U.A.E. PATRIOT Contract Spillover

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

Emirates Selects Goodrich for Airbus A380 Evacuation Systems Support — Press Release

Emirates Selects Goodrich for Airbus A380 Evacuation Systems Support

Letter of intent expected to increase support to Emirates at Goodrich Dubai campus

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 15, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Goodrich Corporation (NYSE:GR) has signed a letter of intent with Emirates to become the exclusive provider of evacuation system maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the airline’s fleet of 58 Airbus A380 aircraft. A 12-year agreement is expected to be signed shortly. The work will be performed by Goodrich’s MRO campus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The Goodrich campus in Dubai currently supplies Emirates with MRO support for cabin attendant seats, cargo systems, electronic engine controls, sensor systems, nacelle systems, and other components and systems.

According to Paul Snyder, president, Goodrich Customer Services, “With Emirates, we have cultivated a local aftermarket support program through a simplified working relationship. Providing evacuation systems support is the newest element in this relationship. Goodrich is committed to developing customized MRO and asset management solutions with operators in the region, and we continue to expand our capabilities to support changing operator needs.”

Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ executive vice president for engineering and operations, said, “Emirates is pleased to be working with Goodrich for the ongoing maintenance of our Airbus A380 evacuation systems. Their Dubai facility is a clear demonstration of their commitment to increase the volume of business and support within the region and in particular the United Arab Emirates. Like Emirates, Goodrich is a world leader in its field and we look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship.”

Goodrich’s Dubai campus is strategically located to serve operators in the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions, providing local MRO, asset management and AOG services for an extensive range of Goodrich products and systems. Goodrich has additional MRO campuses in Australia, China, Singapore, and the U.S.

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.

Source: Goodrich Corporation; GR – Nacelles and Interior Systems

CONTACT: At Dubai Air Show: Martin Butler +44 7774 125885; In U.S.:
Laurie Tardif, +1-704-423-7048; First Call: Paul Gifford, Investor Relations,
+1-704-423-5517

Web Site: http://www.goodrich.com/

Gulf C4iSR 2010 Communications Event Planned For 1 February 2010

GULF C4iSR 2010
February 1st – 3rd 2010
Armed Officers Club, Abu Dhabi
www.gulfc4i.com

With patronage from the UAE Air Force and with support from the UAE Armed Forces, GULF C4ISR will return in 2010 to once again deliver mission critical information and promote interoperability and cooperation in the GULF region.

Running for the first time in January 2009 in Abu Dhabi and attracting over 250 attendees, GULF C4ISR was the biggest and most successful military communication event in the regions history. With over 100 attendees from the UAE Armed Forces, Air Force and Air Defence, GULF C4ISR hosted presentations from international and regional C4I,NEC and NCW experts.

Early confirmed speakers participants will meet and learn from at GULF C4iSR in 2010 include:

– Major Dr Mohamed Alahbabi, Information Communication Technology (ICT) Advisor, General Headquarters, UAE
– Bruno Monfils, President, UAE Centre of Excellence
– Major General Floyd L. Carpenter, Commander, 8th Air Force, Air Combat Command, and Commander, JFCC-Global Strike
– Lt Gen Carroll Pollett, Director, Defense Information Systems Agency, US DoD
– Major General Hines, Director, NATO C3 Agency
– Bert Van Domselaar Branch Chief – Information services NATO HQ C3

To find out more, to request a brochure or to register call on +44 (0)20 7368 9465 or email info@wbr.co.uk.

Selling Overseas To Make Up For Coming U.S. Defense Cuts

Arizona is a top beneficiary of defense dollars. This is primarily due to Raytheon and Bell activities in the state. Raytheon makes missile defense systems and Bell helicopters. Now with the possibility that Obama’s cuts to the defense budgets starting in 2010 and out the companies there are looking overseas for work.

Unfortunately this will be the business plan for all defense contractors if their is a significant contraction in U.S. defense spending. The focus will be on selling systems and support to Asian, South American and Middle Eastern companies. India, Brazil, the U.A.E. and Qatar have already made major investments in U.S. and European equipment and there are several major contracts coming. In 2008 the U.S. already captured two-thirds of the market but overall purchases were the lowest they had been since 2005. If this trend continues due to the global downturn in the economy there may be less opportunity for these sort of sales.

These trends may lead to further consolidation of the defense industry in the U.S. and abroad as domestic and foriegn markets may not be able to support the amount of business built up since 2001 primarily by the United States. This will be the most important factor facing the industry which has not seen this situation since the early Nineties and the end of the Reagan arms build-up.

EADS Sells More A330 Tankers To Saudi Arabia

EADS announced today that Saudi Arabia had doubled their order for aerial tankers by buying three more A330 MRT aircraft. This means that the Kingdom will now have six of the advanced tankers. They along with the U.K., Australia and the U.A.E. have ordered the aircraft. As part of the buy of the new aircraft Saudi Arabia has ordered logistic and parts support for the tankers although no contract value was announced.

