Wearable power competition proceeds
Filed under: DARPA, Department of Defense, development program, logistics
The US Department of Defense said that 20 teams have qualified for the Wearable Power competition that will be carried out over the next four days. The $1 M prize will be awarded to the team that best meets the requirements of providing 20 watts of power per hour for 96 hours and weighs less then 4 kilograms. The twenty teams were chosen after a review of their concepts for safety and to see if they could be attached to a standard vest. DoD is trying to develop an alternative to all the AA batteries soldiers are forced to carry to work their advanced electronics.
See the press release at DefenseLink.mil.
US announces Israeli JSF buy
Filed under: Contract Awards, Department of Defense, FMS, Israel, Lockheed Martin, Military Aviation, production program
The US Department of Defense announced that Israel has agreed to buy 25 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters (JSF) and support. The contract is worth about $15 B. While eight partner countries will also fly the JSF, Israel becomes the first FMS customer. The JSF will be a short take-off and landing aircraft to replace F-16 and AV-8 aircraft.
See the story at Rueters.com.
Contracts for September 30, 2008
Filed under: Contract Awards, Department of Defense, Syndicated Industry News
ATK to develop next-gen artillery
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army has contracted Alliant Techsystems to develop a next-generation, precision-guided, extended-range 155 millimeter artillery projectile.
Mikros to support Aegis radar maintenance
PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy has contracted Mikros Systems Corp. for the company's automated maintenance technology to support the AN/SPY-1 radar system.
Dong In Optical releases machine-gun sight
SEOUL, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- South Korea-based Dong In Optical announced the launch of a new version of its Dot Sight technology for use with heavy machine guns.
DynCorp contracted for demining operations
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 30 (UPI) -- DynCorp International has been contracted by the U.S. State Department to assemble a team of mine-removal experts to deploy around the world.
Army orders body armor from Ceradyne
COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army announced an order for lightweight ceramic body armor technologies manufactured by Ceradyne Inc.
CPS to develop armor manufacturing tech
NORTON, Mass., Sept. 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army Research Laboratory has contracted CPS Technologies Corp. to develop a manufacturing system to produce large modules of armor material.
Outside View: Army costs crunch — Part 2
By WINSLOW WHEELERUPI Outside View Commentator
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- The Congressional Budget Office says the inventory of the U.S. Army, especially its fleet of ground combat vehicles and armored personnel carriers, continues to shrink, even as the number of combat units has stabilized in the early 21st century.
How Russia revived its Tu-160 Blackjack super-bomber
By ILYA KRAMNIKUPI Outside View Commentator
MOSCOW, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- Russia's Tupolev Tu-160 White Swan bombers are back from Venezuela. The overseas visit by the most powerful strike aircraft of Russia has created a new surge of interest in these planes, which make up the core of Russian strategic aviation.
Why are the Revolutionary Guards running Iran’s ICBM program?
By ARIEL COHENWASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- It is highly significant that Iran's missile program is under the control of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard -- Pasdaran -- the most loyal element of the regime, which combines internal secret police and external intelligence and shock troop functions. It is not controlled by civilians; not even by the regular military.
National Cancer Institue contracts for basic research
Filed under: Contract Awards, S&T, SAIC, development program, medicine
The National Cancer Institute contracted with SAIC to run the Federal Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) in Frederick, MD. The 3 year contract will allow SAIC to conduct basic research on cancer and HIV cures and treatments. While SAIC is known primarily for supporting the US military they have been doing this work for over 10 years.
See the press release at IT News Online.
US Navy continues production of Fire Scout
Filed under: Contract Awards, Military Aviation, Northrop Grumman Corp., U.S. Navy, development program
The MQ-8 Fire Scout UAV made by Northorp Grumman for the Navy entered LRIP last year with a successful Milestone C decision. The Navy has continued production by executing the second year of Low Rate production. The Fire Scout lands and takes off vertically and can operate from the helicopter decks of Navy ship. The system will enter Technical Evaluation this year. The contract is worth over $32 M and is the second of three years of LRIP. Once LRIP and testing is complete the Navy will conduct a Full Rate Production decision to allow the Navy to buy larger quantities with a proven system. The US military has invested heavily in USV over the last ten years with some successes in Iraq and Afghanistan.
See the press release at MarketWatch.com
Army contracts for emergancy equipment certification
Filed under: Contract Awards, SoBran, U.S. Army, logistics, medicine
The US Army signed a five year contract with SoBran to provide testing and certification of chemical protection equipment. The work will be done at the Army’s Edgewood Chemical Biological Center. SoBran is a leading expert in design and engineering to defend against chemical and biological attacks. Under this contract they will test and certify breathing apparatus used to act in contaminated environments. While the threat moving from large scale types of attack on the battlefield to potential limited terrorist attacks there is still a need for this type of equipment.
See MarketWatch.com for the press release.
Contracts for September 29, 2008
Filed under: Contract Awards, Department of Defense, Syndicated Industry News
New guide helps schools prepare for crises
WRIGHTWOOD, Calif., Sept. 29 (UPI) -- California-based Survival Skills & Co. has released a new disaster response guide designed to help schools with crisis preparedness.
BIO-key announces new contracts
WALL, N.J., Sept. 29 (UPI) -- New Jersey-based biometric technologies developer BIO-key International Inc. has received $700,000 in new contracts in just the third quarter.
Herley to support LM on MH-60R deal
LANCASTER, Pa., Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Lockheed Martin has contracted Herley Industries Inc. to support a contract with the U.S. Navy for MH-60R helicopter advanced electronic technologies.
Army exercises contract option for radars
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Sept. 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army has exercised options on a contract with Lockheed Martin to accelerate delivery of the company's Counterfire Target Acquisition radar systems.
Naval program gets hardware from Herley
LANCASTER, Pa., Sept. 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command has contracted Herley Industries Inc. for hardware to support the System for Naval Target Control program.
SAIC to support Air Force research
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force has contracted Science Applications International Corp. for microwave components and other technologies in support of high-energy research.
Iran’s satellite booster likely to have ICBM capability
By ARIEL COHENWASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced last week in New York that his Islamic Republic is planning yet another "satellite launch" using a new, unnamed booster rocket.
Russia gives Venezuela super-favorable arms deal terms
By LEANDER SCHAERLAECKENSUPI Correspondent
BRUSSELS, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Russia gives Venezuela super-favorable arms deal terms; Russia to replace Nicaragua's weapons; Russia sells anti-tank missiles to Turkey; Russia, India struggle on arms deals.
Russia sends powerful warships to Caribbean
By ILYA KRAMNIKUPI Outside View Commentator
MOSCOW, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- A Russian navy squadron set off for Venezuela on Sept. 22 in a deployment of Russian military power to the Western Hemisphere unprecedented since the Cold War.
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