UK announces European choices

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Two procurement choices announced by the UK Ministry of Defense in May 2000 could be taken by US defense and aerospace companies as a signal that Europe may no longer be a viable market for US products. The selection of the METEOR for the Royal Air Force's beyond visual range air-to-air missile requirement prevailed despite strong opposition as to its costs, compared to Raytheon Co's proposal. An even more controversial decision was the commitment to purchase 25 Airbus Military Aircraft A-400M to replace 26 Lockheed Martin C-130K Hercules transport aircraft.

National Security, Defense Procurement, Military procurement

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Irish Army seeks peacekeeping muscle

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Ireland wants to buy 40 armored personnel carriers to replace its aging APC fleet. The $65 million contract, which includes options for an additional 40 units, calls for an established design with a minimum of six wheels and a minimum power/weight ratio of 20hp/t. Moreover, the vehicle should have an independent suspension and can carry at least eight troops and two crew. Contractors have until Sep 16, 1999, to submit their Best and Final Offer.

Ireland, Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing, Armored Personnel Carriers, Wheeled

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A carrier is a carrier is a carrier

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The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence selected the Thales SA design for its Future Aircraft Carrier but awarded to prime contractor contract to BAE Systems.

France, Contracts & orders received, Ship Building and Repairing, Aircraft Carriers, Contracts & orders let, Column, Contracts, Thales S.A., Defense industry, Contract agreement, BAE SYSTEMS PLC, United Kingdom. Ministry of Defence, Defence industry

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