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Archives :: Daily Army procurement, legislation, jobs, programs and operations news
Displaying 1 - 20 of 1065 stories.
February 7, 2012
Volvo Group and Finnish defense group Patria yesterday said they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate to offer the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) life-cycle support services for maintenance and logistics. Both Volvo...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/army/Volvo-Group-Patria-Sign-MoU-To-Offer-Swedish-Armed-Forces-Lifecycle-Support_16665.html February 7, 2012
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff yesterday issued Strategic Direction to the Joint Force, saying he expects “a new valuation of risk” as the joint force of 2020 is developed. Army Gen. Martin Dempsey said, "Today’s troubled...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/army/Chairman-of-The-Joint-Chiefs-Expects-New-Valuation-of-Risk-For-Future-Force_16670.html February 7, 2012
The President yesterday sent the the nomination of Heidi Shyu to be the Army's acquisition chief to the Senate. Shyu has been acting assistant Secretary of...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/army/Nomination-For-Army-Acquisition-Chief-Heads-To-Senate_16673.html February 3, 2012
A $25 million after tax charge associated with ATK’s [ATK] Thiokol business and lower margins on commercial ammunition led the company yesterday to post lower third quarter earnings while sales dipped a bit. Meanwhile, the diversified aerospace and...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/army/ATKs-Income-Tumbles-On-Charge-Restructuring-Planned-Amid-Budget-Pressures_16642.html February 3, 2012
Raytheon [RTN] has been awarded a $38.1 million contract by Lockheed Martin [LMT] to provide engineering support to the Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Under the subcontract, Raytheon's...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/army/Lockheed-Martin-Taps-Raytheon-For-MDA-Battle-Command-Support_16646.html February 2, 2012
General Dynamics [GD] Ordnance and Tactical Systems and BAE Systems yesterday said they have teamed to develop, demonstrate and produce the 81mm Roll Controlled Guided Mortar (RCGM), an affordable 81mm precision mortar round. The companies have been maturing...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/army/General-Dynamics-BAE-Systems-Team-to-Develop-Roll-Controlled-Guided-Mortar_16622.html February 2, 2012
The Army yesterday said Jan. 31 it awarded contracts to BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman [NOC] over Raytheon [RTN] and ITT Exelis [XLS] for the Technology Development (TD) phase of the Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM). The TD Phase contracts provide for...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/army/Northrop-Grumman-BAE-Systems-Move-To-Tech-Development-On-CIRCM-Program_16629.html February 1, 2012
The man the Army Chief of Staff called “a soldier’s soldier,” Gen. Peter Chiarelli, retired as vice chief of staff yesterday in emotional ceremonies at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The Defense Department’s top leaders found...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/army/Army-Soldiers-Soldier-Chiarelli-Retires_16616.html January 31, 2012
Boeing [BA] yesterday said it has selected three Canadian firms to receive the first group of work packages for in-service support of 15 Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopters, designated CH-147F for the Canadian Forces. The suppliers are: L-3 Communications [LLL]...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/army/Boeing-Taps-Three-Canadian-Firms-To-Support-New-Canadian-Chinook-Helicopters_16587.html January 31, 2012
Northrop Grumman [NOC] yesterday said it received a $122 million contract to install and sustain Counter-Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) systems at forward operating bases (FOBs) in Afghanistan and Iraq. The contract includes options that, if fully...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/army/Northop-Grumman-To-Continue-Sustaining-C-RAM-Systems_16588.html January 31, 2012
Lockheed Martin [LMT] yesterday said it received contracts totaling $921 million for hardware and services associated with the combat-proven Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment program. The contract, issued by U.S. Army Aviation and...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/army/Lockheed-Martin-Receives-$921-Million-in-Patriot-PAC-3-Work_16590.html January 31, 2012
Finmeccanica’s Alenia North America Inc., yesterday said it appointed Alan Calegari as its Chief Executive Officer. “Alenia North America will continue to grow under the direction of Alan in the CEO position,” said Giuseppe Giordo...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/army/Alenia-North-America-Appoints-Alan-Caligari-CEO_16592.html January 31, 2012
The Pentagon is “quite serious” about applying so-called reversibility to budget decisions that impact the defense industry, a senior official said yesterday. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy said reversibility, the noting of...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/army/Reversibility-In-Budget-Said-To-Impact-Industry-Multiple-Ways_16597.html January 30, 2012
Oshkosh Corp. [OSK] Friday said that a challenge by investor Carl Icahn to add new blood to its board has been beaten back based on the preliminary proxies turned in to the independent Inspector of Elections at the company’s annual meeting. Oshkosh said...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/army/Icahns-Move-On-Oshkosh-Corp-Board-Thwarted-Early-Election-Returns-Show_16562.html January 27, 2012
The Army yesterday issued the long-awaited request for proposals (RFP) for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, as the Defense Department released its budget priorities and choices...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/army/Army-Issues-JLTV-EMD-RFP-DoD-Supports-Program-In-Coming-Budget_16554.html January 27, 2012
As part of the Joint Force, the Army is transitioning from combat toward the Joint Force of 2020 and the fiscal year 2013 budget is expected to reflect that, defense officials said. As part of a Pentagon briefing yesterday detailing fiscal year 2013 budget...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/army/DoD-Plans-Reduced-Army-Force-Structure-Aims-At-Lean-Versatile-Lethal-Force_16556.html January 27, 2012
Pentagon leaders proposed multiple weapons-program changes yesterday--including cutting F-35 Joint Strike Fighter procurement, cancelling block 30 Global Hawk drones, and delaying the new ballistic-missile submarine--in the opening salvo of a battle with...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/army/Pentagon-Unveils-Budget-Cuts-In-Opening-Salvo-With-GOP_16561.html January 26, 2012
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno has established five priorities for the service as it a transitions over the next five years from an environment of conflict to a more peaceful but complex and uncertain environment with the expectation of a smaller...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/army/Army-Chief-of-Staff-Sets-Out-Priorities_16534.html January 26, 2012
The Air Force C-27J aircraft used to go the last tactical mile bringing vital supplies to the soldiers in Afghanistan is a program in jeopardy as program and budget cuts loom, the Army Chief of Staff said yesterday. “The C-27 program looks like it...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/army/C-27J-Program-In-Jeopardy-Army-Chief-of-Staff-Says_16537.html January 26, 2012
Army Gen. Charles Jacoby, commander of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command, joined Lt. Gen. Walter Semianiw, Canada Command commander, yesterday to sign three key bilateral documents that further develop the combined defense and security of Canada and the United...http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/army/Leaders-of-NORAD-U-S-Northern-Command-Canada-Command-Sign-Bilateral-Agreements_16541.html
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