by Joe Katzman | Apr 15, 2005 | New Systems Tech, R&D - Contracted, USA
The U.S. Defense Department is now spending more of its money on “black,” or classified, programs than at any time since 1988. The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments non-governmental group reports that 19% of the Pentagon’s acquistion...
by Joe Katzman | Apr 15, 2005 | ABM, Lockheed Martin, New Systems Tech, Northrop-Grumman, Policy - Personnel, Project Failures, Satellites & Sensors, USA
DSP Satellite The nation’s missile warning system is nearing the end of its lifespan, leaving little alternative than to proceed with its replacement Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) High, according to retired Air Force Undersecretary Peter B. Teets....
by Joe Katzman | Apr 15, 2005 | Britain/U.K., RFPs
Rapier missile UK MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin magazine reports: “In light of strategic reassessment of in-service capabilities and the continuing DLO efficiency drive, GWSS IPT has established the ADAPT project to develop and assess options for the future...
by Joe Katzman | Apr 15, 2005 | Contracts - Awards, Land Equipment, Missiles - Anti-Armor, Raytheon, USA
TOW2A cutaway(click to view full) Raytheon Co. in Tucson, AZ received a $52.7 million modification to a firm-fixed-price sole-source contract initiated on July 15, 2002 for TOW 2A anti-armor missiles. The TOW 2A is an improved version of the original Tube-launched...
by Joe Katzman | Apr 15, 2005 | IT - General, RFPs, USA
The U.S. Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) HQ at Fort Lee, VA is looking to industry to help it improve its IT systems. In an April 12 presolicitation, the DeCA asks for a single contractor to manage and maintain three legacy business systems supporting all Defense...