The big contract for military refueling aircraft is the new tanker for the United States Air Force (USAF). EADS and Northorp Grumman had won the contract for the KC-X last year only to see it overturned on a Boeing protest. Now the new Obama Administration and the USAF will try again with a completely new RFP. That contract would be for over one hundred aircraft and would dwarf previous orders. There is still discussion of possibly splitting the contract between the two suppliers with a goal of maximizing the number of aircraft delivered in a short time. The USAF and Defense Department are against that as the two aircraft would require their own substantial support tail of parts, maintenance and training which would be quite expensive.

The A330 is a bigger aircraft then the 767 proposed by Boeing last time but requires larger airfields and more gas to fly a comparable mission. The bigger aircraft can carry more fuel for other aircraft so there has to be a balance struck there. It is definitely conceivable that the loser of the next contract will protest anyway so there may be further delays to the acquisition of the greatly needed capability.

Impeva Demonstrates “Smarter” Supply Chain Management Solutions to Help Ensure Safe, Timely Delivery of Critical Supplies for Global Communities – Press Release

Impeva Labs proves their claims of rapid global deployment and continuous real time reporting during the rail delivery of United Nations shipments of humanitarian aid to Darfur in October, 2008.  Learn more about how Impeva Labs can support your critical supply chains by visiting them at DIHAD 2009 in Hall 6 at stand #73.

Impeva Labs proves their claims of rapid global deployment and continuous real time reporting during the rail delivery of United Nations shipments of humanitarian aid to Darfur in October, 2008. Learn more about how Impeva Labs can support your critical supply chains by visiting them at DIHAD 2009 in Hall 6 at stand #73.

Impeva Demonstrates “Smarter” Supply Chain Management Solutions to Help
Ensure Safe, Timely Delivery of Critical Supplies for Global Communities

Company Participates at DIHAD Event in Dubai, April 7-9

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA — April 6, 2009 — Impeva Labs, Inc., the leading supplier
of global supply chain management solutions, is participating in the Dubai
International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference & Exhibition
(DIHAD) 2009 in Dubai April 7-9, 2009. DIHAD is the largest humanitarian
event in the Middle East, attended by leading international companies from
Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa as well as procurement and
logistics officials from regional and local NGOs (non-government
organizations), United Nations agencies, governmental departments and
international associations.

“It is an honor for us to join a prestigious group of participants in a
common cause to support critical humanitarian missions around the world,”
stated Randall Shepard, COO of Impeva Labs. “We are very confident that
Impeva Labs’ ‘smarter’ tracking, monitoring and security solutions can
significantly improve the dependability, speed and efficiency of delivering
critical goods to global communities.”

In compliance with the objectives of humanitarian organizations worldwide,
Impeva Labs’ “smarter” technology and cost-effective solutions enhance the
security, reliability and effectiveness of the supply chains for providers
of healthcare, medical, emergency, and pharmaceutical supplies and temporary
housing to global communities. The ability to immediately deploy and
continuously monitor supply chains spanning all regions of the world make
Impeva services uniquely suited for emergency and ongoing humanitarian
missions.

Impeva Labs has a long history of supporting critical government and
commercial supply chain operations in the Middle East and Africa. These
countries include United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan,
Kuwait, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Sudan.

About Impeva Labs

Impeva Labs, headquartered in California’s Silicon Valley, provides an
industry-leading solution for global asset tracking, monitoring and security
for commercial shippers and government agencies. Impeva’s “smarter” devices
minimize unproductive reporting to provide the lowest possible life-cycle
cost. Impeva Labs is currently deploying systems globally in a variety of
markets including dry and refrigerated containers, fleet management, and
high-value assets. For more information, visit the Impeva Labs web site at
www.impeva.com or email Info@Impeva.com.

The Impeva Labs logo is a registered trademark of Impeva Labs, Inc.

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Wave Dispersion Technologies, Inc. Signs Partnership Agreement with Abu Dhabi’s International Golden Group, Initial Value in excess of $100 million USD – Press Release

Also WhisprWave® Floating Security Barrier Solutions (FSB’s) Deployed for the Protection of Critical Maritime Infrastructure in UAE

Abu Dhabi, UAE, Summit, NJ, March 2, 2009 – Wave Dispersion Technologies, Inc. (WDT) and International Golden Group (IGG) have entered into a strategic partnership agreement for the provision of Floating Security Barriers (FSB) / Vessel Exclusion Barriers (VEB) to be installed at critical maritime infrastructure sites in the UAE encompassing oil, gas, power generation, and desalination facilities.

The contract covers 3 years, including the initial contract period with options, and has a value of USD $100 million, if all options are exercised and performance incentives are achieved. The initial production of the contract is being manufactured in Norfolk, VA, USA. The contract provides that WDT will utilize its WhisprWaveÒ Technology to ultimately manufacture FSB components locally in the UAE and provide related maritime services in support of the protective systems.

The initial phase of this agreement is to undertake a pilot project at one of the critical maritime infrastructure sites in Abu Dhabi. Following a successful pilot project with security issues achieved as planned, the partnership agreement will be extended to cover other critical maritime infrastructure sites within the UAE.

The FSB is designed with inherent flexibility to provide a platform that enables the addition of CCTV, Radar, Sonar, Anti-Swimmer Detection and Anti-Intrusion Detection Systems. Moreover, the system will act as a limited wave attenuator and with the addition of an attached oil boom will limit the affected area of oil spills.

