http://www.defensedaily.com Defense Daily en-us 2012 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 6:07:19 EST General Dynamics [GD] UK yesterday said it recently commissioned a market study that estimated the Specialist Vehicle (SV) program it is working on has the potential to generate U.K. export revenues of $2 billion or more in its first 16 years. The estimate is... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/16695.html Thu, 9 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST The U.S. Army plans to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) in mid-March for the Jordan JC4ISR Fiber Optic Wide Area Network Program. The RFP will be issued about March 16 by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. A firm-fixed price... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/16699.html Thu, 9 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST The U.K. yesterday revealed changes to U.K.export licensing would allow the immediate suspension of export licenses to countries that experience a sharp deterioration in security or stability. Foreign Secretary William Hague said: “I am pleased to... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/16674.html Wed, 8 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST 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/publications/ddi/16665.html Tue, 7 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST The Defence Infrastructure Organization (DIO) Friday revealed the four bidders for a potential $1.5 billion new national contract to manage the United Kingdom training property. The companies are: Babcock Support Services Ltd., Kellogg Brown & Root Ltd... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/16654.html Mon, 6 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST Aurora Flight Sciences secured Switzerland as its first customer for its Centaur optionally-piloted aircraft (OPA), according a company statement issued recently. The two entities finalized the agreement the week of Jan. 16, according to company spokeswoman... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/16631.html Fri, 3 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST The massive Navy and Marine Corps exercises that got underway this week involve confronting challenges that could be encountered in the Strait of Hormuz, but are not specifically designed to deal with Iran, senior officers said recently. The commander of U.S... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/16632.html Fri, 3 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST Boeing [BA] recently 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/publications/ddi/16633.html Fri, 3 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST Sweden and Hungary recently signed a new contract to continue operating Gripen fighter aircraft another 10 years, until 2026. Saab, a Swedish defense and security company, said Hungary made the long-term strategic decision to continue operating Gripen and... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/16634.html Fri, 3 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST The Obama administration’s focus on expanding the military presence in the Asia-Pacific likely spared the Navy from taking any major hits to its shipbuilding programs, but plans to delay construction on some vessels beyond the next five years could... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/16635.html Fri, 3 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST Former Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn has been appointed the chairman and CEO of DRS Technologies, a United States-based operating division of Italy’s Finmeccanica, effective immediately. Finmeccanica said that Lynn’s appointment is part of... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/16636.html Fri, 3 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST The Army recently announced 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 a... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/16638.html Fri, 3 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST General Dynamics [GD] Ordnance and Tactical Systems and BAE Systems recently 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/publications/ddi/16639.html Fri, 3 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST 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/publications/ddi/16587.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 0:00:00 EST Sweden and Hungary yesterday signed a new contract to continue operating Gripen fighter aircraft another 10 years, until 2026. Saab, a Swedish defense and security company, said Hungary made the long-term strategic decision to continue operating Gripen and... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/16589.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 0:00:00 EST 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/publications/ddi/16590.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 0:00:00 EST Lockheed Martin [LMT] is witnessing growing international interest in the short-takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, a company official said recently. Steve O’Bryan, the company’s F-35 vice president for... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/16543.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 0:00:00 EST Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said recently industry has to do more to control costs with weapon systems when he formally announced work on an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter variant will no longer be on hold. Panetta visited Naval Air Station Patuxent River... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/16544.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 0:00:00 EST Army Gen. Charles Jacoby, commander of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command, joined Lt. Gen. Walter Semianiw, Canada Command commander, recently to sign three key bilateral documents that further develop the combined defense and security of Canada and the United... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/16545.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 0:00:00 EST QinetiQ North America recently said that its Dragon Runner 10 (DR10) has been selected by the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) in response to a Joint Urgent Operations Needs Statement (JUONS) for lightweight, throwable robots... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/16546.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 0:00:00 EST