Lockheed-Raytheon JV secures $1.3 billion Javelin missile contract from U.S. Army

(Reuters) – A joint venture between Lockheed Martin and RTX’s Raytheon was awarded a $1.3 billion follow-on contract by the U.S. army for its Javelin missiles, which has played a major role in Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion, Lockheed said on Thursday. This latest agreement is part of a larger contract awarded last year, which…

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US crypto executives to throw Washington fundraiser for Harris

By Hannah Lang (Reuters) – Cryptocurrency investors and industry executives calling on Vice President Kamala Harris to pursue a softer regulatory stance on the industry are planning to raise at least $100,000 for the Democratic nominee at a Sept. 13 Washington fundraiser. The grassroots event is scheduled to take place between the Congressional Black Caucus…

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FDA authorizes Novavax’s updated COVID vaccine targeting JN.1 strain

(Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted emergency use authorization for an updated version of Novavax’s COVID shot. The updated vaccine is authorized for use in individuals 12 years of age and older and will target the JN.1 strain of the virus. “Today’s authorization provides an additional COVID-19 vaccine option,” said Peter…

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