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Rapid Fire 2010-06-28: Bad UAV Billing

Rapid Fire 2010-06-28: Bad UAV Billing

* Anosognosia: What does a bank robber who smears lemon juice on his face to defeat video cameras, have to do with Donald Rumsfeld and the management of complex engineering projects? * Pentagon waking up to reality that having interest payments nearly the size of the...

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Australia Revisiting Defence Industrial Policy

Australia Revisiting Defence Industrial Policy

In the wake of its 2006-2007 defense budget proposal "To Defend Australia" [PDF], the Australian government announced that it would begin a comprehensive review of the country's defense industrial policy. This is not uncommon in an industry that's a domestic oligopoly...

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Rapid Fire: 2010-06-25

Rapid Fire: 2010-06-25

* Change of Heart: After hesitating because of a US DoJ probe, British-based Chemring Group has agreed to buy most of the assets of Allied Defense Group, a Vienna, VA-based ammunition supplier, for $59.6 million. ADG's stock soared in response. * False Claims:...

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USA Contracts for New Army Combat Uniforms, New Camo

USA Contracts for New Army Combat Uniforms, New Camo

Latest updates: Over $100M in contracts, New ACU pattern for Afghanistan. The New ACU: Changes(click to view full) The USA's Army Combat Uniform (ACU) has undergone significant redesign over the last few years, including the recent addition of an Army Combat Shirt...

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Rapid Fire 2010-06-24: Type A26 Submarines

Rapid Fire 2010-06-24: Type A26 Submarines

* Sweden receives Parliamentary approval for a 2010 buy of 2 next-generation Type A26 fast-attack submarines; an initial design contract was issued in February 2010. * Eye in the Sky: Israel's recently launched spy satellite Ofeq 9, the latest in a series of Ofeq...

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Rapid Fire: 2010-06-23

Rapid Fire: 2010-06-23

* PricewaterhouseCoopers: Asia-Pacific aerospace and defense market is predicted to grow 70% over the next 20 years. * Corruption in Afghanistan: it isn't just a problem for the government's forces... * Frost & Sullivan: DoD is expected to offset a dip in C4ISR...

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Michelin Contracted for Naval Aviation Tires & Support

Michelin Contracted for Naval Aviation Tires & Support

C-2A Greyhound(click to view larger) In June 2010, Michelin Aircraft Tire Corp. in Greenville, SC received a $101.1 million firm-fixed-price performance based logistics contract that supports 23 separate tire types aboard V-22 family tilt-rotors; H-60, H-46, and H-53...

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Rapid Fire 2010-06-22: Aerospace to Face Skill Shortage?

Rapid Fire 2010-06-22: Aerospace to Face Skill Shortage?

* Accenture Research adds to a long list of reminders: Shortage of skilled workers could pose serious business challenge for North American aerospace and defense industry. * GALE Winds: Raytheon's BBN Technologies gets $17 million order for DARPA's GALE program, which...

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Lockheed to Replace L-3 on $5B SOCOM Support Contract

Lockheed to Replace L-3 on $5B SOCOM Support Contract

MH-6J "Little Bird":Rangers lead the way!(click to view full) US Special Operations Command (US SOCOM) has been extremely busy since Sept 11/01, a situation which creates corresponding demands on their support infrastructure. SOCOM is famous for having a practical,...

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