Lockheed Martin Delivers 1,000th Vertical Launch ASROC Missile
Filed under: Japan, Lockheed Martin, Syndicated Industry News
July 6, 2009 9:03:00 AM
AKRON, Ohio, -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) recently marked the production and delivery of the 1,000th Vertical Launch ASROC (VLA) missile during a ceremony at the company's Akron, OH, facility. The milestone VLA missile is part of a contract for the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force.
The world's only urgent attack operational antisubmarine warfare (ASW) weapon for surface combatants, VLA missiles provide vessels with the capability to attack submarines beyond the submarine's attack range, even in adverse weather conditions. Lockheed Martin supplies VLA missiles to the U.S. Navy as well as the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force through a combination of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and direct commercial sales.
"The VLA missile has proven to be a very robust weapon," said Capt. Tom Wears, U.S. Navy program manager. "This weapon will be a critical component of the U.S. Navy's inventory for many years."
"This milestone demonstrates the longstanding teamwork and commitment from the VLA Program Team to our customers and to the warfighter," said Rick Perez, vice president of Lockheed Martin's Defense Systems market segment.
"We are pleased that the VLA missile is the primary ASW weapon for Japan's newest surface combatant ships," said Naoji Tomita, vice president and general manager, Mitsubishi International Corporation. Mitsubishi is Lockheed Martin's trading partner for the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force.
Development of the VLA missile began in 1984 and production units have been delivered to the U.S. and allied navies since 1992.
To provide defense against existing and future ASW threats, Lockheed Martin is currently extending the range of the VLA. This new missile, the VLA Extended Range (VLA-ER), will provide four to five times more range by adding a wing glide kit to the existing system. VLA-ER reuses nearly 90 percent of the existing VLA and includes a common configuration allowing both ship and air launch.
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Government of Canada Names General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada as Prime Contractor for LAV III Upgrade Program
Filed under: Canada, General Dynamics, Syndicated Industry News
July 8, 2009 3:08:00 PM
LONDON, Ontario, -- The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, with Lieutenant-General Andrew Leslie, Chief of the Land Staff, announced today that the Government of Canada has approved an upgrade program for the LAV III family of vehicles. General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada will be the prime contractor and systems integrator for this program.
General Dynamics will now work closely with the Department of National Defence in defining the scope of the LAV III upgrades. At the heart of the upgrade program is a high-capacity driveline and suspension that significantly increases the vehicle's payload. Increased payload will allow the vehicle the ability to deliver even better protection for Canadian soldiers. Other features of the upgrade package will be determined through discussions with the Department of National Defence.
Dr. Sridhar Sridharan, senior vice-president of General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, said, "We are proud of the LAV III's performance in theatres such as Afghanistan and have continually worked with DND in making the vehicle better. With this upgrade program, we can now incorporate the latest lessons learned in-theatre and evolve the vehicle to a significantly higher standard of performance. We are grateful for this opportunity to keep the LAV III at the forefront and our soldiers safe."
Once the scope of work is fully defined and a contract is issued, significant work will be performed at General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada facilities in London, Ontario, and Edmonton, Alberta, as well as by the company's nationwide network of over 400 Canadian suppliers. All regions of Canada will benefit from this work, including South Western Ontario.
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 1900 highly skilled technical employees have designed, manufactured, delivered and supported to global customers a unique family of light armoured vehicles (LAV).
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Soldier Technology Europe Conference
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Countries, England, Events
Soldier Technology Europe
May 18th – 21st, 2010
Olympia Conference Centre, London
www.soldiertechnology.com
Soldier Technology brings together 575 soldier modernization experts in a unique industry forum. The event comprises 55+ in-depth presentations on pressing issues, 3 interactive workshops, a fully interactive exhibition with 40+ exhibitors and an awards dinner with an outstanding guest speaker. Soldier Technology 2010 will bring together senior military representatives from 35 MoDs and present unique case studies from 30 soldier modernisation projects (SMPs) as well as tackling the top issues for the forthcoming year. For soldier modernization professionals across Europe, Soldier Technology 2010 is the one date that is prioritised in the meeting calendar.
