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DOD, LM Reach Principle Agreement on Purchase of F-35s
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and Lockheed Martin have reached an agreement in principle for the production of 43 F-35 Lightning II aircraft. Officials anticipate the Low-Rate Initial Production lot 8 (LRIP 8) contract to be finalized in the
MBDA's MILAN ER Serial Missiles Pass First Firing Tests
On October 15, MBDA completed the firing campaign to validate the series production of the Milan ER, as jointly scheduled with export customers. Four totally successful firings against fixed and moving targets confirmed the performance capabilities
Raytheon to Produce Enhanced Laser Maverick for US Navy
The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon Company a $49.5 million contract for production of new laser-guided Maverick missiles (AGM-65E2/L). The Navy also intends to exercise a contract option to purchase additional units bringing the total contract value
Oshkosh Defense New Driver Assist Safety Systems at AUSA
Demonstrating the critical importance of safety across a spectrum of ground operations, Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh Corporation company, is showcasing its new driver assist safety systems that span from basic forward collision warning to fully
Exelis Wins Follow-on Order for Lockheed Martin’s JASSM
Exelis has been awarded a follow-on contract from Lockheed Martin to manufacture composite missile bodies and structures for Lots 11 and 12 of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM®). The value of the award is approximately $20 million.
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