General Dynamics Land Systems extended contract for GCV Ground Combat Vehicle program

General Dynamics Land Systems and the local business unit of BAE Systems Inc., both in Sterling Heights, have received nearly $340 million combined to extend their early development contracts on the military Ground Combat Vehicle program by six months. 

BAE Systems’ hybrid GCV gives the Army the power to more affordably support new technology enhancements far into the future. 

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Armed forces of United States and Philippines started joint military exercises

Top officials from the United States and Philippines on Friday formally started a joint military exercise which will involve 8,000 troops from both countries and dozens of military assets, including a squadron of F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets.

Members of the Philippine Army on armoured vehicles during a military parade.

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United States ready to protect Japan and South Korea against any attacks of North Korea

Secretary of United States, John Kerry on Tuesday reaffirmed U.S. defense commitment to the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan, vowing no recognition of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) as a nuclear state.

The U.S. Navy is moving a warship and a sea-based radar platform closer to the North Korean coast in order to monitor that country’s military moves, including possible new missile launches, a Defense Department official said Monday, April 1, 2013.

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United States air rescue teams ordered HDT Storm SRTV Search and Rescue Tactical Vehicle

HDT Storm ultra-lightweight, air-deployable tactical vehicles to support United States military air rescue teams (Guardian Angel Teams) have been ordered from HDT Global of Ohio.

The HDT Storm SRTV (Search and Rescue Tactical Vehicle) is a highly mobile light-weight tactical vehicle that facilitates mission success in austere environments.

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