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InternationalAustralia Launches Collaborative Research On Bomb-Protected Buildings
Australia launched a new collaborative research program between the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and the University of Adelaide to better protect of buildings against bomb attacks. The Minister […]
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Business/FinancialEMALS Catapult For CVN-78 Proceeding Through Testing, Appears Back On Track
By Geoff Fein Testing on the giant motor generator that will be used to power the electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) on the Navy’s next-generation carrier, the Gerald R. Ford, […]
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International
QinetiQ To Acquire U.S. Firm Serving Intel Customers
Britain’s QinetiQ recently said it has agreed to acquire Northern Virginia-based Dominion Technology Resources, Inc. (DTRI), a provider of various professional services to the United States intelligence community, for upward […]
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Rear Adm. Landay To Take Over As PEO Ships
Rear Adm. William Landay on Tuesday was assigned program executive officer for ships (PEO Ships), the Pentagon said. Landay is currently serving as chief of naval research and director, Test […]
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International
CAE To Acquire Canadian Aerospace And Defense Software And Systems Business
Canada’s CAE this week said it has agreed to acquire the aerospace and defense business unit of Toronto-based regional communications provider Bell Aliant for up to $24.9 million. The initial […]
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Air ForceATK Opens FY ’09 With Strong Results Despite Space Glitch
By Calvin Biesecker Alliant Techsystems [ATK] yesterday posted strong earnings and sales to open its new fiscal year, powered by record results in its ammunition business that more than offset […]
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International
Israel Requesting $1.9 Billion Sale of Nine C-130J-30 Aircraft
Israel has requested a possible sale of nine C-130J-30 aircraft as well as associated equipment and services for which the total value, if all options are exercised, could be as […]
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Pentagon Preparing To Migrate Large Portion of JIEDDO Funds To Base Budget
By Marina Malenic Funding for the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) will likely decrease next year, and the Defense Department will ask for proportionally less of that money […]
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International
Iraq Seeking $5 Billion Sale of 140 Abrams Tanks, 392 LAVs
Iraq has requested a possible sale of 140 M1A1 Abrams tanks modified and upgraded to the M1A1M Abrams configuration, as well as associated equipment and services that, if all options […]
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International
National Defense Strategy Calls For Technologies That Counter ‘Irregular Challenges’
The Pentagon last week released a new National Defense Strategy that emphasizes preparation for small-scale conflicts rather than conventional warfare. “An underlying assumption in our understanding of the strategic environment […]