by Joe Katzman | Jun 21, 2011 | Africa - Other, Asia - Central, Bases & Infrastructure, Engineer Units, Middle East - Other, Other Corporation, USA
CENTCOM(click to view full) June 20/11: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Middle East District in Winchester, VA awarded 14 multiple-award contracts, out of 43 bids received via FBO.gov for design-build and construction projects in U.S. Central Command’s area of...
by Joe Katzman | Jun 21, 2011 | Bases & Infrastructure, Contracts - Awards, Policy - Procurement, Procurement Innovations, USA
Most people think of militaries as stockpiling munitions, rather than real estate, even though both are equally true. Militaries are often very good at managing their munitions stockpiles, but generally lack the same level of expertise when it comes to commercial...
by Joe Katzman | Jun 20, 2011 | Contracts - Awards, Europe - Other, Finmeccanica, New Systems Tech, Other Corporation, Simulation & Training, Specialty Aircraft
Tornado refuels M346(click for full picture) At the 2009 Le Bourget air show, Alenia Aeronautica announced a long-awaited contract to sell its new M346 Master advanced trainer jet to the Italian Air Force. This initial agreement covers 6 jets and an integrated...
by Joe Katzman | Jun 16, 2011 | Alliances, Bases & Infrastructure, Bombs - General, Contracts - Intent, Fighters & Attack, Germany, Issues - Political, Support Functions - Other, UAVs, USA
German Tornado,Holloman AFB(click to view full) On June 16/11, the US DSCA announced Germany’s official request for base services, to support the German Air Force Tactical Training Center at Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), NM. Base services include training...
by Joe Katzman | Jun 16, 2011 | Contracts - Awards, Design Innovations, Guns - Personal Weapons, Materials Innovations, Other Corporation, USA, Warfare - Lessons
M240L(click to view full) FN Manufacturing, LLC in Columbia, SC received a $28.1 million firm-fixed-price contract for 3,053 of their M240L 7.62mm general purpose machine guns. Work will be performed in Columbia, SC, with an estimated completion date of Sept 30/12....