June 27, 2024 | International, Land
In a report, the Government Accountability Office said there are technical, schedule and cost risks associated with the MDA's next-gen interceptor.
August 29, 2023 | International, Security
The United States on Tuesday announced a new package of military assistance to support Ukraine that includes additional air defense and artillery munitions, mine clearing equipment and medical vehicles.
April 17, 2020 | International, Land
April 16, 2020 - Nammo has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for delivery of small caliber ammunition worth SEK 670 million. Covering deliveries from 2020-22, the contract builds on a framework agreement signed in 2017, and will enable to Swedish Armed Forces to strengthen its levels of training and readiness. ”We are honored that the Swedish Armed Forces have placed their trust in us as their primary supplier of small caliber ammunition. Customers like Sweden accept only the best, and also have some very specific requirements that we have to fulfil, so in our view this is a major achievement by Nammo's product and manufacturing teams,” said Reijo Bragberg, Nammo's Executive Vice President for Small and Medium Caliber Ammunition. This contract is the second issued under the 2017 framework agreement, and covers six different ammunition types, both for training and combat. Going forward, Nammo is looking to expand its cooperation with the Swedish government in line with the strategic partnerships it has developed with both of Sweden's Nordic neighbors. Nammo CEO Morten Brandtzæg sees this kind of collaboration between industry and governments as essential in dealing both current and future security challenges. ”Recent events have again underscored the need to ensure security of supply in all situations, ranging from peace to crisis, conflict and even war. In our view this relies on both industry and governments cooperating more closely, and we stand ready to support from our side,” said Brandtzæg. Related / Contacts Endre Lunde Endre Lunde Press Contact Senior Vice President, Communications endre.lunde@nammo.com +4790853270 View source version on NAMMO: https://www.nammo.com/newsroom/#/pressreleases/nammo-signs-major-ammunition-contract-with-sweden-2991652
July 8, 2019 | International, Aerospace, Land, Security, Other Defence
ARMY Mike Hooks LLC, Westlake, Louisiana, was awarded a $24,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the rental of a 27-30 inch cutterhead pipeline dredge. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 4, 2020. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile, Alabama, is the contracting activity (W91278-19-D-0034). Lions Services Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, was awarded a $7,834,750 firm-fixed-price contract for the purchase of Improved Retention System for use on the Enhanced Combat Helmet. One bid was solicited with one bid received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of July 4, 2022. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W91CRB-19-D-0006). DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY City Light & Power Inc.,* Greenwood Village, Colorado, has been awarded a maximum $9,385,656 modification (P00029) to a 50-year contract (SP0600-14-C-8291) for the ownership, operation and maintenance of the electric distribution system at Hill Air Force Base. This is a fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment contract. Location of performance is Utah, with an April 30, 2064, performance completion date. Using military service is the Air Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2019 through 2064 Air Force operations and maintenance funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. *Small business https://dod.defense.gov/News/Contracts/Contract-View/Article/1896941/source/GovDelivery/