by Joe Katzman | Feb 15, 2006 | Military Overall, Specialty Aircraft, UAVs
E-10 M2CA Concept(click to view full) This appeared on Monday’s DefenseLINK bulletins: “Due to an administrative oversight and change of personnel, these contracts were not announced via Defense Link in December. Questions should be directed to TSgt Jerry...
by Joe Katzman | Feb 15, 2006 | Contracts - Modifications, Electronics - General, Forces - Marines, Small Business, Support & Maintenance, UAVs, USA
Dragon Eye Aerovironment Inc. in Monrovia, CA received a $9.8 million firm-fixed-price order under a previously awarded contract (M67854-04-D-1011) for 303 Dragon Eye Air Vehicle mini-UAVs, 101 ground control stations, 101 field support kits, and all required...
by Joe Katzman | Feb 15, 2006 | Non-Lethal Weapons, Soldier's Gear, Testing & Evaluation
Not certified for lawyers(click to view full) There’s a lot to be said for timing. Eagle Eye Body Armor sent us a release today noting that “Hunting accidents can be prevented carrying special hunting body armor… The Eagle Eye hunter’s jacket...
by Joe Katzman | Feb 14, 2006 | Airbus, Alliances, Americas - Other, Avionics, China, Engines - Aircraft, Issues - International, Legal, Lobbying, Other Corporation, Russia, Specialty Aircraft, Transport & Utility, USA
CN-235MPA Persuader(click to view full) In January 2005, the USA used ITAR resale restrictions on military-designated technologies to block a EUR 500 million sale of 12 CASA aircraft to Venezuela – 10 C-295 light transport aircraft and 2 CN-235MPA Maritime...
by Joe Katzman | Feb 14, 2006 | Contracts - Intent, Fighters & Attack, India, Other Corporation, Russia
Back at ya…(click to view full) As part of a USD $4.9 billion deal, Russia and India signed a contract in November 1996 for the delivery of 50 big Su-30 multi-purpose twin-seat fighters, the newest member of Sukhoi’s SU-27 Flanker family. The first 18...
