Contracts for December 31, 2009
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Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT, Inc.) Announces Acquisition of Master Solutions, LLC — Press Release
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Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT, Inc.) Announces Acquisition of Master Solutions, LLC
GREENBELT, Md., Dec. 30 /PRNewswire/ — SGT, Inc., a leading provider of Engineering, Science, Project Management, and Information Technology services, today announced it has acquired Colorado-based Master Solutions, LLC (MSL) which will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of SGT.
MSL provides full lifecycle software engineering, systems engineering, and enterprise architecture services and solutions for the DoD and commercial markets. The acquisition, which is effective December 31, 2009, expands the SGT footprint from 18 to 22 locations nationwide, and bolsters SGT capabilities in space situational awareness, C2 for net-centric operations, and modeling and simulation. Key customers of MSL include the Air Force Space Command, Electronic Systems Center, US Strategic Command, Air Combat Command, North American Aerospace Defense Command, and US Northern Command.
“The addition of MSL’s defense and space-related skill sets to SGT’s existing capabilities will create powerful synergies to benefit our DoD and civilian customers while providing exciting opportunities for our employees,” said Kam Ghaffarian, CEO and President of SGT.
With its 1,500 employees, SGT reported FY2009 sales of $336M through its support services to NASA and other government agencies.
SGT, Inc. is privately held and headquartered in Greenbelt, MD, USA. SGT, Inc. provides aerospace engineering, earth and planetary science modeling and analysis, information systems, project management, operational support and technical services to NASA, NOAA, USGS, DOD, and various other government and commercial organizations.
Contact: Shelley Johnson
Phone: 301.489.1108
Email: sjohnson@sgt-inc.com
http://www.sgt-inc.com/
U.S. Army Moves Out on Future Combat Systems (FCS) Replacement
Filed under: Boeing, Business Line, Companies, Congress, Contract Awards, Department of Defense, Events, Federal Budget Process, Restructuring, SAIC, Services, U.S. Army, development program
One of the major budget decisions of the Obama Administration was to end the U.S. Army’s Future Combat Systems (FCS) program. This overarching system-of-systems was to provide new vehicles, weapons, unmanned vehicles and data links to provide a rapid, hard hitting replacement for the heavy armored force built around the M1 tank and the M2 Bradley fighting vehicles. The FCS had seen major growth in cost and schedule and it’s requirements pre-dated operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The administration decided to end the program. Boeing (BA) and SAIC (SAIC) were the prime contractors on it.
To replace FCS the Army stood up a Brigade Modernization Program that would take parts of the old program and also begin development of new requirements and vehicles. With the passage of the 2010 defense budget last week the Army took the first step by awarding Boeing a contract for initialization of Increment 1 of the new program. This contract is to provide the soldier on the ground enhanced surveillance, reconnaissance and intelligence capabilities. Increment 1 will include some unmanned ground and air vehicles as well as sensors and a network to integrate them.
Further increments of the program will see further investment in new vehicles and weapons designed to the new requirements.
Improving Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Through Innovation
When an aircraft is in maintenance or overhaul it is not available to fly combat missions or generate revenue for its user. Realization...Contracts for December 30, 2009
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Second Lockheed Martin F-35B Arrives at Navy Test Site — Press Release
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Second Lockheed Martin F-35B Arrives at Navy Test Site
NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ — The second Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) F-35B Lightning II short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) stealth fighter arrived today at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md.
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Joseph T. “O.D.” Bachmann piloted the aircraft nonstop from Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth, Texas, plant to Patuxent River, successfully completing aerial refueling en route. Bachmann departed at 11:07 a.m. EST and arrived in Patuxent River at 2:26 p.m. EST.
“Pax River is ready to begin the extensive four-year flight test campaign to help field the future of Marine Corps and Navy Aviation,” said Dan Crowley, Lockheed Martin executive vice president and F-35 program general manager. “Over the next year, an integrated government/industry test team will ramp up the flight test at Pax River for the F-35B STOVL variant and F-35C carrier variant, and at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., for the F-35A conventional takeoff and landing variant.”
