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November 7, 2023 | International, Land

Oshkosh Defense receives JLTV order for $208 Million

The order is valued at $208 million and includes JLTVs for the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force.

https://www.epicos.com/article/779803/oshkosh-defense-receives-jltv-order-208-million

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    August 4, 2020 | International, Aerospace, Naval, Land

    Raytheon and Rafael to build Iron Dome in US

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