Governors Support Boeing Tanker in DC Press Conference
Filed under: Boeing, Congress, KC-X, KC-X Tanker News, Syndicated Industry News
Seattle’s Channel 5 covered the Governor’s press conference on the KC-X Tanker contract, in Washington D.C, this afternoon. According to Channel 5:
At the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., Washington state Gov. Chris Gregoire announced the launch of a bi-partisan coalition of governors to push for Boeing-built refueling tankers. It’s called the U.S. Tanker 2010 Coalition, and other states represented include Oregon, Kansas, Connecticut, Maine, Utah, Illinois, Missouri and Iowa – all states with a stake in the outcome, mostly as suppliers of parts.
“Together, we are going to make it known we’re going to fight for this work,” Gregoire said Monday.
Read more at King5.com.
India To Invest In U.S. Towed Artillery Pieces
Filed under: BAE Systems, Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Countries, Events, India, production program
The U.S. military uses three primary artillery systems for its fire support. These are the M109 Paladin self propelled 155mm howitzer, the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) in tracked and wheeled versions; and the M777 lightweight 155mm towed howitzer. All three of these systems have seen a great deal of use over the last twenty years and performed effectively. It was announced yesterday that India’s government intends to buy 145 of the M177 systems.
This contract will be worth over $600 million if fully executed. The M777 is made by BAE Systems and due to its weight and mobility is ideal to support Indian forces in mountainous regions and represents a significant technological upgrade to their existing inventory of Swedish, Russian and British systems.
Alliant Techsystems backs missile defense
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Strap-on boosters manufactured by Alliant Techsystems provided augmented thrust for the launch of the Delta II rocket for the U.S. ballistic defense system.
Game used in cultural training online
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- Educational company Alelo Inc. announced the launch of its unique game-based cultural learning environment for personnel deploying to the Horn of Africa.
Boeing completes ground test of new GPS
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 23 (UPI) -- U.S. defense and aerospace company Boeing completed a successful ground test of its first Global Positioning System IIF satellite, set for launch next year.
AS&E unveils new scanning systems
ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. company American Science and Engineering Inc. announced the launch of a next-generation cargo and vehicle inspection technology.
TM launches new special-ops technologies
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 17 (UPI) -- U.S. company Tampa Microwave announced the launch of its new military standard manpack satellite terminal technologies designed for Special Forces operations.
Raytheon launches new AN/SPY-5 radar
TEWKSBURY, Mass., Sept. 8 (UPI) -- U.S. company Raytheon announced the launch of a new radar designed to support naval vessels with next-generation enemy threat search and detection capabilities.
Kratos to support BMD rocket technology
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. company Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Inc. has been contracted to provide launch support for a ballistic missile defense program.
Harris launches intrinsically safe radios
BOSTON, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. company Harris Corp. announced the launch of its new ruggedized radio technology designed to support first responders in mission critical operations.
Hughes announces new SATCOM router
GERMANTOWN, Md., Aug. 18 (UPI) -- U.S. company Hughes Network Systems announced the launch of its next-generation satellite router technology for the defense and government markets.
BAE launches new communication system
NASHUA, N.H., Aug. 18 (UPI) -- British company BAE Systems announced the launch of its new first responder communication technology designed for multiple agency interoperability.
SAM launches gauze for combat situations
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 11 (UPI) -- U.S. company SAM Medical Products announced the launch of its new gauze designed to control traumatic bleeding in emergency response combat situations.
PepperBall released new HotShot weapon
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- U.S. company PepperBall Technologies Inc. announced the launch of its new pepper powder gun technology designed to support non-lethal protection requirements.
Boeing Completes On-Orbit Handover of 2nd Wideband Global SATCOM Satellite to US Air Force –Press Release
Filed under: Boeing, Business Line, Companies, Events, IT, Press Releases, Satellites, Services, U.S. Air Force, space
Boeing Completes On-Orbit Handover of 2nd Wideband Global SATCOM Satellite to US Air Force
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 17, 2009 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] on June 15 successfully transferred control of the second Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite to the U.S. Air Force, which will monitor and control the new satellite from Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. WGS-2 was declared ready for Department of Defense operational testing after rigorous ground testing, an April 3 launch and a thorough on-orbit checkout. WGS satellites are the Defense Department’s highest-capacity
communications satellite, offering a major increase in bandwidth for airmen, soldiers, sailors and Marines.
