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At a U.S. Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing, the Air Force told lawmakers that the service prefers to procure a new fighter under the F-X program than restarting the F-22 production line.
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During a Senate hearing, a top U.S. Air Force officer revealed that the American taxpayer will stand to lose $300 million if the Pentagon is to cancel the cost-plus contract with Northrop Grumman to build the B-21 bomber.
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Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a €145 million contract by the procurement agency of German Armed Forces (BAAINBw) for the long term operation of the SATCOMBw secure satellite communications system. The contract is for the next seven-and-a-half years.
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The Pentagon announced that the U.S. Army will exercise an option for 35 UH-60M helicopters for $387 million.
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Russian Izvestia newspaper, citing a source in the Russian Defense Ministry, reported that Indonesia will not be able to take delivery of the Su-35 until 2018.
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