Defense Procurement News

Democratic Senator Blames White House in Failure of Military Sexual-Assault Bill

Stacy Kaper, National Journal — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 15:36:00 +0000

Kirsten Gillibrand says legislation to strip commanders of their power to decide which sexual-assault cases are prosecuted would have succeeded if President Obama had pushed for it.

CPI Aerostructures to Present at the Roth Capital Partners 26th Annual OC Growth Conference on Tuesday, March 11th

Business Wire Defense: Contracts News — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 13:45:00 +0000

EDGEWOOD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®”) (NYSE MKT:CVU) today announced that its President & CEO, Douglas McCrosson, will present at the Roth Capital Partners 26th Annual OC Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday, March 11th at 11:00 am ET / 8:00 am PT, at the Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel, CA. Investors will be able to access the live webcast of the presentation via the following link: http://wsw.com/webcast/roth28/CVU. Access to the site is public and the webcas

Successful EXCALIBUR Test Brings DARPA Closer to Compact High Energy Lasers

Tamir Eshel — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 07:48:12 +0000

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NIGERIA: Clean Terrorists Defeat Dirty Soldiers

StrategyPage.com — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 05:11:25 +0000

INFORMATION WARFARE: The Iridium Hotspot

StrategyPage.com — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 05:10:54 +0000

PROCUREMENT: Two Jews Walk Into Iran?

StrategyPage.com — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 05:10:19 +0000

SUPPORT: The Kinder And Gentler China

StrategyPage.com — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 05:09:14 +0000

NSC DELIVERS HI-TECH TURRET TRAINER — Press Release

Matthew Potter — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 02:19:10 +0000

SPECIALIST software designed by NSC is helping to train Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior in the use of advanced defensive armament technology.
The UK-based simulation, training and consultancy expert is providing the security force with a virtual environment in which the crews of its Desert Chameleon armoured personnel carriers can familiarise themselves with aspects of the vehicles’ Remote Multi-purpose Turret System (RMTS)©.

Developed by ADWS Global Ltd, the RMTS© has been designed to deliver maximum protection to those responding to incidents or conducting surveillance or counter-insurgency operations. It does so through the integration of enhanced optical and thermal sensors and an advanced firing system.

Replicating the look and feel of the turret’s control consoles and harnessing commercial off-the-shelf technologies, NSC’s simulator allows for the safe and cost-effective training of the RMTS’s weapon system and accurate student assessment.
The innovative set-up’s ability to inject virtual scenarios into an authentic sensor display is key to its delivery of an immersive learning environment, according to Chris Williams.

“As a means of training individual gunnery skills, it is important that any solution provides a high level of detail and fidelity,” said NSC’s head of simulation.

“The simulation has to look and feel like the real thing; factors such as the behaviour of ballistics and slew of the turret have to be authentic to the platform it is modelled on.

“Our software delivers that level of immersion and is a step beyond more traditional tactical and procedural training.”

NSC’s support to Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior builds on an 18-year working relationship with the Gulf state.

Since 1996, the Surrey-based company has assisted Kuwait’s Armed Forces in developing its military leaders of the future through the provision of computer-assisted decision-making exercises at the Mubarak Al Abdullah Joint Command and Staff College.

ABOUT NSC
NSC is a world-class provider of cutting-edge simulation and analysis-driven training. Since its formation in 1991, the company has forged a reputation for developing and delivering innovative solutions for military and civilian customers around the globe. From operational-level education for senior commanders to individual and collective training for the most junior recruits, Camberley-based NSC’s software and training solutions are used worldwide.
www.nsc.co.uk

JTRS Compliance awarded to AN/PRC-148B (MBITR2) Radio — Press Release

Matthew Potter — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 02:14:53 +0000

SAN DIEGO – The Joint Tactical Networking Center (JTNC) announced today that the Thales AN/PRC-148B (MBITR2) Radio operating Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW) software version 1.01.1C has received Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Compliance.

The JTNC Technical Assessments for Compliance and Certification (TACC) is part of an evolving process to ensure end-to-end joint service interoperability and security. The TACC is comprised of JTNC Technical Assessments for Compliance (TAComp) and JTNC Technical Assessments for Certification (TACert).

