by Joe Katzman | Sep 15, 2006 | C4ISR, Contracts - Awards, Electronics - General, Europe - Other, Other Corporation, Tanks & Mechanized, Testing & Evaluation
Iniochos C4I system(click to view full) Rheinmetall Defence Electronics of Bremen, Germany announced a “multi-million euro” contract with the Hellenic Army, related to its August 2005 purchase of Leopard tanks. The contract covers Iniochos command and...
by Joe Katzman | Sep 14, 2006 | Design Innovations, Heavy Bombers, Materials Innovations, New Systems Tech, Rumours, Security & Secrecy, Specialty Aircraft, UAVs, USA
“Aurora” concept(click to view full) “Area 51” in Nevada, USA has been the stuff of myth and legend. Known world-wide as the birthplace and testing ground of famous planes like the U-2 Dragon Lady, SR-71 Blackbird, F-117 Nighthawk, and other...
by Joe Katzman | Sep 14, 2006 | Contracts - Awards, Corporate Innovations, Field Innovations, Support Functions - Other, University-related, USA
The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN is being awarded a $25 million indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity contract. It provides for services, training and development of materials supporting the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st century program (AFSO...
by Joe Katzman | Sep 13, 2006 | Budgets, Israel, Issues - Political, Leadership & People, Policy - Personnel, Policy - Procurement, Scandals & Investigations, Warfare - Lessons
“T’zahull” (IDF) Logo DID recently ran an article offering various lessons learned and analyses from Israel’s recent Round 1 conflict with Hezbollah. These included dismay at the state of Israel’s reserve forces and corruption within its...
by Joe Katzman | Sep 13, 2006 | Contracts - Awards, Design Innovations, Forces - Marines, Mines & Countermine-IED, New Systems Tech, Project Successes, Small Business, Soldier's Gear, Testing & Evaluation, USA
APOBS The Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System (APOBS) is used to clear areas and create footpaths for troops moving in an area with mines or wire obstacles. It replaces the Bangalore Torpedo, which was heavier, took longer to set up, and required four times the...
