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Raytheon to Pitch Fixed-Price Deal In Effort To Save SLAMRAAM

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Monday, November 8th, 2010

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By Marina Malenic The prime contractor for a next-generation Army short-range air defense program is preparing to propose integration of a lower-cost alternative interceptor missile into the system to save it from termination. According to sources and documents, the Army has recommended that the Pentagon cancel acquisition plans for the Surface-Launched Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (SLAMRAAM) program. Raytheon [RTN] officials at the Association of the United States Army's annual meeting and exposition in Washington said they are planning to offer…

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

Congress

Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]