Valley Forge Composite Technologies, Inc. Announces First Pending Sale of the THOR-LVX Cargo Scanner — Press Release
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Valley Forge Composite Technologies, Inc. Announces First Pending Sale of the THOR-LVX Cargo Scanner
COVINGTON, Ky., March 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Valley Forge Composite Technologies, Inc. of Covington, KY (OTC:VLYF) (BULLETIN BOARD: VLYF) and Caravan International Corporation of New York, NY, announce today that the Federation of Malaysia has included THOR LVX(TM) as a line item in the upcoming Five Year Acquisition Plan. THOR LVX will be used by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department to screen containers at selected major ports in Malaysia.
“We are honored to be chosen by the Malaysian government to help them protect their ports of entry”, said Louis Brothers, CEO of Valley Forge. “We believe that this will be the first of many orders of THOR LVX from Pacific Rim countries and from around the globe.”
THOR LVX is an advanced screening system for sea and airline cargo. It provides enhanced detection capability with high processing speed and great accuracy. THOR LVX can scan a 40′ shipping container in approximately 30 seconds, allowing it to quickly detect many types of contraband including explosives, narcotics and radioactive materials.
About Valley Forge
Valley Forge Composite Technologies, Inc. develops, manufactures and distributes next-generation detection systems. Its THOR LVX(TM) system is designed to detect nuclear material, explosives, narcotics and other contraband hidden in cargo containers and baggage, even through shielding. VLYF is also marketing the Odin personal screening system for use in airports, high-security buildings and border entry points. More information about Valley Forge Composite Technologies, Inc. can be found at www.vlyf.com.
About Caravan International
Caravan International Corporation is an export management company representing high technology companies in the aerospace, security / threat detection, communications and advanced electronics areas.
Caravan International Corporation is proud to represent Valley Forge Composite Technologies. More information on Caravan International can be found at www.caravan-ny.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a ’safe harbor’ for certain forward-looking statements. Statements in this press release that relate to Valley Forge Composite Technologies, Inc.’s future plans, objectives, expectations, performance, events, reports made by others, and the like, including a statement about the assumptions underlying a forward-looking statement, are forward-looking statements protected by the safe harbor. Investors should understand that future events, risks and uncertainties, individually or in the aggregate, are factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. These factors could include changes in economic conditions or government policies that may change the demand for the Company’s products and services and could include other factors discussed in the sections of the Company’s report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, entitled ‘Description of Business’ or ‘Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation.’ This release is comprised of interrelated information that must be interpreted in the context of all of the information provided and care should be exercised not to consider portions of this release out of context. Valley Forge Composite Technologies, Inc. uses paid services of investor relations organizations to promote the Company to the investment community. Investments in the Company should be considered speculative, and, prior to acquisition, should be thoroughly researched. Valley Forge Composite Technologies, Inc. does not intend to update these forward-looking statements prior to its reporting of its quarterly or annual results.
MRAP-ATV Continues To Drive Work For Plasan Bennington
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Department of Defense, Events, Oshkosh Truck Corp, Plasan, Services, States, Vermont, logistics, production program
The MRAP-ATV is the new lighter, more maneuverable MRAP made for service in Afghanistan. Oshkosh won the production contract and so far has been awarded contracts for over 8,000 vehicles by the U.S. military. Plasan Bennington makes armor plates for the vehicles and as Oshkosh receives contracts so does the Vermont company.
It announced that Oshkosh had given it a sub-contract worth over $170 million as part of a recent order of 1,460 MRAP vehicles. As the U.S. industry geared up to produce not only MRAPs but also uparmored HUMVEE and trucks several companies expanded their capabilities. Plasan Bennington is one along with BAE Systems. Protection against IED and mines demands the production of sophisticated metal plates for use on military vehicles.
Goodrich Delivers 2,000th Helicopter Health and Usage Management System (HUMS) — Press Release
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Goodrich Delivers 2,000th Helicopter Health and Usage Management System (HUMS)
Diagnostic health management system saves time, money for military, commercial helicopters
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 11, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Goodrich Corporation’s (NYSE:GR) Sensors and Integrated Systems business in Vergennes, Vt. marked the delivery of its 2,000th helicopter health and usage management system (HUMS) in a ceremony March 8, 2010 attended by employees and U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT). Leahy has supported the company in winning more than $100 million in contracts to develop and deploy the HUMS systems for a number of helicopter platforms for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps.
“I am incredibly proud to mark this day with the men and women of Goodrich,” said Leahy. “2,000 HUMS units are a win for Vermont, the Department of Defense, and our men and women in uniform. These life-saving, money-saving devices keep our helicopters flying safely and have been at the heart of this region’s economy.”
Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems vice president Gary Loftus described how a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter unit, fully equipped with HUMS, recently set a new record for numbers of hours flown in a 12-month period and saved taxpayers $45 million in maintenance costs. “The HUMS units give feedback to mechanics that enable them to catch big problems while they are still small, inexpensive problems,” Loftus explained. “They also catch problems while the helicopter is either on the ground or in time to get the helicopter to the ground safely. Our employees are proud of the role they play in helping our warfighters save lives, time and money.”
Goodrich’s Health and Usage Management Systems (HUMS) give mechanics feedback on a helicopter’s engine performance, structural performance and rotor performance – allowing a helicopter to be serviced before major system failures. Before the use of HUMS units, helicopters were routinely taken out of service for unnecessary preventative maintenance. The units are onboard a variety of military and commercial helicopters including the U.S. Army’s UH-60 Black Hawk and CH-47 Chinook, the U.S. Marine Corps’ CH-53E Super Stallion, and Sikorsky’s commercial S-76D® and S-92 aircraft.
Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities. For more information, visit http://www.goodrich.com/.
Goodrich Corporation operates through its divisions and as a parent company for its subsidiaries, one or more of which may be referred to as “Goodrich Corporation” in this press release.
GR – Electronic Systems
Source: Goodrich Corporation; GR – Electronic Systems
U.S.M.C. Gives Support Contract To Force Protection
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Department of Defense, Events, Force Protection, Services, U.S. Marine Corps, logistics, production program
Force Protection had a heyday a few years ago as a manufacturer of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. In 2005 – 2007 the U.S. military could not buy the vehicles fast enough as Congress showered them with money for them. The IED and mine threat at that time was consistently inflicting the most casualties on the U.S. and its allies. It still remains a potent threat in Afghanistan but not as much in Iraq as the U.S. slowly pulls its troops out.
Force Protection was unable to keep its sales up as more companies entered the market. There have been some recent sales to overseas customers but the main U.S. defense buys have dried up. The company was able to announce today that it had signed a contract with the U.S.M.C. for field service support to its existing vehicles. This contract is worth over $26 million.
An OEM often has the ability to sell maintenance, support and modification services to the military once production of an article is completed. Eventually the defense department may turn to other providers so that market too ends. It behooves a company to keep improving their products or make new ones that attract the market.
GTEC Wins $18.7 Million Award to Provide Expeditionary Field Feeding Units to U.S. Army — Press Release
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GTEC Wins $18.7 Million Award to Provide Expeditionary Field Feeding Units to U.S. Army
MCLEAN, Va., March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:GTEC) , a provider of mission-critical, technology-based systems, solutions, and services for national security agencies and programs of the U.S. government, announced that it has received an $18.7 million delivery order with the U.S. Army Materiel Command to provide expeditionary field feeding units, also known as containerized kitchens (CK), to the U.S. Army in support of the military’s force modernization and mobility efforts. Delivery of the CKs is anticipated to begin in 2011.
Designed to improve quality of life for U.S. forces operating in challenging environments, the CK is a ruggedized and transportable commercial grade kitchen with the ability to feed 800 troops three fresh meals per day. Currently GTEC CKs are deployed in places such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Korea, Germany and as part of the recent humanitarian efforts in Haiti.
John Hillen, President & CEO commented, “This order underscores GTEC’s commitment to serve as a mission-partner for our U.S. military customers by developing and integrating the capabilities required to support the warfighter in an increasingly mobile and expeditionary environment.”
About Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc.
Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc. (GTEC) provides mission-critical technology-based systems, solutions, and services for national security agencies and programs of the U.S. government. Our services and solutions are integral parts of mission-critical programs run by the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security, federal law enforcement agencies, and other parts of the federal government charged with national security responsibilities. Learn more about Global Defense Technology & Systems at www.gtec-inc.com .
“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: 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 differ materially 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 Global Defense Technology & System Inc.’s (GTEC) Annual Report on Form 10-K, and such other filings that GTEC makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and GTEC undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements in the future except as required by law.
Great Britain Buys More SATCOMM Leading To Satellite Investment
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Countries, England, Events, IT, Paradigm, Satellites, Services, logistics, space
Paradigm Secure Communications received a contract extension from the British Ministry of Defense to provide satellite telecommunications services for the Army, RAF and Navy. The contract is now extended past 2020 and has a value of over $6 billion. This further work is allowing Paradigm to invest in a fourth Skynet 5 satellite.
This contract was originally awarded in 2003 and the was structured as a Defense Finance Initiative. This meant that the contractors provided the hardware and Paradigm and Astrium built and launched three Skynet satellites. The U.K. and the U.S. have found that the operations in Afghanistan and Iraq have increased their requirements for satellite communications and Paradigm had already planned for a fourth satellite. The U.S. is planning on awarding a multi-billion dollar contract with commercial providers for their military and other government agency use.
