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US Launches Intel Review After Failings in Ukraine, Afghanistan

US Launches Intel Review After Failings in Ukraine, Afghanistan

WASHINGTON — The US intelligence community is carrying out a sweeping internal review of how it assesses the fighting power of foreign militaries amid mounting pressure from key lawmakers on Capitol Hill who say officials have failed twice in one year on the two major foreign policy crises faced b…
Germany Mulls Supplying Latest IRIS-T Air Defense to Ukraine

Germany Mulls Supplying Latest IRIS-T Air Defense to Ukraine

BERLIN — Germany is considering supplying IRIS-T SLM medium range surface-to-air defence systems to Ukraine, a security source said on Friday.

German daily Bild had reported earlier that the German cabinet’s security council was discussing the matter, and that IRIS-T SLM systems, made by privat…

Littoral Combat Ship Program Breaches Cost Cap by 37%

Littoral Combat Ship Program Breaches Cost Cap by 37%

WASHINGTON — The US Navy today notified Congress about a significant cost breach in the Littoral Combat Ship mission module program that stemmed from the service’s decision to stop developing the anti-submarine warfare package.

“On May 13, the U.S. Navy notified Congress of an increase in the P…

Czech Industry Seeks Potential Defense Deals with Philippines

Czech Industry Seeks Potential Defense Deals with Philippines

The island nation in Southeast Asia has modernized dramatically in recent years, and the local armed forces have significantly improved as a result. From the budget of 40 billion US dollars, big players, such as the USA, but also the Czech Republic, have a chance to cut themselves. At the same time,…
Lockheed Wins $398M Order for F-35 Spare Parts

Lockheed Wins $398M Order for F-35 Spare Parts

Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $397,726,298 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee modification (P00003) to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract (N0001921D0001).

This modification exercises options to procu…

Norwegian Army Receives Rebuilt CV90 Armored Vehicles

Norwegian Army Receives Rebuilt CV90 Armored Vehicles

On Friday 13 May, the first four out of a total of 20 rebuilt CV90 combat vehicles from RITEC in Levanger rolled out. These vehicles will help strengthen the operational capability of the Armed Forces.

“The government is strengthening the Army in line with the adopted long-term plan, and these …

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