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Raytheon's Newest JSOW Variant Enters Operational Testing
2015-04-20 Read More...
Raytheon Company and the U.S. Navy successfully completed the final free flight in the integrated testing phase for the Joint Standoff Weapon C-1.

Raytheon to Test New Multi-Mode Seeker for Tomahawk
2015-04-17 Read More...
Using company-funded independent research and development investment, Raytheon Company is preparing for a multi-mode seeker test designed for a Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile.

Orbital ATK Wins Medium and Large Caliber Ammunition Orders
2015-04-16 Read More...
Orbital ATK announced it recently received domestic and international contracts for tactical and target practice medium- and large-caliber ammunition valued at $120 million.

Small Diameter Bomb II Completes 3 Program Reviews
2015-04-15 Read More...
Raytheon Company and the U.S. Air Force completed three successful Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) program reviews prior to a mid-May Milestone C

Canadian Coast Guard to Receive 7 Bell 412EPI Helicopters
2015-04-15 Read More...
Bell Helicopter , a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today a signed contract with Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for the supply of seven Bell 412EPI helicopters to the Canadian Coast Guard

Latest AMRAAM Variant Achieves Two New Milestones
2015-04-14 Read More...
Raytheon Company recently completed two milestones for the newest Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM ®), the

FLIR Receives 2nd Production Order From the US DoD
2015-04-14 Read More...
FLIR Systems, Inc. announced it has received the second full-rate production order under a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to support the Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical

Raytheon, Kongsberg Team on Naval Strike Missile
2015-04-13 Read More...
Raytheon Company and Kongsberg have formed a teaming agreement for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM). The pact represents a second step in the companies' efforts to offer world-class Offensive Anti-Surface Warfare (OASuW) solutions to the many

2d3 Sensing to Become Part of Boeing’s Insitu Subsidiary
2015-04-13 Read More...
Boeing has acquired 2d3 Sensing, a wholly owned subsidiary of OMG plc specializing in motion imagery processing of critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data generated from aerial platforms.

Raytheon Completes Mississippi Factory Expansion
2015-04-10 Read More...
Raytheon Company completed a 20,000-square foot addition to its factory in Forest, already one of the biggest in the state. The extra room will allow the company to support anticipated growth in airborne radar and electronic warfare systems.

Exelis Visual Information Solutions Partners with CloudEO
2015-04-09 Read More...
Exelis Visual Information Solutions (Exelis VIS) has entered a new partnership with CloudEO to offer ENVI® image analysis software in a virtualized, cloud environment.

US, Japan to Establish Space and Cybersecurity Task Force
2015-04-09 Read More...
US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and his Japanese counterpart General Nakatani agreed to establish a task force aimed at promoting cooperation with regard to strengthening security in space and cyberspace.

Boeing Receives 2015 ENERGY STAR Partner Award
2015-04-08 Read More...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing Boeing’s leadership in energy conservation and efficiency with an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence

Raytheon to Continue Improvements to Patriot System
2015-04-07 Read More...
The U.S Army awarded a $212 million contract to Raytheon to continue improvements to the combat-proven Patriot Air and Missile Defense System. The improvements, which will enhance Patriot's capability and readiness, are funded by the US and the 12

P& W Builds First PurePower Engine on New Assembly Lines
2015-04-07 Read More...
After 90 years of building world-class engines, Pratt & Whitney has accomplished another first by building its first PurePower® engine on its new automated horizontal assembly lines in Middletown, Connecticut, and West Palm Beach, Florida. Pratt &

Meggitt Training Systems at 2015 Int’l Training Conference
2015-04-06 Read More...
At this year’s 2015 ILEETA International Training Conference and Expo, April 20-25 at the Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling, Illinois, Meggitt Training Systems will discuss the latest trends in virtual and live fire range design and system

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