International
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InternationalEurocopter To Fly New Technology Demonstrator This Fall
HAMPSHIRE, England–The Eurocopter subsidiary of European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. (EADS) plans to introduce a new technology demonstrator by the end of the year, the head of the company […]
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InternationalDetica Acquisition Would Give BAE Foothold In U.K. Security Market
United Kingdom-based BAE Systems recently said it has offered $1.1 billion in cash to acquire U.K.-based Detica Group, an information technology security company that opens a new domestic market for […]
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InternationalITT Corp. Provides SpearNet Radio For Spain’s Modernization
ITT Corp. [ITT] said it has been chosen by European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. (EADS) Defence & Security (DS) division to provide its SpearNet radio system for the Full-Scale […]
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Business/FinancialLockheed Martin’s Littoral Combat Ship USS Freedom Begins Builder’s Trials
By Geoff Fein Lockheed Martin’s [LMT] USS Freedom (LCS-1), the first of a new breed of multi-mission Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), began builders trials Monday, nearly two years since she […]
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InternationalAustralia Deepens Efforts With U.S. In Defense Science
During a recent visit to the United States, Australia’s Defence Science and Personnel Minister Warren Snowdon said defence science and technology keeps both nations secure. "Australia, through the Defence Science […]
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Business/FinancialIraq Spending $1.5 Billion For Six C-130J-30s, Equipment And Services
Iraq is looking to spend upward of $1.5 billion for six C-130J-30 aircraft as well as associated equipment and services, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). Along with […]
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Business/FinancialDetica Acquisition Would Give BAE Foothold In U.K. Security Market
By Calvin Biesecker United Kingdom-based BAE Systems yesterday said it has offered $1.1 billion in cash to acquire U.K.-based Detica Group, an information technology security company that opens a new […]
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Air ForceExpert Panel Sees Directed Energy Attacks Against Satellites Likely, But Extremely Difficult To Detect, Retaliate Against
Analyst: U.S. Satellites Likely To Be Hit In A Hot War The United States must prepare for war in space, because any enemy nation will be tempted to offset the […]
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Business/FinancialBAE Jeteye Anti-Manpads System Installed On American Airlines Plane
A BAE Systems asset to shield aircraft from terrorist shoulder-mounted man-portable missiles (MANPADs) has been installed on an American Airlines plane, BAE announced. The BAE Jeteye infrared missile defense system […]
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InternationalRussia Engages In New Muscle-Flexing With Missile Cruiser Patrols In Arctic Waters
A newly belligerent Russia has begun guided-missile cruiser patrols in northern waters, as Moscow reverts to some of its old Cold War practices. The cruiser patrols near the Norwegian archipelago […]