.

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France Receives Four Refurbished Light Armored Vehicles

France has taken delivery of its first four refurbished light armored vehicles under a 102-system contract.

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Raytheon’s Enhanced SM-6 Missile Intercepts Ballistic Target in Sea Trial

Raytheon has announced another successful sea-based trial of its Standard Missile-6 following a recent software upgrade.

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BAE Systems Signs M109 Howitzer Service Contract With US Army

BAE Systems has signed a $318-million contract with the US Army to provide technical and sustainment support for its M109A6 and A7 howitzers.

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