Rapid Fire 2010-11-3: Franco-British Agreement

Nov 02, 2010 22:35 UTC by Defense Industry Daily staff

Entente cordial redux: UK, France ink historic defense accord that includes setting up a joint expeditionary force, shared use of aircraft carriers, cooperation on weapons procurement and logistics, and joint cybersecurity efforts.
Aviation Week reports that global spending reviews, particularly in Europe, are having ripple effects in the global market for fighter jets.
On the road to Bishkek: Mina and Red Star supply jet fuel to US forces in Kyrgyzstan under $3 billion contracts.

Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Chiarelli says US Army’s weapons-buying process may need a “big bang” shakeup to become broadly effective.

US Army’s enhanced 5.56mm bullets are in production. That’s enhanced within the limits of their caliber choice, of course.

Military investment is boosting the incipient market for algae-produced fuels.

The US Coast Guard remains way behind in its use of UAVs. Budget issues are cited, but useful, low-cost systems are available if the Coast Guard decides they’re a priority.

More information, please: Russia wants more info on proposed NATO missile defense system before deciding whether to join it.

Outgoing Israeli military intelligence chief warns Russia is providing Syria with advanced anti-aircraft weapons that set Israeli defense capabilities “back to their status in the 1970s Suez years.”

KEYW Corp. to acquire Sycamore.US, a cybersecurity software provider to the US military and commercial customers, for $27 million in cash.

Sparton secures $12 million contract to provide engineering services for the US Navy’s sonobuoy program.

Categories: Ammunition, Asia - Central, Britain/U.K., Contracts - Awards, Daily Rapid Fire, Europe - Other, Fighters & Attack, France, Fuel & Power, Israel, IT - Cyber-Security, Leadership & People, Mergers & Acquisitions, Middle East - Other, Missiles - Surface-Air, Other Corporation, Policy - Procurement, Russia, Sensors - Aquatic, Support Functions - Other, UAVs, USA

Rapid Fire 2010-11-3: Franco-British Agreement

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