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US Air Force pivots service-level wargaming focus to the Arctic

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The US Air Force (USAF) is turning its Title 10 wargaming focus to the Arctic to better understand how great power competition against countries such as China and Russia...

US Air Force accepts first KC-46A tanker aircraft

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Japan rejects foreign plans for next-generation fighter

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The Japanese Ministry of Defense's (MoD's) Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) has confirmed to Jane’s that it plans to pursue a Japan-led development...

Avon Rubber to buy helmet maker Team Wendy

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UK-based Avon Rubber has agreed to acquire US firm Team Wendy, which makes military and first-responder helmets, the two companies announced on 9 September.

Draken buys Cobham aviation services business

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US-based aviation training provider Draken International has acquired Cobham Group’s Aviation Services UK business, according to Cobham.

BAE reports progress on absorbing ex-Raytheon businesses

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The integration of two former Raytheon Technologies businesses into BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems sector is “progressing well”, according to the UK-based defence...

Serco to buy consulting firm WBB

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UK-based government services provider Serco Group has agreed to purchase American consulting business Whitney, Bradley & Brown (WBB) for USD295 million to expand its...

JTACs go to sea to bring more firepower to the Gulf

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The US military is training joint terminal attack controllers (JTACs) who usually operate on land to direct air support from ships and aircraft, US Central Command...

RN evaluates AI decision aids as part of ‘ASD/FS-21'

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Novel artificial intelligence (AI)-based tactical decision aids developed by Roke and CGI Defence in conjunction with the UK Defence Science and Research Laboratory...

Jacobs to buy PA Consulting

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US engineering firm Jacobs has agreed to acquire a majority stake in UK-based PA Consulting for GBP1.4 billion (USD1.8 billion), the two companies announced on 30...

GAO examines US Army and Marine Corps tactical vehicle accident causes

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“Serious accidents” involving the US Army and Marine Corps (USMC) tactical vehicles are not on a steady rise but service leaders need to take several steps to mitigate...

USMC details fielding plans for Amphibious Combat Vehicle

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The US Marine Corps (USMC) intends to continue purchasing two Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) variants next year and has detailed plans to field two additional variants...

KBR to buy intel and space firm Centauri

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KBR has agreed to acquire fellow US engineering company Centauri for about USD800 million in cash, expanding its presence in such fast-growing areas as intelligence and...

Lockheed Martin names new Sikorsky head

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Lockheed Martin has promoted longtime executive Paul Lemmo to president of its Sikorsky helicopter company, replacing Dan Schultz, who is retiring, the US defence...

First full-rate production order for BQM-177A target

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Kratos has received a first full-rate production (FRP) contract for the US Navy's (USN’s) new BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target.

Mercury Systems ‘well-positioned' for acquisitions

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Mercury Systems is “well-positioned” to take advantage of an improving market for acquisitions, according to the top executive of the US-based defence electronics...

Boeing Defense, General Dynamics post Q1 gains

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Revenue at Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business jumped 19% to USD7.2 billion in the first quarter of 2021 driven by US Air Force orders for KC-46A tanker...

Cubic Corp to become private business

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American private equity firms Veritas Capital and Evergreen Coast Capital have agreed to acquire US-based Cubic Corporation in a USD2.8 billion deal that will convert...

Lockheed Martin to buy Aerojet Rocketdyne for USD4.4 billion

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Lockheed Martin has agreed to acquire rocket engine maker Aerojet Rocketdyne for USD4.4 billion, as the world’s largest defence contractor indicated it expects its work...

Syrian Kurds withdraw from Manbij

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