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22 August

DOD Contracts

Joe Saballa

Leonardo Bags $52M Sniper Weapon Sights Order From US Army

Leonardo DRS has been awarded a $52-million contract to produce additional sniper weapon sights for the US Army.

21 August

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

Swedish Firm Wins Pentagon’s Hearing Protection Headset Contract

INVISIO has clinched a $16.6 million contract to deliver communication and hearing protection solutions to the US Department of Defense.

20 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australia to Procure 350 Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles From US

Australia has signified its intent to purchase hundreds of FGM-148F Javelin missiles from the US to boost its anti-tank capabilities.

16 August

Americas

Joe Saballa

Defense Firms Lining Up for US Army’s ‘IVAS Next’ Competition

Several defense and technology firms are lining up for a new US Army program to develop an improved version of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System.

14 August

Americas

Joe Saballa

Boeing, Anduril to Join US Army’s Second Cruise Missile Interceptor Program

Boeing and Anduril have expressed interest in joining a new US Army program aimed at developing a second supersonic cruise missile interceptor.

13 August

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Military Unveils New Blast Policy to Reduce Risk of Brain Injuries

The US Department of Defense issued a new policy guideline aimed at reducing the risk of brain injuries among soldiers due to prolonged exposure to blasts.

13 August

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

US Lifts Ban on Offensive Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia

The United States said it would resume sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, ending a years-long suspension.

7 August

Americas

Joe Saballa

Boeing Delivers First MH-139A Grey Wolf Production Helo to US Air Force

The US Air Force has taken delivery of its first MH-139A Grey Wolf multi-role helicopter produced under a low-rate initial production contract awarded to Boeing.

5 August

Middle East