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USAF Sees Launch Of Advanced Extremely High Frequency-3 Satellite

September 19, 2013 @ 02:41 PM

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the Advanced Extremely High Frequency-3 (AEHF-3) satellite for the United States Air Force lifted off from Space Launch today. This was ULA's 9th launch of an ambitious 12-mission schedule for the year and marks the 40th Atlas V mission and the 75th launch for ULA
Boeing To End C-17 Globemaster III Production In 2015

September 19, 2013 @ 09:47 AM

Boeing Company announced that it will end production of its C-17 Globemaster III military cargo jet and close the final assembly plant in Long Beach in 2015, citing a difficult environment amid government spending cuts. “Our customers around the world face very tough budget environments
Turkey, Saudi Arabia Formalize Defense Industry Cooperation Agreement

September 19, 2013 @ 09:21 AM

Turkey and Saudi Arabia have ratified a defense industry cooperation agreement which was signed in May and was pending parliamentary approval. According to the agreement, which took effect Sept
Pentagon Awards $186 Million Worth Contracts

September 18, 2013 @ 04:34 PM

Insitu Inc. is being awarded $7 million for firm-fixed-price delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement for hardware repairs and modifications to previously procured ScanEagle Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) for the government of Poland under the foreign military sales program
F-35 Chosen For Netherlands Fighter Replacement Competition

September 18, 2013 @ 08:23 AM

The Netherlands has officially selected the F-35 joint strike fighter as the replacement for its fleet of F-16s, a major international sale for the fifth-generation fighter. “The F-35 is a well-considered choice for a high-tech, future-oriented air force,” a Dutch government official was quoted in a statement by Defense News
DAPA To Recommend Beoing's F-15 For F-X Project

September 16, 2013 @ 01:50 PM

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) will recommend the Boeing F-15SE fighter as the only candidate for the F-X next-generation fighter procurement project. DAPA told Korean President Park Geun-hye it will submit the recommendation to the Defense Project Promotion Committee soon, according to Chosun Ilbo
Putin Gets Ahead of Obama In Information War Over Syria

September 13, 2013 @ 12:19 PM

A day after Russian President Putins op-ed in the New York Times opposing U.S
Boeing Appoints New Vice President For Defense, Space & Security In India

September 13, 2013 @ 08:50 AM

Boeing has appointed Dennis Swanson to the expanded role of vice president for Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in India. Swanson will be based in New Delhi and focus on strengthening relationships with customers, ensuring customer satisfaction and establishing new in-country partnerships
Lockheed Martin Acquires Amor Group - An Information Technology Solutions Company

September 12, 2013 @ 09:10 AM

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
NSA Spying, Budget Woes Put Off Brazilian Fighter Aircraft Decision

September 11, 2013 @ 01:55 PM

Brazil is reported to have put off a decision to purchase 36 fighter aircraft owing to its budget woes and spying by the U.S

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