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Pentagon Considers Using Space Launchers for Global Deliveries

Pentagon Considers Using Space Launchers for Global Deliveries

SCOTT AFB, Ill. — Transporting cargo in the cosmos may seem unimaginable now, but the innovative capability could become a reality in the not too distant future. U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) certainly thinks so.

“Think about moving 80 short tons, the equivalent of a C-17 payload, an…

Lockheed Wins $724M for Aegis Weapon System

Lockheed Wins $724M for Aegis Weapon System

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Moorestown, New Jersey, is being awarded a sole-source, cost-plus-incentive-fee and cost-plus fixed-fee contract. The total value of this contract is $724,001,438, inclusive of all options.

Under this follow on contract, the contractor will conduct f…

Guyana Cleared to Buy 4 Bell Helicopters for $256M

Guyana Cleared to Buy 4 Bell Helicopters for $256M

WASHINGTON — The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Guyana of Bell 412EPi and 429 Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $256 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certifica…
France Stands Up Second Reaper Drone Squadron

France Stands Up Second Reaper Drone Squadron

The Reaper unmanned aircraft system has experienced a fast development since 2014 within the 33rd Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Attack Wing (ESRA), established in September 2019 at the Air Base 709 “Commandant Ménard” at Cognac-Châteaubernard airport.

On October 12, during a military ceremony …

Northrop Wins $158M for Global Hawk Support to Korea

Northrop Wins $158M for Global Hawk Support to Korea

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Sierra Vista, Arizona, has been awarded a not-to-exceed $158,390,024 undefinitized contract action for Global Hawk (RQ-4) aircraft sustainment.

This contract provides for aircraft spares and contractor logistics support.

Work will be performed in the Republi…

Raytheon Wins $722M for SM-3 Missile Support

Raytheon Wins $722M for SM-3 Missile Support

Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson, Arizona, is being awarded a sole-source, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for a ceiling value of $722,400,000.

This contract is a hybrid of fixed-price incentive firm-target, firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-incentive fee and cost-plus-fixed-fee…

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