International
-
CongressBush Scores Dual Home Runs For European Missile Defense, But Fails To Win Putin Backing For System During Meetings
Czech Republic Agrees To Host U.S. Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Radar; NATO Endorses Planned GMD System Installation On Czech, Polish Sites NATO Sees GMD System As Substantial Contribution To Counter […]
-
Congress
Transcript Of Remarks By NASA Administrator Michael Griffin
This is a transcription of excerpts from NASA Administrator Michael Griffin’s remarks before the Senate Appropriations Committee commerce, justice, science and related agencies subcommittee on April 3, 2008: " … […]
-
Business/FinancialAuthorities Accuse EADS Executives Of Insider Trading
French securities market authorities have alleged that European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. executives engaged in insider trading involving stock options, during 2005- 2006. The charges include breach of market […]
-
InternationalRussia Readies New Biological Research Satellite
Russia is developing a new space biology and medicine satellite, according to the RIA Novosti news service. The Progress design and production center is developing this satellite, which will be […]
-
Business/Financial
Launches
Last GPS IIR Satellite Complete, Ready For Cape Canaveral June Launch The final Global Position System Block IIR satellite is complete and ready for shipment to Cape Canaveral Air Force […]
-
International
U.K. Defense Budget About $68 Billion For 2008-2009, Minister Says
The U.K. defense budget in 2008/2009 will be about $68.3 billion, the Minister for Defence Equipment & Support, Baroness Taylor, said March 27. Commenting on a House of Commons Defence […]
-
International
Raytheon Awarded $17.8 Million For NATO Seasparrow
The Navy and the NATO Seasparrow Project Office recently awarded Raytheon [RTN] a $17.8 million contract for the MK57, MK29 and MK73 NATO Seasparrow missile systems, the company reported. Under […]
-
International
U.S. Issues Final Rule For Travel In Western Hemisphere
The Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and State last week issued the final rule for travel by land and sea under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), mandating June 1, […]
-
International
Northrop Grumman Wins Management System Contract For U.K. Astute- Class Sub
Northrop Grumman‘s [NOC] Sperry Marine British business unit was recently selected to supply the Platform Management System (PMS) for the next Royal Navy Astute-class submarine, HMS Audacious, the company reported. […]
-
International
Lockheed Martin Signs $198 Million U.K. Situational Awareness Contract
Lockheed Martin [LMT] U.K.-led Team Athena has signed a $198 million contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the Land Environment Air Picture Provision (LEAPP) situation awareness program. LEAPP […]