by Joe Katzman | Nov 28, 2005 | Budgets, Coastal & Littoral, Contracts - Intent, Design Innovations, Fighters & Attack, Force Structure, General Dynamics, Issues - Political, Materials Innovations, New Systems Tech, Northrop-Grumman, Official Reports, Procurement Innovations, Project Management, Project Methodologies, Surface Ships - Combat, USA
DD (X) Destroyer On Veteran’s Day, DID covered the DD (X) destroyer program’s upcoming Defense Acquisition board review, and noted the fact that DD (X) disputes were one of the main obstacles holding up the FY 2006 defense appropriations bill. We’ve...
by Joe Katzman | Nov 28, 2005 | Engines - Aircraft, India, Industry & Trends, Other Corporation, Partnerships & Consortia, Rolls Royce
The USA is paying attention to its aerospace sector, and asking how to keep the field well stocked with quality talent and maintain its trade surplus in that field. Meanwhile, DID ran a quick article in February 2005 that covered India as a potential outsourcing hub...
by Joe Katzman | Nov 28, 2005 | Airbus, Ammunition, Europe - Other, Issues - Political, Mergers & Acquisitions, Other Corporation, Public Partnering
DID has covered the Finnish defense firm Patria Oyj, most recently in the context of the Czech government’s $1 billion wheeled APC acquisition. They’re an innovative firm to watch in the European market. We’ve also covered a Nordic Ammunition Co....
by Joe Katzman | Nov 28, 2005 | Contracts - Awards, Naval Equipment, Other Corporation, Sensors & Guidance, USA
FLIR Systems Inc. in North Billerica, MA received a $50 million firm-fixed-price contract for shipboard infrared visual sensor systems. Work will be performed in North Billerica, MA and is expected to be complete by November 2010. The solicitation was advertised on...