Lockheed Martin C-5M Super Galaxy Is ‘Effective, Suitable and Mission Capable’ for USAF Operations — Press Release
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Lockheed Martin C-5M Super Galaxy Is ‘Effective, Suitable and Mission Capable’ for USAF Operations
MARIETTA, Ga., March 9 /PRNewswire/ — The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Center has rated the C-5M as “effective, suitable and mission capable” based on results from OT&E testing completed in January 2010.
The OT&E phase spanned four months, evaluating various performance aspects to validate the capability and reliability of the C-5M. These positive test results enable the Super Galaxy to continue to support critical missions flown in support of world-wide operational contingencies.
“The C-5M test was a resounding success because of teamwork between the test team, the user, the contractor and the program office,” said Col. John Scorsone, Director of Test and Evaluation for Air Mobility Command. “The integrated test team will now transition to an integrated fielding team which will build on past relationships to help this program achieve even more record-breaking results.”
In addition to setting 42 world records last year, the C-5Ms delivered needed cargo to the warfighter during OT&E and continue to perform combat support missions today. Performance during OT&E proved the modernized A and B models of the C-5 are redefining strategic airlift for the military and will be a force multiplier for decades to come.
Payload and range improvements in the C-5M enable a fully loaded aircraft to fly unrefueled for more than 5,000 miles and bypass traditional en route stops. This not only saves thousands of gallons of fuel, but decreases the amount of time needed to get precious cargo to the warfighter’s destination.
“The C-5M is a game-changer and we are excited about the world record-breaking capabilities it provides those protecting freedom across the globe,” said Lorraine Martin, Lockheed Martin C-5 program vice president. “We greatly appreciate the dedication and exceptional work of the Air Force active and reserve crews flying and maintaining the C-5M during OT&E.”
Current USAF plans call for 52 fully-modernized C-5Ms by 2016 with the next delivery scheduled for September 2010 to Dover Air Force Base, Del.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) 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 2009 sales of $45.2 billion.
For additional information, visit our Web site:
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/
Source: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
U.S. Government To Invest In Biomass Fuel Production
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Events, Military Aviation, S&T, SAIC, Services, development program, logistics, production program
The U.S. Government’s Energy Department awarded SAIC a contract to provide engineering and support services for a biomass ethanol refinery. The total value of the contract could be $21 million if all options are exercised.
The U.S. Government and military are investing in developing different ways to make gasoline out of plant matter. Ethanol is already common but this program is to look at other biomass feedstocks as well as the traditional corn. The U.S. Air Force and DARPA are researching into using algae to make carbon based fuel.
General Dynamics Awarded $41 Million for RG-31 MRAP Spare Parts — Press Release
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General Dynamics Awarded $41 Million for RG-31 MRAP Spare Parts
LONDON, Ontario, March 8 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada a USD$41.5 million delivery order modification for spare parts in support of RG-31 Mk5E vehicles under the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program. General Dynamics Land Systems, the Canadian company’s parent corporation, is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) .
These parts will be used to support vehicles that are being manufactured under a delivery order awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada on February 17, 2010, for 250 RG-31 Mk5E vehicles for the MRAP program. In total, 1,652 RG-31 vehicles have been ordered under the MRAP program.
The contract was signed through the Canadian Commercial Corporation, a Crown Agency of the Canadian Government.
General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, located in London, Ontario, Canada, is a business unit of General Dynamics Land Systems of Sterling Heights, Michigan. For over 30 years, more than 2000 highly skilled technical employees have designed, manufactured, delivered and supported to global customers a unique family of light armoured vehicles (LAV). More information on the company is available at www.gdlscanada.com.
General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 91,700 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about General Dynamics is available online at www.generaldynamics.com.
Source: General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada
Navy Awards Contracts To Streamline Ship Based IT
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Events, IT, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman Corp., S&T, Services, U.S. Navy, development program, logistics
The U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman omnibus contracts to support their Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) program. This will look at development of new IT networks for their ships while also reviewing existing systems with a goal of reducing the number and consolidating them. Because ships take a long time to build each ship even if it is of a similar class may have updated or newer systems on board. This means that support can be fragmentary adding cost and time.
The Northrop contract is worth over $700 million and the Lockheed one almost a $1 billion if all options are exercised. Its first goal is to develop a new standardized system for use with Navy ships. To make it a harder problem this will also have to have the ability to integrate with other services systems for join operations. IT programs like this have a history of delays and cost overruns as they are hard to do. This might be an exception if the Navy locks requirements early and uses a spiral development path to add features and capabilities in discrete implements.
