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Over 2,500 AK-47s & RPGs Seized by U.S. Navy in Gulf of Aden

The count of AK47 type rifles confiscated on 28 August in the Gulf of Aden has risen to over 2,500. This is the first reported confiscation of rifles in two years.

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Applied Fiber Concepts and Propper Int. Awarded New US Navy Body Armor Contract

Applied Fiber Concepts, Inc. and Propper International have been awarded a contract to manufacture the new Naval Security Forces Vest (NSFV) for the United States Navy.

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Federal Premium Receive Five Year Ammo Contract from U.S. Naval Surface Warfare

Five-year contract beginning in 2018 for the delivery of up to $20 million in 40-caliber frangible training rounds featuring Federal Premium’s lead-free Catalyst high-performance primer.

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Department of Defense Releases Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Proposal

Today President Donald J. Trump sent Congress a proposed budget request of $639.1 billion, $574.5 billion in the base budget and $64.6 billion in the Overseas Contingency Operations budget.

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China gives back underwater vehicle seized in international waters

The Pentagon on Tuesday announced that a U.S-owned unmanned underwater vehicle seized in violation of international law by the Chinese navy last week has been returned.

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U.S. Navy Awards BAE Systems $368 Million Weapons Systems Contract

The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a five-year contract worth up to $368 million to provide systems engineering and support services.

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BAE Systems Welcomes New Dry Dock to San Diego Shipyard

The dry dock is part of the company’s $100 million investment in the yard to service the anticipated increase of U.S. Navy ships on the West Coast.

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DNREC, Chesapeake Conservancy, U.S. Navy Partner to Acquire Property for Wildlife

Through a unique public-private partnership between the State of Delaware, the Chesapeake Conservancy and the U.S. Navy, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife recently purchased 48 acres of.....

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