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SPIKE FIREFLY Loitering Munition Evaluated by the US Army

Posted on Wednesday, 11 May, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

SPIKE FIREFLY Loitering Munition Evaluated by the US Army May 10, 2022: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and its US subsidiary RSGS demonstrated the SPIKE FIREFLY loitering munition at the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment 2022 (also known as AEWE). AEWE 2022 … Continue reading →

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AeroVironment Awarded $21 Million Contract Option for Raven Radio Frequency Modifications Under Existing U.S. Army FCS Contract

Posted on Friday, 26 March, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

AeroVironment Awarded $21 Million Contract Option for Raven Radio Frequency Modifications Under Existing U.S. Army FCS Contract • Second of three contract options exercised under the sole source Flight Control Systems (FCS) domain of the Army’s multi-year Small Unmanned Aircraft … Continue reading →

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Final Trophy Active Protection Systems Delivered to U.S. Army

Posted on Thursday, 7 January, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

TEL AVIV, JANUARY 6, 2020 – Leonardo DRS, Inc. and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel (Rafael) announced today that they have completed the delivery of Trophy Active Protection Systems (APS) ordered by the U.S. Army for installation on … Continue reading →

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US Has Ordered More than 11,000 JLTV Oshkosh

Posted on Tuesday, 8 October, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

Source U.S. Military Notes

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Army Gets New Individual First Aid Kit, the IFAK II

Posted on Wednesday, 18 December, 2013 by twobirdsflyingpub

WWW.Army.mil reported that soldiers will now be issued a new Individual First Aid Kit or IFAK2. The new, enhanced, kit contains the same treatment supplies as the original kit but adds a second tourniquet CAT, a tactical combat casualty card … Continue reading →

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If You Thought Beretta’s M9 Was Headed For The Assisted Living Facility, Think Again!

Posted on Tuesday, 18 September, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

The U.S. Army renewed its commitment to the  Beretta 9mm M9 by awarding Beretta a contract for up to 100,000 M9 pistols. An initial order for 4,600 pistols has already been released. All of the pistols will be manufactured in Beretta’s … Continue reading →

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Picatinny Wins 6 Out Of 10 Awards For Best Army Inventions

Posted on Saturday, 22 October, 2011 by twobirdsflyingpub

40mm Infrared Illuminant Cartridge, M992: Soldiers now have capabilities to engage the enemy far more effectively during night operations. The Army’s new infrared illuminating cartridges/projectiles produce infrared light that is invisible to the naked eye, but is clearly visible through … Continue reading →

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