Cerberus: Standing Guard Over US Military’s Forward Bases

Cerberus: Standing Guard Over US Military’s Forward Bases

Statue of Cerberus(click to view larger) In Greek and Roman mythology, the 3-headed dog Cerberus guards the gates of Hades. Cerberus permitted souls to enter the realm of dead, but allowed none of them to leave. Only a few ever managed to sneak past the creature,...
Cerberus: Standing Guard Over US Military’s Forward Bases

Rapid Fire: Evening 2011-06-23

* The Aerospace Industries Association voices its concerns about cuts to national security space programs outlined in the 2012 House Defense Appropriations Bill. * L-3 Communications’ Chief Executive believes the company is well placed to cope with the downturn...
Cerberus: Standing Guard Over US Military’s Forward Bases

Rapid Fire Morning 2011-06-23: BAE Electronics Systems

* Airbus Military and IAI Elta are developing a C-295 AEW turboprop, using an Elta AESA radar. Its likely price point, and C-295M/MPA commonality will make it a serious competitor to turboprops like the E-2D Hawkeye and Saab 340/2000 Erieye – as well as mid-tier...
Cerberus: Standing Guard Over US Military’s Forward Bases

Rapid Fire Evening 2011-06-22: Paris Air Show

* Northrop Grumman and Selex Galileo announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding to jointly pursue opportunities in the directional infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) international market. * Goodrich’s Actuation Systems has been selected by Boeing to...
Cerberus: Standing Guard Over US Military’s Forward Bases

Rapid Fire: Morning 2011-06-22

* EADS Astrium Space Technologies’ Chief Executive touts its Spirale satellites as the backbone for a future French, European or NATO missile defense capability. Speaking at the Paris Air Show, Alain Charmeau also announced the company hopes to test a ballistic...