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Northrop Grumman Secures Modified RAAF Radio Frequency Countermeasure System
Northrop Grumman has received a $175.6 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from the U.S. Air Force to deliver a modified AN/ALQ-251 radio frequency countermeasure system for the Royal Australian Air Force under a Foreign Military Sales transaction with Australia. Under the sole-source award, Northrop will take over several initiatives for RAAF’s C-130J-30 program, including design, production and...
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AeroVironment Subsidiary to Supply Uncrewed Ground Vehicles to German Armed Forces
AeroVironment subsidiary Telerob has secured a major contract to supply the German Federal Armed Forces with 41 large telemax HT300 uncrewed ground vehicles. The telemax HT300 was chosen after a competitive procurement process to meet Berlin’s needs for explosive ordnance disposal and counter-improvised explosive device missions. Florian Gruener, managing director of Telerob, highlighted the significance...
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Tetra Tech Expands Ireland Presence With Consultancy Acquisition
High-end consulting and engineering services provider Tetra Tech has completed its acquisition of Carron + Walsh, an Irish management consulting firm. Tetra Tech Chairman and CEO Dan Batrack said the deal expands his company’s customer network and cross-selling opportunities to clients based in Ireland. “[Carron + Walsh’s] innovation in project delivery directly aligns with our...
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Lockheed Eyes European, Middle East Production of Missile Propellants
Lockheed Martin plans to expand the manufacturing of solid rocket motors and other missile energetics in Europe and the Middle East, a venture that the company is currently pursuing in Australia, Breaking Defense reported. Tim Cahill, executive vice president for missiles and fire control, disclosed the plan in a media briefing at the Avalon Air...
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Babcock Secures $1.3B Contract Extension for British Army Operational Readiness
British defense contractor Babcock International said it has secured a five-year contract extension from the U.K. Ministry of Defence worth about $1.3 billion to support the British Army’s operational readiness. The contract extension will directly support London’s Defence Industrial Strategy and contribute significantly to the U.K.’s economic growth, the company said Wednesday. The Defence Support...
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US Approves Potential $2B Sale of MQ-9B Drones to Qatar
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale of MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft and related equipment to Qatar for an estimated $1.96 billion. Qatar requested eight MQ-9B drones, along with a comprehensive package of munitions, including Joint Direct Attack Munition tail kits, general-purpose bombs, Paveway II guidance kits, Hellfire missiles and training...
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GE Aerospace to Expand European Manufacturing With $84M Investment
GE Aerospace will invest over $84.1 million in its European manufacturing sites in 2025, aiming to boost capacity and expand facilities for commercial and defense customers. According to the Ohio-based manufacturer, the funds will primarily be used to create additional engine test cells, acquire new equipment and implement advanced technologies to support the production of...
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BAE Systems, Repkon USA Sign Pact on Ammunition Manufacturing
British multinational BAE Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding with turnkey complete production plant provider Repkon USA to develop and manufacture advanced munitions. The two companies will also explore ways to enhance the range, precision and performance of ammunition. To achieve the agreement’s objective, BAE and Repkon will bring their expertise and experience to...
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Lockheed Martin Australia Builds Warehouse to Support Black Hawk
Lockheed Martin Australia has opened a custom-fit logistics warehouse to serve Australia’s UH-60M Black Hawk fleet. The new facility created 30 new warehousing and logistics jobs for people living in and around Sydney, New South Wales. Located near the Australian Army’s Holsworthy Base in Holsworthy, the facility will have 4,500 square meters of space, accommodating...