by Padraig McCarrick | Apr 5, 2018 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * Huntington Ingalls received Monday, April 2, a $179 million cost-plus-incentive-fee modification for for services related to production of the new USS Enterprise, the Navy’s third Ford-class aircraft carrier. The contract covers the procurement of the...
by Padraig McCarrick | Apr 4, 2018 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * Boeing has been awarded a ceiling increase modification to a previously awarded contract for the provision of Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) tail kits. The modification is valued at over $311 million. The deal provides for JDAM strap-on inertial...
by Padraig McCarrick | Apr 3, 2018 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * The US Navy’s Blue Angels are looking to replace their team’s famous “Fat Albert”. “Fat Albert” is responsible for the logistical support of the Blue Angels fighter demonstration squadron. The existing role is performed by a Lockheed Martin C-130T, however,...
by Padraig McCarrick | Apr 2, 2018 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has been awarded a contract for the production of MQ-9 Reaper aircraft. The contract is valued at over $295 million. Work will be performed in Poway, California, and is scheduled for completion by July 2021. The...
by Padraig McCarrick | Mar 30, 2018 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * The US Army plans to transform its Stryker combat vehicles into maneuverable Short Range Air Defense (SHORAD) systems. The 8×8 wheeled Stryker armoured vehicle is likely to be the backbone of several medium armoured brigades. The US Army aims to close...