How To Register:
· Online at www.soldiertechnology.com (quoting 10983.004_G3_8)
· By calling +44 (0) 20 7368 9465 (quoting 10983.004_G3_8)
· By emailing soldiertechnology@wbr.co.uk (quoting 10983.004_G3_8)
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.
Northrop Grumman Expands Composites Manufacturing Training for Major Turkish F-35 Supplier — Press Release
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Northrop Grumman Expands Composites Manufacturing Training for Major Turkish F-35 Supplier
Hands-on training helps Turkish Aerospace Industries prepare for its role as a second source supplier for jet’s center fuselage
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) is adding momentum to Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc.’s (TAI) readiness to build complete center fuselages for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft by teaching its engineers how to build the complex composite structures used in the jet.
From Jan. 18 to Feb. 12, the company conducted rigorous classroom and hands-on training at its Advanced Composites Center in El Segundo for more than a dozen engineers and manufacturing specialists from TAI. The training was the third in a planned series of classes designed to teach TAI employees, ultimately, how to build a complete F-35 center fuselage.
“To date, TAI has made great progress in learning the tools and techniques of composites manufacturing,” said Mark Tucker, vice president and F-35 program manager for Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace Systems sector. “The recent training helped solidify their understanding of how to successfully produce and handle the actual composite inlet ducts used in the F-35.”
TAI is a second source supplier of F-35 center fuselages to Northrop Grumman, a principal member of the Lockheed Martin-led F-35 industry team. The Turkish company is slated to produce 400 center fuselages for the program beginning in the low rate initial production phases.
Guided by Northrop Grumman F-35 subject matter experts, the training engaged the TAI employees actively in the production of forward and aft inlet ducts for the jet. It included learning how to use the complex fiber placement mandrels that define the shape of the ducts; operating the machines that perform the actual fiber placement process; preparing the ducts for curing; performing post cure processing; and machining and conducting a final inspection of the completed parts.
According to Tucker, one of the parts that the TAI team helped produce – a forward inlet duct – will be integrated into one of the first major structural assemblies to be produced at TAI’s new F-35 assembly facilities in Ankara, Turkey later this year.
For Turker Dolek, a senior member of the TAI group, the benefits of the training extended far beyond simply refining and maturing their F-35 composite manufacturing skills.
“What we are also learning from Northrop Grumman is how to handle and manage manufacturing problems,” explains Dolek. “We’re very impressed that the company is encouraging all of its suppliers to bring their best effort to the program. All of the Northrop Grumman employees on the program are doing their best. We’re very honored to be part of this project.”
The TAI training is part of Northrop Grumman’s on-going commitment to help expand international participation in the F-35 program, build a reliable global supply chain, and help Lockheed Martin transition the program successfully from its current system development and demonstration phase into the LRIP and full-rate production phases.
Northrop Grumman is responsible for designing and producing the center fuselage for all three variants of the F-35. The company also designed and produces the aircraft’s radar and other key avionics including electro-optical and communications subsystems; develops mission systems and mission-planning software; leads the team’s development of pilot and maintenance training system courseware; and manages the team’s use, support and maintenance of low-observable technologies.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
Source: Northrop Grumman Corporation
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
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
First Flight For Canada’s New Airlifter
Filed under: Canada, Lockheed Martin, Syndicated Industry News
March 4, 2010 9:06:00 AM
MARIETTA, Ga., -- The first Lockheed Martin [NYSE:LMT] CC-130J Super Hercules for Canada completed its first flight, March 3, 2010. The aircraft is the first of 17 CC-130Js and will be delivered in summer 2010. Deliveries will be completed through 2012. The CC-130J Super Hercules will give Canada increased airlift capability with an aircraft that has greater range, power and reliability over previous C-130 models. Canada is one of 12 countries that have now ordered the Super Hercules, in demand worldwide thanks to its mission flexibility and capability.
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High Court grants injunction against BAE settlement — Press Release
Filed under: BAE Systems, Business Line, Companies, Countries, England, Events, Press Releases
High Court grants injunction against BAE settlement
The High Court has granted an injunction prohibiting the Director of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) from taking any further steps in its plea bargain settlement with BAE Systems.
The injunction is in force until the Court has decided whether or not to give permission to Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) and The Corner
House to apply for a judicial review of the settlement. It will make this decision by 20 March 2010.
