Rapid Fire 2010-04-29: US Nuclear Posture

Apr 28, 2010 20:36 UTC by Defense Industry Daily staff

  • Lockheed gets $1.5 million to continue lightweight “Kinetic Energy Net” composite armor development, aims to replace metal in aircraft.

  • Australia formally releases its solicitation for “AIR 9000, Phase 8″ to buy naval helicopters: either the NH90 NFH or the MH-60R, decision in 2011.

  • Japan opens 1st overseas military base in Djibouti, Africa, to combat pirates.

  • Northrop Grumman delivers 3rd and last Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) pods to the U.S. Navy ahead of schedule, doesn’t discuss performance issues raised by US GAO.

  • Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics beat analysts’ quarterly earnings estimates.

  • USJFCOM, Northrop Grumman extend ISR research accord.

  • UK, Afghan military engineers partner on 1st joint project to expand Patrol Base Rahim in Nahr-e Saraj to accommodate 300 Afghan and UK soldiers.

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