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Space

Lockheed Martin Looking To Increase Standard Component Usage Across Satellites

Wednesday, June 5th, 2013

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Lockheed Martin [LMT] is looking for ways to increase the use of standard components across its catalog of satellites to help save money, according to a key executive. Mark Valerio, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin’s military space business, recently said the company already uses standard propulsion and attitude control proponents. Valerio said if more standard components are used across satellite buses, he can drive down costs by “aggregating” that demand and, essentially, buying in bulk. Lockheed Martin's…

Congress

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Congress

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Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said. Jesse Tolleson, […]