VSE Wins $63 Million U.S. Army Task Orders
VSE Corporation has won two Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Task Orders under its Field and Installation Readiness Support Team (FIRST) prime contract for the U.S
Northrop Grumman To Participate In Robotics Demonstration And Armed Live Fire
Northrop Grumman will demonstrate its Carry-all Modular Equipment Landrover -- CaMEL, to the U.S
General Dynamics To Build Canada's Computer-Network Defence System
General Dynamics has won a contract to develop an automated computer-network defence capability to enhance the security of the Canadian Department of National Defence's (DND) networks. The ARMOUR project, conceptualized by Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), will develop and integrate advanced scientific and technological solutions to the increasingly challenging and...
General Dynamics Wins $25 Million FAA Air Traffic Control Radios Contract
General Dynamics has won the first order from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for new Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) CM-300/350 UHF and VHF air traffic control (ATC) radios. The $25 million order will begin a new chapter in ground-to-air communications as the next-generation radios deliver crisp, clear communication between pilots...
Northrop Grumman Highlights Maritime Security Capabilities At Pacific 2013
Northrop Grumman will highlight its maritime security capabilities at the Pacific 2013 International Maritime Exposition in Sydney. "Northrop Grumman is committed to supporting the Australian Defence Force and to providing affordable capabilities in C4ISR, unmanned systems, cyber and logistics," said Ian Irving, chief executive Australia, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Wyle Wins $14.9 Million USAF Task Contract
Wyle has been awarded a task order valued at $14.9 million to provide analyses of military and commercial developmental semiconductor devices and components for the U
Lockheed Martin Successfully Intercepts SM-3 Missile Target With Aegis Weapon System
Lockheed Martin successfully intercepted a ballistic missile target using the second generation Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) weapon system and SM-3 Block IB guided missile. By successfully launching, tracking, and engaging the newest medium-range ballistic missile target configuration during this operational test, known as Flight Test - Standard Missile-22 (FTM-22), Aegis BMD continued to demonstrate its capabilities to defend against the world's increasingly sophisticated ballistic missile threats
Elbit Systems Wins $33 Million Payload Systems Contract
Elbit Systems was awarded a $33 million three-year period contract to supply its advanced Digital CoMPASS electro-optical (EP) payload systems to be installed onboard Helicopters. Adi Dar, General Manager of Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop, commented: "This important follow on program reflects the customer's satisfaction from the systems acquired a number of years ago
Lockheed Martin Opens Fourth Security Intelligence Centre In Australia
Lockheed Martin has opened its fourth Security Intelligence Centre (SIC) in Australia's national capital, Canberra, the company announced in a statement. "This new Centre is an investment in technology, expertise and talent for increased innovation throughout our Lockheed Martin team," explained Sondra Barbour, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin's Information Systems and Global Solutions
Lockheed Martin, Pilatus To Jointly Compete For Australian Pilot Training Program
Lockheed Martin and Pilatus Aircraft today announced a teaming agreement to compete for pilot training for the Australian Defence Force. The consortium, known as Team 21, will compete for the AIR 5428 pilot training system program
Thales, Schneider Team Up To Work On Cybersecurity Solutions
Thales and Schneider Electric will jointly propose cybersecurity solutions for protecting the automation and command-and-control systems from attacks. Thales and Schneider Electric yesterday have signed a commercial cooperation agreement for the development of cybersecurity solutions and services to protect command-and-control systems from cyberattack
SAAB To Supply Radar Sytem For Royal Thai Navy Frigate
SAAB has signed a contract for development and integration of combat management and radar systems on a new frigate for the Royal Thai Navy. Saab is the combat system integrator
Norway to Buy 9 Sikorsky HH-60W Helicopters Worth $2.6 Billion
L3Harris Delivers First Overhauled P-8A Poseidon from 139-Aircraft Navy Fleet
South Korea’s DAPA Finishes Incheon Class Frigate Search Radar Upgrade
Denmark to Order 10 Additional F-35 Jets, Taking Ordered Inventory to 37
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...