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Russian military to undergo large-scale rearmament

March 18, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

President Dmitri Medvedev says Russia's armed forces must be modernized in response to local crises, international terrorism, and attempts to expand NATO infrastructure near the borders of Russia. Speaking at a meeting of senior Defense Ministry officials in Moscow, the Russian leader stressed the importance of re-arming troops with the latest armaments
Canada to invest over $35 million to enhance Canada's safety and security

March 4, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

The Government of Canada is investing over $35 million for 24 new research projects to enhance Canadian security, said Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway. "In partnership with the first responder community, the Department of National Defence plays an important role protecting Canadians from serious threats to their security," said Minister MacKay
USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) successfully completed sea trials

February 16, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) successfully completed sea trials off the coast of San Diego to test and validate its recently installed combat systems. Bunker Hill's crew successfully tested the ship's new Aegis Weapons System, the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) and SPQ-9B Radar
Lockheed Martin awarded $ 75 million contract for Risk Reduction and System...

February 11, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

Lockheed Martin/Northrop Grumman Transformational Satellite Communications System (TSAT) Space Team recieved a extension contract its Risk Reduction and System Definition by US Air Force. The value of the contract is $ 75 million
B&W wins more than $1 bilion for Nuclear Components

February 6, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

LYNCHBURG, Va. --- Babcock & Wilcox Nuclear Operations Group, Inc
Contract for the Modernisation of Colombian Class 209 Submarines

January 14, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

>The Colombian Navys Type 209 submarine Pijao (SO 28), seen here docking at US Naval Station Mayport, is one of two boats to be modernized by HDW. (US Navy photo)Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH (HDW), a company of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems AG, and MarineForce International LLP (MFI) signed a contract for two material packages for the maintenance and modernisation of the Colombian Navy submarines A
Air Force Activates Provisional Global Strike Command

January 13, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

WASHINGTON --- Air Force officials officially stood up a provisional Global Strike Command Jan. 12 at Bolling Air Force Base, D
Obama: Continued Vigilance Critical in Protecting American People

January 12, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

WASHINGTON --- The United States must remain vigilant to defend against terrorists and other potential threats such as Iran, President-elect Barack Obama said this morning on ABC News This Week.>> Obama said his top priority as president will be ensuring the American people are safe
SecDef Releases Statement on the Task Force on Nuclear Weapons Management

January 9, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

I want to thank the review panel, led by James R. Schlesinger, for their very thorough and detailed report on the Secretary of Defenses Task Force on Nuclear Weapons Management, said Secretary of Defense Robert Gates today
B&W Subsidiary Acquires Nuclear Fuel Services

January 6, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

LYNCHBURG, Va. --- A subsidiary of The Babcock & Wilcox Company has completed the acquisition of Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc

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