by Joe Katzman | Oct 2, 2014 | Contracts - Intent, Lockheed Martin, Missiles - Precision Attack, Other Corporation, Rockets, Trucks & Transport, United Arab Emirates (UAE), USA
M142 HIMARS(click to view full) In September 2006, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced the United Arab Emirates official request High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (M142 HIMARS) as well as associated equipment that included GPS-guided missiles...
by Joe Katzman | Oct 1, 2014 | Contracts - Awards, Europe - Other, Middle East - Other, Other Corporation, Simulation & Training, Specialty Aircraft, Support & Maintenance
PC-21(click to view full) Qatar is in the middle of overhauling its air force, with a competition for new fighters that has attracted interest from around the world. They’re also busy upgrading their pilot training, to serve with the newly established Air Force...
by Joe Katzman | Sep 30, 2014 | Contracts - Modifications, Electronics - General, General Dynamics, IT - Software & Integration, Lockheed Martin, Other Corporation, Project Successes, Sensors - Aquatic, Spotlight articles, Submarines, Support & Maintenance, Support Functions - Other, USA
Acoustic Rapid Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Insertion (A-RCI) is a sonar system upgrade installed on the USA’s entire submarine fleet, including SSN-688 Los Angeles & SSN-688I Improved Los Angeles Class, SSN-21 Seawolf Class, SSN-744 Virginia Class, SSBN-726...
by Joe Katzman | Sep 30, 2014 | Contracts - Intent, Israel, Other Corporation, Rockets, USA
M72 LAW, Ft. Benning(click to view full) The M72 Light Anti-tank Weapon (LAW) found both popularity and notoriety in Vietnam. On the one hand, it was easy to carry, and improved the squad’s firepower. On the other hand, it bounced off of North Vietnam’s...
by Joe Katzman | Sep 30, 2014 | Contracts - Awards, Contracts - Modifications, Other Corporation, Power Projection, Procurement Innovations, Specialty Aircraft, USA
K-707, F/A-18, EA-6B Aerial tankers are essential when moving large quantities of men and materials long distances, or stretching the range and length of fighter combat air patrols. Most are government-owned, but a segment of semi-privatized services may be set to...