EODT to Provide Munitions Clearance at Nevada Test and Training Range — Press Release
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EODT to Provide Munitions Clearance at Nevada Test and Training Range
LENOIR CITY, Tenn., March 4 /PRNewswire/ — EOD Technology, Inc. (EODT), an industry leader in munitions response services, has been contracted to provide surface clearance to locate and remove munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) at the Tonopah Test Range, an area within the Nevada Test and Training Range controlled by the U.S. Air Force. The clearance will be conducted over several different target areas within a 1,200-acre section of the test range during a four-month period.
The Tonopah Test Range, located midway between the cities of Las Vegas and Reno in south-central Nevada, was used by the U.S. Department of Energy to conduct historic non-nuclear yield testing of weapon systems, research rockets, and artillery. As a result, the area is currently contaminated by unexploded ordnance, radioactive constituents, and other hazardous materials.
“As a Department of Defense site, the Tonopah Test Range also serves as a specialized Department of Energy testing site, and EODT is qualified and prepared to operate in this unique environment,” said Matt Kaye, EODT president and CEO. “Our extensive past experience is supported by an outstanding safety record, so we are confident we will complete this project safely and successfully.”
The contract, valued at $800,000, is in support of the Navarro Nevada Environmental Services contract with the U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration Nevada Site Office. Funding for the project is provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the recent act signed into law by President Obama to revitalize the economy.
To find out more information about the historic Department of Energy activities conducted at the Tonopah Test Range, visit http://www.nv.doe.gov/library/factsheets/DOENV_1056.pdf
About EODT
EOD Technology, Inc. (EODT) is an employee-owned, ISO 9001:2008 registered professional services company providing strategic stability operations support and integrated critical mission solutions that ensure the safety and operational readiness of government and corporations worldwide. Headquartered in Lenoir City, TN, EODT has a global presence with offices in Washington, D.C.; Huntsville, AL; Tucson, AZ; Baghdad, Iraq; Kabul, Afghanistan; Lagos, Nigeria; Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town, South Africa; and San Jose, Costa Rica.
Danish Aerotech’s Deal With Boeing Starts Paying Dividends
Filed under: Boeing, Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Countries, Denmark, Events, Military Aviation, logistics, production program
Last year Boeing signed an agreement to work with Danish Aerotech A/S on joint military deals. One reason was the hope that Denmark will invest in F/A-18 aircraft to replace their F-16 force. The country is looking at different aircraft including the SAAB Grypen for this mission. Now Boeing has awarded them a contract to build support assemblies for the launchers that go on ships to fire Harpoon Anti-surface missiles. While a small contract valued at around $1.5 million it helps the companies start working together on projects. Hopefully for Danish Aerotech Boeing will be able to use them to do support and modification of their aircraft.
New Zealand Defence Force Awards Lockheed Martin 10-Year Logistics Contract — Press Release
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New Zealand Defence Force Awards Lockheed Martin 10-Year Logistics Contract
ORLANDO, Fla., March 3 /PRNewswire/ — Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) was awarded an initial 10-year contract valued at more than $100 million by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to provide its Army with warehousing and repair services.
The contract allows for syndication with other New Zealand agencies, including New Zealand Police, for which Lockheed Martin could also assume warehousing and facilities maintenance work. The agreement includes the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the organization’s equipment and supply chain services ranging from soldier store acquisition, such as tents and weapons, to warehouse sustainment.
The New Zealand Army is composed of 7,500 regular and reserve forces and civilian personnel. Approximately 500 NZDF personnel are deployed on multiple peacekeeping operations, United Nations missions and defence exercises around the world. The Army’s fleet of more than 500 vehicles includes NZ Light Armoured Vehicles, Pinzgauer Light Operational Vehicles, Unimogs, and transport, service and supply vehicles.
“Our goal is to ensure we provide the best possible supply service in the most cost-effective way,” said Debra Palmer, vice president of enterprise logistics solutions at Lockheed Martin’s Simulation, Training & Support business unit. “We are focused on improving the availability of equipment and supplies to sustain current operations while moving toward improved capabilities in the future.”
Lockheed Martin offers similar services to a number of military customers. These include asset management capabilities to the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence through its Joint Asset Management Engineering Solution, a program which will ultimately enable the MoD to manage its land-based equipment throughout all its services by providing an end-to-end logistics management system. In addition, Lockheed Martin supports the U.S. Marine Corps with the Embedded Platform Logistics System, and manages the supply chain for automotive parts for the U.S. military’s land-based vehicles with the Fleet Automotive Support Initiative.
The contract begins in June 2010 after a transition from the current service providers.
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 2009 sales of $45.2 billion.
