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THE WISDOM OR FOLLY OF LETTING ROBOTS LOOSE ON THE BATTLEFIELD
08 June 2009
Resistance leader John Connor’s battle against the machines in post-apocalyptic 2018 in the fourth movie of the Terminator franchise has resonance now as we let robots loose on the battlefield. Hardly small beer, $2.75 billion is the US budget alone for unmanned military systems in 2009.
 
 
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FALCON III(R) SECURE PERSONAL RADIO (SPR) FOR SWEDISH SOLDIER RADIO PROGRAM
Harris Corporation: 02 July 2009
RF-7800S radio will become the standard platform for secure communication of voice, data and situational awareness for squads and platoons
SAAB RECEIVES DEVELOPMENT ORDER FOR THE GRIPEN SYSTEM
Saab: 02 July 2009
Defence and security company Saab has received an order valued at approx. MSEK 350 from FMV (the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration) for development of the Gripen system.
$30 MILLION TASK ORDER BY U.S. ARMY DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
SAIC: 02 July 2009
Company to provide enterprise information technology solutions in support of Fort Polk and The Joint Readiness Training Center
AGI - PARTNERSHIP WITH SUMITOMO CORPORATION
Analytical Graphics Inc (AGI): 02 July 2009
Company sells AGI’s industry-leading products for space, defense and intelligence applications in Japan
GA-ASI - FIRST FLIGHTS OF LYNX RADAR ON SKY WARRIOR UAS
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc: 02 July 2009
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a leading manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), tactical reconnaissance radars, and surveillance systems, today announced that its Lynx® Block 30 Synthetic Aperture Radar/Ground Moving Target Indicator (SAR/GMTI) radar has completed two successful test flights on a Sky Warrior® Block 1 UAS in support of the planned Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) deployment of the first four Sky Warrior aircraft under the U.S. Army Extended Range/Multi-Purpose (ER/MP) UAS Program.
EADS WINS NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAM FOR THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
EADS: 02 July 2009
After being under contract for the northern border security, which is now under execution, EADS Defence & Security has been awarded (as prime contractor) the border security program covering the full borders ofthe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
SUCCESS FOR MINE KILLER K-STER
Thales: 02 July 2009
The ECA Group in France has been awarded a contract by Thales UK for the delivery of forty Mine Killer K-STER vehicles, a ‘one shot’ Expendable Mine Disposal Vehicle (EMDV) that reduces mine-clearance time by identifying and destroying all types of mines including moored, bottom and partly-buried mines. The contract is part of the refit of two decommissioned HUNT class mine hunters, resold by the British MOD to the Lithuanian Navy.
CSIP/ECA GROUP - CONTRACT FOR 40 MINE KILLER K-STER VEHICLES
CSIP: 02 July 2009
The contract is part of the refit of two decommissioned HUNT class mine hunters, resold by the British MOD to the Lithuanian Navy.
USA DOD - CONTRACTS 1 JUL 09
USA DoD: 01 July 2009
Contract news
OMNETICS EXPANDS CABLE SYSTEMS CAPABILITY FOR MEDICAL AND OTHER DEMANDING CUSTOMERS
Omnetics: 01 July 2009
Omnetics Connector Corporation, the leading manufacturer of miniature high-rel connectors, has greatly expanded the family of cable systems available for medical equipment designers. Based around the company’s leading micro and nano miniature connectors, the cable systems are assembled in Omnetics’ 340 square foot cleanroom. New capabilities include cables that can withstand disinfection and sterilization fluids and processes commonly used in medical environments.
CREATION UK AT DVD 09
Creation UK Limited: 01 July 2009
British design engineering group delivers solutions and positions for global defence sector debut
DATA LINK SOLUTIONS (DLS) AWARDED LOT 10 MIDS-LVT CONTRACT
Data Link Solutions: 01 July 2009
Data Link Solutions (DLS), a joint venture of Rockwell Collins and BAE Systems, has been selected to provide four types of Multi-functional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminals (MIDS-LVT) to U.S. and coalition forces. A contract, valued at $28.9 million, was awarded by the U.S. Navy's Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command.
MERIDIAN GYROCOMPASSES TO TURKISH COAST GUARD
Teledyne TSS (International) Ltd.: 01 July 2009
Teledyne TSS, Watford, UK has completed the delivery of a further 8 of its latest high performance SG Brown Meridian gyrocompasses to the Turkish Coast Guard, making a total of 22 now supplied.
ITT INTERCONNECT - INNOVATIVE MACHINED ALUMINIUM SHELL CONNECTORS
ITT Cannon Electronic Components: 01 July 2009
Innovative machined aluminium shell connectors for space connectors from ITT Interconnect Solutions are out of this world. Optional polarization keying prevents misconnects, shell material saves weight: detailed in new applications note
Z BACKSCATTER VAN™ (ZBV) SUCCESS
American Science and Engineering Inc: 01 July 2009
American Science and Engineering, Inc. has announced that its top selling, patented Z Backscatter Van™ (ZBV) has gained an unprecedented level of worldwide success as the number one selling non-intrusive mobile inspection system on the market with over 400 ZBV systems sold to 85 customers in 46 countries.
LOCKHEED MARTIN - DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR U.S. AIR FORCE SPACE FENCE
Lockheed Martin: 01 July 2009
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $30 million contract to begin concept development for Space Fence, a system of land-based S-Band radars and supporting operations centers that will detect and report on objects and debris orbiting the Earth. Lockheed Martin was one of three industry teams to receive contracts.
USA DOD - CONTRACTS 30 JUN 09
USA DoD: 30 June 2009
Contract news
NEW HEAD FOR PROCUREMENT & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Aerospace Industries Association (AIA): 30 June 2009
Richard K. Sylvester, a 35-year Defense Department acquisition management executive, is joining the Aerospace Industries Association Aug. 3 as vice president of Acquisition Policy, the top position in the association’s Procurement and Finance Department.
GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS HONOURED BY THE AIAA
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc: 30 June 2009
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a leading manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), tactical reconnaissance radars, and surveillance systems, today announced that it has recently been honored by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) with local awards for outstanding aerospace engineering and outstanding aerospace management.
$16.5M FOR PAVEWAY II ENHANCED LASER GUIDED TRAINING ROUNDS
Lockheed Martin: 30 June 2009
Lockheed Martin [has been awarded a $16.5 million order to deliver paveway II Enhanced Laser Guided Training Rounds (E-LGTR) to the U.S. Navy. This award represents the fourth option to a 2005 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract, valued in excess of $114 million.

 

 

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