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.
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Space & Intelligence Systems
562-797-4303
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Space & Intelligence Systems
703-414-6138
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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)
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BAE Systems Receives $41.1 Million Contract for Mk 13 and Mk 25 Canisters
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Gore and Milliken Partner on a New Chemical/Biological Protective Coverall for Combat Vehicle Crewman
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Terremark Delivers Cloud-Based Disaster Recovery Solutions for Enterprises, Federal Agencies
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Ogden Gerard Launches Venue™ Disaster Recovery/Emergency Response/Emergency Housing Multi-Purpose Vehicle
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