For additional information, visit our web site: www.lockheedmartin.com
Source: Lockheed Martin
CONTACT: Media: Dana Johnson, +1-407-306-7303, dana.johnson@lmco.com
BRAC Work Continues At Fort Sam Houston For Eaton
Filed under: BRAC, Business Line, Companies, Congress, Contract Additions, Contract Awards, Department of Defense, Events, Services, States, Texas, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, logistics, medicine
The last round of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) act in the United States moved to consolidate development and training centers. One base that is gaining from this policy is Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX. Because it was decided to move most of the military’s medical training to this location much work is being done to expand the facilities there. Eaton Corporation received a further contract addition worth $8 million.
The contract is for electrical services and parts to support the construction of the required facilities. One key component of this is a 425 bed hospital that Eaton Corp. has been working on.
U.S. Military Buys Grenades
Filed under: AMTEC Corp., Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Department of Defense, Events, Services, U.S. Army, logistics, production program
The U.S. Army and Marine Corps have expended a great deal of ammunition over the last nine years in Iraq and Afghanistan. This has mainly been smaller rounds — rifles, machine guns, 25 and 30mm cannon rounds. The use of artillery and main tank guns has been restricted through the type of fighting and the Rules of Engagement. Often air delivered ordnance like Hellfire missiles and bombs provide the direct support rather then artillery. As part of this the 40mm grenade launched from systems attached to rifles as well as automatic systems has been heavily used.
To support this the Department of Defense announced a five year contract with AMTEC Corp. to continue production through 2014. This is a continuation of an existing five year contract issued in 2005. The initial value is about $33 million.
KC-X Tanker Proposal News
Filed under: BNET, Boeing, Business Line, Companies, Department of Defense, EADS, Events, Military Aviation, Northrop Grumman Corp., Proposal, Services, U.S. Air Force, commercial aviation, development program, logistics
To our loyal readers we are not ignoring the KC-X tanker RFP on Defense Procurement News but we have established a separate site, KC-X Tanker News, to cover that issue.
Lockheed Martin Receives Contract Option To Increase Number of AMF JTRS Engineering Development Models — Press Release
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Lockheed Martin Receives Contract Option To Increase Number of AMF JTRS Engineering Development Models
Award from Joint Services Shows Confidence in AMF JTRS
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ — Additional equipment is being developed to support early integration and testing of a revolutionary tactical network that will provide warfighters in the air, on land and at sea with secure, interoperable communications. The Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) team developing the Airborne, Maritime/Fixed Station Joint Tactical Radio System (AMF JTRS) has received a contract option to increase the number of engineering development models (EDM) by 60 percent.
The Lockheed Martin team includes General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon and BAE Systems. This exercised contract option is valued at $17.7M.
“Exercising this option means that Small Airborne EDMs can be delivered concurrently to the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and AMF JTRS System Integration Labs,” said Jim Quinn, vice president, Lockheed Martin’s Information Systems & Global Services-Defense. “This will enable early assessment of network capability, which will help reduce risk for ground and flight testing.”
AMF JTRS, an encrypted IP-enabled network, will provide joint forces with real-time, non line-of-sight tactical voice, video and data communications. The network will be developed in two form factors, or radio types: AMF-Small Airborne and AMF-Maritime/Fixed Station. Under this contract option, the team will provide additional EDMs of the AMF-Small Airborne form factor (to include radios and ancillaries) which will be used to test the AMF capability for platform specific missions.
Airborne platforms slated for early integration include Army AH-64D Apache, CH-47F Chinook, and UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters as well as Air Force C-130 AMP and AC-130U fixed wing aircraft.
Once completely fielded, AMF JTRS will link more than 100 U.S. Navy, Army and Air Force platforms to provide a level of interoperability never before attained. With its open architecture of software defined radio waveform technology, the AMF JTRS network will allow multiple radio types (e.g., handheld, aircraft, maritime) to communicate through a family of interoperable, modular software-defined radios. Over the program’s lifetime, the plan is to incorporate a minimum of 28 waveforms into AMF JTRS.
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 2009 sales of $45.2 billion.
For additional information, visit our website: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/
Source: Lockheed Martin
Plasan Gets Another Armor Contract For The MRAP-ATV
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Countries, Department of Defense, Events, Israel, Oshkosh Truck Corp, Plasan, Services, logistics, production program
Oshkosh builds the MRAP-ATV for the U.S. military for use in Afghanistan. This is a lighter, more maneuverable Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle then the older designs. They utilize the Israeli company, Plasan, to make armor kits for these vehicles. Because the U.S. has been buying billions of dollars worth of the vehicles Plasan as well has been receiving substantial contracts as well.
The company announced yesterday a further $170 million contract to build 1,460 kits. Plasan has been growing steadily as the world’s demand for armored vehicles, especially those optimized for protection against IED and mines, has also grown. As the U.S. and its allies build out their fleets of vehicles ultimately demand will decline. The MRAP market has already seen some changes as the focus of effort shifted from Iraq to Afghanistan and will again as the U.S. ends its commitment there.
