Americas * And we're off! The USAF has released the final request for proposals (RFP) for their T-X trainer competition. Not deviating much from the draft RFP released in July, the request encompasses a total of 350 aircraft, including delivery of the initial five...
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USAF Issues RFP for JSTARS Replacement | Raytheon Contracted With $600M for Patriot Upgrade | MBDA Submits Proposal for TLVS Development
The Defense Industry Daily team wishes you all a Happy New Year. We'll be enjoying time with our families and will be back to you on Tuesday, 1/3. Americas * A request for proposals (RFP) has been released by the USAF for the replacement of the E-8 Joint Surveillance...
US Navy Going Nuclear with $303M Contract to Bechtel | Israelis to Sell Retired F-16A/B Fleet | LM Gets Contract Mod to Provide PAC-3 Missiles to Qatar
Americas * MQ-4C Triton UAVs will replace EP-3E signals reconnaissance aircraft operated by the US Navy. Speaking on the announcement, NAVAIR’s Triton program manager Sean Burke said that approval to kick-start an 18-month process to install a signals intelligence...
Gen Atomics Contracted for $359M in MQ-1 & MQ-9 Support | US State Dept Clears FMS of JDAM Tail Kits to Kuwait | India’s Nirbhay Cruise Missile Program in Trouble
Americas * General Atomics has been contracted to perform MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper support services for the USAF. Under the $359 million contract, the company will be tasked with conducting logistics support, program and configuration management, depot repair,...
Textron’s AirLand Scorpion Completes Successful First Test Flight | LM to Produce $1.4B in FMS | Battleground Testing Reveals Flaws; Russian Defense Min Orders Fixed
Americas * Boeing will manufacture and deliver 51 Lot 90 Harpoon weapon systems for Brazil, Egypt and South Korea. Valued at $207 million, the contract was issued by the US Navy, and also includes components and spares for the governments of Japan, Australia,...
Boeing Assures Cap on Air Force One Costs | France & Britain to Embark on Study for FCAS Program | Japan to Increase Defense Spending 1.4% for Next FY
The Defense Industry Daily team wishes you all a wonderful Christmas holiday. We'll be enjoying time with our families and will be back to you on Tuesday, 12/27. Americas * Guarantees have been made by Boeing that the new Air Force One will not exceed $4 billion. The...
Boeing-Saab’s T-X Trainer Takes to the Skies | Antonov Rolls Out First Mil Transport Plane in Kiev | US State Dept Clears P-8A Sale to Norway
Americas * The Boeing-Saab T-X trainer offering has made its first successful flight. During the 55 minute flight, the team validated key aspects of the aircraft and demonstrated the performance of the low-risk design. Initial operating capability is planned for 2024...
Poles to Get Howizters in $1.1B Deal with HSW | NATO Signs with US for Munitions to Eight Member Countries | SK’s $250M F-16 Upgrades Completed
Americas * General Dynamics has been awarded an $82 million contract to convert M1A2 tanks to the M1A2S configuration for the US Army. The M1A2S is a specialized configuration for tanks operated by the government of Saudi Arabia. GD design and manufacture the vehicles...
2006 Saudi Shopping Spree: $2.9B to Upgrade Their M1 Tank Fleet
Saudi M1A2(click to view full) In July 2006 the US DSCA informed Congress [PDF] that the government of Saudi Arabia wished to purchase 58 M1A1 Abrams tanks, then upgrade these M1A1s, along with its existing 315 M1A2s, to create 373 M1A2S (Saudi) Abrams configuration...