by Joe Katzman | Nov 1, 2005 | ABM, Alliances, Asia - Other, China, Contracts - Intent, Fighters & Attack, Issues - Political, Lobbying, Missiles - Air-Air, Missiles - Surface-Air, Raytheon, Specialty Aircraft, Submarines, USA
F-16A (click to view full) The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States has requested a possible sale of air-air missiles, continuation of a pilot training program and logistics support for a long-term F-16 training program in the USA...
by Joe Katzman | Nov 1, 2005 | Helicopters & Rotary, Project Failures, Testing & Evaluation, Think Tanks
(click to view full) POGO (the Project On Government Oversight) aren’t anti-military; there are some weapons programs they like and have defended, and they’ve been willing to change their minds based on favorable reviews from the troops. The V-22 Osprey...
by Joe Katzman | Nov 1, 2005 | Alliances, Americas - Other, Asia - Central, Australia & S. Pacific, Britain/U.K., Interoperability, Issues - International, Think Tanks, USA
eDefense Online notes [update: this publication is now offline] that the US Department of Defense (DoD) is consulting with overseas allies in developing its strategy for coping with threats, and that the issue of interoperability is front and center. They also...
by Joe Katzman | Nov 1, 2005 | Corporate Financials, L3 Communications
L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) today announced its results for Q3 of FY 2005, including sales of $2.5 billion, operating income of $266.5 million, diluted earnings per share of $1.11, and net cash from operating activities of $219.0 million. All represent an increase...
by Joe Katzman | Nov 1, 2005 | Alliances, Budgets, European Union (EU), Issues - International, Issues - Political
DID has been undertaking ongoing coverage of some of the debates within Europe regarding the future of its defense industries, and of the growing weakness in its defense posture. The European Parliament recently voted on the EU 2006 Budget, and once again reduced the...
