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Allison Transmission Partners with Key Polish Defense Industry Leaders

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 2, 2023

Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions for tactical wheeled and tracked defense vehicles, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), a holding group uniting Polish state-owned defense industry companies and one of the largest defense companies in Europe.

Key Points: 
  • Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions for tactical wheeled and tracked defense vehicles, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), a holding group uniting Polish state-owned defense industry companies and one of the largest defense companies in Europe.
  • The two defense leaders will partner to expand their product portfolio and bolster Allison’s supplier network and service capabilities in Europe and beyond.
  • “We welcome this opportunity to partner with Allison Transmission, a well-known provider of propulsion solutions that have a proven reputation on the battlefield.”
    The MOU includes Allison Transmission partnering with PGZ to provide tracked vehicle transmission service and repair in Poland.
  • “Allison Transmission is proud to support PGZ and its subordinate companies in the development of world class vehicle platforms such as the Krab Self-propelled Howitzer and multiple wheeled defense models as well as providing sustainment of our products in Poland,” said Dana Pittard, Vice President of Defense Programs, Allison Transmission.

BookSmiles Book Bank Now One of the Largest Book Banks in the US Through New Expansion

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Monday, June 19, 2023

This rapid expansion propelled BookSmiles to the position one of the largest book banks in the US.

Key Points: 
  • This rapid expansion propelled BookSmiles to the position one of the largest book banks in the US.
  • Abrams created the non-profit in November of 2017 with the mission of getting books into the hands of children living in book deserts.
  • BookSmiles currently operates out of a 4,300 square foot warehouse in Pennsauken, NJ and dispenses books throughout South Jersey and Philadelphia.
  • Securing funding for a 16-foot box truck was a game changer, allowing BookSmiles to store and transport pallets of books.

Global Top 7 Armored Vehicle OEMs Analysis Report 2023: Land Systems, Led by the Iron Triangle of MBTs, IFVs & Artillery Guns/SPHs, are Back in the Reckoning, Especially in Central & Eastern Europe

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

The report analyzes & provides comprehensive insights into the Global Top 7 Armored Vehicle OEMs with focus on a blend of quantitative & qualitative analysis.

Key Points: 
  • The report analyzes & provides comprehensive insights into the Global Top 7 Armored Vehicle OEMs with focus on a blend of quantitative & qualitative analysis.
  • The report provides detailed analysis on the OEMs, including, comprehensive analysis of business portfolio and strategic market positioning, overall strategy focus, key strategies & plans for medium term, financial analysis and a detailed SWOT analysis for each OEM against the backdrop of emerging, rapid shifts in the geopolitical dynamics, equations & landscape and technological leapfrogging.
  • The focus has been on the modernization & replacement of legacy, Cold war-era systems with latest, next-gen systems incorporating cutting-edge technologies & capabilities providing effective capabilities overmatch against Russian systems & armor.
  • Across the English Channel, the first lot of upgraded French Leclercs, featuring an all digital backbone & enhanced protection, have just been delivered to the French Army in late 2022 with another batch due in 2023.

Global Top 7 Armored Vehicles Manufacturers Annual Strategy Dossier 2023: Key Strategies, Plans, SWOT, Trends & Growth Avenues and Market Outlook - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 29, 2023

The "Global Top 7 Armored Vehicles Manufacturers - Annual Strategy Dossier - 2023 - Key Strategies, Plans, SWOT, Trends & Growth Avenues and Market Outlook - GDLS & GDELS, BAE Systems, Oshkosh Defense, Rheinmetall, KNDS, Iveco Defense, Hanwha Defense" company profile has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Top 7 Armored Vehicles Manufacturers - Annual Strategy Dossier - 2023 - Key Strategies, Plans, SWOT, Trends & Growth Avenues and Market Outlook - GDLS & GDELS, BAE Systems, Oshkosh Defense, Rheinmetall, KNDS, Iveco Defense, Hanwha Defense" company profile has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The report analyzes & provides comprehensive insights into the Global Top 7 Armored Vehicle OEMs with focus on a blend of quantitative & qualitative analysis.
  • The focus has been on the modernization & replacement of legacy, Cold war-era systems with latest, next-gen systems incorporating cutting-edge technologies & capabilities providing effective capabilities overmatch against Russian systems & armor.
  • The Cold-war era British Challenger 2 MBTs are already headed for another series of capabilities upgrade, in addition, to procurement of Boxer wheeled & Ajax tracked armored vehicles as part of fleet recapitalization plans of the British Army.

