Lockheed Receives Contract for SMSS-K-Max Cooperative Teaming Demo
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DefenceTalkLockheed Martin received a contract from the U.S. Army Robotics Technology Consortium to conduct a fully autonomous reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition experiment using both its Squad Mission Support System (SMSS) unmanned ground vehicle and its K-MAX unmanned air vehicle. Contract terms are not being disclosed. In collaboration with the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-receives-contract-for-smss-k-max-cooperative-teaming-demo-58814/
Raytheon receives Maverick missile contract from South Korea
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DefenceTalkRaytheon has been awarded a $31 million contract from the Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration for additional AGM-65G-2 Maverick missiles. Under the direct commercial sale, Raytheon will supply the missiles to the Republic of Korea Air Force. “These new Mavericks will provide the Republic of Korea Air Force with additional firepower and will add to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raytheon-receives-maverick-missile-contract-from-south-korea-50694/
Pakistan refutes Utah gun maker’s claim on rifles contract
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DefenceTalkPakistan has refuted a claim made by a Utah gun maker, Desert Tech last week that the company had turned down a $15 million deal to sell precision rifles to Pakistan. In response to media queries regarding the Associated Press’s report, a spokesman of the Pakistani embassy in Washington Friday said Desert Tech’s claim that […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pakistan-refutes-utah-gun-makers-claim-on-rifles-contract-50073/
Navy Executes Second Year of $6.5 Billion Multi-Year Procurement Contract
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DefenceTalkThe U.S. Navy on December 17, executed funding procurement for the second year of the V-22 multi-year procurement (MYPII) contract. This action identifies full funding to Bell-Boeing for the second year of the V-22 MYPII contract and provides $1.3B for the procurement of 22 V-22 aircraft (3 Air Force CV-22s and 19 Marine Corps MV-22s), […]https://www.defencetalk.com/navy-executes-second-year-of-6-5-billion-multi-year-procurement-contract-49955/
Saab Signs Contract to Upgrade Australian Submarine Sub-System
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DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab has signed a contract with ASC Pty Ltd (Australian Submarine Corporation) to update and modernize the Integrated Ship Control Management and Monitoring System (ISCMMS) on the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class Submarines. The contract has a total value SEK 180 million. The ISCMMS system provides the submarine maneuvering control and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-signs-contract-to-upgrade-australian-submarine-sub-system-49769/
New Development Contract for Eurofighter Typhoon
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DefenceTalkA major new development contract which will pave the way for continuous capability enhancements of the Eurofighter Typhoon has been signed by Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH and the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA). The package (known as Evolution Package 2) will be delivered by the end of 2015. The Contract signing was announced on […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-development-contract-for-eurofighter-typhoon-49522/
AgustaWestland Given Final Show Cause Notice to Cancel Indian Helicopter Deal
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DefenceTalkThe Defence Ministry has issued a final show cause notice to Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland for cancelling its contract worth Rs 3,600 crore (556 million euros—Ed.) for supplying 12 choppers to the Air Force for “violating” the terms of its contract. The notice was issued by the Ministry on October 21 in which it has asked […]https://www.defencetalk.com/agustawestland-india-issues-notice-to-cancel-aw101-helicopter-deal-49461/
US court sides with Amazon on CIA cloud contract
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DefenceTalkA US federal judge has reinstated a CIA cloud computing contract with Amazon, rejecting a challenge from IBM, according to court documents released Tuesday. Judge Thomas Wheeler of the Federal Court of Claims said in a notice posted by the court that Amazon Web Services’ is “restored” and that a “corrective action stay is lifted.” […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-court-sides-with-amazon-on-cia-cloud-contract-49324/
Raytheon awarded Phalanx upgrade contract
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DefenceTalkThe U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon a $136.2 million contract for federal FY13 to re-manufacture, overhaul and upgrade 19 Phalanx Close-in Weapon Systems and produce four SeaRAM Anti-ship Missile Defense Systems. This contract includes a $94.8 million option for FY14 covering an additional 12 Phalanx and four SeaRAM systems. The option, if exercised, would bring the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raytheon-awarded-phalanx-upgrade-contract-49064/
Major Deals Signed at Moscow’s MAKS-2013 Airshow
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DefenceTalkAn array of large-scale contracts have been signed on the first day of the MAKS-2013 airshow, just outside Moscow. Defense The United Aircraft Corporation and the Defense Ministry have signed a 80 billion ruble ($2.5 billion) contract for the servicing of aircraft, avionics and related equipment, the UAC said in a press release. The contract, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/major-deals-signed-at-moscows-maks-2013-airshow-48895/