The deal will see Kongsberg Gruppen supply military vehicles, weapons technology and help in the digitization of 490 armored vehicles. On Tuesday, Kongsberg Gruppen, a Norwegian defense contractor disclosed it has signed a letter of intent to supply equipment for… Read More ›
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Boeing wins $6.2 billion contract for 36 F15 fighter jets
The development is in line with U.S. President Donald Trump’s strategy of boosting the sale of U.S. weapons exports to friendly countries. On Friday, the Pentagon stated, Boeing Co has been awarded a $6.2 billion contract for 36 F-15 fighter… Read More ›
Japan set to be prime destination for hi-tech military hardware
With Japan planning to develop the F-3, a dual use $40 billion fighter jet, UK’s BAE Systems, and U.S. Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Raytheon are likely to reap in huge contracts for not only developing the F-3 but also for… Read More ›
Calm before the storm
As per a senior U.S. official, Trump is said to decertify the Iran nuclear deal in the near future. Emerging from a meeting with U.S. military leaders, U.S. President Donald Trump declared the moment as “the calm before the storm.”… Read More ›
Leidos Innovation Corp wins $727.7 million defense contract from the Pentagon
The area of operation for this contract agreement is Afghanistan. The Pentagon has disclosed that Leidos Innovation Corp, a unit of Leidos Holding Corp has been awarded a $727.7 million contract to provide support for the Afghan Air Force and… Read More ›
Whistle blower’s allegations against Raytheon does not stand scrutiny
The whistle blower had amended his allegations 5 times. He wanted to amend it once more. The judge dismissed the allegations saying they were did not lack substance and were too generalistic. In a major development, defence giant Raytheon Co… Read More ›
A bull in a China shop
With the U.S. embracing increased protectionism despite its posturing in the G7 meet, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has voiced the markings on the wall. The executive summary of last week’s G7 and NATO meeting, comes down to just one line,… Read More ›
Trump extends sanctions relief to Iran under U.S.-Iran nuclear deal
Trump has however sanctioned a Chinese man and three Chinese companies along with two senior Iranian defense officials for supporting Iran’s ballistic missile program. In a move that has caught many by surprise, U.S. President Donald Trump has extended wide… Read More ›
American Material Handling Equipment wins $925 million defense contract
The fixed price contract is subject to market changes and has a ceiling of $925 million. The Pentagon has disclosed that American Material Handling Equipment Inc has been awarded a maximum of $925 million for a fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment defense… Read More ›
Pentagon likely to award Lockheed Martin helicopter manufacturing contract worth $27 billion
The production of the CH-53K King Stallion helicopters will be carried out by Sikorsky, the company it acquired from United Technologies Corp. This is a major milestone for the company. An official from the U.S. Department of Defence has stated,… Read More ›