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Long-overdue GPS ground stations delayed by pandemic, Chinese hardware
The Space Force now says OCX will start operating in 2024.
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Supply chains have ‘stabilized,’ but certain parts remain hard to get: CEO
Meanwhile, Leonardo DRS is eyeing new ships for its electric-drive technology.
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Air Force wants to rely less on Northrop for B-21 sustainment
Stealth-bomber plans are part of a general effort to reduce costs by managing maintenance and upgrades.
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Multi-year destroyer contracts will bolster shipyards, workforces: Navy
The contracts are the first to use a new provision that helps yards foster talent in their local communities.
Business
How Lockheed is positioning the F-22 to fly into the 2040s
The Pentagon is spending billions to keep the Raptor ready for battle.
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USAF walks back tanker forecast: ‘We don’t know what our strategy is’
As Boeing KC-46 deliveries resume, officials mull how many more—if any—to order.
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On Day 1 of ownership, L3Harris pledges to invest in Aerojet Rocketdyne
In an interview, the new president of what is now a segment of L3Harris Technologies also touted the rocket-maker’s workforce.
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L3Harris rejects fears it will deny Aerojet rockets to competitors
CEO: ‘I can assure you, we are highly motivated to sell rocket engines and rocket motors to anyone who wants to buy them.’
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Northrop will not bid on Air Force’s new fighter
The company's decision leaves Boeing, Lockheed Martin to compete to build the Next Generation Air Dominance jet.
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L3Harris expected to close $4.7B Aerojet Rocketdyne acquisition on Friday
The Federal Trade Commission decided not to block the deal, L3Harris told investors Wednesday.
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Raytheon still waiting for orders to replace weapons sent to Ukraine
The company has received $2 billion in replenishment orders so far, and expects $2.5 billion more in the next year.
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Gearbox problem caused fatal Osprey crash, Marines say
The incident was the 16th hard clutch engagement since 2010, but the first that resulted in deaths.
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USAF tweaks competition to spread rocket work
The Pentagon had previously planned to rely on just two heavy-lift launch providers.
Business
Software problems will cut F-35 deliveries this year, Lockheed says
The delays will cost the company about $7 million per jet.
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Data-rights fight may delay training on Air Force's new F-35 simulator
Disagreement with Lockheed may stall installation of latest software in a next-gen training facility.
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ULA’s first Vulcan launch pushed to end of the year
After an explosion in March, the company launched an investigation into what happened to its new heavy-lift rocket during testing in Alabama.
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