by [email protected] | Mar 8, 2016 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * Canada’s participation in the F-35 program continues to be shrouded in confusion. The government plans to pay an installment of $32.9 million in May to continue its involvement in procuring the Joint Strike Fighter. This runs contrary to promises made...
by [email protected] | Mar 7, 2016 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * Lockheed Martin is to provide more Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) for the USAF. The $116.8 million contract will also include provision of system upgrades, integration, sustainment, management, and logistical support. Delivery of the...
by [email protected] | Mar 4, 2016 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * The US Army has told the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities that the service is to have its own laser weapon system by 2023. When asked about the length of time the system was to take, Mary J. Miller, deputy...
by [email protected] | Mar 3, 2016 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * General Dynamics has been awarded a $156.59 million contract to carry out phased maintenance availability (PMA) on the USS Essex (LHD-2). Work on the Wasp-class amphibious assault vessel will include depot-level maintenance, alterations, and modifications...
by [email protected] | Mar 2, 2016 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * The USAF has awarded over $161 million in contracts to develop homegrown rocket-booster engines as part of the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program. The effort aims at ending reliance on Russian RD-180 engines for US space launches. Two...
