Rapid Fire: 2010-02-23
Feb 22, 2010 20:03 ESTRelated Stories: Americas - USA, Asia - China, Asia - Other, Britain/U.K., Contracts - Awards, DARPA, Daily Rapid Fire, Delivery & Task Orders, Elbit Systems, Europe - France, Fighters & Attack, Helicopters & Rotary, Lockheed Martin, Mergers & Acquisitions, Middle East - Israel, Missiles - Anti-Armor, Northrop-Grumman, Other Corporation, Radars, Simulation & Training, Support Functions - Other, T&C - SAIC, United Technologies
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- As Argentina and Britain revisit their Falklands dispute, the UK conducts armed patrols, while France reportedly considers selling Argentina improved Super Etendard strike aircraft by 2015.
- Pakistan formally inducts 1st JF-17 fighter squadron.
- WIRED Danger Room: Where have all the MANPADS (MAN Portable Air Defense missile Systems) gone?
- United Technologies’ Sikorsky Aircraft selected for DARPA mission-adaptive rotor (MAR) technology development.
- Sikorsky upgrading its S-92 helicopters; British SAR likely to benefit.
- US Army’s proposed new IFV hitting roadblocks?
- British defense firm VT Group rejects revised GBP 1.3 billion takeover offer from Babcock.
- Israel’s Elbit Systems gets $20 million follow-on contract from defense ministry for “Snunit” aircraft trainer.