Rapid Fire, March 15, 2013: Small Contractors Face the Music First

Mar 15, 2013 11:40 UTC by Defense Industry Daily staff

  • It’s that time of the year again: US lawmakers launch preemptive strike against BRAC.

  • Is China’s aviation industry making progress towards stealth?

  • India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has extended its probe of the AgustaWestland helicopter deal to a dozen people including former Indian air force chief S.P. Tyagi, with raids in their offices and homes.

  • The US Marines’ Product Manager Infantry Combat Equipment (PdM ICE) recently announced an Industry Day about Small Arms Protective Insert (SAPI) plate component materials, only to cancel it days later.

  • US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is hosting an Industry Day for small businesses on March 20 in California, MD. Separarely, NAVAIR recently released its Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF) for FY13-15 [MS Excel].

    • Categories: China, Daily Rapid Fire, India, Industry & Trends, Pre-RFP, Scandals & Investigations, Soldier's Gear, USA

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