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Business/FinancialAdvanced Extremely High Frequency Satellite Undergoes Thermal Vacuum Tests
The first Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite is in thermal vacuum testing, Lockheed Martin Corp. [LMT] announced today. The military communications satellite is in tests at the Lockheed facilities […]
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Homeland Security
NAPA Cites Progress In DHS Transition Prep But Says Comprehensive Plan Lacking
By Calvin Biesecker The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is taking "positive" steps to ready itself for its first presidential transition, a period in during which terrorists may feel that […]
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InternationalRockwell Collins Awarded Sixth U.K. Mission Command Trainer Upgrade
Rockwell Collins [COL] said June 24 it has been awarded the sixth phase of the Mission Command Trainer (MCT) upgrade of the United Kingdom Army’s Aviation Command and Tactics Trainer […]
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International
ITT To Upgrade Sweden’s Air Defense Radar
ITT Corp. [ITT] said June 25 it has signed a $44.9 million contract with the Swedish Defence Material Administration, FMV, for the Reliability and Modification (REMO) upgrade of their PS-870 […]
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International
SAFRAN Counters L-1’s Bid For Digimarc
France’s SAFRAN recently said it has made an unsolicited offer to acquire Digimarc Corp. [DMRC], the leader in the United States drivers’ license credentialing market for $300 million in cash, […]
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International
Canada To Buy M777 155mm Light-Weight Towed Howitzers
Canada is looking to spend upward of $114 million for the possible sale of 37 M777 155mm Light-Weight Towed Howitzers, as well as associated equipment and services, according to the […]
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International
AFRICOM Chief Sees Need for ‘Predictable, Reliable’ Lift Capability For New Command
Heavy lift capability remains at the top of the requirements list for the nascent U.S. Africa Command, its top official recently said. “Predictable, reliable inter- and intra-continental lift…is so important […]
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International
Korea Spending $200 Million On Multiple Aircraft Munitions
South Korea is seeking to spend upward of $200 million on a variety weapons including 125 AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) as well as associated equipment and services, […]
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CongressSenate Panel Wants Accelerated Purchase of Checkpoint Screening Technologies
By Calvin Biesecker The Senate Appropriations Committee last week approved a spending bill for Homeland Security that adds $72.3 million to the budget request for aviation checkpoint security, an amount […]
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Congress
Following Hearing, Stackley Poised To Become New Navy Acquisition Executive
By Emelie Rutherford Sean Stackley, a retired Navy officer and congressional staff member, appears poised to be confirmed for a short stint as Navy acquisition chief following a friction-free confirmation […]