Like the first F-35B that arrived at Patuxent River in November, this aircraft also is supported by the F-35 Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) and monitored by the F-35 Autonomics Logistics Global Sustainment (ALGS) Operations Center in Fort Worth. F-35 sustainment is based upon the principles of Performance-Based Logistics (PBL), involving extensive partnering agreements between government and industry. The F-35 team has developed an advanced sustainment system capability with designed-in sustainability that will reduce overall life-cycle costs and ensure mission readiness.
The F-35 Lightning II is a 5th generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor information, network-enabled operations, advanced sustainment, and lower operational and support costs. Lockheed Martin is developing the F-35 with its principal industrial partners, Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems. Two separate, interchangeable F-35 engines are under development: the Pratt & Whitney F135 and the GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team F136.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2008 sales of $42.7 billion.
For additional information, visit our Web site:
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CONTACT: John R. Kent, +1-817-763-3980; john.r.kent@lmco.com, or Chris Geisel, +1-817-763-2643, christian.g.geisel@lmco.com, both of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Herley Industries, Inc. Subsidiary, Micro Systems, Inc. Receives $16M Contract to Supply Avionics — Press Release
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Herley Industries, Inc. Subsidiary, Micro Systems, Inc. Receives $16M Contract to Supply Avionics
LANCASTER, Pa., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Herley Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:HRLY) today announced that it has received a multi-year option contract with a potential value of $16M from Composite Engineering, Inc. (CEi) of Sacramento, CA for its avionics suite for the Air Force Sub-scale Aerial Target (AFSAT), also designated as the BQM-167A. Products to be provided under the contract include Command and Control Transponders, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponders, Power Distribution Assemblies, Electro-Explosive Devices, and Integrated Flight Controllers. The contract encompasses a planned production span of 5 years and is the second such award on the US Air Force target program. Award of the option contract was followed by firm delivery orders for the sixth and seventh years of production that together are valued at approximately $6.4M.
Wayne Armstrong, Micro Systems’ President commented, “We are enthusiastic about continuing our relationship with CEi on this important program as we enter the sixth year of production. Our partnership with CEi on this and other key programs has been a mutually beneficial one that we expect to continue for many years.”
Herley Industries, Inc. is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of microwave technology solutions for the defense, aerospace and medical industries worldwide. Based in Lancaster, PA, Herley has eight manufacturing locations and approximately 985 employees. Additional information about the company can be found on the Internet at www.herley.com
For information at Herley contact:
Peg Guzzetti
Tel: (717) 735-8117
Investor Relations
www.herley.com
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Kongsberg To Build More CROWS
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Additions, Contract Awards, Countries, Department of Defense, Events, Konsberg, Norway, Pennsylvia, Services, States, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, production program
The U.S. Department of Defense added to a contract previously won by Kongsberg of Norway for Crew Remote Operated Weapon Stations (CROWS). The value of this addition is over $800 million. The add to the existing contract will purchase a further 3,849 CROWS bringing the total to over 10,000.
The contract will be done over five years at Kongsberg Pennsylvania facility. CROWS allows weapons to be operated by a gunner sitting in the vehicle rather then up in the turret. This provides maximum protection to them in combat. CROWS are installed on HUMVEES as well as MRAP vehicles and are used in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Northrop Grumman Delivers New Mexico Submarine Ahead of Schedule in Record Time
Northrop Grumman Delivers New Mexico Submarine Ahead of Schedule inRecord Time
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Dec. 29, 2009 – Northrop Grumman
Corporation (NYSE:NOC) delivered the sixth submarine of the Virginia
class, New Mexico (SSN 779), to the U.S. Navy today, four months ahead
of schedule. New Mexico's 70-month construction period represents the
shortest overall construction time of any Virginia-class submarine.
