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February 14, 2023 | International, C4ISR

US Space Force crafting new schedule for GPS ground system

The service expects the new schedule for the Next-Generation Operational Control Segment to be approved this spring.

https://www.defensenews.com/battlefield-tech/space/2023/02/14/us-space-force-crafting-new-schedule-for-gps-ground-system/

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    May 13, 2022 | International, Land

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  • The Army is hunting for a new all-electric light recon vehicle

    November 20, 2020 | International, Land

    The Army is hunting for a new all-electric light recon vehicle

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  • Curtiss-Wright awarded contracts valued in excess of US$220 million to support critical U.S. Naval Defence Platforms

    July 31, 2020 | International, Naval

    Curtiss-Wright awarded contracts valued in excess of US$220 million to support critical U.S. Naval Defence Platforms

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