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Spy satellite launched after repeated delays

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Spy satellite launched after repeated delays

Jan. 19 (UPI) -- A rocket carrying a spy satellite launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in Southern California after bad weather and technical problems delayed the sendoff.

Thales to develop Rafale F4 sensors for French military

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Thales to develop Rafale F4 sensors for French military

F-22 Raptor receives 3D-printed metallic part for the first time

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F-22 Raptor receives 3D-printed metallic part for the first time

Leonardo to support British Apache helicopters under $379M deal

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Leonardo to support British Apache helicopters under $379M deal

Lockheed awarded $77.8M for Navy's undersea warfare system

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Lockheed awarded $77.8M for Navy's undersea warfare system

Jan. 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a modified $77.8 million contract for production of the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Surface Ship Undersea Warfare System.

Trump promises new missile interceptors, Space Force to protect U.S.

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Trump promises new missile interceptors, Space Force to protect U.S.

Jan. 17 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump visited the Pentagon Thursday where he revealed a new missile defense plan he said will be the "best anywhere in the world."

U.S., British naval ships conduct exercises in South China Sea

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U.S., British naval ships conduct exercises in South China Sea

Jan. 17 (UPI) -- The United States and Britain sailed together for six days in rare joint drills with USS McCampbell and HMS Argyll conducting exercises in the South China Sea.

Mexico launches ARM Reformador with Thales mission suite

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Mexico launches ARM Reformador with Thales mission suite

Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Mexico has launched the Reformador, which is the first of its navy's new POLA class of vessels, that includes a full Thales mission suite for surveillance and security missions.

First advanced weapons elevator completed on USS Gerald R. Ford

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First advanced weapons elevator completed on USS Gerald R. Ford

Jan. 17 (UPI) -- The Navy received the USS Gerald R. Ford without working weapons elevators. The secretary of the Navy said they would be operational by summer 2019 -- and now the first one is installed.

Sikorsky awarded $7M for King Stallion helicopter software, support

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Sikorsky awarded $7M for King Stallion helicopter software, support

Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Sikorsky received a $7 million contract for software maintenance and obsolescence avoidance support on the troubled King Stallion CH-53K helicopter for the U.S. Marine Corps.

Lockheed wins $69 million contract to upgrade F-35 digital systems

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Lockheed wins $69 million contract to upgrade F-35 digital systems

Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Lockheed Martin Corp. was awarded a $69 million contract for programming and reprogramming on all operational F-35s for the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps.

Leidos awarded $9.7M contract for anti-IED surveillance support

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Leidos awarded $9.7M contract for anti-IED surveillance support

Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Leidos Inc. was awarded a $9.7 million contract in support of the Saturn Arch Arial Intelligence System, which the U.S. Army uses to monitor IED "hot spots."

BAE contracted for repairs, upgrades on guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey

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BAE contracted for repairs, upgrades on guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey

Jan. 16 (UPI) -- BAE Systems received a $9.7 million contract for a scheduled Surface Incremental Availability on the USS Halsey, primarily for structural repairs and system alterations.

MBDA's new MMP missile system successfully deployed in Mali

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MBDA's new MMP missile system successfully deployed in Mali

Jan. 16 (UPI) -- The MBDA Missile Systems' medium-range missile was successfully deployed in Mali by the French Army for the first time, the company announced.

Lockheed tapped for next Freedom-class littoral combat ship

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Lockheed tapped for next Freedom-class littoral combat ship

Jan. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy exercised a contract option with Lockheed Martin for construction of LCS 31, which the branch said completes it's acquisition strategy for fiscal year 2019.

U.S., Japan participate in joint deployment in East China Sea

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U.S., Japan participate in joint deployment in East China Sea

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- The United States and Japan conducted a joint two-day deployment in the Indo-Pacific region for communication and maneuvering drills.

BAE signs $79.8M contract with Navy for Pacific comms support

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BAE signs $79.8M contract with Navy for Pacific comms support

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- BAE Systems has signed a five-year, $79.8 million contract to maintain and operate communications systems with the U.S. Navy across the Pacific and Indian Oceans.

Raytheon taps Phoenix Products for Naval Strike Missile containers

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Raytheon taps Phoenix Products for Naval Strike Missile containers

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Raytheon Co. and Phoenix Products, Inc. signed a $1.6 million contract to produce Naval Strike Missile transport containers as part of a mentor-protege program.

USS Gravely becomes flagship of NATO maritime forces group

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USS Gravely becomes flagship of NATO maritime forces group

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- The USS Gravely was named the flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 during a ceremony in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Raytheon to equip classic Hornet with upgraded radar

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Raytheon to equip classic Hornet with upgraded radar

Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Raytheon will equip the U.S. Marine's classic F/A-18C/D Hornet fleet with an upgraded APG-79(v)4 AESA radar system.

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