"New Mexico's delivery is a reflection of the commitment,
dedication and hard work of the shipbuilders at Newport News, our
Electric Boat partners and the Navy," said Becky Stewart, vice
president for Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding's submarine program. "We
delivered her in record time, using one million fewer man-hours than
her predecessor USS North Carolina (SSN 777). Our shipbuilders are
focused on meeting safety, quality, cost and schedule commitments. The
progress we've made in the Virginia-class submarine program
demonstrates their personal ownership in building the finest submarines
in the world."
The keel for New Mexico was authenticated April 12, 2008, and
the ship was christened on Dec. 13, 2008. New Mexico, named for "The
Land of Enchantment," is the most modern and sophisticated attack
submarine in the world, providing undersea supremacy well into the 21st
century.
Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding is teamed with General Dynamics
Electric Boat to build the first 18 ships of the Virginia class.
Current plans call for 30 Virginia-class submarines in the fleet. Using
millions of parts from over 4,000 suppliers in 47 states and the
District of Columbia, Virginia-class submarines incorporate dozens of
new technologies and innovations and are the first major combatants
designed with the post-Cold War security environment in mind.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security
company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products,
and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems,
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Japanese Budget Thrown Into Disorder
Japan's new liberal government is proposing the largest budget in the country's history. At the same time some military programs are being...TRICARE Contract Awards To Be Reviewed And Possibly Recompeted
The U.S. Department of Defense earlier this year awarded new contracts to manage their TRICARE health insurance program. Two of these awards were...Contracts for December 29, 2009
Filed under: Contract Awards, Department of Defense, Syndicated Industry News
SUNBURST ELECTRONICS RINGS IN NEW YEAR WITH ISO AS9100 CERTIFICATION: ADVANCES GOAL OF EXPANDING AEROSPACE SERVICE LINES — Press Release
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SUNBURST ELECTRONICS RINGS IN NEW YEAR WITH ISO AS9100 CERTIFICATION: ADVANCES GOAL OF EXPANDING AEROSPACE SERVICE LINES
ERIE, Pa. (December 29, 2009) – Sunburst Electronics, a contract manufacturer of electronic controls based in Erie, Pa. (www.sunburstelectronics.com), announced today that the company has achieved a new quality milestone – ISO AS9100.
Kevin McDonough, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Sunburst, indicates, “Sunburst continues to gain competitive advantage in the marketplace by making the pursuit of quality measures a top priority throughout the company. We expect to grow our aerospace industry service lines and offer greater benefits and value to our aerospace customer partnerships, having now completed the rigorous process of securing ISO AS9100 certification.”
Sunburst’s AS9100 certification complements the company’s recent alliance with Composiflex (www.composiflex.com). The two organizations partnered in late 2009 to provide single-source, advanced technologies (composite-based enclosures and electronic componentry) for the aerospace market.
A J-STD-001 facility certified to ISO 9001-2008, Sunburst Electronics has an extensive aerospace manufacturing legacy in the areas of flight controls, avionics, simulation and crew comfort systems.
Sunburst received its ISO AS9100 certification via the auditing efforts of QMI – SAI Global, North America’s leading management systems registrar. QMI – SAI Global certificates are recognized and accepted worldwide; and the organization is accredited by a number of organizations including but not limited to the American National Standards Institute, the Registrar Accreditation Board of the USA, and the Standards Council of Canada.
About Sunburst Electronics
Sunburst Electronics specializes in developing electronic assemblies (printed circuit boards, chassis assembly, cables and harnesses) for high-reliability electronics, medical devices/equipment, aerospace, military applications, process controls, instrumentation, industrial equipment, measurement systems and transportation.
The company, founded in 1975, houses its operations in a 31,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility based in Erie, Pa., and maintains a separately staffed, 4,000-square-foot repair center specializing in end-of-life product management.
