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U.S. Space Force Awards $1.8B Contract Extension to Northrop …
1 day ago · The U.S. Space Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a $1.8 billion contract extension to begin the production of two early warning satellites. These satellites are part of the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) program, designed to detect missile threats, particularly from the Northern Hemisphere.
U.S. to Provide $20B to Ukraine from Frozen Russian Assets
2 days ago · 08:36 AM, October 24, 2024. 29. The United States has announced its decision to allocate $20 billion to Ukraine, a move backed by immobilized Russian assets. “There is important news from the United States: America has made the decision to provide $20 billion. These funds are secured by immobilized Russian assets and are part of the G7’s ...
Raytheon Secures $676M for TOW Weapon System Production
1 day ago · Raytheon has been awarded a contract valued at $676 million to continue the production of the tube-launched, optically-tracked, wireless-guided TOW weapon system for the U.S. Army. This contract includes an annual production allocation of $430 million for fiscal year 2023 and an additional $246 million for fiscal year 2024.
U.S. Sanctions Sudanese Defense Chief for Weapons Procurement …
23 hours ago · The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Mirghani Idris Suleiman, Sudan’s Defense Chief, for his role in securing weapons through deals with Iran and Russia amid the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).. Mirghani Idris Suleiman has played a central role in the SAF weapons procurement strategy, coordinating efforts to ...
Northrop’s Deep Sensing and Targeting System Boosts Long …
4 days ago · Northrop Grumman demonstrated phase two of its Deep Sensing and Targeting (DSaT) system at the U.S. Army's Vanguard 24 exercise, enhancing long-range precision fires with airborne space-based data. During the test event, the company combined multiple space-based sensor data to provide real-time ...
U.S. Deploys THAAD Missile Defense System to Israel
4 days ago · The U.S. military has swiftly deployed its advanced THAAD missile defense system to Israel, following a surge in regional tensions. The THAAD system (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense), produced by Lockheed Martin, is now "in place" in Israel, according to U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. While he did not confirm its operational status ...
U.S. Army Orders Black Hornet 4 Nano-Drones
4 days ago · 07:30 AM, October 22, 2024. 2. Black Hornet 4 Nano-Drone. Teledyne FLIR Defense has won a five-year contract worth up to $91 million to provide its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance Systems to the United States Army. The nano-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are being acquired under the Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) program, Phase II.
Exocet Anti-Ship Missile Receives New Radar Guidance System
Sep 24, 2024 · Defensemirror.com bureau. 09:07 AM, September 24, 2024. 1137. Exocet MM40 Block 3 weapon system. The Exocet MM40 Block 3C anti-ship missile has been upgraded with a new generation coherent homing system, enhancing its capabilities in electronic warfare environments. This development was confirmed in an exclusive interview with Naval News by the ...
Lockheed Martin Secures $4.1B Contract to Enhance Missile …
02:52 AM, April 12, 2024. 1435. Ground Based Interceptor launches, testing the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system on Dec. 11, 2023, utilizing C2BMC for command-and-control. Lockheed Martin has secured a $4.1 billion contract to upgrade the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) system for the Missile Defense Agency.