The deal could potential the creation of a new company controlled by Boeing which will focus on commercial aviation while Embraer would stick to creating business jets and aircrafts for defense. As per a report by Brazil’s largest financial newspaper… Read More ›
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U.S. introduces bill to force software makers to disclose third party source code reviews
The National Defense Authorization Act aims to limit the basket of vulnerabilities, adversaries of the United States can use to perpetrate cyber attacks on U.S. interests. On Thursday, in a development that has significant strategic ramifications across U.S. industries, a… Read More ›
U.S. reins in Chinese influence in Australia
The training of U.S Marines in Australia is likely to dampen Australia-China relations while bolstering the United States’ long standing Asia pivot strategy. In a move designed to reign in Chinese aggression in Australia, on Friday, the Australian defense minister… Read More ›
U.S. Defense contractor CACI International Inc offers to merge with peer CSRA Inc
The net run-rate cost synergies in CACI’s offer beats that CRSA’s deal with General Dynamics. In a move aimed at disrupting General Dynamics Corp acquisition of CSRA Inc, a large U.S. defense contractor, its peer CACI International Inc stated it… Read More ›
Norweigian defense contractor Kongsberg Gruppen signs $1.93 billion deal with Qatar
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 ›
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 ›