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Saab contracted to upgrade Australian Army's rocket warning system

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Saab contracted to upgrade Australian Army's rocket warning system

Feb. 21 (UPI) -- Saab will update equipment for the Australian Army's Wireless Audio Visual Emergency System used to detect incoming rockets, artillery and mortars.

U.S., Japan, Australia start Cope North 2019 at Guam air base

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U.S., Japan, Australia start Cope North 2019 at Guam air base

U.S., Britain conduct security drills, training in South China Sea

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U.S., Britain conduct security drills, training in South China Sea

Israel Aerospace Industries shows off 'loitering' missile at India air show

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Israel Aerospace Industries shows off 'loitering' missile at India air show

Japanese fighter plane crashes in Sea of Japan, two pilots rescued

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Japanese fighter plane crashes in Sea of Japan, two pilots rescued

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Two pilots aboard a Japanese Air Self-Defense Force fighter plane were rescued Wednesday after their aircraft crashed into the Sea of Japan.

Boeing's EA-18G fighter plane under consideration by Finnish military

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Boeing's EA-18G fighter plane under consideration by Finnish military

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- The Defense Department approved an offer for Boeing and the U.S. Navy to provide the EA-18G Growler fighter plane to the Finnish Defense Forces.

United Launch Services, SpaceX awarded satellite contracts

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United Launch Services, SpaceX awarded satellite contracts

Feb. 20 (UPI) -- United Launch Services was awarded a $441.7 million contract to launch military satellites to orbit, the U.S. Defense Department announced.

U.S. destroyer Cook, NATO ships enter Black Sea ahead of exercise

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U.S. destroyer Cook, NATO ships enter Black Sea ahead of exercise

Feb. 19 (UPI) -- The USS Donald Cook and ships from NATO's Standing Mine Countermeasures Group 2 entered the Black Sea, with their movements tracked by Russian vessels.

BAE awarded $575M for Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle production

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BAE awarded $575M for Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle production

Feb. 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army awarded BAE Systems contracts worth $575 million for low-rate production of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle, which will replace Vietnam War-era M113s.

Iran unveils submarine that can launch cruise missiles

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Iran unveils submarine that can launch cruise missiles

Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Iran has unveiled a homemade submarine that the nation says is capable of firing cruise missiles and staying more than 650 feet underwater for five weeks.

UAE announces more than $3B in defense deals at IDEX conference

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UAE announces more than $3B in defense deals at IDEX conference

Feb. 19 (UPI) -- United Arab Emirates signed deals worth more than $3 billion at IDEX 2019 in Abu Dhabi this weekend, including with Lockheed Martin, Diehl, Saab, Thales, and Raytheon.

U.S., Australia, Britain conduct training aviation exercise in Nevada

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U.S., Australia, Britain conduct training aviation exercise in Nevada

Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Air Force units from Australia and Britain wrapped joint training exercises with the U.S. Air Force and Navy at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, which included new F-35A pilots.

Boeing to deliver two F-18 Super Hornets to Navy for $17.8M

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Boeing to deliver two F-18 Super Hornets to Navy for $17.8M

Feb. 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a $17.8 million for two F/A-18EF Super Hornet aircraft.

Navy conducts annual anti-terrorism force protection exercise

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Navy conducts annual anti-terrorism force protection exercise

Feb. 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy has wrapped up an annual 12-day anti-terrorism force protection exercise held across the continental United States using realistic training scenarios.

Draper awarded $191M for Trident missile guidance system

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Draper awarded $191M for Trident missile guidance system

Feb. 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy awarded Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc. a $191 million contract for Trident II weapons system as the Pentagon upgrades its nuclear weapons.

Tecolote awarded $38.8M for Space and Missile Systems Center operations

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Tecolote awarded $38.8M for Space and Missile Systems Center operations

Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Tecolote Research was awarded a $38.8 million contract to support acquisition and financial operations at the U.S. Air Force's Space and Missile Systems Center.

PAE awarded $27.6M contract for Afghanistan defense, security support

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PAE awarded $27.6M contract for Afghanistan defense, security support

Feb. 15 (UPI) -- PAE Government Systems Inc. was awarded $27.6 million to provide contractor logistic support efforts for the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces.

Saab to supply U.S. Army with Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon system

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Saab to supply U.S. Army with Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon system

Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Saab signed a contract with the U.S. Army to supply the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon system, an 84mm recoilless rifle designated as the M3E1 in the U.S., starting later this year.

Bell Boeing signs $10.7M contract for V-22 Osprey radar upgrades

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Bell Boeing signs $10.7M contract for V-22 Osprey radar upgrades

Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Bell Boeing was awarded a $10.7 million contract for upgrades to AN/APR-39D(V)2, AN/AAQ-24B(V)27, and the ALE-47 Power Performance Computing systems on the V-22 Osprey.

Japan's 1st amphibious assault force certified during exercise with U.S. Marines

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Japan's 1st amphibious assault force certified during exercise with U.S. Marines

Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The Iron Fist 2019 exercise in California included the certification of Japan's first amphibious assault force, and was held at the same time as the Forest Light 19.2 exercise in Okinawa.

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