by Joe Katzman | Feb 8, 2012 | Boeing, Bombs - General, Bombs - Smart, Contracts - Intent, Engines - Aircraft, Equipment - Other, Europe - Other, Fighters & Attack, Missiles - Air-Air, Other Corporation, Raytheon, Support & Maintenance, Support Functions - Other, United Technologies, USA
Polish F-16C,air display(click to view full) F-16C/D Block 52 aircraft serve as the backbone of Poland’s air force. In February 2012, the USA’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced [PDF] Poland’s official request for F-16 weapons, as well as...
by Joe Katzman | Feb 8, 2012 | Asia - Other, Contracts - Awards, Fighters & Attack, IAI, India, Israel, Northrop-Grumman, Radars, Support Functions - Other, USA
EL/M-2032(click to view full) In February 2012, IAI revealed that it has secured a $150 million contract for its EL/M-2032 fighter radar, from an unnamed customer. A Globes report places the customer within Asia. The EL/M-2032 can be delivered in different sizes, and...
by Joe Katzman | Feb 7, 2012 | BAE, Britain/U.K., Budgets, Daily Rapid Fire, Fighters & Attack, France, Medical, Other Corporation, People, R&D - Contracted, Rumours, Soldier's Gear, UAVs
* Recently-confirmed US defense acquisition Under Secretary Frank Kendall (pending Senate approval) discussed with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) the implications of DOD’s strategic guidance and what’s coming for FY13. He...
by Joe Katzman | Feb 5, 2012 | Asia - Other, Contracts - Awards, Design Innovations, Fuel & Power, Official Reports, Other Corporation, Support Functions - Other, USA
SUPSALV Diver(click to view full) The US Navy’s SUPSALV isn’t glamorous, but they’re involved in a range of activities that include removing dangers to navigation, removing hazardous items (like oil & fuel) from sunken ships, and other...
by Joe Katzman | Feb 3, 2012 | Australia & S. Pacific, Britain/U.K., Corporate Financials, DARPA, France, Helicopters & Rotary, IT - Cyber-Security, Official Reports, Other Corporation, Partnerships & Consortia, Support & Maintenance, Surface Ships - Other, Thales
* The RAND Corporation researched ways to reduce attrition in US Air Force training programs, which they believe could produce significant savings. * The GAO finds DOD’s reporting of the costs involved in operating and supporting major programs to be lacking...
