Tektronix Communications announced today that it has acquired Newfield Wireless, a privately held pioneer in next-generation mobile network optimization with geoanalytics intelligence. Within the mobile network, the Radio Access Network (RAN) portion includes thousands of wireless cell towers deployed across vast geographies
Exelis today announced a plan to spin-off its military and government services business, currently called Exelis Mission Systems, into an independent public company. This business is currently part of the company's Information and Technical Services segment
Bell Helicopter today announced GE Aviation will join Bell on its V-280 Valor, a third generation tiltrotor. "We are very excited to welcome GE to Team Valor
Lockheed Martin announced the acquisition of Amor Group, a United Kingdom-based company specializing in information technology solutions for the energy, transport and public services sectors. "The strategic acquisition of Amor Group is aligned with our strategy for Lockheed Martin International and expands our capabilities and expertise in international information technology, civil government services and the energy market," said Lockheed Martin CEO and President Marillyn Hewson
As part of the presence at Polands MSPO defense industry exhibition being held September 2-5 in Kielce, Eurocopter has brought for a second time the EC725 Caracal helicopter. The Caracal is proposed for Polands acquisition of 70 multi-role helicopters, with Eurocopter and Turbomeca (Safran) signing industrial cooperation agreements that include the creation of full assembly lines in Poland for the Caracal and its Makila 2 turboshaft engines
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The British government and Bahrain have commenced discussions over a potential order for the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter. The Bahrain King Hamad al-Khalifa met with British Prime Minister David Cameron last week to discuss regional issues, including Bahrains plans for a modernization of its armed forces
Rockwell Collins is all set to acquire ARINC Incorporated, a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group under a definitive agreement for $1.39 billion
Rockwell Collins today elected its President Kelly Ortberg as the CEO of the company, an additional role appointed to be effective immediately. Ortberg is the successor to Clay Jones, 64, who will continue as non-executive chairman of the company
UK Defense exports went up by 62 per cent since 2011 in a global market that grew by 45%, according to UK Trade & Investments Defence and Security Organisation (UKTI DSO). These results mean the UK maintains its position as the second most successful defence exporter after the United States, according to the study