US Navy and Lighting Science Embark on Multi-Base LED Lighting Retrofit — Press Release
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US Navy and Lighting Science Embark on Multi-Base LED Lighting Retrofit
Lighting Science Group Infrastructure Lighting Reduces Energy, Maintenance Costs and Carbon Footprint
SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — In what may be the largest lighting retrofit and upgrade in Navy history, Lighting Science Group Corporation (LSCG.PK) and the United States Navy are relighting the streetscapes, parking lots and the residence quarters at two separate sites at the Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) California — Port Hueneme and Point Mugu — with energy efficient LED (light emitting diode) lighting solutions.
“We chose Lighting Science products based on performance and aesthetics,” said Tom Santoianni, Energy Manager for Naval Base Ventura County. “These lighting solutions deliver the best light distribution, excellent color, and optimum light performance. Lighting Science Group worked at delivering solutions that addressed our energy, environmental and design needs.”
A total of 1,084 existing streetlights, area lights and parking lot lighting fixtures are being replaced with Lighting Science LED luminaires. Once completed, the retrofit will reduce NBVC’s exterior lighting energy consumption at these locations by nearly 60% and will increase the product lifetime by threefold, thereby reducing maintenance costs.
Both energy savings and environmental sustainability are priorities for the Naval Base Ventura County and that responsibility falls to Energy Manager, Tom Santoianni. “The entire project at the two bases will reduce our energy consumption by 317,445 KwH (Kilowatt Hours) which translates into a reduction of 228 metric tons of CO2 emissions* and will cut our annual utility bill by $45,500, based on the average Ventura County, CA utility rate of $0.14.KwH,” said Santoianni. “This helps us to set the environmental standard for US Naval Bases.”
“We believe that Lighting Science public infrastructure LED lighting products deliver ‘best in class’ performance and energy efficiency — this was a priority for the California naval bases,” said Morrie Zukerman, President, Wave Lighting, LLC. Sherman Oaks, CA – based, Wave Lighting, LLC represented Lighting Science Group and was responsible for bringing NBVC and Lighting Science Group together.
Streetlighting
Four hundred thirty Lighting Science PROLIFIC Series RoadWay luminaires will replace the current high pressure sodium (HPS) cobra head street lighting fixtures throughout the Port Hueneme and Point Mugu residential areas. The PROLIFIC luminaires deliver what Lighting Science believes is “best in class” performance, approaching 92 lumens per watt, currently leading the industry.
“The LED lighting solutions provided to NBVC will improve both the environment and the bottom line by delivering to the U.S. Navy and the American taxpayer a 50% energy savings, twelve year life, and less than a three year payback,” said Zach Gibler, CEO of Lighting Science Group Corporation, “as well as bright and safe street lighting.”
For every streetlight that the Navy replaces with the Lighting Science PROLIFIC roadway luminaire, power consumption will be reduced by 100 watts which will result in over 1/2 barrel of oil saved and nearly 1/4 ton of CO2 reduced per year. “We can reap the benefits of a positive and sustainable environmental impact without sacrificing performance and light quality. In areas where the streetlights have been replaced, the feedback from the on-base community has been positive — people can actually see and experience the upgrade in light quality,” said Santoianni.
Lighting for Bachelor Residence Quarters
Five-hundred forty-nine Lighting Science WallPack luminaires will be installed at the bachelor housing facilities at both Port Hueneme and Point Mugu. The Lighting Science WallPack fixtures are designed to illuminate exterior walkways and to provide excellent perimeter and security lighting. They are designed to blend seamlessly with architectural elements of these buildings and are made of lightweight aluminum which is easy to install. The Lighting Science WallPack luminaires will last up to three times longer and will consume less than half the amount of energy than conventional light sources — only about 35 watts — less than the amount of energy consumed by a standard table lamp.
“Lighting Science Group and the Navy collaborated to customize the Lighting Science WallPack luminaires to incorporate an integral motion sensor — which further reduces energy consumption to just ten watts when perimeter walkways are unoccupied,” Santoianni said. “This type of cooperation helped us to lead the charge in delivering energy efficient solutions for our specific design needs.”
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The US Navy chose 105 Lighting Science ShoeBox luminaires to replace traditional parking and general area lighting fixtures. The Lighting Science ShoeBox luminaire is a versatile and distinct LED-based lighting fixture that provides unlimited options for exterior and interior area lighting applications. Using only 86 watts per fixture the Lighting Science ShoeBox luminaire delivers good color and glare free, low maintenance light for general illumination needs.
Santoianni had originally specified a competing LED fixture for use at the main entry gate to the Port Hueneme base, which operates 24/7, but after seeing the performance of the Lighting Science ShoeBox luminaire, he changed the specification. “We had chosen a different company’s LED fixture that actually used more energy and delivered more light, but when we saw the lumen output and quality of light that the Lighting Science ShoeBox luminaire provided, we decided it was the better solution for this prominent location,” said Santoianni.