Sunburst is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bliley Technologies, Inc. Bliley (www.bliley.com) is a manufacturer of quartz crystals and crystal oscillators used in the telecommunications, military and space industries. For more information, visit www.sunburstelectronics.com, or call or write Sunburst Electronics at 420 East Bayfront Parkway, Erie, Pa., 16507-1456. Phone: (814) 461-9120.
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CONTACT:
Lori Marshall
(814) 461-9120
Lori_M@Sunb.com
www.sunburstelectronics.com
Report On NASA Technical Briefs Offered
Filed under: Business Line, IT, NASA, S&T, Satellites, Services, development program, space
This collection features exclusive reports of innovations developed by NASA and its industry partners/contractors that can be applied to develop new/improved products and solve engineering or manufacturing problems.
You can get this here.
Lockheed Martin-Built Trident II D5 Missile Achieves 130th Consecutive Successful Test Flight — Press Release
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Lockheed Martin-Built Trident II D5 Missile Achieves 130th Consecutive Successful Test Flight
D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile Launched in Navy Test in the Atlantic Continues 20-year Record of Reliability
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The U.S. Navy conducted a successful test flight Dec. 19 of a Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) built by Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) . The Navy launched the unarmed missile from the submerged submarine USS ALASKA (SSBN 732) in the Atlantic Ocean.
This test marked the 130th consecutive successful test flight of the Trident II D5 missile since 1989 – continuing a 20-year record of reliability that is unmatched by any other large ballistic missile or space launch vehicle.
“The professionalism of the entire Navy and industry team for the Trident Strategic Weapon System has made possible the 100-percent mission success of the D5 missile in 130 test flights over 20 years,” said Melanie A. Sloane, vice president of Fleet Ballistic Missile programs, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, the Navy’s Trident missile prime contractor.
The Navy launched the missile as part of a Demonstration and Shakedown Operation (DASO) to certify USS ALASKA for deployment, following a shipyard overhaul period. For the test, a missile was converted into a test configuration using a test missile kit produced by Lockheed Martin that contains range safety devices and flight telemetry instrumentation.
First deployed in 1990, the D5 missile is currently aboard OHIO-class submarines and British VANGUARD-class submarines. The three-stage, solid-propellant, inertial-guided ballistic missile can travel a nominal range of 4,000 nautical miles and carries multiple independently targeted reentry vehicles.
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Sunnyvale, Calif., is the Trident missile prime contractor and program manager for the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs. Lockheed Martin Space Systems employees, principally in California, Georgia, Florida, Washington, Utah and Virginia, support the design, development, production, test, and operation and sustainment of the Trident Strategic Weapon System. Lockheed Martin Space Systems has been the Navy’s prime strategic missile contractor since the inception of the program more than 50 years ago.
The test also involved the Lockheed Martin-integrated navigation subsystem that provides navigation data required to support today’s stringent Trident Weapon System performance requirements. Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors Undersea Systems at Mitchel Field, N.Y., has been the prime contractor for the navigation subsystem aboard fleet ballistic missile submarines since 1955.
Altogether, nearly 3,000 employees throughout the Lockheed Martin Corporation support the Navy’s Fleet Ballistic Missile program.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2008 sales of $42.7 billion.
Media Contacts:
Lynn Fisher, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, 408-742-7606;
lynn.m.fisher@lmco.com
Jack Papp, Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors, 703-367-2484;
jack.papp@lmco.com
For additional information on the Trident II D5 missile, please visit our web page at: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/products/TridentIID5/index.html
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DDG-51 Construction To Continue By Northrop Grumman
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Due to the restructuring of the plans for the new U.S. Navy destroyer program the U.S. Department of Defense decided to continue building the DDG-51 Arliegh Burke Class ships. Originally this ship was to end its production as more DDG-1000 were ordered and delivered. The Obama Administration and Secretary of Defense Gates decided to cut back on the plans as the program was running late and over budget. To make up for these changes it was decided to keep building DDG-51 class ships.
