Three major defense companies--Boeing [BA], Lockheed Martin [LMT] and Raytheon [RTN]--submitted bids yesterday in the Navy's competition for the next contract to modernize the Aegis Combat System. The Navy is expected to award the Aegis Combat System... http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/space/Firms-Submit-Aegis-Proposals_16260.html
France's Thales yesterday said it has agreed to acquire Florida-based Tampa Microwave, which specializes in tactical satellite communications (SATCOM) terminals and related products, expanding its capabilities in the wideband SATCOM area. Terms of the deal... http://www.defensedaily.com/sectors/space/Thales-To-Acquire-U-S-SATCOM-Firm_16267.html