PARIS --- On 26 September 2008, the Pakistan Navy completed customer acceptance testing of PNS Hamza, a DCNS-designed type Agosta 90B diesel-electric submarine featuring a Mesma air-independent propulsion system in a dedicated hull section. The Mesma AIP module generates electrical power without snorkelling, so enabling the boat to remain submerged for far longer
FLIR Systems Inc., Wilsonville, Ore
The first Hawk jet trainer modernised by Patria with a glass cockpit has successfully performed its first flight in Jms, Finland. The Finnish Air Force and Patria agreed on upgrade of Hawks in December 2006, the Finnish Air Force has announced to upgrade altogether 30 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors, Moorestown, N.J
WASHINGTON --- Coast Guard Commandant, Adm. Thad W
-- Forward Slope, Inc., San Diego, Calif
> Nammo-Talley, Inc., Mesa, Ariz
SEATTLE --- Boeing has, with leading air carriers and Honeywell's UOP, a refining technology developer, established a group to accelerate the development and commercialization of sustainable new aviation fuels. With support and advice from the world's leading environmental organizations, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group makes commercial aviation the first global transportation sector to voluntarily drive sustainability practices into its fuel supply chain
-- BAE Systems Land & Armaments, Ground Systems Division, York, Pa., is being awarded a $43,919,494 firm fixed priced modification 03 to delivery order #0007 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5025) for sustainment items needed to support Category II and Heavy Armored Ground Ambulance Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Low Rate Initial Production vehicles in theater
Saab has received an order worth 158 MTHB from the Royal Thai Air Force for development of the Royal Thai Air Force air defence command and control system.>> The system will be developed in close collaboration with the customer and adapted for the specific requirements of the Royal Thai Air Force