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Iraq To Buy Hellfire Missiles Worth $82 Million
January 24, 2014 @ 03:57 PMThe Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of 500 AGM-114K/R Hellfire Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $82 million. Iraq will use the Hellfire missiles to help improve the Iraq Security Forces capability to support current on-going ground operations
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Boeing Delivers First Integrated Battle Station-Equipped B-1 Bomber
January 23, 2014 @ 01:46 PMThe US Air Force (USAF) has taken delivery of first integrated battle station (IBS) modification kit-equipped B-1B Lancer long-range strategic bomber aircraft from Boeing. Involving three major aircraft modifications, including the integration of an upgraded front and cockpit, a new diagnostics system and a new Link 16 data system, the IBS kit is designed to improve the situational awareness and communication capabilities of the aircrew, and their ability to engage enemy targets
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Rockwell Collins Wins Helmet Mounted Cueing System Support Contract
January 23, 2014 @ 08:14 AMRockwell Collins has won a $14 million contract for replenishment spare parts in support of the A/24A-56 joint helmet mounted cueing system. Work completion is dated July 31, 2015
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French Air Force Successfully Demo Raytheon Paveway II GBU-50
January 22, 2014 @ 08:10 AMRaytheon and the French Air Force successfully completed a demonstration of a penetrator variant of a Paveway GBU-50 from a Mirage 2000D multirole fighter jet. "Raytheon is committed to delivering GBU-50's unique capabilities to our French customer,” said Mike Jarrett, vice president of Air Warfare Systems
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Lockheed Martin Successfully Demo Longbow Missile Capabilities
January 15, 2014 @ 12:34 PMLockheed Martin has successfully demonstrated the AGM-114L Longbow missile's ability to counter littoral threats. The demonstration was done in the US Army Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), which involved firing of multiple Longbow missiles from a launch fixture provided by the navy aboard a 65ft surface craft
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Sikorsky Wins $549 Million MH-60 Heli Contract
January 10, 2014 @ 08:56 AMSikorsky Aircraft has won a $549 million modification contract for US Navys 18 MH-60S helicopters and 19 MH-60R helicopters. Estimated completion date is Dec
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Raytheon Win $70 Million Advanced Countermeasures Electronic Systems Contract
December 31, 2013 @ 08:20 AMRaytheon has been awarded a $70 million contract for various full Advanced Countermeasures Electronic Systems (ACES) and Line Replaceable Units (LRU) to support in-country spares software sustainment, and other activities. This award supports foreign military sales for Morocco, Egypt and Iraq
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Iraq Expects Delivery Of Russian Weaponry In 2014
December 16, 2013 @ 12:46 PMIraq is expecting the delivery of Russian weapons and military equipment next month, a senior Iraqi official was quoted as saying by RIA Novosti. “The second batch of Russian weapons will arrive in Iraq in January,” said Muhammed al-Aqili, a deputy head of the ruling faction in the Iraqi parliament
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US Army Demos Drone-Mounted Laser Weapon Capabilities
December 13, 2013 @ 08:14 AMThe US Army has for the first time successfully tested a vehicle-mounted laser that managed to shoot down incoming mortar rounds and drone aircraft, officials were quoted as saying by AFP. Installed in a dome-shaped turret atop a military vehicle, the high-energy laser hit more than 90 mortar bombs and several small unmanned planes over a six-week test at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico
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Iraq To Buy T-50 Attack Variant Under $1.1 Billion S. Korean Deal
December 12, 2013 @ 11:11 AMIraq signed a $1.1 billion deal with South Korea to buy 24 multi-role light fighters, officials were quoted as saying by AFP
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