According to Mr. Fadil Al Kaabi, CEO of IGG, “This partnership represents a great example of the cooperation between the UAE and USA in sharing technology and expertise to help secure our critical national maritime infrastructure. We look forward to working with WDT to further market this technology throughout the Middle East.”

According to Dennis G. Smith, CEO of WDT, “WDT has successfully marketed and installed its WhisprWaveÒ Technology in the USA, and elsewhere, but this agreement represents a true extension and prime example of cooperation by the USA to meet the UAE’s need for cutting edge technologies and foresight to proactively protect its critical maritime infrastructure. We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with IGG.”

About Wave Dispersion Technologies, Inc.:

http://www.whisprwave.com/ – The Global Leader in Maritime Homeland Port Security Barrier & Buoy Protection Systems

Wave Dispersion Technologies, Inc. (WDT) has developed the patented WhisprWave® floating articulated breakwater technology to afford erosion control protection to shoreline beaches, coastal marinas, anchorages, and other areas subject to destructive erosive wave / wake forces. In addition the WhisprWave® security barrier designs are currently installed, being demonstrated or being reviewed by many US Government Agencies and Foreign Sovereigns including but not limited to the US Army Corp of Engineers “USACE”, US Navy “USN”, US Coast Guard “USCG”, US Army “USA”, USMC MEF Iraq, US Bureau of Reclamation “USBR”, UAE CNIA, NAOC, and other clients for applications that range from Homeland Security / Force Protection to Beach Erosion Protection to Marina Wave & Wake Protection.

WhisprWave® breakwater technology has wide ranging maritime applications from erosion control to homeland security. The Company has been developing the technology for over 10 years and holds 9 Domestic and International Patents for the WhisprWave®’s unique design and utility, with an additional 23 patents pending.

WDT is a Listed Featured Private Company on http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/, http://www.borderandportsecurity.com and the Investor Ideas Home page http://www.investorideas.com/

About International Golden Group:

International Golden Group LLC is a well established company in Abu Dhabi-UAE specialized in providing High-end Security & Defense Solutions with an excellent reputation in the UAE and Gulf market.

IGG has entered into long-term strategic business alliances with other local and international companies relying on a professional team of highly dedicated and experienced personnel along with a worldwide network of agents and affiliates committed to providing high- level services to its customers.

Through the implementation of the latest advanced technology, IGG is now capable to supply a variety of military, security, civilian and COTS products and technical solutions for various purposes related to the security needs of its clients.

International Golden Group LLC has positioned itself to become soon a first-class manufacturer of special products for the local and regional defense markets.

Contact:

Managing Director
Jonathan B. Smith
248-229-9010
jbsmith@whisprwave.com

Media / Investors:
Dawn Van Zant, dvanzant@HomelandDefenseStocks.com
www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com, Investorideas.com
Source: Wave Dispersion Technologies, Inc

UAE Continues Spending Spree

As the defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi winds down the UAE continues to announce arms deals. Reuters reports that the nation announced two deals today with more expected by the end of the week. In one contract Boeing was awarded a contract of about $85 million to provide aircraft parts and support. The other was to a joint effort by EADS, Thales and Lockheed Martin for $370 million worth of counter battery radars. Another deal with Sikorsky was also announced with no value to establish an aircraft maintenance and repair site. As we wrote earlier the UAE is heavily investing in Western arms as they upgrade their military.

UAE to Buy AMRAAM from Raytheon

Raytheon announced that they had signed a contract with the UAE to provide advanced AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles for the nation’s F-16 fleet. Reuters reports that the contract is for over two hundred of the missiles. No contract value was given but it is substantial as the AMRAAM is a fairly expensive system. Deliveries are expected to begin in the 2011 time frame. Over the last five years the UAE has invested heavily in upgrading the capabilities of their armed forces. Most recently they have invested over three billion dollars into missile and air defense capability with the purchase of PATRIOT and THAAD systems from the U.S.

Ratheon Wins Follow On Contract from UAE

Late last year the UAE bought $3.3 billion worth of PATRIOT missile systems from Raytheon. Now the company was awarded a follow on contract for spare parts and support. Forbes reports that this contract is worth up to $246 million. The contract is in two parts and the first $123 million has been executed with the rest to occur as an option. This is the first major export of the PATRIOT outside of NATO. It is obvious that the UAE is looking at regional states with ICBM programs when investing in this system.

Reports that UAE to buy THAAD system

Update – I was wrong in my original surmising that the UAE would buy PATRIOT. They are going whole hog and asking for THAAD. THAAD is a much more expensive, long range ballistic missile defense system. The US Army has not formally fielded it yet. That would explain the high price tag. Rueters report here.

Rueters is reporting that the US Department of Defense will inform Congress that the UAE has asked to purchase a PATRIOT missile system. The estimated cost is $7 B. This would be to provide missile defense against Iranian systems. Congress must approve the sale, normally this is a formality, although it can be more complicated for advanced systems. Obviously such a large contract will be a boon to Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.

The article is here.

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