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Dylan Malyasov

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U.S. Army to receive additional wireless-guided TOW missiles

Raytheon, one of the world's largest defense contractors, has announced on Wednesday that company will deliver additional tube-launched, optically tracked, wireless-guided missiles for the TOW weapon system under a $101 million U.S. Army contract announced by the U.S. Department of...

Boeing gets a new contract for A-10 ‘Warthog’ wing replacements

The U.S. aerospace giant Boeing has been awarded a new contract for continues A-10 Thunderbolt II support. The Department of Defense and Boeing announced on Wednesday an agreement with a maximum ceiling value of $999 million for A-10 wing...

Lockheed Martin awards contract to BAE Systems to enhance F-35’s EW capabilities

British multinational defense, security, and aerospace company BAE Systems has been awarded a contract from U.S. defense giant Lockheed Martin to enhance the EW capabilities of the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter. BAE Systems was awarded a Block 4 Modernization contract from...

U.S. Air Force demonstrates rifle-mounted fire-control system in action

The U.S. Air Force has showcased the cutting-edge, rifle-mounted fire-control system during a demonstration at Beale Air Force Base, California. The new sighting device, called the Smart Shooter, attaches to the weapon and locks on then fires to...

U.S. Marine Corps’ F-35B completes simulated defensive combat air patrol with AIM-9X missile

The U.S. Marine Corps' F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) stealth aircraft successfully completed simulated defensive combat air patrol with live AIM-9 Sidewinder short-range missiles produced by Raytheon, according to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marine Corps conducted a...

Legendary B-2 stealth bomber marks 30th anniversary of first flight

On 20 August, B-2’s manufacturer, Northrop Grumman, hosted an event to mark the legendary stealth bomber's 30th anniversary of its first flight at an event at Plant 42, according to 412th Test Wing Public Affairs Thirty years ago, on...

USS Ramage deploys to provide ballistic missile defense for U.S. Navy fleet

The U.S. Navy has announced that the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) deployed from  Naval Station Norfolk today to conduct maritime security operations and provide ballistic missile defense for U.S. Navy fleet and combatant...

U.S. Army to procure new-build Apache AH-64E attack helicopters

The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Tuesday that Boeing, one of the world's largest aerospace contractors, has received a $154,8 million contract modification to procure new-build Apache AH-64E attack helicopters. The AH-64 Apache is the world’s most...