BAE Systems given contract to modify Mk 38 Mod 2 with C-UAS capability

The U.S. Navy has given BAE Systems a sole source contract to add a counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) capability to the Mk 38 Mod 2 Machine Gun System (MGS).

USS Howard fires its Mk. 38 Mod. 2 machine gun during a live-fire exercise. (36009631892)
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Boeing issues statement saying it “respects” Canada’s decision to buy F/A-18 from RAAF

Boeing issued a statement on Dec. 8 regarding media reports saying Canada has decided to buy used F/A-18s from the Royal Australian Air Force.

RAAF Hornet Zhu-7
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Japan’s Defense Ministry request to buy JSM; research on integrating LRSAM

Japan Defense Ministry has officially requested on Dec. 8 for additional funds in the fiscal 2018 budget in order to buy long-range cruise missiles.

Joint Strike Missile Mockup at JA2016
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