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U.S. Army intends to issue contract for M24 sniper weapon systems
The U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey, on behalf of PM Soldier Weapons, intends to award a sole source contract for the M24 sniper weapon systems.
On Apr. 29, the Department of the Army posted a notice on the...
Raytheon delivering Army’s WiFi to the front lines
The U.S. Army will receive new troposcatter communication systems as part of a 10-year contract with Raytheon Company.
The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract worth up to $663 million and provides ensure troops have access to secure voice and data communications...
Huntington Ingalls delivered eighth National Security Cutter Midgett to U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. Navy’s largest shipbuilder, Huntington Ingalls, has announced on Wednesday that it has delivered the National Security Cutter (NSC) Midgett (WMSL 757) to the U.S. Coast Guard.
"Midgett is scheduled to sail away in June and will be commissioned...
U.S. Army received first IBCS command center in support of missile defense testing
The U.S. Army has received the first production-representative engagement operations center (EOC) for the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS), according to a news release put out by U.S. weapons maker Northrop Grumman...
Boeing releases video showing how it moved MQ-25 drone to air base for flight testing
U.S. aerospace giant Boeing has released fascinating footage showing the moved of its latest MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueling drone from Boeing’s St. Louis facilities to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, a small regional airport next to Scott Air Force...
National Guard seeks non-standard ammunition
The U.S. National Guard Bureau wanted to acquire non-standard ammunition for use during training and competitive events.
The U.S. government’s main contracting website award notice said the National Guard Marksmanship Training Center (NGMTC) is seeking sources interested in becoming...
U.S. Army awards contract to Raytheon for production of Excalibur satellite-guided artillery projectiles
The U.S. Army Contracting Command has awarded Raytheon Corp. a contract for the production of the M982A1 155mm Excalibur Global Positioning System (GPS)-guided, extended range artillery projectiles.
On Apr. 30, the U.S. Army posted a notice on the...
Idaho Army National Guard’s assault helicopter battalion deployed to Guatemala
Idaho Army National Guard has announced the deployment of 1st Battalion of the 183rd Assault Helicopter Battalion to Huehuetenango, Guatemala, Sunday in support of Beyond the Horizon 2019.
The battalion will provide casualty evacuation support and equipment transportation...