Global Top 7 Armored Vehicles Manufacturers Report 2023-2027: Comparative SWOT & Strategy Focus of GDLS & GDELS, BAE Systems, Oshkosh Defense, Rheinmetall, KNDS, Iveco Defense, Hanwha Defense - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The "Comparative SWOT & Strategy Focus - 2023-2027 - Global Top 7 Armored Vehicles Manufacturers - GDLS & GDELS, BAE Systems, Oshkosh Defense, Rheinmetall, KNDS, Iveco Defense, Hanwha Defense" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Comparative SWOT & Strategy Focus - 2023-2027 - Global Top 7 Armored Vehicles Manufacturers - GDLS & GDELS, BAE Systems, Oshkosh Defense, Rheinmetall, KNDS, Iveco Defense, Hanwha Defense" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The report analyzes & provides comprehensive insights into the Global Top 7 Armored Vehicle OEMs with focus on a blend of quantitative & qualitative analysis.
  • The focus has been on the modernization & replacement of legacy, Cold war-era systems with latest, next-gen systems incorporating cutting-edge technologies & capabilities providing effective capabilities overmatch against Russian systems & armor.
  • The Cold-war era British Challenger 2 MBTs are already headed for another series of capabilities upgrade, in addition, to procurement of Boxer wheeled & Ajax tracked armored vehicles as part of fleet recapitalization plans of the British Army.

As Biden announces his re-election bid, the ghosts of Vietnam still haunt him on Ukraine

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Think very carefully, Biden said at one point, according to Bob Woodward’s recounting, or you’ll be “locked into Vietnam.” Obama was not dissuaded and committed 30,000 new forces to Afghanistan.

Key Points: 
  • Think very carefully, Biden said at one point, according to Bob Woodward’s recounting, or you’ll be “locked into Vietnam.” Obama was not dissuaded and committed 30,000 new forces to Afghanistan.
  • As president, Biden continues to respect the Vietnam “ghost” — and it hovers over his deliberations and decisions concerning Ukraine.
  • On one hand, Biden is emphatic about support for Ukraine and his passion for stymieing Vladimir Putin’s brutal aggression.

Aid with restraint


    Massive aid to Ukraine, yes — but restraint that keeps Americans themselves out of harm’s way on land, sea and in the air. Massive aid, yes — but arm’s length enough to steer clear of a tripwire in the tense relationship with Moscow, especially as a frustrated Putin warns about tactical nuclear weapons. Recent examples of U.S. restraint include:
    • Lessons learned in Iraq and Afghanistan have obviously shaped the American balancing act in Ukraine, creating greater sensitivity to the problematic gap between desirable goals and prudent methods to achieve them.
    • Those 21st century experiences highlighted for many the profound costs that can come with overconfident military commitments in distant and difficult terrains.

The benefit of Biden’s age


    Being an 80-year-old in 2023 means that the lived experience of the Vietnam War adds substantial heft to what others might see as mere ghosts. Biden was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1972, surrounded by the storms of protest rising out of war in Southeast Asia. He knew full well how earlier arm’s-length engagement in Vietnam by former presidents evolved into direct embroilment:
    The shadows of such Vietnam ghosts are evident in Biden’s carefully calibrated approach toward Ukraine — especially in his studied resistance to committing U.S. forces to combat.

Avoiding Vietnam’s mistakes?

    • Will the president be able to maintain the balance that has so far allowed him to avoid serious Vietnam-like errors?
    • Will the mature judgment emerging from the 80-year-old’s lived experiences have further staying power?
    • Problematic past decisions should figure in speculation about what may come next in U.S. support of Ukraine.
    • Will the ghosts of Vietnam be vanquished by a new generation of Ukraine-focused anxieties and phantoms?

How the ghost of Vietnam haunts Joe Biden on the war in Ukraine

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Vice-President Joe Biden was one of a handful of older advisers repeatedly reminding their new boss to remember the terrible consequences of an earlier generation’s escalation in Indochina.

