by Joe Katzman | Nov 28, 2005 | Engines - Aircraft, India, Industry & Trends, Other Corporation, Partnerships & Consortia, Rolls Royce
The USA is paying attention to its aerospace sector, and asking how to keep the field well stocked with quality talent and maintain its trade surplus in that field. Meanwhile, DID ran a quick article in February 2005 that covered India as a potential outsourcing hub...
by Joe Katzman | Nov 28, 2005 | Airbus, Ammunition, Europe - Other, Issues - Political, Mergers & Acquisitions, Other Corporation, Public Partnering
DID has covered the Finnish defense firm Patria Oyj, most recently in the context of the Czech government’s $1 billion wheeled APC acquisition. They’re an innovative firm to watch in the European market. We’ve also covered a Nordic Ammunition Co....
by Joe Katzman | Nov 28, 2005 | Contracts - Awards, Naval Equipment, Other Corporation, Sensors & Guidance, USA
FLIR Systems Inc. in North Billerica, MA received a $50 million firm-fixed-price contract for shipboard infrared visual sensor systems. Work will be performed in North Billerica, MA and is expected to be complete by November 2010. The solicitation was advertised on...
by Joe Katzman | Nov 24, 2005 | Coastal & Littoral, Corporate Innovations, Lockheed Martin, Policy - Procurement, Specialty Aircraft, Support & Maintenance, USA
CP-140 Aurora(click to view full) There are over 500 maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft around the world, some 85% of which are P-3 Orions. In service with 15 countries (including India’s recent adoption), they have accumulated over 14 million flying...
by Joe Katzman | Nov 24, 2005 | C4ISR, Contracts - Awards, Europe - Other, Fighters & Attack, Interoperability, Middle East - Other, Northrop-Grumman
Dutch F-16B(click to view full) The Jordanian armed forces have been busy of late, snapping up Russian strategic transport aircraft, discussing other Russian deals, and now upgrading their air defense systems. Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected for a...
