by Joe Katzman | Sep 26, 2005 | Contracts - Modifications, Forces - Marines, Missiles - Anti-Armor, New Systems Tech, Other Corporation, Rockets, USA
Laying down the LAW The Vietnam-era, disposable-launcher, 66mm LAW rocket has been making a comeback with the US military. The LAW may be a poor weapon choice against Soviet tanks, but the 7.5 pound M72a7 is an excellent choice for forces needing lightweight,...
by Joe Katzman | Sep 26, 2005 | C4ISR, Contracts - Awards, Design Innovations, Israel, New Systems Tech, Other Corporation, Satellites & Sensors
AMOS 3 Concept Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) has signed a contract worth $170 million for the sale of its AMOS-3 Communications Satellite to Spacecom Company. The satellite will be manufactured at IAI’s Systems Missiles & Space Group, and will be...
by Joe Katzman | Sep 26, 2005 | Contracts - Modifications, R&D - Contracted, Raytheon, Sensors & Guidance, USA
ATFLIR Pod Raytheon Co. Space and Airborne Systems in El Segundo, CA received a $10.6 million modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-03-C-0364). The modification covers nonrecurring engineering design and development efforts associated...
by Joe Katzman | Sep 26, 2005 | Delivery & Task Orders, Other Corporation, Protective Systems - Naval, USA
Alloy Surfaces Co. Inc., Aston, Pa., is being awarded $6.8 million for delivery order (0002) under previously awarded definite-delivery/ definite-quantity contract (N00104-05-G-0726) to exercise an option for an additional year, FY 2006. The FY 2006, 150% Option...
by Joe Katzman | Sep 26, 2005 | Coastal & Littoral, Contracts - Awards, Domestic Security, Other Corporation, Support & Maintenance, Transport & Utility, USA
USCG HC-130 The U.S. Coast Guard awarded Standard Aero a $12.3 million, five-year depot level maintenance requirements-type contract for overhaul of HC-130 propellers and associated components. The HC-130 is a C-130 Hercules variant powered by four Rolls-Royce...
