International
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InternationalU.S.-U.K. Exercise A Precursor For Persistent, Expanded Joint Training
In the recently concluded exercise Druid’s Dance, U.S. and U.K. troops could train together over a live virtual training network, though separated by thousands of miles. “The goal with this […]
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InternationalInternational Maritime Security Conference Aims To Boost NATO Initiatives
SORRENTO, Italy–More than 150 subject matter experts from 20 nations met here this week to help plot the way ahead for ‘Delivering Maritime Security in Global Partnership.’ “We are optimistic…and […]
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ArmyNew Philippine Army Chief Vows A Professional, Capable, Responsive Army
Lt. Gen. Victor Ibrado became the 50th commanding general of the Philippine army May 14, vowing the vision of a professional, capable and responsive army for peace and development and […]
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Business/FinancialAustralia To Spend $100 Million On LAIRCM Systems For C-130Js
Australia is looking to spend upward of $100 million for Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) systems, as well as associated equipment and services, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) reported. […]
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Business/FinancialUK MoD Gives Green Light To Building Two Aircraft Carriers
A joint venture between the United Kingdom’s BAE Systems and the VT Group is expected to shortly sign a contract with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the […]
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Air ForceU.S.-U.K. Exercise A Precursor For Persistent, Expanded Joint Training
By Ann Roosevelt In the recently concluded exercise Druid’s Dance, U.S. and U.K. troops could train together over a live virtual training network, though separated by thousands of miles. "The […]
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Homeland Security
DRS Builds On Experience For Jordanian Border Security Win
By Calvin Biesecker DRS Technologies‘ [DRS] recent win of a contract to deliver an end-to-end border security solution for a portion of Jordan’s border builds on the company’s experience in […]
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Business/FinancialCanadian Navy Accepts First DRS-Thales SIRIUS System
The Canadian navy has accepted its first DRS [DRS]-Thales SIRIUS Infrared Search and Track system for integration onto the Halifax-class frigates, according to Thales. SIRIUS underwent Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) […]
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Business/FinancialHamas Missile Attack Hits Israel During Bush Visit; Meanwhile, House Panel Cuts U.S. Missile Defense
Franks Sees Chance To Reverse House Funding Cuts In Missile Defense Programs, Including One That Could Protect Israel From Iranian Missile Attack Congressman Notes Israel Predicts Iran May Have Nuclear […]
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CongressUnited States Has Too Few Missile Defense Assets To Counter 26 Nations Wielding Ballistic Missiles, Yet House Panel Cuts Those Programs: Group
Poll Shows 83 Percent Of Americans Back Missile Defense With 26 nations wielding ballistic missiles, the United States has too few ballistic missile defense assets, yet a House panel is […]