Aerospace Group:

Army

BAE Systems Launches Newly Designed Tactical Remote Turret

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, September 19th, 2012

SHARE:

BAE Systems yesterday said it is launching its newly designed tactical remote turret, the TRT-R30MK, at the 2012 Africa Aerospace and Defense exhibition Sept. 19-21. The turret will be displayed for the first time on the company’s RG41 vehicle. “The TRT family of turrets provides soldiers with a spectrum of self-protection and ground fire support capability, combined with the safety of an armored protected vehicle,” said Johan Steyn, managing director, Land Systems South Africa. The TRT-R30MK is a remotely-operated weapon…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]