The move is in anticipation of heightened defence related orders from the U.S. and its allies. In efforts aimed at making its businesses more responsive to customers, on Tuesday, Boeing Co stated it would be restructuring its defense, space and… Read More ›
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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 ›
Boeing signs $3.4 billion contract with U.S. government for Apache attack helicopters
The contract is for the supply of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.
Defense industry flourishing under Donald Trump
Despite Donald Trump’s posturing, the U.S. defence industry under Donald Trump is set to reach new heights. Shares of American defence companies have largely shrugged off President Donald Trump’s criticism over high costs, which incidentally are set to reach new… Read More ›
Boeing set to trim workforce in 2017
It would not be surprising if Boeing’s management had gauged Donald Trump’s protective policies early on and had let it be known that it would be trimming its workforce. After all, during the campaign trail Trump had been very loud… Read More ›
Lockheed Martin wins $450M contract: Pentagon
This contract is linked to a previous contract in which Lockheed was to build and delivery F-35A fighter jets to South Korea. The Pentagon has reported that Lockheed Martin Corp has been awarded a contract worth $450 million, which is… Read More ›
Lockheed Martin to drive down cost of F-35 fighter jet program
The alternative to Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighter aircraft is Boeing’s F-18, an older generation aircraft which lacks the distinctive stealth capabilities of the F-35. Marillyn Hewson, Lockheed Martin’s CEO has told U.S. President-elect, Donald Trump, that she is committed to… Read More ›