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General Dynamics - USMC accepts delivery of the first LAV-A2

In a ceremony held on October 12, 2007, at General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, Colonel Mike Micucci, Program Manager, Light Armored Vehicles, USMC accepted delivery of the first LAV-A2. The LAV-A2 is an updated version of the Marines' Light Armored Vehicle series, which has been in use since the 1980s.

12 October 2007: General Dynamics

 

Boeing - Sargent Fletcher for KC-767 Fuel Tank Systems

Boeing Signs Agreement with Sargent Fletcher for KC-767 Fuel Tank Systems

12 October 2007: Boeing

 

Dassault Aviation - FAA and EASA Approval for Falcon

Dassault Falcon has received approval from both FAA and EASA on its new Falcon 2000DX. The EASA approval was awarded September 19th and the FAA approval on October 3rd.

12 October 2007: Dassault Aviation

 

General Dynamics - $53m Contract for Nuclear Submarine Support

The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat two contract modifications worth a total of $53.5 million for nuclear submarine modernization and planning yard services and support. Electric Boat is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics

11 October 2007: General Dynamics

 

QinetiQ - Contract with US Army ARTPC

The Security and Intelligence Business Unit of QinetiQ North America's Mission Solutions Group (QNA MSG), has been awarded a $35.8m, five-year Firm Fixed Price contract with the US Army to operate the Army Research and Technology Protection Center (ARTPC).

10 October 2007: QinetiQ

 

TSS - Meridian Gyrocompasses for US Navy

TSS (International) Ltd., (Watford, England) is pleased to announce the sale of 10 Meridian Standard Gyrocompasses to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Norfolk VA USA. The Meridians will be installed as part of a navigation upgrade on the Landing Craft Units (LCU) at the Naval Amphibious Base.

10 October 2007: Teledyne TSS (International) Ltd.

 

Boeing - CH-47D Chinook Helicopter Maintenance Trainer

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has shipped a new CH-47D Chinook helicopter maintenance trainer to the U.S. Army National Guard that will provide a hands-on tool for soldiers, technicians and other flight personnel.

10 October 2007: Boeing

 

Boeing - Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) Satellite

Boeing has acquired signals from the first Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite, a new military spacecraft that will help meet the growing demand for military satellite communications by providing a 10-fold increase in telecommunications capacity over the satellite it will replace.

10 October 2007: Boeing

 

ATK - U.S. Navy for AAR-47 missile warning systems

ATK's Battle-Proven Electronic Warfare Technology Credited with Saving Numerous Air Crew and Aircraft From Missiles in Iraq and Afghanistan

10 October 2007: ATK

 

Boeing Awarded $70 Million Contract for Enhanced F-15C Radar

Boeing Awarded $70 Million Contract for Enhanced F-15C Radar

09 October 2007: Boeing

 

Boeing - Helmet-Mounted Cueing System for US Navy

The Boeing Company has delivered the first factory-installed, dual-cockpit F/A-18F Super Hornet Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) to the U.S. Navy, providing significant improvements to in-flight crew coordination.

09 October 2007: Boeing

 

Boeing Awarded Contract for U.S. Apache Helicopter Support

Under the contract, which has a base year and two one-year options, Boeing will provide fixed-price, total logistics support for hundreds of AH-64D components. The program provides total asset visibility for the customer and supply chain management support through best-of-industry practices. The total value of the base year and two one-year options is $173 million.

09 October 2007: Boeing

 

Stork Aerospace Receives Significant Order

Stork Aerospace has received a significant order for the design and build of structure parts for a leading manufacturer. Depending on the sales success of the airplane, revenues could total approximately US $ 600 million. The order requires non-recurring investments of around US $ 56 million. First revenues are expected in 5 years after the start of the design of the required parts. An annual turnover for Stork of US $ 60 million is expected.

09 October 2007: Stork Aerospace Industries (Fokker)

 

QinetiQ - Modular Design to TALONŽ and SWORDS Robots

Interchangeable weapon and manipulator arm featured in new modular design

09 October 2007: QinetiQ

 

QinetiQ - Day Night All Environment (DNAE) Visibility Solution

QinetiQ has developed and successfully flight trialled a Day Night All Environment (DNAE) visibility solution that provides helicopter pilots with alternative, complementary sources of imaging information, enabling them to fly safely in low light or adverse weather conditions. When added to a suite of navigational and tactical guidance aids also being developed by QinetiQ, the existing operational envelope of the aircraft can be considerably expanded.

08 October 2007: QinetiQ

 

Boeing - Army's Future Combat Systems (FCS) 'B-Kits'

Future Combat Systems Industry Team Delivers Network Capability to Current Force

08 October 2007: Boeing

 

ATK Unveils its Newest Medium Caliber Cannon at AUSA

ATK Lightweight 25mm (LW25) Brings Chain GunŽ Lethality, Flexibility and Reliability to Remote Weapon Station Applications

08 October 2007: ATK

 

ATK Receives $34 Million in Orders for Small-Caliber Ammunition

Alliant Techsystems has received $34 million in orders for the production of small-caliber ammunition at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, MO. The orders, issued by the U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island, Ill, include 7.62mm and .50-caliber cartridges.

07 October 2007: ATK

 

Boeing - Delivers First Extended Block II Apache Longbow

The Boeing Company this week delivered the first AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter built under the extended Block II contract to the U.S. Army during a ceremony at the company's Mesa, Ariz., Apache production facility.

05 October 2007: Boeing

 

Boeing to Develop Advanced Sensor for Next-Generation Munition

The Boeing Company has been awarded a $600,000 U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) contract to develop the Seeker Integrated Target Endgame Sensor (SITES) to help advance Joint Dual Role Air Dominance Missile (JDRADM) technology.

05 October 2007: Boeing

 

Hardide Coatings - Paula Roughley Appointed

Surface engineering technology company, Hardide Coatings, which recently announced plans to fast track its move into the aerospace sector, has appointed Paula Roughley to spearhead its sales drive in the UK and Europe.

05 October 2007: Hardide Coatings Limited

 

Boeing Delivers 13,000th CSEL Radio

Boeing Delivers 13,000th CSEL Radio to Joint Services

03 October 2007: Boeing

 

ATK - 1 Million Flares and Counting

Alliant Techsystems achieved a major milestone in mid-September when it produced the one millionth M212 countermeasure flare for the U.S. Army's Advanced Infrared Countermeasure Munitions program. ATK produces these flares as aircraft defensive countermeasures to protect U.S. troops by confusing infrared heat-seeking missiles.

03 October 2007: ATK

 

ANAC - New Range of High Performance Military Coatings

A new range of high performance protective coatings for land-based military equipment has been launched by ANAC (Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings).

28 September 2007: ANAC - Advanced Coatings

 

Boeing Missile Defense Team Completes Flight Test

The Boeing Company, working with industry teammates and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, successfully completed a missile defense flight test today that resulted in the intercept of a target warhead and demonstrated the capability and reliability of the nation's only defense against long-range ballistic missiles.

28 September 2007: Boeing

 
 
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