These ships are made by either Northrop Grumman or General Dynamics at their respective yards. Northrop Grumman received recently a contract to provide long lead materials for the next ship they will build, DDG-113. The contract has a value of over $100 million. The Arliegh Burke’s have been in service now for almost two decades and the DDG-1000 would have been larger, more stealthy and with newer systems. The DDG-51 are certainly capable and have been upgraded as time has passed.
SAIC Awarded $10 Million Contract to Support U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command
SAIC Awarded $10 Million Contract to Support U.S. Air Force Global Strike CommandCompany to Provide Assessment, Strategic Planning, and Programming Support to Help Standup New Command
MCLEAN, Va. and SAN DIEGO, Dec 28, 2009
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) today announced it has been awarded a prime contract by the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) to provide requirements assessment, strategic planning, and programming support. The contract has a one year base period of performance, a single one-year option, and a total value of more than $10 million if the option is exercised. Work will be performed primarily at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, La.
AFGSC is a new major command that will assume control of the nation's intercontinental ballistic missile and strategic bomber forces. Its activation is part of a broad, comprehensive strategy the Air Force is undertaking to ensure they have the proper focus on our critical missions that provide nuclear deterrence and global strike forces for the combatant commander, the joint team and allies Under the contract, SAIC will assist with the design and implementation of processes and organizations to help ensure the command satisfies requirements and resource allocation objectives.
"We look forward to utilizing our expertise in nuclear operations and organizational efficiency to help standup a critical command for the Air Force, and assisting as it assumes its full complement of missions - developing and providing combatready forces for nuclear deterrence and global strike operations," said Beverly Seay, SAIC senior vice president and business unit general manager.
About SAIC
SAIC is a FORTUNE 500(R) scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health. The company's approximately 45,000 employees serve customers in the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government civil agencies and selected commercial markets. Headquartered in McLean, Va., SAIC had annual revenues of $10.1 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2009.
Statements in this announcement, other than historical data and information, constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be very different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in SAIC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended January 31, 2009, and other such filings that SAIC makes with the SEC from time to time. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.
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Contracts for December 28, 2009
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More Troops In Afghanistan Means More Contracting and Contractors
The U.S. military is dependent on contractors for much of their logistics. The increase in troops planned for Afghanistan will only increase the...Contracts for December 24, 2009
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U.S. Air Force Continues To Buy Paveway Guidance Systems
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The Paveway is a kit that converts an iron bomb into a laser guided one. They are not powered but use aerodynamic controls and a sensor kit to guide the bomb to where a laser is pointing. This laser may be ground or air based. With the development of the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) GPS guided system laser bombs have been used less but Paveways are still being produced and available for service in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Raytheon was awarded a contract last week to build another 750 kits to convert bombs with the Paveway kit. This is the full amount of the contract so it may be this will see the winding down of production. JDAM have the advantage of not requiring a designator as the coordinates are loaded into the weapon and by using GPS satellites it guides itself to them.
Boeing, Air Austral Announce Order for Two Next-Generation 737-800s — Press Release
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Boeing, Air Austral Announce Order for Two Next-Generation 737-800s
SEATTLE, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Air Austral announced an order for two Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at $152 million at list prices.
The two 737-800s will be the airline’s first of this model, replacing one 737-300 and one 737-500 in the airline’s fleet.
“The Boeing 737-800 is the natural choice for the modernization of our medium haul fleet,” said Gerard Etheve, president of the board of directors and chief executive officer of Air Austral. “Our pilots and technicians with experience on our 737 Classics will be able to transition smoothly to these new additions to our fleet.”
Air Austral, headquartered in St. Denis, Reunion, a French Department island located east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, operates regional routes to Mauritius, Madagascar, South Africa, Mayotte, Seychelles and Comoros. The carrier also operates long haul routes to Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Toulouse in mainland France and to Australia and New Caledonia with a fleet of 777-300ER (Extended Range) and 777-200ER exclusively.
“The 737-800 provides the right capacity and economy for Air Austral’s routes,” said Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “We look forward to continuing our 20-year strong relationship with Air Austral that began with the 737 Classic.”