Lawyers acting for The Corner House and CAAT formally lodged papers seeking judicial review permission on Friday 26 February 2010, together
with a request for the injunction.
LEGAL DOCUMENTS
Interim Injunction Order:
http://www.thecornerhouse.org.uk/pdf/document/InterimInjunctionOrder.pdf
Injuction Application:
http://www.thecornerhouse.org.uk/pdf/document/InjunctAppln.pdf
Judicial Review Application: Facts and Grounds:
http://www.thecornerhouse.org.uk/pdf/document/FactsAndGrounds.pdf
For further information, background and earlier press releases, go to:
http://www.thecornerhouse.org.uk
Raytheon to Enhance Air Traffic Management Systems in India
Raytheon to Enhance Air Traffic Management Systems in IndiaMarch 1, 2010
HYDERABAD, India, -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has been awarded a contract by the Airports Authority of India to automate air traffic control services at the Chennai International Airport.
Raytheon will install AutoTrac III, its next-generation air traffic management system, to help reduce delays in aircraft arrival and departure. The new system will also have real-time meteorological information to assist air traffic controllers in adjusting to changing weather conditions.
In addition to the Chennai International Airport, Raytheon is upgrading air traffic management systems at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai and at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.
"For more than 60 years, Raytheon has been at the forefront of designing and delivering the world's most innovative and reliable civilian and military air traffic management systems," said Andy Zogg, Raytheon Network Centric Systems vice president of Command and Control Systems. "This award continues our long-standing relationship with AAI and its commitment to make Indian air space as safe as possible."
AutoTrac III features a new generation of flight and surveillance data processing systems to ensure air traffic safety. The system's modern, open architecture design and high performance is fully adaptable and scaleable to fit any air traffic management environment from simple tower automation to a fully integrated multi-center system.
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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.
3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines, with support elements from the Dutch forces and the United States Marine Corps, carry out an amphibious landing on the peninsular of Trondenes, Harstad, Norway
3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines, with support elements from the Dutch forces and the United States Marine Corps, carry out an amphibious landing on the peninsular of Trondenes, Harstad, NorwayFebruary 24, 2010
3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines, with support elements from the Dutch forces and the United States Marine Corps, have carried out an amphibious landing on the peninsular of Trondenes, Harstad, Norway, as part of their cold weather warfare training. The landings began from HMS Albion and RFA Mounts Bay, with a small contingent of Royal Marines coming ashore in offshore raiding craft. They were then followed by landing craft vehicle personnel which carried the main body of seventy troops from Zulu Company, 45 Commando Royal Marines (pictured). During the landings the Marines had overhead support from the Lynx helicopters of 847 Naval Air Squadron, the Sea King helicopters of 845 Naval Air Squadron, and the Commando Helicopter Force Royal Marines. Also, during the landings, the guns of 7 (Sphinx) Commando Battery Royal Artillery were brought ashore by air and sea in the larger landing craft utility.
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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.
For additional information, visit our web sites:
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/
http://www.northropgrumman.com/
Source: Lockheed Martin
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.
General Dynamics Awarded USD$29 Million for RG-31 MRAP Independent Suspension Kits
Filed under: Canada, General Dynamics, Syndicated Industry News
February 19, 2010 1:30:48 PM
LONDON, Ontario, -- U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada a USD$29.2 million delivery order to supply 127 independent suspension kits for its 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).
The TAK-4 independent suspensions, produced by Oshkosh, will be installed in-theatre on to previously delivered RG-31Mk5EM vehicles to enhance their ride quality and robustness.
The contract was signed through the Canadian Commercial Corporation, a Crown Agency of the Canadian Government.
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DynCorp International To Support Building Afghan Army
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Countries, Dyncorp, Events, Services, U.S. Army, logistics, training
DynCorp International was awarded a contract from the U.S. Army to provide support to the Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) and NATO Training Mission (NTM). These organizations are helping the Afghan Army and Security forces become more effective. The contract is for two years and worth over $150 million. If a third year option is exercised the value could increase to over $230 million.
