Rapid Fire 2010-09-28: Defense Manufacturing Innovation

Rapid Fire 2010-09-28: Defense Manufacturing Innovation

* Major Offensive: Washington, DC-based defense firms take the offensive in the mergers and acquisitions war. * DARPA’s AVM aims to “revolutionize defense manufacturing.” [PDF] * Are Lockheed Martin’s negotiations with the United Arab Emirates...
Rapid Fire 2010-09-28: Defense Manufacturing Innovation

Rapid Fire 2010-09-27: Terrestrial Military SATCOM Market

* Bully on the Block: China’s growing military might could lead to confrontation with neighbors in South China Sea. * Something Old, Something New: Iran demonstrates “domestically upgraded” Shah-era C-130 transport plane. * Gates to Curry Favor:...
Rapid Fire 2010-09-28: Defense Manufacturing Innovation

Slimmer, Trimmer US Army Land Warrior System Moves Ahead

Slimmer and Trimmer(click to view larger) A couple of years ago, it looked like the Land Warrior program was dead due to soldiers’ concerns that the equipment was too heavy and complex. However, after trimming down the system from 17 pounds to 7.2 pounds, the...
Rapid Fire 2010-09-28: Defense Manufacturing Innovation

Rapid Fire 2010-09-24: CF-5 Refurbishing

* It’s one thing to read it, another to hear and see it. On C-SPAN, Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Undersecretary Ashton Carter discuss motivations and plans for their new military acquisition and procurement guidelines. * US GAO looks at Iraq’s...