LONGBOW LLC Awarded $86 Million to Support and Sustain U.K. Apache Attack Helicopters — Press Release
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LONGBOW LLC Awarded $86 Million to Support and Sustain U.K. Apache Attack Helicopters
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ — The LONGBOW Limited Liability Company, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) , was recently awarded an $86 million contract from AgustaWestland to support LONGBOW FCR systems on the United Kingdom Apache AH Mk-1 aircraft.
“The LONGBOW FCR is an essential element of U.K. Apache operations in Afghanistan,” said Jerry Garman, LONGBOW LLC president and director of LONGBOW programs at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. “Through this partnership with AgustaWestland, we will ensure the highest operational availability and system reliability at the lowest sustainment cost.”
The four-year contract includes engineering services, integrated logistics and an in-country repair capability. Support services will continue through March 2014, and will be performed at Wattisham Airfield in the U.K.; Lockheed Martin facilities in Ocala and Orlando, FL; and Northrop Grumman facilities in Baltimore, MD.
The contract is a component of the integrated operational support provided by AgustaWestland to the Ministry of Defence. A formal signing ceremony at the U.K. Apache main operating base at Wattisham Airfield in October marked the launch of this effort.
For more than a decade, the LONGBOW FCR has provided Apache aircrews with target detection, location, classification and prioritization. In all weather, over multiple terrains and through any battlefield obscurant, the radar allows automatic and rapid multi-target engagement. The LONGBOW FCR integrates with the M299 smart launcher and the LONGBOW HELLFIRE missile, enhancing the Apache’s lethality fourfold and increasing survivability sevenfold.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global defense and technology company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products and solutions in information and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding to government and commercial customers worldwide.
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 2009 sales of $45.2 billion.
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Rolls-Royce To Build New Engine Controls For OH-58D
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The OH-58D Kiowa Warrior is the standard reconnaissance helicopter in use by the U.S. Army. As all Army Aviation it has seen a great deal of use in Iraq. Ultimately it will be replaced by the result of the current Armed Aerial Scout program. This replaced the failed Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) program which was canceled in 2008. Due to this failure the Army must continue to invest money into the OH-58 to keep it fighting.
Rolls-Royce was awarded a contract to develop a new Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) for the aircraft. This system is one of the key components of the upgrades to the aircraft. No value for the contract was provided. FADEC systems are becoming common on helicopters and fixed wing aircraft and aid in managing fuel consumption and performance. Rolls-Royce manufactures the M250 engines for the Kiowa Warrior at their plant in Indianapolis.
EODT Awarded Contract to Provide Security Services to Canadian Embassy In The Republic of South Africa — Press Release
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EODT Awarded Contract to Provide Security Services to Canadian Embassy In The Republic of South Africa
LENOIR CITY, Tenn., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ — EOD Technology, Inc. (EODT) has been awarded a contract by the High Commission of Canada to provide security services to the Canadian Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa. The one year contract has three option years and is valued at $650,000 USD.
Under the contract, EODT will provide security and armed response services at the embassy to control access and deter criminal attacks against Government of Canada personnel and Canadian facilities and equipment. The scope of the contract also includes providing security at the residence of the Canadian Ambassador.
“With this award, EODT continues to demonstrate our exceptional security capabilities, especially at the diplomatic level,” said Matt Kaye, EODT president and CEO. “We are well aware of the kinds of security and precautions associated with diplomatic missions worldwide and especially in South Africa, and are confident we will provide the highest level of professional security services.”
This is the second contract award for EODT to provide security services to embassies in South Africa. Currently, the Company secures the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria, in addition to three U.S. Consulates in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban.
About EODT
EOD Technology, Inc. (EODT) is an employee-owned, ISO 9001:2008 registered professional services company providing strategic stability operations support and integrated critical mission solutions that ensure the safety and operational readiness of government and corporations worldwide. Headquartered in Lenoir City, TN, EODT has a global presence with offices in Washington, D.C.; Huntsville, AL; Tucson, AZ; Baghdad, Iraq; Kabul, Afghanistan; Lagos, Nigeria; Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town, South Africa; and San Jose, Costa Rica.
IBM To Consilidate Contract Databases For Feds
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The GSA awarded IBM a contract to fold nine different General Services Administration (GSA) contract databases into one. The GSA procures many different things for all parts of the services and this ambitious plan will merge sites that sell items as well as track contract opportunities. It is a three year base contract with a five year option initially worth over $70 million.
