by Editorial Staff | Apr 24, 2015 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * The Army is currently evaluating Ultra Light Combat Vehicles – the Polaris MRZR-4 – with a potentially large procurement in the pipeline. This acquisition is dependent on results of the testing currently underway, with the vehicles already used...
by Editorial Staff | Apr 23, 2015 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * Defense contractors are unhappy with the House Armed Services Committee’s defense acquisition reform bill, with an industry trade organization – the Professional Services Council – raising objections to the committee’s Chairman, Rep....
by Editorial Staff | Apr 22, 2015 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * The Marine Corps is altering its aerial combat techniques to introduce F-35Bs alongside older F/A-18s. The Hornet Standard Game Plan will see the Corps adapt air-to-air combat tactics to maximize the new jet’s capabilities. Additionally, the plan will...
by Editorial Staff | Apr 21, 2015 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * On Monday the Air Force handed a $138 million modification to United Launch Services for launch vehicle production services, in support of the launch vehicle configuration of one National Reconnaissance Office Atlas V 541. The modification also included the...
by Editorial Staff | Apr 20, 2015 | Daily Rapid Fire
North America * On Friday, Raytheon announced the award of a $2 billion contract to an undisclosed international customer for the supply of new-production Patriot systems, training and support. The precise variant of the system was not revealed, however the new...
