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September 22, 2024 | International, Aerospace

Boeing ousts defense chief Ted Colbert as firm seeks to right itself

Colbert's removal from Boeing Defense marks CEO Kelly Ortberg's first major management change since taking the helm last month.

https://www.defensenews.com/breaking-news/2024/09/21/boeing-ousts-defense-chief-ted-colbert-as-firm-seeks-to-right-itself/

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  • MacGregor to supply deck machinery for two T-ATS vessels

    July 4, 2019 | International, Naval

    MacGregor to supply deck machinery for two T-ATS vessels

    MacGregor has received a contract from Gulf Island Shipyards to supply deck machinery equipment for two new US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) towing, salvage and rescue ships (T-ATS). Gulf Island Shipyards received a contract in May this year to build two additional T-ATS-class vessels for the US Navy. The navy exercised the first two options for the new ships under a previous contract awarded to Gulf Island Shipyards. The original contract includes a total of seven options for additional vessels. The company is building the two new T-ATS-class vessels at its facility in Houma, Louisiana, US. MacGregor will deliver the packages of deck machinery under the latest orders next year. The package includes a main towing and traction winch, in addition to an offshore crane, Triplex shark jaws, pop-up pins, and a stern roller. The company is also required to provide crew training, as well as integrated logistics support. With a combined value of around €8m, the orders come after MacGregor won the first contract in the fourth quarter of last year. MacGregor Advanced Offshore Solutions vice-president Høye Høyesen said: “We are very pleased that MacGregor has again been selected to supply deck machinery equipment for the two T-ATS class vessels, which further demonstrates Gulf Island Shipyards and US Navy confidence in MacGregor's solutions and services.” The company has the potential to win further orders if the navy chooses to exercise the option for a further five vessels. The new class of vessels are expected to replace the existing T-ATF 166 and T-ARS 50 class of ships. The lead vessel of the T-ATS-class will be named USNS Navajo and designated T-ATS 6, while each additional ship will be named after Native Americans or Native American tribes. Last month, the US Navy announced that the second vessel in this class will be named to honour the Cherokee Nation. The service will deploy these vessels for open-ocean towing, supporting salvage operations and submarine rescue missions worldwide. https://www.naval-technology.com/news/macgregor-to-supply-deck-machinery-for-two-t-ats-vessels/

  • Finland to purchase more Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles

    January 6, 2024 | International, Land

    Finland to purchase more Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles

    The agreement also included a purchase option up to 70 vehicles of which the Finnish Defence Forces now redeems 40 vehicles.

  • Navy Orders One E-2D Aircraft Inside Major Support Contract - Seapower

    April 6, 2021 | International, Naval

    Navy Orders One E-2D Aircraft Inside Major Support Contract - Seapower

    ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract modification to support the service’s fleet of E-2D Advanced Hawkeye battle management aircraft and to build one additional E-2D.  Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. Aerospace Systems, Melbourne, Florida, was...

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