by Joe Katzman | Aug 25, 2006 | Coastal & Littoral, Contracts - Modifications, Engines & Propulsion - Naval, Forces - Special Ops, Other Corporation, USA
DPD and divers(click to view full) STIDD Systems in Greenport, NY received a $5.1 million modification to previously awarded contract M67854-05-F-1039 for 60 Diver Propulsion Devices (DPD), DPD battery chargers, shipping containers, and the extended range option. Work...
by Joe Katzman | Aug 25, 2006 | Contracts - Awards, Field Innovations, Israel, Other Corporation, Soldier's Gear
Note innovative shields, too(click to view full) Body armor and vehicle armor maker Plasan Sasa, of Kibbutz Sasa in the western Galilee, Israel announced that it won a contract for the provision of personal body armor vests made of lightweight composite materials to...
by Joe Katzman | Aug 25, 2006 | Americas - Other, Issues - International, Legal, Middle East - Other, USA
DID has covered the USA’s ITAR restrictions on weapons exports before, especially as applied to countries like Iran and Venezuela. Our article concerning the blocked upgrade of that country’s F-16s noted that spare parts deliveries were continuing, but...
by Joe Katzman | Aug 24, 2006 | Airbus, Contracts - Awards, Germany, Israel, Other Corporation, Submarines
SSK Dolphin Class(click to view full) On Aug 22/06, The Jerusalem Post reported a formal contract signing for 2 SSK Dolphin Class diesel-electric submarines from HDW’s shipyard in Kiel, Germany. EADS is also a player in the deal following its acquisition of...
by Joe Katzman | Aug 24, 2006 | Britain/U.K., Conferences & Events, France, Germany, New Systems Tech, Other Corporation, Robots, University-related
Wiesel DOV: air-portableUGV carrier/ controller(click to view larger) America’s rapid development and fielding of land robots, as well as the lessons of Iraq and Afghanistan, are inspiring serious interest across the Atlantic. A Rheinmetall news release touting...
