Missiles

BAE Systems’ Next-Generation Stealth Missile Seekers Improve Capability and Affordability

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Monday, July 26, 2021

BAE Systems, Inc. has received a $117 million contract from Lockheed Martin to produce next-generation missile seekers for the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile ( LRASM ).

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  • BAE Systems, Inc. has received a $117 million contract from Lockheed Martin to produce next-generation missile seekers for the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile ( LRASM ).
  • The seeker technology enables LRASM to detect and engage specific maritime targets in contested environments with less dependence on traditional navigation systems.
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    BAE Systems received a $117 million contract from Lockheed Martin to produce next-generation missile seekers for the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) that improve capability and affordability.
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    Were committed to providing affordable systems that deliver unmatched capabilities to the U.S. and its allies, said Bruce Konigsberg, Radio Frequency Sensors product area director at BAE Systems.

QIWI Announces the Sale of its stake in Tochka Project

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Tochka is QIWIs equity associate that was established by QIWI, Otkritie Bank and Tochkas management team in June 2018.

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  • Tochka is QIWIs equity associate that was established by QIWI, Otkritie Bank and Tochkas management team in June 2018.
  • QIWI Bank and Otkritie Bank both provide banking services to Tochka clients, while Tochka handles IT infrastructure, support and related services.
  • The total amount of investment that QIWI made into the Tochka project equals to RUB 2.1 billion.
  • Throughout the holding period QIWI has also received RUB 0.6 billion in dividends from Tochka.

Parsons’ Wins $2.2 Billion Missile Defense Agency Contract

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

CENTREVILLE, Va., July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) was awarded a seven-year contract valued up to $2,241,762,696 by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for Technical, Engineering, Advisory, and Management Support (TEAMS)Next Systems Engineering.

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  • CENTREVILLE, Va., July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) was awarded a seven-year contract valued up to $2,241,762,696 by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for Technical, Engineering, Advisory, and Management Support (TEAMS)Next Systems Engineering.
  • As global threats become more sophisticated, we are committed to advancing the MDAs critical mission of developing and deploying layered missile defense systems that protect national security, deployed forces, and allied forces from missile attacks in all phases of flight, said Kurt Tripp, Parsons senior vice president of integrated air and missile defense.
  • Parsons will provide engineering, analysis, and management support for the development of integrated and layered missile defense systems that defend U.S. and allied forces against ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missile threats, and advance the agencys integrated air and missile defense, command and control, and battle management communication missions across the all-domain battlespace.
  • Parsons (NYSE: PSN) is a leading disruptive technology provider in the global defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets, with capabilities across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, and smart cities.

8x8 Named a Major Player in 2021 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide CPaaS

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

b'8x8, Inc. (NYSE: EGHT), a leading integrated cloud communications platform, today announced it has been named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Communications Platform as a Service 2021 Vendor Assessment (Doc # US46746221, May 2021).

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  • b'8x8, Inc. (NYSE: EGHT), a leading integrated cloud communications platform, today announced it has been named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Communications Platform as a Service 2021 Vendor Assessment (Doc # US46746221, May 2021).
  • Enhancing the customer experience by leveraging voice and digital channels has become a critical component for building brand recognition,\xe2\x80\x9d said Courtney Munroe, Research Vice President, Worldwide Telecommunications Research at IDC.
  • 8x8 empowers workforces worldwide to connect individuals and teams so they can collaborate faster and work smarter.
  • For additional information, visit www.8x8.com , or follow 8x8 on LinkedIn , Twitter and Facebook .\n8x8\xc2\xae and 8x8 X Series\xe2\x84\xa2 are trademarks of 8x8, Inc.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210505005257/en/\n'

BAE Systems Awarded $76 Million Contract for Additional Vertical Launch System Canisters

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

b'BAE Systems has been awarded a $76 million contract modification to produce additional Vertical Launch System (VLS) canisters for the U.S. Navy.

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  • b'BAE Systems has been awarded a $76 million contract modification to produce additional Vertical Launch System (VLS) canisters for the U.S. Navy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210504005268/en/\nA Vertical Launch System canister is loaded onto a ship.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe VLS is a highly-survivable and versatile system and our canisters play a key role in equipping the Navy with this world-class capability,\xe2\x80\x9d said Brent Butcher, vice president of the Weapon Systems product line at BAE Systems.
  • The new modification will allow BAE Systems to add 25 jobs to its Aberdeen facility.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210504005268/en/\n'

Northrop Grumman-Led Team Selected by the Missile Defense Agency for Next Generation Interceptor Program

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

FALLS CHURCH, Va., March 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been awarded a contract by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program.

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  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., March 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been awarded a contract by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program.
  • The NGI program is an element of the MDAs Ground-based Midcourse Defense System (GMD) which is the primary U.S. missile defense system used to defend the country from long-range ballistic missile attacks.
  • Northrop Grumman and Raytheon Missiles & Defense currently provide the interceptor booster, kill vehicle, ground systems, fire control and engagement coordination for the countrys GMD system.
  • We are honored to be selected by the MDA as prime contractor to develop the NGI system to protect our nation from advanced missile attacks, said Scott Lehr, vice president and general manager, launch and missile defense, Northrop Grumman.

All-New 2022 Honda Grom Features Bold New Design and Upgraded Engine

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

The announcement is headlined by the third-generation Grom, this fun and enjoyable model gets a thorough makeover for 2022.

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  • The announcement is headlined by the third-generation Grom, this fun and enjoyable model gets a thorough makeover for 2022.
  • The Grom has spawned an impressive subculture of excitement-seekers, the new model is certain to keep the Grom enthusiast community in Canada thoroughly engaged.
  • Striking new bodywork gives a bold new look, while a peppy new engine features fifth gear, for added performance across a wide range of riding situations.
  • A more efficient engine now has a fifth gear for increased versatility, while a flatter seat accommodates varying rider heights.

i2S2 Formed with Goal of Supporting Critical Government Operations

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

i2S2 was formed exclusively to pursue the ICBM Integrated Services Contract (ISC) 2.0.

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  • i2S2 was formed exclusively to pursue the ICBM Integrated Services Contract (ISC) 2.0.
  • The i2S2 member companies bring exceptional experience, helping large, highly-technical programs sustain critical and complex operations.
  • i2S2 was formed to help usher in a new era of response for the land-based leg of the countrys nuclear defense triad.
  • The ICBM Directorate and the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) Directorate oversee a complex, critical mission that could benefit from i2S2s exceptional expertise.

New Missile Launching System Market Research 2021-2025 | COVID-19 Impact and Recovery Analysis | Technavio

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

The new missile launching system market research from Technavio indicates negative growth in the short term as the business impact of COVID-19 spreads.

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  • The new missile launching system market research from Technavio indicates negative growth in the short term as the business impact of COVID-19 spreads.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210120005568/en/
    Get detailed insights on the COVID-19 pandemic crisis and recovery analysis of the missile launching system market.
  • As the markets, recover Technavio expects the missile launching system market size to grow by USD 404.72 million during the period 2021-2025.
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Harpoon reports clinical progress across all pipeline development programmes

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

"We are pleased to provide a trial update to our shareholders today, as well as outline our expectations for 2021.

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  • "We are pleased to provide a trial update to our shareholders today, as well as outline our expectations for 2021.
  • We have made significant progress in all of our clinical development programs in 2020," stated Gerald McMahon, Ph.D., President and CEO of Harpoon Therapeutics.
  • These forward-looking statements are based on Harpoon Therapeutics' expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release.
  • Each of these forward-looking statements involves risks and uncertainties that could cause Harpoon Therapeutics' clinical development programs, future results or performance to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.