In a recent article, DID linked to a full roster of the key decision-makers in the Pentagon, Homeland Security, and national intelligence agencies, including personal backgrounds and contact info. To understand the players, however, it’s necessary to understand...
A Steel ISO Solution? The Defense Supply Center Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA has just issued four maximum $120 million firm fixed price contracts for “a variety of Shelters, Trailers and Components for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Federal...
AIM-9X Sidewinder Raytheon Systems Co. in Tucson, AZ received a $17.1 million ceiling-priced modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed price contract (N00019-03-C-0003) for 150 AIM-9M/9X tactical missiles, 30 spare guidance control sections, and eight guidance...
AMX-10P APCs Giat Industries has just received a firm EUR 50+ million contract from the DGA (French defense procurement agency) to upgrade the AMX 10P tracked Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) in service with the French Army’s infantry regiments. The contract...
A Sea Knight’s Duty(click to view full) DID has covered the H-46 Sea Knight helicopters of the US Navy and Marines, and noted the efforts underway to keep them in the air. The ravages of age, the corrosive effects of sea spray on airframes and engines, and a...