The Next-Generation 737 is the newest and most technologically advanced airplane in its class. The 737-800 flies higher, faster and farther, and seats more passengers than previous models. In addition, its flight deck features the latest liquid-crystal flat-panel displays and is designed to accommodate new communications and flight-management capabilities.
Contact:
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Boeing Commercial Airplanes International Communications
+1 206-766-2905
linda.a.lee@boeing.com
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CONTACT: Linda Lee of Boeing Commercial Airplanes International
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U.S. Allies Move In Different Directions On Missile Defense
The U.S. and its Allies have made significant investments in missile defense over the last twenty years. Changes in policies and leadership though...Happy Holidays From Defense Procurement News
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Raytheon Receives $1.1 Billion Order to Advance Taiwan’s Patriot Capability — Press Release
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Raytheon Receives $1.1 Billion Order to Advance Taiwan’s Patriot Capability
TEWKSBURY, Mass., Dec. 23, 2009 /PRNewswire/ — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has received Foreign Military Sales contract awards totaling $1.1 billion to fund new production of the combat-proven Patriot Air and Missile Defense System for Taiwan. The awards include ground-system hardware through an initial contract valued at $965.6 million and an initial spares contract valued at $134.4 million.
“The Patriot system is a vital element to providing superior integrated air and missile defense capabilities for the protection of Taiwan,” said Daniel L. Smith, president of Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS). “Raytheon has provided advanced technology, innovation and support in Taiwan for more than 40 years, and we are honored to continue that partnership today and in the future.”
The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., issued the contract for new-production Patriot fire units that will include new advances in technology, improved man-machine interface and reduced life-cycle costs.
Raytheon is the prime contractor for both domestic and international Patriot Air and Missile Defense Systems and system integrator for Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles. Work under these contracts will be performed at the Raytheon IDS Integrated Air Defense Center, Andover, Mass.; El Paso, Texas; and Huntsville, Ala. The company is supported by a global team of suppliers to the Patriot System.
Raytheon Company, with 2008 sales of $23.2 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 87 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 73,000 people worldwide.
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- Sage [Grouse] Decision: Why the Feds Refused to Flip the Bird at Power Players
- Today in the Department of Defense, Wednesday, March 17, 2010
- DOD CONTRACTS for March 16, 2010
- US Navy Flag Officer Announcement
- USAF General Officer Announcement (REPOSTED)
- DOD Senior Executive Service Appointments and Reassignments
- Contracts for March 16, 2010
- Northrop Grumman Delivers 500th Directional Infrared Countermeasures System
- Lockheed Martin Awarded Task Order for Continued Production of Symphony IED Jammer Systems
- General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems Awarded $31 Million Navy F/A-18 Mission Computer Contract
- Lockheed’s JSF is Overdue, Over Budget – and Too Big to Fail
- Norad Flight Exercise Planned For Washington, D.C.