Key Points: 
  • Vice-President Joe Biden was one of a handful of older advisers repeatedly reminding their new boss to remember the terrible consequences of an earlier generation’s escalation in Indochina.
  • As president, Biden continues to respect the Vietnam “ghost” — and it hovers over his deliberations and decisions concerning Ukraine.
  • On one hand, Biden is emphatic about support for Ukraine and his passion for stymieing Vladimir Putin’s brutal aggression.

Aid with restraint


    Massive aid to Ukraine, yes — but restraint that keeps Americans themselves out of harm’s way on land, sea and in the air. Massive aid, yes — but arm’s length enough to steer clear of a tripwire in the tense relationship with Moscow, especially as a frustrated Putin warns about tactical nuclear weapons. Recent examples of U.S. restraint include:
    • Lessons learned in Iraq and Afghanistan have obviously shaped the American balancing act in Ukraine, creating greater sensitivity to the problematic gap between desirable goals and prudent methods to achieve them.
    • Those 21st century experiences highlighted for many the profound costs that can come with overconfident military commitments in distant and difficult terrains.

The benefit of Biden’s age


    Being an 80-year-old in 2023 means that the lived experience of the Vietnam War adds substantial heft to what others might see as mere ghosts. Biden was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1972, surrounded by the storms of protest rising out of war in Southeast Asia. He knew full well how earlier arm’s-length engagement in Vietnam by former presidents evolved into direct embroilment:
    The shadows of such Vietnam ghosts are evident in Biden’s carefully calibrated approach toward Ukraine — especially in his studied resistance to committing U.S. forces to combat.

Avoiding Vietnam’s mistakes?

    • Will the president be able to maintain the balance that has so far allowed him to avoid serious Vietnam-like errors?
    • Will the mature judgment emerging from the 80-year-old’s lived experiences have further staying power?
    • Problematic past decisions should figure in speculation about what may come next in U.S. support of Ukraine.
    • Will the ghosts of Vietnam be vanquished by a new generation of Ukraine-focused anxieties and phantoms?

CrossFirst Bank Expands Experienced Leadership Team

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 1, 2023

CrossFirst Bank, a subsidiary of CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFB), announced several leadership hires and promotions.

Key Points: 
  • CrossFirst Bank, a subsidiary of CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFB), announced several leadership hires and promotions.
  • “I am truly excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for these extraordinary individuals and for our company,” said Mike Maddox, CEO of CrossFirst Bank.
  • In 2022, the Bank announced the promotion of Randy Rapp to President, CrossFirst Bank, named Bobby Oliver as Executive Director to lead the Bank’s Restaurant Finance Group and hired Jason Dudley, President, Frisco Bank.
  • This past year, the Bank expanded into Colorado and New Mexico with the acquisition of Farmers & Stockmens Bank and Central Bank and Trust.

Allison Transmission Awarded a $51 Million Contract to Support Abrams Tank Production for the U.S. Army and Internationally

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Allison is proud to support the U.S. Army and our global customers today and for decades to come, said Dana Pittard, Vice President for Defense Programs, Allison Transmission.

Key Points: 
  • Allison is proud to support the U.S. Army and our global customers today and for decades to come, said Dana Pittard, Vice President for Defense Programs, Allison Transmission.
  • Deliveries and technical support under this contract will begin in January 2023 and continue through March 2024.
  • The Abrams tank, introduced in the early 1980s, has been the subject of continuous capability improvements throughout its service life.
  • The future is very exciting as Allison will have a new defense production program launch every year for the next several years.

US Dollar Achieves Parity with Euro. What to Expect Next?

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Stock trading expert Lance Abrams discussed what this parity indicates for the U.S. and EU economies, as well as the global economy.

Key Points: 
  • Stock trading expert Lance Abrams discussed what this parity indicates for the U.S. and EU economies, as well as the global economy.
  • In regard to the question of whether the dollar is rising or the euro is falling, Abrams asserts that both are happening concurrently.
  • Supply chains in Europe and across the globe have been upended by both the pandemic, and more recently, the war in Ukraine.
  • Despite fears about the stability of the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve has been combating inflation by raising interest rates.