DynCorp International will provide staff to support the CSTC-A as well as directly interact with the Afghan soldiers and policemen. The task of creating an effective internal security force is key to winning the fight against the Taliban and building a stable country.
General Dynamics to Supply 250 RG-31 MRAP Vehicles to the U.S. Defense Department
Filed under: Canada, General Dynamics, Syndicated Industry News
February 17, 2010 11:03:58 AM
LONDON, Ontario, -- U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada a $227.4 million delivery order to produce 250 RG-31 Mk5E vehicles for its 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). Vehicle production will occur at BAE Systems Land Systems OMC of Benoni, South Africa. Deliveries will be completed by October 2010.
This contract is in addition to the 1,402 RG-31 Mk5 vehicles already supplied by General Dynamics under the MRAP program. Separately, an
additional 584 RG-31s were previously ordered by the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command for route-clearance vehicles.
"We appreciate the confidence that the U.S. military has in the RG-31 vehicle, as they conduct their missions in a dangerous and uncertain
environment," said Dr. Sridhar Sridharan, senior vice-president of General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada. "We are pleased to have the opportunity to once again assist in protecting the lives of U.S. soldiers."
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 2,000 highly skilled technical employees have designed, manufactured, delivered and supported to global customers a unique family of light armoured vehicles (LAV).
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Turkey To Go Ahead With Israeli UAV Deal
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Countries, Elbit, Events, IAI, Israel, Military Aviation, Turkey, production program
The Turkish Government announced yesterday that they are willing to take delivery of six of the ten Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV) reconnaissance systems purchased from Israeli companies. The six systems passed performance tests and this will allow Israel to ship them to Turkey. Another four systems that were part of the contract will have to pass similar tests to be delivered.
Israel has been progressively trying to sell equipment to foreign customers and has had some success with Turkey and India. This contract was let five years ago and was a major coup for Elbit and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) when they won it. Some development issues have led to the long delivery period. Israel’s defense establishment hopes to garner further sales of such equipment as these UAV demonstrate their capabilities for Turkey.
Sikorsky Aircraft and Terma Sign MOU to Explore Potential Collaboration on Danish Maritime Helicopter Program Opportunity — Press Release
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Sikorsky Aircraft and Terma Sign MOU to Explore Potential Collaboration on Danish Maritime Helicopter Program Opportunity
STRATFORD, Conn., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Terma A/S today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to explore potential collaborations if the Danish government decides to procure Sikorsky MH-60R SEAHAWK® helicopters. The government is currently evaluating alternatives including the MH-60R aircraft for a replacement maritime helicopter. The MH-60R aircraft would be procured via the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) channel with the U.S. government and supported by Sikorsky, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) . Terma A/S is a leading defense, aerospace and security company in Denmark with subsidiaries in the U.S., the Netherlands, Singapore and Germany.
“We see potentially strong synergies between our companies and the combined support they could bring to the Danish Maritime Helicopter Program,” said Leonard Wengler, Vice President, Navy Programs for Sikorsky. “The MH-60R helicopter, dubbed the ‘Romeo,’ is the most advanced multi-mission naval helicopter available today with demonstrated effectiveness during deployment with the U.S. Navy in 2009. Terma’s aerospace experience and expertise, including the production of advanced aerostructures and electronic warfare equipment, provide promising opportunities for collaboration.”
“We identify a substantial match between the two companies and are happy and proud to announce the signing of an MOU,” said Jorn Henrik Levy Rasmussen, Vice President, Strategic Marketing, Terma. “We look forward to combining Sikorsky’s and our core capabilities in respect of the maritime helicopter program and to investigating a shared number of exciting business opportunities in the international market.”
The multi-mission MH-60R helicopter is built by Sikorsky, with Lockheed Martin providing mission systems integration, and is designed to perform anti-submarine and surface warfare, search and rescue operations, vertical replenishment, medical evacuation, communications and data relay. The U.S. Navy plans to purchase a total of 300 MH-60R helicopters, and in July 2009 completed a highly successful six-month deployment of an MH-60R squadron with the U.S.S. John C. Stennis carrier strike group in the western Pacific.
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture and service. United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., provides a broad range of high technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.
Headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, Terma provides products and systems for a number of defense and non-defense applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, electronic warfare systems, space technology, and aeronautic structures for high-performance military aircraft. The company realized 2008/09 sales of approximately USD 200 million and employs approximately 1,250 people worldwide.
CONTACT: Paul Jackson, +1-203-386-7143, Paul.Jackson@sikorsky.com, or
Marianne Heffernan, +1-203-386-4373, mheffernan@sikorsky.com, both of Sikorsky
Aircraft Corp.
Raytheon Teams With Larsen & Toubro on India Tank Upgrade Proposal
Filed under: India, Raytheon, Syndicated Industry News
February 16, 2010
NEW DELHI, -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) have submitted an L&T-led proposal to upgrade Indian Army T-72 tanks.
The announcement was made Tuesday at DEFEXPO India 2010 in New Delhi.
Under the proposal, Raytheon will provide infrared imaging sights and electronics to improve target accuracy and increase overall system lethality of T-72 tank battalions. Raytheon has provided more than 20,000 thermal sights in 15 countries.
"Through collaboration with L&T on this important proposal for the Indian Army, we have confirmed the very complementary capabilities leveraged across our companies," said Fritz Treyz, vice president, Raytheon Network Centric Systems India Operations. "Together, we are exploring other opportunities to provide net-centric modernization defense solutions to meet growing demands in India and the global marketplace."
L&T brings a successful track record developing fire control systems across multiple weapon systems for land, naval and air defense applications. With customer support, L&T will perform the final integration of fire control system and sensors on the T-72 tanks.
"L&T is the only Indian company in the private sector that is leading a team for the T-72 upgrade program. The L&T and Raytheon combination has what it takes to deliver on such an important program," said M. V. Kotwal, senior executive vice president and member of the L&T board of directors. "This will lead to new joint opportunities in the Indian and global defense markets."
Larsen & Toubro is an $8.5 billion technology, engineering and construction group with global operations. It is one of the largest and most respected companies in India's private sector.
A strong, customer-focused approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for more than seven decades.
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Legal challenge launched against SFO-BAE settlement — Press Release
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Legal challenge launched against SFO-BAE settlement
BAE to be called to account through legal challenge
Lawyers acting on behalf of Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) and The
Corner House have today issued a letter to the Director of the Serious
Fraud Office (SFO) laying out their intention to request a judicial review
of the 5 February 2010 decision by the SFO to enter a plea agreement with
BAE.
The basis for the legal challenge is that the SFO failed properly to apply
prosecution guidance (including its own guidance). In particular, the plea
agreement reached fails to reflect the seriousness and extent of BAE’s
alleged offending, which includes corruption and bribery, and to provide
the court with adequate sentencing powers.
The groups argue that the SFO has unlawfully concluded that factors
weighing against prosecuting the more serious charges of corruption
outweigh those in favour of prosecution.
Nicholas Hildyard, for The Corner House, says:
“Plea bargains should only ever be entertained when companies have really
come clean. BAE has not. Once again, an SFO decision has reinforced the
UK’s reputation for letting big companies get away with bribing. Once
again, it has shown a blatant disregard for the rule of law.”
Kaye Stearman, CAAT’s spokesperson, says:
“The SFO plea bargain is unlawful. Investigations into alleged corruption
in at least three countries have simply been dropped. It is in the public
interest that BAE should not be let off the hook.”
The groups’ lawyers also requested that the Serious Fraud Office delay
applying for court approval of its settlement with BAE Systems. If it does
not do so, the two groups will seek an injunction against the court
application.
U.A.E. PATRIOT Contract Spillover
Filed under: Companies, Contract Awards, Countries, Raytheon, UAE, missile defense, production program
It has been reported that as part of Raytheon’s contract to build PATRIOT air and missile defense systems for the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) a contract was awarded to Beckwood Services of New Hampshire. The manufacturer of sub-components for electrical mechanical systems will have to grow its work force to support this contract.
U.A.E. signed last year a big deal for PATRIOT and THAAD systems to provide defense of itself. The presumed threat is Iran which has been investing in short ranged ballistic missiles. U.A.E. has been investing billions on its military
Northrop Grumman Highlights Industry Leading Security Capabilities for India at DefExpo 2010
Northrop Grumman Highlights Industry Leading Security Capabilities for India at DefExpo 2010February 11, 2010
NEW DELHI, -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will be participating at DefExpo 2010 where it will highlight its range of industry-leading capabilities in airborne early warning and control systems for maritime reconnaissance, fire control radars, unmanned aircraft systems, coastal surveillance and marine navigation, and ships.
