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Aug- 2023 -30 AugustAsia Pacific
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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29 AugustDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
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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29 AugustTechnology
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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25 AugustEurope
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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25 AugustDOD Contracts
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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24 AugustAsia Pacific
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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23 AugustAir
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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22 AugustAmericas
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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22 AugustAir
US Approves $12B Apache Helicopter Sale to Poland
The US approved a $12 billion sale of Apache attack helicopters to Poland, a giant deal with a frontline ally supporting Ukraine in its war against the Russian invasion.
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21 AugustAsia Pacific
Taiwan’s Leader Says 2024 Defense Budget to Hit Record $19B
Taiwan's president said defense spending would reach a record $19 billion in 2024, a demonstration of the island's "determination to ensure national security."
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