“The Air Force could not be more pleased with the performance of the WGS government-industry team and, of course, the performance of this important satellite,” said Brig. Gen. Samuel Greaves, commander of the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Wing at the Air Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center in Los Angeles. “We have high
expectations in the MILSATCOM Systems Wing, and this team has once again proven that it is fully capable of meeting that challenge.”
The WGS system will augment and eventually replace the Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) constellation. WGS-1, which Boeing delivered to the Air Force in January 2008, and WGS-2 together are capable of handling more than 25 times the capacity of the entire DSCS constellation. The Defense Department has ordered six WGS satellites
from Boeing and is making plans to buy more satellites to address growing SATCOM bandwidth needs worldwide.
“The WGS-2 handover is another important step in our overall mission to supply a system that will provide a quantum leap in wideband satellite communications worldwide,” said Craig Cooning, vice president and general manager of Boeing Space and Intelligence Systems. “Boeing is proud to have delivered another WGS satellite that is meeting and, in many cases, exceeding all requirements for our Air Force customer.”
A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is one of the world’s largest space and defense businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world’s largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is a $32 billion business with 70,000 employees worldwide.
# # #
Contact:
Diana Ball
Space & Intelligence Systems
562-797-4303
diana.ball@boeing.com
Marc Selinger
Space & Intelligence Systems
703-414-6138
marc.selinger@boeing.com
SBIRS Continues
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Congress, Contract Awards, Department of Defense, Events, Lockheed Martin, MDA, S&T, Satellites, Services, U.S. Air Force, development program, missile defense
The troubled Space Based Infra-Red System (SBIRS) satellite based detection system program has had its highs and lows over the last fifteen years or so. The constellation of satellites will be used to provide detection of missile launches across the globe and will replace the original DSP system. SBIRS is divided into high and low systems and has suffered from cost and schedule problems over its lifetime.
There is no denying that the aging DSP satellites need replacing and the Air Force and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) have worked hard to keep the SBIRS program going over the years despite criticism from Congress, various Presidential Administrations and outside groups.
On the 2nd of June Lockheed Martin announced that they had received a contract for the third high satellite of that constellation. This $1.5 billion contract will be for the payload, satellite and ground control systems. The launch will be paid for out of a different contract. To date two payloads are in space and the first two satellites are in development with the first planned launch sometime in 2010.
Photo from Lockheed Martin.
U.S. Buys Next Batch of GMLRS
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Events, FMS, Lockheed Martin, Services, U.S. Army, production program
Reuters reports that the U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to produce the next batch of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rockets. The GMLRS upgraded the MLRS with longer range, precision attack versions of the projectiles. The award will also support the FMS programs of a variety of countries. The contract has a a value of over $350 million. Along with a recent PAC-3 award Lockheed received over a $1 billion of production and support contracts in the last few weeks.
USAF awards satellite support contract
Filed under: Contract Awards, Northrop Grumman Corp., Satellites, U.S. Air Force, missile defense, space
The US Air Force awarded Northrop Grumman a contract worth over $200 M to support the DSP constellation of satellites. Northrop-Grumman will make sure the satellites are working and provide analysis of the data they collect. The company manufactured the infra-red sensors installed on them. DSP primary mission is to detect the launch of missiles and rockets. They have been used for over thirty years and will eventually be replaced by the SBIRS system.
See the press release at MarketWatch.com.
NASA awards International Space Station completion contract
Filed under: Boeing, Contract Awards, NASA, development program, space
Boeing was awarded a $650 M contract by NASA to support the completion of the International Space Station (ISS). Boeing will provide engineering and software support as well as subsystems needed to complete the station. The contract is for two years. This contract will complete the station by 2010. Not addressed is the coming gap when NASA will be dependent on Russian assets for launch as the Space Shuttle retires.
See the press release at International Business Times.