The land and naval systems show DefExpo will be held at the Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 15-18 Feb., 2010. It is organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation, Ministry of Defence. Northrop Grumman will be exhibiting in Hall 14.
"India is an important market for Northrop Grumman and with core competencies and proven capabilities in unmanned systems and airborne early warning and control we are ready to meet the country's current and evolving homeland security priorities," said John Brooks, president Northrop Grumman International Inc. and vice-president of business development for Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems sector. "Our focus is to link together and network all of these systems to create solutions that respond to India's requirements for a coordinated national defence structure. We look forward to showing how our products and capabilities can help India achieve its defence modernization objectives."
Among the exhibits on display will be Northrop Grumman's world leading capabilities in airborne early warning and control. Featured will be the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye and the multi-role electronically scanned array (MESA) radar.
The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye programme has enhanced the E-2 mission system by providing a new more powerful radar and avionics system to create an advanced AEW&C capability. An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye crew work-station and flyable cockpit simulator will be included among the exhibits to demonstrate the benefits of the E-2D for military and civil applications. India is among the very first countries for which the Advanced Hawkeye capability has been released.
The MESA surveillance radar is an advanced airborne surveillance sensor and provides peninsular protection enabling sophisticated air-to-air and maritime coverage and integrated friend-or-foe identification. A computer demonstration of MESA capabilities and scale model of the array will be available for viewing.
Also on display will be a model of Northrop Grumman's AN/APG-80 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the F-16IN Super Viper multi-role fighter aircraft.
Northrop Grumman's airborne surveillance capability will also be highlighted with a model of Fire Scout, the Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System (VUAS) multi-role UAV on display. Fire Scout has recently deployed initially with the U.S. Navy.
The company's latest generation of navigation and ship control technology will be highlighted. The Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine VisionMaster FT provides a highly integrated, fully networked suite of marine radar and electronic charting systems designed to form the backbone of the modern ship's integrated bridge. In addition to the standard suite, Northrop Grumman will feature its integrated platform management solution as part of the VisionMaster FT defence offering.
Other programmes available for viewing will be models of directional infrared countermeasures (DIRCM); the LITENING advanced airborne targeting and navigation pod; the mine warfare mission system Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS); and the Joint Multi-mission Expeditionary Craft (JMEC) that demonstrates the company's scalable network-centric warfare C4I system for high-speed boats capable of operating in locations from high-seas to the most challenging inland waterways.
Northrop Grumman's capabilities in maritime security for military and civil applications will be featured with the Harbour and Coastal Security (HCS) system being highlighted. HCS integrates off-the-shelf computers, communications, and sensors with sensor processing and Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) databases to provide a flexible, standards-based command and control system supporting layered, multi-agency, maritime security and safety operations. HCS can easily be adapted and scaled for shore based, off shore, or shipboard use.
Also available for viewing will be the Dismounted Computer System (DCS), a multi-processor computer system capable of operating two different Operating Systems simultaneously designed for installation in military vehicles and the Soldier Link System, a lightweight wearable communications system for ground forces.
The company will also be promoting its LPD San Antonio-class Amphibious Warfare and Transport ship and the International Patrol Frigate, a versatile warship based on the multi-mission National Security Cutter currently operated by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
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Canada Extends Contract To Provide Armed Forces Media
Filed under: Business Line, Canada, Companies, Contract Awards, Countries, Editorial, Events, IT, Satellites, Services, logistics
Just as the U.S. military does with its Armed Forces Network Canada maintains the Canadian Forces Radio and Television (CFRT) network which provides home television and radio for Canada’s servicemen deployed across the globe. International Datacasting Corporation has for the last ten years provided this service. The contract they have with the Canadian Department of National Defence was renewed for another year and is worth almost $3 million Canadian.
While it may seem like a small contract the programming is important to those troops deployed in remote parts of Canada or overseas. The service is for both radio and television.
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