- Deputy Commanding General (Support) to Brief Live from Iraq
- Contracts for March 15, 2010
- Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) Pinpoint Protection for Afghanistan
- Marinette Marine Facility Expansion to Enhance Lockheed Martin’s Littoral Combat Ship Program
- FI Report: Near-Term Growth Expected in Medium/Heavy Military Rotorcraft Market
- General Dynamics Itronix Launches New GDAssure(TM) Program that Certifies Customer Computer Systems Prior to Installation
- Lockheed Martin Delivers Innovative Full-Motion Video Intelligence System to USJFCOM
- General Officer Announcement
- USAF General Officer Assignments
- USMC Flag Officer Announcement
- Christopher Gregoire Named Lockheed Martin Vice President and Controller
- DOD CONTRACTS for March 15, 2010
- Today in the Department of Defense, Tuesday, March 16, 2010
- Now Reports That EADS May Bid After All
- General Dynamics Awarded $9 Million Contract for U.S. Army Medical Command Lean Six Sigma Support
- Lockheed Martin Delivers 1,000th Vertical Launch ASROC Missile
- Raytheon’s Excalibur Ib Demonstrates Accuracy During First Guided-Flight Tests
- James Webb Space Telescope Core Completes Thermal Testing
- Sniper ATP Demonstrates Enhanced ISR Capability at Empire Challenge
- CNO Announces Flag Officer Assignments
- DOD CONTRACTS for March 12, 2010
- DOD News Briefing with Ashton Carter from the Pentagon
- Northrop Grumman Holds 3rd Annual International CEESIM Users’ Conference in the United Kingdom
- Lockheed Martin Awarded $23 Million for Production of JASSM-Extended Range Test Missiles
- Northrop Grumman Delivers Upgraded U.S. Navy Targets
- U.S. Army Receives First Lockheed Martin EQ-36 Counterfire Target Acquisition Radar System
- Manufacturing of Northrop Grumman’s First Low-Rate Initial Production E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Begins
- Raytheon and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Improve Flow of Commercial Imagery to Analysts and Warfighters
- Lockheed Martin Receives $60 Million Worldwide LANTIRN Depot Award
- General Dynamics Awarded Department of Homeland Security National Communications System Contract
- Northrop Grumman Plays Major Role in NASA’s Development of Alternate Astronaut Escape System
- Government of Canada Names General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada as Prime Contractor for LAV III Upgrade Program
- Northrop Grumman’s Second E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Enters Next Phase of Flight Testing
- Optex Systems Receives $3.4 Million Purchase Order from General Dynamics Land Systems
- Raytheon Completes Critical Milestone for Mobile X-band Radar System
- General Dynamics Awarded $22 Million by U.S. Navy for Repair Work on USS Hartford
- Military Base Realignments and Closures: DOD Needs to Update Savings Estimates and Continue to Address Challenges in Consolidating Supply-Related Functions at Depot Maintenance Locations. GAO-09-703, July 9
- House Armed Services Committee: schedule for the week of July 13 –17, 2009
- GAO Report: Overseas Contingency Operations: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense. GAO-09-791R
- Raytheon’s AESA Radar for Boeing F-15E Receives New Designation
- Northrop Grumman Successfully Demonstrates Capabilities of LITENING Targeting System on U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F
- Raytheon’s GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II Completes Risk Reduction
- Hawker Beechcraft, Lockheed Martin Team to Compete for U.S. Air Force Light Attack and Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft
- Lockheed Martin C-5M Super Galaxy Sets World Aviation Records
- Northrop Grumman Advanced Composite Mate Joint Passes Stringent Tests for NASA’s Composite Crew Module Demonstration Program
- Lockheed Martin Team Passes Critical Design Review for Solar Ultraviolet Imager for GOES-R Satellite Series
- UK Awards Javelin Joint Venture $176 Million for Javelin Missile Rounds
- Contracts for March 12, 2010
- Lawsuit Successfully Defends Contract Against Inroads of In-Sourcing
- Two Helicopter Programs Start Over
- EADS-NA Says Not Comfortable Priming KC-X Contract
- Spirit AeroSystems Named to Boeing Tanker Supplier Team — Press Release
- Contracts for March 11, 2010
- Northrop Grumman Names Paul Russell to Lead Space Navigation Business Area
- Northrop Grumman Awarded U.S. Army Europe Linguist Contract
- Aegis Weapon System Tested During International Multiple Ship Demonstration
- Raytheon, Motion Reality Ink Agreement For Virtual Applications
- Lockheed Martin Awarded Arizona Support Center Contract for M-TADS/PNVS
- Lockheed Martin and Aegisound Honored With Defense Department’s Nunn-Perry Award
- GeoEye Selects Lockheed Martin to Build Next-Generation Commercial Remote Sensing Satellite System
- STOVL Jet Prepares for Vertical Landing
- DOD CONTRACTS for March 11, 2010
- US Navy: Flag Officer Announcement
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