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Smiles and frowns over defense deals

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:01:40 -0400

MADRID, May 16 (UPI) -- There are smiles and frowns this week over contracts gained and contracts lost by Europe's defense equipment manufacturers.

General Dynamics to provide communications support

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:59:21 -0400

FAIRFAX, Va., May 16 (UPI) -- General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems has been contracted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for communications support.

BAE looks to East Malaysia

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:56:16 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 16 (UPI) -- Senior executives at BAE Systems are to visit East Malaysia to expand cooperative ventures with local companies.

Northrop signs MOUs with Brazilian firms

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:48:23 -0400

ITAJUBA, Brazil, May 16 (UPI) -- Northrop Grumman has signed agreements with two Brazilian companies for possible precision aerospace and defense machining work.

General Dynamics debuts new machine gun

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:41:55 -0400

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 16 (UPI) -- A new machine gun with a punch similar to a .50-caliber weapon but lighter in weight has been displayed by General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products.

T-6C trainer completes demo tour

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:36:38 -0400

WICHITA, Kan., May 16 (UPI) -- A Hawker Beechcraft military training aircraft has finished up a two-month tour of the Asia-Pacific region to demonstrate its capabilities.

Congress panel backs higher arms buys

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:03:15 -0400

WASHINGTON, May 15 (UPI) -- A U.S. House of Representatives committee wants $5.3 billion more allocated for defense spending to enable the government procurement agencies to buy more aircraft, ships, vehicles and weapons.

AT&T chosen for Homeland Security support

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:39:35 -0400

VIENNA, Va., May 15 (UPI) -- AT&T Government Solutions will compete for task orders to provide tactical communications services to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Tetra Tech picked for environmental work

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:34:28 -0400

PASADENA, Calif., May 15 (UPI) -- Tetra Tech EC Inc. has joined the roll of companies eligible to provide environmental remediation services at U.S. Defense Department locations.

AM General unveils JLTV candidate

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:23:30 -0400

LIVONIA, Mich., May 15 (UPI) -- AM General LLC, which is pursuing a U.S. military contract for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program, has unveiled its product offering.

Motorola introduces new combat radio

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:09:20 -0400

WASHINGTON, May 15 (UPI) -- A new U.S. combat radio with greater coverage area and enhanced audio clarity for intra-squad communications has been introduced by Motorola Solutions Inc.

Israel's sub fleet buildup will cost $1.8B

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:05:42 -0400

TEL AVIV, Israel, May 15 (UPI) -- Israel's accelerating drive to build up its submarine fleet is going to cost $1.8 billion for three state-of-the-art Dolphin class boats being built in Germany.

U.S. military orders targeting pods

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:09:03 -0400

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., May 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air National Guard are to receive Northrop Grumman LITENING G4 targeting pods and upgrade kits under a $103 million contract.

SRI to lead DARPA language project

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:04:40 -0400

MENLO PARK, Calif., May 15 (UPI) -- Development of language translation and information extraction systems is being pursued by a team led by SRI International under a U.S. military award.

Missile warning system in full production

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:56:17 -0400

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., May 15 (UPI) -- A new infrared missile warning system by Northrop Grumman has entered full-rate production following authorization from the U.S. Air Force.

Canada overhauls army command

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:38:33 -0400

OTTAWA, May 14 (UPI) -- Canada is going ahead with a military shake-up that will mean a leaner armed forces infrastructure and implications for future procurements from defense industries.

Pentagon to unveil funding for Israel

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:39:13 -0400

TEL AVIV, Israel, May 14 (UPI) -- The Pentagon is expected to announce an additional $680 million in U.S. aid to boost the development of anti-missile systems to shield Israel.

Thales UK, L-3 reach deal

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:13 -0400

LONDON, May 14 (UPI) -- Thales UK and U.S. firm L-3 Communications have agreed on the sale of Thales' fixed-wing civil simulation and aircrew training activities.

AW169 has maiden flight

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:57:02 -0400

CASCINA COSTA DI SAMARATE, Italy, May 14 (UPI) -- The prototype of AgustaWestland's new AW169 helicopter has completed its maiden flight for assessment of handling and basic systems.

Thales UK upgrading navy radar

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:29:05 -0400

LONDON, May 14 (UPI) -- Fully Digital Radar Electronic Support Measures systems are to be supplied to the British navy for its major surface ships by Thales UK.

Solar power, UAV firms partner

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:24:51 -0400

THORNTON, Colo., May 14 (UPI) -- A U.S. developer of flexible solar panels has become a development partner of Bye Aerospace Inc. in its aerospace programs, including UAVs.

Rolls-Royce has new maintenance agreements

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:13:00 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS, May 14 (UPI) -- Engine-maker Rolls-Royce announced in the United States that it completed worldwide agreements for maintenance of its T56 engines.

Third LCS completes acceptance trials

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:28:09 -0400

MARINETTE, Wis., May 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy will receive its third littoral combat ship this summer following the vessel's successful completion of acceptance trials.

QF-16 flies in mannned mode

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:23:59 -0400

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 14 (UPI) -- The first test flight of Boeing's QF-16 Full Scale Aerial Target drone has been conducted with the U.S. Air Force with a human pilot at its controls.

S. America aims for transparent arms deals

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:12:30 -0400

ASUNCION, Paraguay, May 11 (UPI) -- Countries under the Union of South American Nations flag pledged to share information on their military spending as part of a long-held goal for transparency in the political and military pact.