by Joe Katzman | Nov 13, 2012 | Contracts - Awards, Forces - Marines, General Dynamics, Guns - Personal Weapons, New Systems Tech, Other Corporation, Partnerships & Consortia, Small Business, USA
M27 IAR, Afghanistan(click to view full) The US Marines have been using the M249 5.56mm light machine gun since 1984. Many were worn from use, and at 15-17 pounds empty, these belt-fed weapons are rather heavy. They can be more hindrance than help in some of the...
by Joe Katzman | Nov 12, 2012 | DID site, Memoriam
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, in 1918, the guns ceased. During Remembrance Day, the British Commonwealth countries remember those who came before, and those who came after, and all who have given in their nation’s service. John...
by Joe Katzman | Nov 6, 2012 | BAE, Contracts - Awards, Events, Submarines, Support & Maintenance, Support Functions - Other, Surface Ships - Combat, USA
CG 56, post-crash(click to view full) On Oct 13/12, the Improved Los Angeles Class fast attack submarine USS Montpelier surfaced to periscope depth right in front of the the Ticonderoga Class guided missile cruiser USS San Jacinto, during maneuvers off of Florida....
by Joe Katzman | Nov 2, 2012 | Australia & S. Pacific, Boeing, Britain/U.K., Contracts - Awards, Corporate Financials, Daily Rapid Fire, India, Transport & Utility, USA
* Boeing has handed over Australia’s 6th and final C-17A heavy-lift transport aircraft. * Northrop Grumman and ITT Exelis are teaming to compete for the US Navy’s Next Generation Jammer. * CACI’s revenue for Q1 FY13 rose by 2.1% Y/Y to $931M. Their...
by Joe Katzman | Nov 1, 2012 | Contracts - Awards
In October 2012, the US Defense Intelligence Agency’s Virginia Contracting Activity issued a 5-year, multiple award intelligence training contract that’s worth up to $750M, and runs until Nov 30/17. It covers the full scope of intelligence training...