While many of these sites are similar in structure and content this sounds like an ambitious plan. The goal as always is to
Oshkosh Defense Awarded $24 Million for M-ATV Upgrade Kits — Press Release
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Oshkosh Defense Awarded $24 Million for M-ATV Upgrade Kits
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Feb. 18, 2010 — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), announced today it has received two awards valued at more than $24 million from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM LCMC) for MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) kits for the support of communication equipment and electrical system upgrades. The combined undefinitized orders consist of more than 2,090 upgrade kits for the vehicles.
The kits will support the installation of Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) suites composed of electronic equipment such as communications hardware, jammer systems, tracking technology and driver vision enhancement. The kits also will support the addition of “silent watch” capability, which allows the M-ATV to operate C4ISR equipment for extended periods of time with reduced noise and heat signatures from the vehicle.
“The C4ISR technology and silent watch capability that these kits support will further enhance the M-ATV’s effectiveness in combat operations in Afghanistan,” said Andy Hove, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president, Defense. “Our advanced manufacturing capabilities, highly skilled workforce and available capacity ensure these upgrades can be completed without impacting our continued rapid delivery of any of our military vehicles under contract.”
Since January 2010, Oshkosh has been incorporating the M-ATV upgrades into the production process at both its M-ATV production facilities, Oshkosh and the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command will install the upgrade kits on vehicles already built.
Oshkosh has exceeded the accelerated M-ATV delivery schedule for seven consecutive months. To date, the aggregate amount of awards Oshkosh has received for 6,619 M-ATVs, upgrade kits, spare parts kits and aftermarket support is valued at more than $4 billion. Existing Oshkosh manufacturing facilities have available production capacity for these M-ATV orders and all other Defense programs, including the U.S. Army’s Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV), as well as any surges in production.
The Oshkosh® M-ATV uses the Oshkosh-patented TAK-4® independent suspension system for superior mobility in harsh environments, including 16 inches of independent wheel travel and a 70 percent off-road profile capability. The TAK-4 system has undergone more than 500,000 miles of government testing and is being retrofitted on more than 2,400 legacy MRAPs for improved mobility in Afghanistan. The TAK-4 system is featured on more than 10,000 Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements (MTVR), used by the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy Seabees, as well as on the Army’s next-generation Palletized Load System (PLS) and the Marine Corps’ Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR).
About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, is an industry-leading global designer and manufacturer of tactical military trucks and armored wheeled vehicles, delivering a full product line of conventional and hybrid vehicles, advanced armor options, proprietary suspensions and vehicles with payloads that can exceed 70 tons. Oshkosh Defense provides a global service and supply network including full life-cycle support and remanufacturing, and its vehicles are recognized the world over for superior performance, reliability and protection. For more information, visit www.oshkoshdefense.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corp. manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Medtec®, Jerr-Dan®, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, Frontline™, SMIT™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide in businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount. For more information, log on to www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.
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Lockheed Martin Completes Paveway II Plus Laser Guided Bomb Flight Test Program — Press Release
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Lockheed Martin Completes Paveway II Plus Laser Guided Bomb Flight Test Program
ARCHBALD, Pa., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ — Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) has successfully completed the paveway II Plus Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) F/A-18 qualification flight test program. The paveway II Plus LGB uses an enhanced laser guidance package, significantly improving the precision of current paveway II LGBs.
The final mission of the paveway II Plus flight test program consisted of four GBU-10s released from two U.S. Navy Super Hornets at the Navy’s China Lake, CA, test ranges. Each weapon included the new paveway II Plus MAU-209C/B computer control group. These four weapons, combined with two released in a prior mission, demonstrated the successful guidance characteristics and improved impact performance of the paveway II Plus weapon system.
“The performance demonstrated during this test program confirmed the precision and pinpoint accuracy of paveway II Plus,” said George Kosik, paveway advanced development manager at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. “We look forward to demonstrating the same exceptional improvement in capabilities during the upcoming F-16 portion of the flight test program.”
Lockheed Martin is a qualified provider of the paveway II LGB, of all three variants of the paveway II MK-80 series LGBs, and is the sole provider of the paveway II Enhanced Laser Guided Training Round and Dual Mode Laser Guided Bomb.
Paveway II LGB guidance kits improve weapon accuracy and reduce risk to U.S. and allied ground forces by converting gravity weapons into precision-guided munitions. Each kit consists of a computer control group, which is the front-end guidance system, plus an air foil group which adds stability fins on the back of each weapon.
Lockheed Martin’s LGB kits can be carried on U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and most international aircraft platforms currently authorized to carry and release LGBs. Kits are fully compatible and interoperable with existing paveway II LGB logistics infrastructure, equipment, procedures and aircrew operations.
Lockheed Martin has delivered more than 55,000 LGB kits to the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and international customers. Laser-guided bombs have been used successfully in Operation Iraqi Freedom and current overseas contingency operations.
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 2009 sales of $45.2 billion.
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