Pentagon describes shopping list: 'We want fast, light'

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Speed, agility and precision are key attributes that the US Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking as it adjusts to the changing nature of warfare. The DOD acquisition planners are keen on acquiring technology-driven weapons and systems as the Army has taken the lead in shifting the emphasis on acquisitions toward speed, agility and precision.

All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Ordnance & Accessories, Defense industries, Usage, Armaments, Military weapons

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DOD, Air force may have way out of Raptor flap

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A proposal is being made by the top officials in Pentagon to cut down the purchase of total number of F/A-22 Raptor fighter aircrafts from 277 aircrafts to 160 aircrafts. However, Doug Kara, an Air Force spokesman indicates that this proposal would leave the Air Force without sufficient aircraft to carry out its mission in future.

Contracts & orders received, Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacturing, Fighter Aircraft, Contracts & orders let, Contracts, Contract agreement, Aircraft industry, Fighter planes

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MDA succeeds with missile hit-to-kill test

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The Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has announced that it conducted a successful ballistic missile 'hit-to-kill' test as part of its work constructing a national anti-missile shield. The test entailed the downing of a 'separating missile' that divides its warhead from its booster while in flight.

Product development, Ballistic missile early warning system

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