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Pre-Budget Report Reaction from Aerospace & Defence Industry

November 26, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

The Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) today (Monday) reacted to the Pre-Budget Report speech from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, on behalf of the aerospace and defence industry.>> Ian Godden, SBAC Chief Executive, said:>> It is a disappointment that the Chancellor has neglected to include an injection of much-needed funds for the UK defence industry and our armed forces in his speech announcing a 3 billion investment package on infrastructure projects
Pre-Budget Report Reaction from Aerospace & Defence Industry

November 25, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

The Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) today (Monday) reacted to the Pre-Budget Report speech from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, on behalf of the aerospace and defence industry.>> Ian Godden, SBAC Chief Executive, said:>> It is a disappointment that the Chancellor has neglected to include an injection of much-needed funds for the UK defence industry and our armed forces in his speech announcing a 3 billion investment package on infrastructure projects
Eastern Europe to U.S.: Wait, Wait, Now We Want Your Missiles!

November 24, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

The controversy over the missile defense system the United States plans to build in Eastern Europe has taken almost a 360-degree turn recently. Until November the Bush administration had been courting our new Europe pals, the Poles and Czechs, offering planes, missiles, discounts, and other goodies to help smooth the way for the Star Wars installation
Pentagon: Afghan Army Growing at Record Pace

November 13, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

>The Pentagon says that the Afghan National Army is growing at a record pace and is taking increasing responsibility for its operations. (US Air Force photo)WASHINGTON --- Afghanistan's Army is growing at a record rate, and now leads and helps plan nearly two-thirds of the country's military operations
Myth Busted: Scientists Unveil High-Tech Army

October 13, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

WASHINGTON --- Advancements in science and technology that support full-spectrum operations, like exoskeletons, were discussed Wednesday at the annual meeting and exposition of the Association of the United States Army.>> The forum "Busting the Low-Tech Myth: Army S&T Support to Full Spectrum Operations" provided presentations on how experimental and applied technologies show the Army has advanced across the board, from recruiting to technology in theater
German Army Takes Delivery of First FENNEK Pioneer Vehicle

October 7, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), Europe's leading system supplier of protected vehicles on tracks and wheels, has delivered the first of a total of 24 FENNEK pioneer vehicles to the German Army's pioneer troops. The handover took place at the end of September during the "2008 Pioneers" training exercise and the subsequent "Pioneers' Day" at the Mnchnsmnster barracks near Ingolstadt in Bavaria, Germany
Navy to Roll Out New Anti-Submarine Warfare Mission Package

September 19, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

SAN DIEGO --- The Navy will roll out its new anti-submarine warfare mission package for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) in a ceremony Sept. 19 at Naval Base Point Loma Naval Mine & ASW Command Complex, San Diego
Turkey Ponders Russian Missile Offer

July 29, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

As Turkey moves to upgrade its weapons systems, Ankara is considering all options and possible suppliers, including Moscow. The value of such runs into billions of dollars, generating intense competition, particularly over contracts to supply Turkey with an advanced surface-to-air missile system, with potential capabilities against ballistic missiles
Industry and Government Hail Success of Farnborough Airshow

July 18, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

The Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) have today hailed the success of the 2008 Farnborough International Airshow. The Airshow has defied the gloomy predictions about orders and has given the global aerospace and defence industry the opportunity to see the best of British-based manufacturing and engineering at first hand
U.S., Latin American Navies Improve Ability to Communicate At Sea

July 10, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

MAYPORT, Fla. --- The first tactical use of the Inter-American Naval Telecommunications Network's (IANTN) Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System (CENTRIXS) will begin at the end of July, aboard Brazilian Navy ship (BNS) Greenhalgh (F-46) and USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) operating in support of multinational joint task force exercises off the coast of Virginia

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