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Army

Boeing Rotorcraft Support Business Growing ‘Exponentially,’ Official Says

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, August 30th, 2012

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Millville, N.J.--The current budget environment coupled with conflict winding down in Iraq and Afghanistan means platforms--U.S. and internationally--are expected to stay in service longer, which is something fueling more service and support business for Boeing [BA] rotorcraft support, company officials said. “The business has been growing exponentially,” said Peri Widener, vice president rotorcraft support at Boeing, during a media visit to CH-47 facilities here in Millville, N.J. This is where final Army modifications are installed before the Chinooks head off…

Congress

Six F-35Bs Delivered Without Radars Thus Far, Program Director Says

The U.S. Marine Corps thus far has received six F-35B fighters without radars, as the service waits on Northrop Grumman‘s [NOC] delivery of the AN/APG-85 radar, which is to replace […]

Congress

Baldwin Concerned With Army’s JLTV ‘Mismanagement,’ Seeks Support For Marines’ Procurement Plans

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) has raised concerns with the “Army’s mismanagement” of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, and is seeking assurance that the Marine Corps can be supported […]

Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]

SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill adds new provisions that would raise the Navy and Marine Corps’ minimum requirement for amphibious warships and extend […]