* Sweden receives Parliamentary approval for a 2010 buy of 2 next-generation Type A26 fast-attack submarines; an initial design contract was issued in February 2010.
* Eye in the Sky: Israel’s recently launched spy satellite Ofeq 9, the latest in a series of Ofeq satellites built by Israel Aerospace Industries, began transmitting June 23.
* Truckin’: A report [pdf] by the Democratic staff of a US House Committee on Oversight and Government Report subcommittee criticizes DoD for lax oversight of the $2.16 billion Afghan Host Nation Trucking contract.
* Laser Shows: Northrop Grumman secures phase 2 contract from DARPA for development of fiber laser technology for weapons.
* No left turn: Boeing consolidates its 747 Airborne Laser and directed energy work in Albuquerque, NM.
* Lockheed Martin, Alaska Aerospace partner to bid for GMD missile interceptor support contract.
* Full of Holes: DoD grants $1.2 million to New England School of Acupunture to test effectiveness of acupuncture in treating Gulf War illnesses.
* New President: Raytheon names Thomas Kennedy to head Integrated Defense Systems unit, which supplies the Patriot air defense system and other defense systems.
* New Commander: Lt Gen Peter Devlin takes over command of the Canadian Army from Lt Gen Andrew Leslie. What, you thought we meant some other new commander?