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Raytheon AESA Suitable for International Hornet Upgrades
2015-05-15 Read More...
A successful flight test of the Raytheon-built APG-79(V)X AESA radar system has demonstrated the functions needed to extend the combat relevance of F/A-18C/D Hornet aircraft for 15 to 20 years.

Lockheed Martin Wins 2 Sniper ATP Orders for F-16 Fleets
2015-05-14 Read More...
The Romanian Air Force (RoAF) and Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) recently selected Lockheed Martin’s Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) for their F-16 fleets, becoming the 18th and 19th international customers to receive this advanced sensor

Boeing Marks 1st International Sale of P-8A Training System
2015-05-11 Read More...
Boeing will provide the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) with a complete training system for the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft under a contract that also includes the sale of four P-8A training systems for the U.S.

First Fire-Test for Excalibur Ib from M109A2/A3 Howitzer
2015-05-08 Read More...
The U.S. Army and Raytheon Company successfully fired two Excalibur Ib projectiles from a M109A2/A3 howitzer during recent tests. Using the M185 cannon and M119A2 propelling charge with Excalibur for the first time, both rounds guided precisely to

BAE Systems Wins $434 Million Contract From US Army
2015-05-08 Read More...
The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a five-year contract worth up to $434 million for the company’s integrated night vision and thermal targeting solution, which improves the speed and accuracy of targeting by dismounted

Harris Awarded Production Contract From ViaSat
2015-05-07 Read More...
Harris Corporation today announced a one-year, $10 million follow-on production contract for its portion of production of the Small Tactical Terminal (Photo), a co-developed product with ViaSat. This latest award brings the overall contract value

First LM GPS III Space Vehicle Prepares for Testing
2015-05-07 Read More...
Using a 10-ton crane, Lockheed Martin engineers and technicians gently lowered the system module of the U.S. Air Force’s first next generation GPS III satellite into place over its propulsion core, successfully integrating the two into one space

Meggitt Training Systems at NRA Range Development & Operations Conference
2015-05-07 Read More...
At this year’s NRA Range Development & Operations Conference taking place on 9-12 May 2015, Double Tree by Hilton Boston North Shore, Boston, Massachusetts.

Raytheon Awarded $559 Million for SM-3 Block IB
2015-05-06 Read More...
The Missile Defense Agency awarded Raytheon Company an undefinitized contract action for a fiscal year 2015 contract valued at $559,206,957 million for Standard Missile-3 Block IBs, which are guided missiles used by the U.S. Navy to provide regional

Exelis Electronic Warfare & Surveillance Solutions at IDEF
2015-05-06 Read More...
Exelis will showcase a range of electronic warfare, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and analytics as well as carriage and release technologies at the 2015 International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF), May 5-8, in Istanbul, Turkey.

Harris Wins $3.9Bn Rifleman Radio Order From US Army
2015-05-05 Read More...
Harris Corporation has been awarded a 10-year (5-year base, 5 option years) $3.9 billion ceiling, multi-award IDIQ contract from the U.S. Army for rifleman radios and associated services under the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Handheld, Manpack

Boeing B-1B Lancer Celebrates 30th Anniversary with USAF
2015-05-04 Read More...
The Boeing B-1B Lancer celebrated its soon to be 30th anniversary with the U.S. Air Force at Dyess Air Force Base – marking one of many milestones in a legacy that will continue long into the future as Boeing’s B-1 team ushers the supersonic bomber

Lockheed Martin Delivers 1,000th Sniper ATP
2015-05-04 Read More...
Lockheed Martin marked the 1,000 th Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) delivery during a ceremony held yesterday at its Missiles and Fire Control facility in Orlando,

US Coast Guard Selects Sagem’s Navigation System
2015-04-30 Read More...
After issuing an international request for proposals (RFP), the US Coast Guard has chosen Sagem (Safran) 's new attitude and heading reference system, BlueNaute®, to modernize a dozen of its ocean-going ships.

Exelis, L-3 to Provide EW Solution for Commando II Aircraft
2015-04-30 Read More...
Exelis and L-3 Platform Integration are partnering to provide cutting-edge electronic self-protection capabilities for the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command’s (AFSOC) AC/MC-130J Commando II aircraft.

Boeing’s First Quarter Revenue Soars to $22.1 Billion
2015-04-27 Read More...
The Boeing Company has reported a 38% jump in its net income for the first quarter which soared to $1.3 billion from $965 million last

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