Rapid Fire 2010-03-30: RAF Contracts Update

Mar 29, 2010 20:07 UTC by Defense Industry Daily staff

  • South Korea defense minister thinks mine may be responsible for explosion aboard ROKS Cheonan (PCC-772), the Pohang-class patrol combat corvette that sunk with 46 crew members aboard. Associated Press | Wall Street Journal | Reuters | Korea Times | BBC

  • Teal Group: Worldwide Mission Model predicts 2,229 space payloads will be launched between 2010 and 2029, with 19% of those coming from the military; UAV market to reach $80 billion over 10 years.

  • Russia may unveil its next-generation T-95 main battle tank in summer 2010.

  • L-3 Wescam awarded $110 million contract to supply EO/IR MX-15Di imaging turrets for USAF fixed-wing aircraft. Equipped aircraft include the MC-12W King Air.

  • Harris gets $74 million follow-on order for Falcon III AN/PRC-152-C handheld radios with RF-5980-SA001 vehicle adapters for use in M-ATVs. Original contract was worth $119 million.

  • AAR snags $24 million order for US Army mobile shelters, bringing total to 1,500 under 10-year contract.

    • Categories: Asia - Other, Britain/U.K., C4ISR, Contracts - Awards, Daily Rapid Fire, Delivery & Task Orders, EADS, L3 Communications, Launch Vehicles, Medical, Mines & Countermine-IED, Other Corporation, Satellites & Sensors, Sensors & Guidance, Signals Radio & Wireless, Soldier's Gear, Surface Ships - Combat, Transport & Utility, UAVs, Underwater Weapons, USA

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