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UncategorizedTech Developments
DHS Launches Latest Upgrade of Information Network The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched the next-generation of its Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN), the trusted, unclassified network for the […]
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UncategorizedContract Awards
American Science and Engineering Nabs Orders for Multiple ZBVs, Other Systems American Science and Engineering [ASEI] has received orders for 18 Z Backscatter Vans (ZBVs) from customers in the Middle […]
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UncategorizedBusiness Opportunities
CBP Seeks Small Business Help to Support IFT System The Federal Aviation Administration on behalf of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a Sources Sought notice seeking a small […]
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UncategorizedArmy Awards Initial Work Toward Future Vertical Lift
The Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) on Oct. 3 said AVXAircraft Company, Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. [TXT], Karem Aircraft Inc., and Sikorsky Aircraft Co. [UTX] were each awarded Technology Investment Agreements under […]
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UncategorizedU.K. MoD Asks Industry For Innovative Ideas To Counter Threats To Helicopters
The U.K. Ministry of Defense has pulsed industry for innovative ways to develop simulation and field trial ability to counter potential threats to military helicopters from ground-based man-in-the-loop (MITL) operated […]
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UncategorizedFinal Assembly Begins For First Sikorsky S-97 Raider Prototype Helicopters
Sikorsky Aircraft [UTX] has begun final assembly of the prototype S-97 Raider™ helicopter following acceptance of the fuselage structure from Aurora Flight Sciences. Consisting of an integrated cockpit, cabin and tail cone, […]
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UncategorizedBell-Boeing Develops Air Filter That Extends V-22 Engine Life
The Bell Helicopter-Boeing [BA] tandem that develops the tilt-rotor V-22 Osprey helped create an air filter-like device that could “double or triple” the lives of V-22 engines by filtering out sand […]
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UncategorizedArmy Orders More AeroVironment Raven UAS Sensor Payloads
AeroVironment (AVAV) on Oct. 2 said it received a $19.9 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract from the Army for the company’s Mantis™ i23 gimbaled sensor payloads to continue upgrading the fleet […]
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UncategorizedArmy, Northrop Grumman Incorporate Patriot, Sentinel Capabilities Into IBCS
The Army and Northrop Grumman [NOC] on Sept. 23 said they have successfully incorporated a key Patriot missile and Sentinel radar capabilities into the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command […]
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UncategorizedMinuteman III ICBM Follow-On Study Needs Cost Estimates For Success, GAO Says
The Air Force and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), major stakeholders in the Minuteman III follow-on ICBM study, need to better coordinate their efforts to provide cost estimates for […]