by Joe Katzman | Feb 26, 2009 | Contracts - Awards, General Dynamics, Grenades, Guns - 20-59 mm direct, New Systems Tech, Sensors & Guidance, Transformation, USA
MK47 Striker40(click to view full) General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products recently announced a $12 million contract from the U.S. government for production of the MK47 STRIKER40 lightweight grenade machine gun. 40mm grenade machine guns like the Mk19 are...
by Joe Katzman | Feb 24, 2009 | Alliances, Fighters & Attack, Guest Articles, Issues - International, Issues - Political, Policy - Procurement
Guest Article by Dr. Dennis Jensen, MP The US refusal to sell the F-22 Raptor to its main allies is a matter of grave concern to many around the world and is an issue exacerbated by the possible termination of the Raptor project before it even delivers the...
by Joe Katzman | Feb 24, 2009 | C4ISR, Contracts - Modifications, Electronics - General, Northrop-Grumman, Signals Radio & Wireless, USA
FBCB2 in Stryker(click to view full) Feb 23/09: Northrop Grumman announces that the U.S. Army has increased the ceiling for its Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade and Below (FBCB2 – and see video) contract by $574 million. Under this contract modification,...
by Joe Katzman | Feb 24, 2009 | BAE, Britain/U.K., Contracts - Awards, Europe - Other, Underwater Weapons
Sting Ray concept(click to view full) BAE recently announced that the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation has selected BAE Systems Sting Ray MOD 1 lightweight torpedo for its Norwegian Antisubmarine Torpedo (NAT) program following an international competition,...
by Joe Katzman | Feb 24, 2009 | Africa - Other, BAE, Europe - Other, General Dynamics, Other Corporation, RFPs, Trucks & Transport
RG-32M(click to view full) The Republic of Ireland is a neutral power with a small armed forces, whose equipment is more suited to policing than war. Eire’s troops do deploy abroad on UN missions, however, where more protection and firepower are needed. French...
