International
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InternationalElbit To Acquire Azimuth Technologies
Israel’s Elbit Systems [ELST] this week said it would acquire another Israeli firm, Azimuth Technologies, which makes GPS systems, electro- optics and data communications for defense and civil applications, for […]
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InternationalLynn Hails Export Control Reform Efforts During U.K. Visit
Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn recently told British officials that the United States is committed to reforming its Cold War-era export control system to work more effectively with its allies. […]
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InternationalAustralian Troops Supported By Heron UAV In Afghanistan
The first Australian-leased Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) has begun initial operations supporting Australian, Afghan and International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) in Afghanistan, officials said. Under Project Nankeen, the Defence […]
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Business/FinancialRaytheon Ends Good Year With Strong Fourth Quarter
By Calvin Biesecker Raytheon [RTN] yesterday posted double-digit increases to its top and bottom lines in its fourth quarter, which was marked by improved performance and broad strength across most […]
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Business/FinancialElbit To Acquire Azimuth Technologies
Israel’s Elbit Systems [ELST] this week said it would acquire another Israeli firm, Azimuth Technologies, which makes GPS systems, electro- optics and data communications for defense and civil applications, for […]
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Business/FinancialDynCorp Acquires International Development Firm Casals & Associates
DynCorp International [DCP] yesterday said it has acquired international development firm Casals & Associates, which helps achieve U.S. foreign policy and international development priorities, bolstering its service offerings and customer […]
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InternationalNetherlands Apache’s Hit 6,000 Flight Hours For ISAF
The Dutch Air Task Force recently announced that their Boeing[BA]-produced Apache helicopters reached the 6,000th hour flown for the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. The helicopters, from 301 Squadron […]
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InternationalArmy Taps Northrop Grumman For SANG Modernization
The U.S. Army recently awarded Northrop Grumman [NOC] a potential $550 million contract to continue the modernization and training of the Saudi Arabia National Guard (SANG). The five-year, cost-plus-award-fee hybrid […]
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InternationalAustralian Defense Wants to Partner With ICT Industry
Earlier this month, the Australian Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support the Hon. Mike Kelly announced that Defence is inviting the information and communication technologies (ICT) industry to assist in providing […]
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InternationalChemring To Acquire The Allied Defense Group For $59 Million
Britain’s Chemring Group recently said it has agreed to acquire Virginia-based The Allied Defense Group [ADG] for $59 million in cash, expanding its ammunition products and related services. T The […]