Two rivals team together for missile contract
Filed under: Boeing, Department of Defense, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman Corp., Raytheon, development program
Two of America’s largest defense contractors will join together to pursue the next generation air launched missile. Raytheon and Boeing announced that they signed a teaming agreement to prepare for the Joint Air to Ground Munition (JAGM) development program. See the press release here. The JAGM will replace Hellfire and Maverick missiles for launch from both fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. JAGM is at the early stages of its life and was started after the failure of the Joint Common Missile (JCM) program. See this for more on that. There is certainly no denying that the aging Hellfire and Maverick need replacing, although the Hellfire especially has seen a lot of use from OH-58D, AH-64 and Predator UAV in Afghanistan and Iraq. If Boeing and Raytheon team that leaves Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics as the only other US companies that might bid on such a program.
IDGA Exhibitions Announces the Launch of the Military Air Assets Exhibition & Conference (MAASEC)
Filed under: Syndicated Industry News
BAE Systems Receives $41.1 Million Contract for Mk 13 and Mk 25 Canisters
Filed under: Syndicated Industry News
Gore and Milliken Partner on a New Chemical/Biological Protective Coverall for Combat Vehicle Crewman
Filed under: Syndicated Industry News
Terremark Delivers Cloud-Based Disaster Recovery Solutions for Enterprises, Federal Agencies
Filed under: Syndicated Industry News
Ogden Gerard Launches Venue™ Disaster Recovery/Emergency Response/Emergency Housing Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Filed under: Syndicated Industry News
-
Search This Site
Custom Search -
-
-
-
-
Recent Posts
- Contracts for March 19, 2010
- Boeing Can’t Be Seen As Taking Advantage Of Being Sole Bidder
- House Armed Services Committee: Hearing on the FY 2011 Budget Requests from the U.S. Southern Command and the U.S. Northern Command
- Boeing Completes Preliminary Design of Free Electron Laser Weapon System
- House Armed Services Committee: Skelton Statement on Anniversary of Iraq Invasion
-
FREE Business Downloads
-
Latest Defense News
- Contracts for March 19, 2010
- Boeing Can’t Be Seen As Taking Advantage Of Being Sole Bidder
- Boeing Completes Preliminary Design of Free Electron Laser Weapon System
- House Armed Services Committee: Hearing on the FY 2011 Budget Requests from the U.S. Southern Command and the U.S. Northern Command
- House Armed Services Committee: Skelton Statement on Anniversary of Iraq Invasion
- JHPSSL Program Receives Acclaimed Laureate Award From Editors of Aviation Week and Space Technology Magazine
- Boeing Receives Additional Contract for Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems
- Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Succeeds in First Vertical Landing
- House Armed Services Committee: Skelton to Introduce Legislation to Protect TRICARE
- DOD CONTRACTS for March 18, 2010
- Today in the Department of Defense, Friday, March 19, 2010
- Contracts for March 18, 2010
- Northrop Grumman Begins Installing First EHF Satcom Hardware on B-2
- Raytheon Missile Systems Establishes Air and Missile Defense Systems Product Line
- U.S. Department of Energy Selects Lockheed Martin to Advance Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Utility Power Plans
- Raytheon Awarded $12 Million for Patriot Missile Field Surveillance Program
- Northrop Grumman Names Janis Pamiljans Vice President of the Navy Unmanned Combat Air System Program
- Northrop Grumman Names Steven L. Enewold Vice President of Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft System Program
- House Armed Services Committee: Hearing on the FY 2011 Budget Requests from the U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command, and U.S. Transportation Command
- DOD CONTRACTS for March 17, 2010
- Northrop Grumman Awarded Planning Contract for the Refueling and Complex Overhaul of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)
- Today in the Department of Defense, Thursday, March 18, 2010
- National Guard (In Federal Status) And Reserve Activated as of March 16, 2010
- Contracts for March 17, 2010
- India, the New Land of Opportunity for Defense Contractors
- 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
More Defense News -->
-
Content from our trusted partner BNETGet your own CBS Interactive Widget.>GET IT NOW
get your job site
at simplyhired.com
