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Lockheed offers Polish industry a seat at its rocket launcher table

WARSAW, Poland — Lockheed Martin is offering Poland’s defense industry an opportunity to participate in the production of guided multiple-launch rocket systems, which neighboring Ukraine has used against Russian invaders. The offer from the American defense firm comes...
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KNDS-Leonardo rupture could nix Italian Leopard 2 tank buy

ROME — A major Italian acquisition of Leopard tanks is on the brink of collapsing after a cooperation deal between tank manufacturer KNDS and Italy’s Leonardo was scrapped on Tuesday due to a row over technology transfer. Announced in December 2023, the partnership...
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Junior enlisted pay bump to cost as much as two new aircraft carriers

House plans for a massive pay bump for junior enlisted troops will cost more than $24 billion over the next five years, more than the price tag for two new aircraft carriers, congressional analysts confirmed on Monday. The calculation comes as both House and Senate...
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Rheinmetall opens repair facility for combat vehicles in Ukraine

MILAN — Rheinmetall has established a maintenance center in western Ukraine to repair German-donated military equipment damaged in combat, as more arms manufacturers are setting up shop in the embattled country. The Rheinmetall Ukrainian Defense Industry repair...
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