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  • Lockheed to Supply Targeting Pods for Qatar Fighter Aircraft - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Lockheed to Supply Targeting Pods for Qatar Fighter Aircraft

    Lockheed Martin has secured a contract of an undisclosed value to provide a targeting system for installation on Qatar’s Rafale fighter aircraft fleet. The company said Monday it will begin to deliver Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods , spares and fielding support to the Qatar Emiri Air Force starting next year. ATP is designed to identify and track small tactical targets […] More

  • Switzerland Outlines Requirements for New Combat Aircraft, Ground-Based Air Defense System - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Switzerland Outlines Requirements for New Combat Aircraft, Ground-Based Air Defense System

    Switzerland has unveiled a list of specifications for the country’s future combat aircraft and ground-based air defense system. The Swiss defense department said Friday its NKF combat aircraft should be able to protect the Swiss airspace and perform routine air policing missions continuously. The country is looking for an aircraft that can respond within minutes to […] More

  • Report: Qatar Eyes Typhoon Fighter Aircraft Purchase From BAE - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Report: Qatar Eyes Typhoon Fighter Aircraft Purchase From BAE

    Qatari Defense Minister Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah and his U.K. counterpart Michael Fallon have signed a letter of intent to procure Typhoon fighter aircraft for Qatar, Reuters reported Monday. The Middle Eastern country plans to buy 24 Typhoon planes and associated equipment from British defense contractor BAE Systems as part of the agreement, Qatar’s state news agency said. […] More

  • Report: Boeing Ends Belgium F-16 Replacement Contract Pursuit - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Report: Boeing Ends Belgium F-16 Replacement Contract Pursuit

    Boeing has decided not to submit a proposal for Belgium’s recapitalization program that seeks to replace the country’s fleet of Lockheed Martin-built F-16 jets, FlightGlobal reported Wednesday. “We regret that after reviewing the request we do not see an opportunity to compete on a truly level playing field with the… F/A-18 Super Hornet,” the company said […] More

  • Reuters: Incoming Canadian Govt Could Reset CF-18 Replacement Program - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Reuters: Incoming Canadian Govt Could Reset CF-18 Replacement Program

    The competition for new fighter jets to replace Canada’s CF-18 fleet faces a refresh as the Liberal party prepares to take over government on Nov. 4, Reuters reported Monday. Randall Palmer writes that incoming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has ruled out the purchase of Lockheed Martin‘s F-35 and indicated plans to place savings onto naval ships. Other bids on […] More