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German government asks Lockheed, MBDA to rebid on missile defense system
Thats good news, Germany wants to get rid of the american patriot system and plans its own TLVS system.
Lockheeds first offer was kicked from the table and the company was forced to make a new proposal that allows cooperation with german defense corporation MDBA.
Lockheed agreed on that and issued a 2nd proposal that saw wide cooperation with MDBA.
This proposal was culled from Germany as well. The Germans want a system that grants its military operators maximum national autonomy, meaning the government wants to own the rights to relevant software and hardware without having to consult with Washington to employ or modify the weapon.
In short, Lockheed has to hand over the tech to MDNA or doesnt get the contract.
Lockheed is desperate to get this contract simply because its one of the largest defense deals out there avaivable.
Insiders say that the german government basicly told Lockheed its "do or die" and the fact that Lockheed send a 3rd proposal last week, apepars that they follow the order.
I actually think its refreshing how much politics of our nation has changed in last 4 years. How agressive we push our interests through against US is really something new and i like it.
Thats good news, Germany wants to get rid of the american patriot system and plans its own TLVS system.
Lockheeds first offer was kicked from the table and the company was forced to make a new proposal that allows cooperation with german defense corporation MDBA.
Lockheed agreed on that and issued a 2nd proposal that saw wide cooperation with MDBA.
This proposal was culled from Germany as well. The Germans want a system that grants its military operators maximum national autonomy, meaning the government wants to own the rights to relevant software and hardware without having to consult with Washington to employ or modify the weapon.
In short, Lockheed has to hand over the tech to MDNA or doesnt get the contract.
Lockheed is desperate to get this contract simply because its one of the largest defense deals out there avaivable.
Insiders say that the german government basicly told Lockheed its "do or die" and the fact that Lockheed send a 3rd proposal last week, apepars that they follow the order.
I actually think its refreshing how much politics of our nation has changed in last 4 years. How agressive we push our interests through against US is really something new and i like it.