As a JTRS Compliant product, the AN/PRC-148B (MBITR2) radio has successfully completed the JTNC TAComp, which serves as preliminary characterization of the system’s compatibility with the Department of Defense (DoD) network objectives. The completion of the JTNC TAComp process helps prepare Program of Record (POR) and Non-Developmental Item (NDI) Software Defined Radios (SDRs) for participation in Service-level test events (e.g., Network Integration Evaluations or similar Joint or Service sponsored test events) executing the JTRS Waveforms.

The JTNC TACert serves as comprehensive characterization of the system’s capability with the DoD network objectives, and the completion of the JTNC TACert process indicates POR and NDI SDRs’ readiness to operate in a DoD or Service’s network architecture. SDRs awarded JTRS Compliance are expected to enter the JTNC TACert process within two years of receiving the JTRS Compliance award.

“The TACC process supports the NDI acquisition strategies of the DoD and the Services in building tactical networks that are interoperable and secure using radios running JTRS waveforms”, said Mark Compton, JTNC’s director. “It is open to vendors porting JTRS waveforms onto their products, directly supporting the Department’s Better Buying Power focus on promoting effective competition and incentivizing innovation.”

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ABOUT THE JTNC
As part of the Department of Defense, and under executive management of the Army’s Program Executive Office, Command, Control, Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T), the JTNC ensures interoperable, secure and affordable waveform and wireless communications in support of Service, Multi-Service and Coalition forces. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., the JTNC executes its mission by recommending standards, conducting compliance and certification assessments in accordance with DoD policies, and maintaining a DoD Waveform Information Repository (IR). For more information, visit www.jtnc.mil.

Contracts for March 06, 2014

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Contracts valued at $6.5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.

Contracts for February 28, 2014

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Contracts valued at $6.5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.

PHOTO: Echelon Parade Maneuver

StrategyPage.com — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 21:37:37 +0000

MtronPTI Continues Strategic Investments in Timing Product Line

Business Wire Defense: Contracts News — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 15:04:00 +0000

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MtronPTI Continues Strategic Investments in Timing Product Line Conrad Jordan Named Vice President and Business Center Manager

DynCorp International Selected to Provide U.S. Air Force with Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratories Support

Business Wire Defense: Contracts News — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 14:12:00 +0000

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DynCorp International (DI), along with APRO International Inc., has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to provide Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratories (PMEL) support.

Erickson Air-Crane Announces Date for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2013 Results

Business Wire Defense: Contracts News — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 13:30:00 +0000

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Erickson Air-Crane Announces Date for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2013 Results

CPI Aerostructures Announces 2013 Year-End Results

Business Wire Defense: Contracts News — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 13:10:00 +0000

EDGEWOOD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®”) (NYSE MKT:CVU) today announced financial results for the 2013 fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. Fourth Quarter 2013 vs. Fourth Quarter 2012 Revenue was $21,285,992, compared to $27,356,029; Gross margin was 24.8%, compared to 28.1%; Pre-tax income was $3,376,242, compared to $5,765,354; and, Net income was $2,370,242, or $0.28 per diluted share, compared to $3,600,354, or $0.43 per diluted share. Full Year 20

CPI Aerostructures Names Douglas J. McCrosson President and CEO

Business Wire Defense: Contracts News — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 13:00:00 +0000

EDGEWOOD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®”) (NYSE MKT:CVU) today announced that long-time CPI Aero executive and Chief Operating Officer Douglas J. McCrosson has been named President and Chief Executive Officer effective today, March 6, 2014. Mr. McCrosson has also been appointed to the Company’s board of directors. Edward J. Fred has resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company. Mr. Fred resigned for personal reasons. Mr. Fred w

BOOK REVIEW: Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam

StrategyPage.com — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:56:36 +0000

Australia Continues Heron I Mission in Afghanistan

News Desk — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:26:48 +0000

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Vladivostok – Mistral Class LHD Bound for Russia Begins Sea Trials in the Atlantic

News Desk — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 11:17:16 +0000

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Sonardyne Maritime Security Delivers Largest Sentinel Order to Asian Customer

News Desk — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 10:01:03 +0000

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Boeing Tests a Challenger 605 Based Maritime Surveillance Platform

News Desk — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 09:23:48 +0000

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RUSSIA: The Soviets Return Victorious Using Plan B

StrategyPage.com — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 06:47:44 +0000

WINNING: The Simulator Edge

StrategyPage.com — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 06:46:56 +0000

PROCUREMENT: North Korea Deploys Methamphetamine Against America

StrategyPage.com — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 06:46:26 +0000