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June 30, 2021 | International, Land

BAE Systems to deliver first M-Code GPS User Equipment to Germany

Germany will be the first recipient M-Code ready receivers, but the Space Force says other agreements are in the works.

https://www.c4isrnet.com/battlefield-tech/space/2021/06/29/bae-systems-to-deliver-first-m-code-gps-user-equipment-to-germany/

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    September 14, 2020 | International, Land

    Hungary is Rheinmetall’s launch customer for the Lynx fighting vehicle

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    January 17, 2023 | International, Naval

    Push for naval ‘interchangeability’ will require help from industry

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