by Joe Katzman | Feb 22, 2007 | Field Reports, Soldier's Gear
This entry comes from “Kit Up!” the military.com site that talks about popular and/or useful gear in-theater that isn’t yet standard issue. With US troops able to purchase gear and receive reimbursements, this market now includes a consumer-driven...
by Joe Katzman | Feb 21, 2007 | Asia - Central, Avionics, Boeing, Contracts - Awards, Contracts - Intent, ECM, Europe - Other, Helicopters & Rotary, Issues - Political, Official Reports, Other Corporation, Training & Exercises, USA
Dutch CH-47D, Afghanistan(click to view full) Back in October 2006, “Dutch Looking to Field 20 CH-47F Chinooks for $652M” covered a mixed new-build and upgrade order to expand their Chinook heavy-lift helicopter fleet. Recent Boeing and MvD releases and...
by Joe Katzman | Feb 21, 2007 | Contracts - Modifications, Electronics - General, Europe - Other, Force Structure, Lockheed Martin, Support Functions - Other, Surface Ships - Combat, USA
CG 58, docking(click to view full) Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors in Moorestown, NJ won a $5.6 million firm-fixed-price modification under previously awarded contract (N00024-06-G-5107), exercising an option for FY 2007 Cruiser Modernization Hardware....
by Joe Katzman | Feb 20, 2007 | Corporate Innovations, Project Successes, Raytheon, USA
Raytheon Missile Systems’ (RMS) Louisville, KY facility has captured a prestigious Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing, marking the 4th consecutive year that Raytheon facilities have won. The main RMS facility in Tucson, AZ facility won in 2004, the...
by Joe Katzman | Feb 20, 2007 | Contracts - Awards, Electronics - General, Middle East - Other, Small Business, USA
Small business qualifier GovPlace in Irvine, CA won a $12.5 million firm-fixed-price contract for Computer Equipment for the Iraqi Ministry of Interior. Work will be performed in Irvine, CA and is expected to be complete by May 31, 2007. Bids were solicited via the...