defense spending

BAE Wins $433M US Army Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Contract

BAE Systems has received a $433-million contract from the US Army to supply an unspecified number of armored multi-purpose vehicles.

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Australia Procures Smart Sea Mines From Rheinmetall

The Australian defense ministry announced its procurement of an unspecified number of smart sea mines from Rheinmetall subsidiary RWM Italia.

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Lockheed Beats Northrop for Australia’s $487M Missile Shield Program

Lockheed Martin has secured a contract for $487 million to begin the first phase of Canberra’s Air6500 missile defense project.

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US Launches ‘Replicator’ Drone Program to Counter China

The US Department of Defense will field thousands of drones within the next two years to counter China’s growing military capabilities.

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Northrop Delivers ‘Phantom’ Mini Laser System to US Military

Northrop Grumman has announced the delivery of its “Phantom” miniaturized high-energy laser weapon to the US government.

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Lockheed, Leonardo, 3 Other Firms Vie for Bulgaria’s New Military Radars

Five defense companies are vying to clinch a $221.7-million contract to produce Bulgaria’s new military surveillance radars.

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US Navy Orders 35 CH-53K Heavy-Lift Choppers for $2.7B

The US Navy has awarded a $2.7-billion contract to Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky for 35 CH-53K heavy-lift cargo helicopters.

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After F-15 Jets, Indonesia Buys 24 Sikorsky Black Hawk Helicopters

Indonesia’s defense ministry has announced an agreement with the US for 24 Sikorsky S-70M Black Hawk helicopters.

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Airbus Wins $28M US Army Helicopter Modernization Contract

Airbus has received a contract for $27.8 million to upgrade the US Army’s UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopters.

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US Army Seeking Short-Wave Infrared Laser Sensor

The US Army is tapping industry partners for a new short-wave infrared laser sensor that can accurately sense and assess incoming threats.

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