by [email protected] | Oct 15, 2015 | Contracts - Awards
Americas * Lockheed Martin has been awarded a production contract for the Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM), with the $305.5 million contract also covering upgrades, logistics and support services. The stealthy cruise missile’s extended-range (ER)...
by [email protected] | Oct 14, 2015 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * The Army will likely release a Request for Proposals for the CH-47 Chinook Block 2 program early next year; however the enhancements required by the Army have yet to be finalized. Janes reports that one of the possible technologies set for inclusion in the...
by [email protected] | Oct 13, 2015 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * Lockheed Martin’s production of THAAD interceptors has been delayed owing to computer glitches. Only three out of 44 systems – destined for use by the Missile Defense Agency – have been delivered, with a revised delivery schedule now in...
by [email protected] | Oct 12, 2015 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * The Pentagon has denied United Launch Alliance a waiver that would have allowed the company to continue using Russian RD-180 rockets. SpaceX was unhappy that the company’s competitor for defense and intelligence satellite launch services requested the...
by [email protected] | Oct 9, 2015 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * Integration testing is underway to install a LITENING targeting pod onto the B-52H bomber, with ground laser testing recently taking place at Edwards AFB. The testing stems from calls by B-52H aircrews for additional targeting capability, with the LITENING...
