Thales contracted for mobile satcom
NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, France, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- The French Defense Procurement Agency contracted Thales Group to develop a program to equip armored vehicles with a mobile satellite communication system.
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HOUSTON, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Houston's steamy climate is perfect to test a lightning detection system that ultimately could save lives worldwide, a researcher says.
FAA reports drop in aerial near-collisions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- The Federal Aviation Administration says the number of serious near-collisions on U.S. runways dropped dramatically last year.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Brooking Institution researchers say a recent survey indicates delays at most U.S. airports have decreased during the recession.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Alliant Techsystems conducted its third in a series of four tests for the parachutes intended for the Ares I launch vehicle for the Space Shuttle's replacement.
USAF to create three associate squadrons
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga., Oct. 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force is working to create three active associate squadrons by merging parts of Air Force Reserve Command with Air Mobility Command by 2010.
New Zealand Hueys reaching end of the road
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- New Zealand's aging UH-1 Iroquois helicopters have begun one of their last major military exercises before their replacement NH90s start arriving next year.
Iran threatened by U.S. buster bomb
TEHRAN, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- The Pentagon has acknowledged that it is speeding up plans to deploy a massive bomb capable of knocking out deeply buried enemy facilities.
Desert Hawk UAS gets 360-degree eyes
EAGAN, Minn., Oct. 8 (UPI) -- Lockheed Martin announced the successful test of the first 360-degree infrared sensor turret for the Desert Hawk III unmanned aircraft system.
USAF tests new ICBM motor
SACRAMENTO, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force and Aerojet announced the successful full-scale, full-duration static test of an advanced second-stage motor for the ICBM program.
Sub order: Israel to ask for German cash
BERLIN, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- Germany has been asked to help fund yet another submarine for the Israeli navy.
LaBarge lands Blackhawk assembly contract
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded a $1.8 billion contract to LaBarge Inc. to produce electronic assemblies for the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter.
Boeing delivers third C-17 for ISAF
LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 8 (UPI) -- The Boeing Co. delivered its third C-17 Globemaster III to NATO forces in support of a consortium of 12 nations in a strategic airlift initiative.
U.S. Army orders more recon blimps
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $133 million contract to supply eight tethered aerostat surveillance vehicles for long-term operations.
U.S. airmen train with Japanese
MITO, Japan, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- U.S. Air Force personnel worked alongside their Japanese counterparts to conduct bilateral training in aerospace ground equipment for relocation.
Raytheon explores 360-degree sensors
MCKINNEY, Texas, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- Raytheon Co. received a $13 million contract from the U.S. Army to develop sensor prototypes to give helicopter pilots 360 degrees of situational awareness.
Boeing tests AH-6i attack helicopter
MESA, Ariz., Oct. 8 (UPI) -- Aerospace and defense corporation Boeing announced the successful first test flight of its AH-6i light attack and reconnaissance helicopter.
Future weapons should be cheap weapons
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. military arsenal of the future needs to be adaptable, relevant and more importantly, affordable, said a top U.S. military official.
Iraq contractor charged with bribery
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- A federal grand jury in Oklahoma charged a former U.S. Defense Department contractor doing business in Iraq with bribery, the Justice Department said.
Australia to lighten soldier body armor
CANBERRA, Australia, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- Body armor worn by Australian soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan is to get a makeover, according to the country's defense procurement organization.
Saudis consider Russian air defense system
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Saudi Arabia is considering buying Russia's most advanced air-defense system in a deal that Riyadh hopes may deter Moscow from selling a similar defense system to potentially nuclear Iran, experts argue.
Boeing attack and reconnaissance helicopter makes first flight
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- The Boeing Co.'s AH-6i light attack and reconnaissance helicopter has taken to the skies in a maiden flight accomplished seven months after the aircraft maker started work on the prototype, Boeing announced Wednesday.
Iraqi pilots train in virtual world
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Rockwell Collins delivered its avionics procedure trainer planned for U.S. Air Force use in training the fledgling Iraqi air force for surveillance missions.
Thruster tested for missile defense
SACRAMENTO, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Aerospace and defense company Aerojet announced the successful test of a bi-propellant liquid rocket divert thruster for a U.S. missile defense system.
Army orders armored cab for HIMARS
HOUSTON, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army awarded BAE Systems a $13.97 million contract to manufacture crew protection cab upgrade kits for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System.
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