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BAE Systems, QinetiQ sign pact on drone collaboration

September 12, 2023
LONDON — BAE Systems and QinetiQ are exploring the possibility of joining forces in the development of uncrewed systems, the two British companies announced Sept. 12. The companies said they have signed a framework agreement looking at the potential to collaborate in the aerial drones and mission management systems sector. Coinciding with the potential tie-up, Qinetiq announced it was launching…
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Poland to buy 486 HIMARS launchers from Lockheed Martin

September 11, 2023
WARSAW, Poland — Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak on Monday approved a framework deal to buy 486 launcher-loader module kits for its M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems. “In line with the adopted schedule, deliveries are expected to begin in 2025,” the Armament Agency, which is the ministry’s unit responsible for purchases of weapons and military gear, said in a…
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Rafael inks news deal to put Trophy system on UK’s Challenger 3 tanks

September 11, 2023
MILAN — An Israeli defense company has signed a contract with the British Defence Ministry for the third and final integration of the Trophy active protection system on Challenger 3 tanks, which are expected to enter service in the next few years. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems announced Sept. 4 it completed the second assessment phase of integrating Trophy on the main battle tanks. The…
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Navy gets new (acting) Air Boss

September 8, 2023
Naval Air Forces received a new commanding officer Thursday during a ceremony aboard Naval Air Station North Island, California, albeit a leader serving in an acting capacity. Rear Adm. George Wikoff relieved Vice Adm. Kenneth Whitesell as the commander of Navy aviation, but is only serving as the acting “Air Boss” because his promotion to vice admiral and nomination to be the next commander…
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