SSOP: Britain Extends Contracting Innovations to Naval Sensors

SSOP: Britain Extends Contracting Innovations to Naval Sensors

HMS Astute & Type 45(click to view full) In late May 2013, Thales UK signed a 10-year, GBP 600 million Sensor Support Optimisation Project (SSOP) with the Ministry of Defence. It extends the 2003 Contractor Logistics Support deal that covered electronic warfare/...
SSOP: Britain Extends Contracting Innovations to Naval Sensors

Rapid Fire May 29, 2013: Spanish Military Exports Decline After Record Year

* Spain’s armament exports decreased by 19.6% in 2012 after a record 2011, to EUR 1.95B (about $2.5B). That is still more than twice the yearly average up to 2010. Australia replaced Venezuela as their largest purchaser. El Pais [in Spanish]. * Japan may sell...