by Joe Katzman | May 25, 2007 | Bases & Infrastructure
“Only the best come north” Mainot’s most visible unit is the 5th Bomb Wing, making it one of two B-52H Stratofortress bomber bases in the USAF. The base also hosts the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles assigned to the 91st Space Wing....
by Joe Katzman | May 24, 2007 | Britain/U.K., Europe - Other, Mergers & Acquisitions, Other Corporation, UUVs & USVs
Seaeye Cougar-XT(click to view full) Sweden’s Saab Underwater Systems makes UUVs like the Double Eagle, and has a special focus on littoral, shallow and difficult underwater environments due to Sweden’s underwater geography. Seaeye Marine, with...
by Joe Katzman | May 23, 2007 | BAE, Britain/U.K., Contracts - Awards, Contracts - Intent, New Systems Tech, Submarines
Astute, pre-launch(click to view full) As the clock ticks down to June 8, 2007, the Royal Navy prepares to launch the first nuclear attack submarine of their new Astute Class and make her HMS Astute. Each of the new Astute Class submarines is 7,800t, and will be...
by Joe Katzman | May 23, 2007 | Contracts - Awards, Other Corporation, Sensors & Guidance, Soldier's Gear, USA
SoF in Iraq(click to view full) ITT Corp. Night Vision Division in Roanoke, VA received a $6 million firm-fixed-price five-year indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity contract for 18MM Image Intensifier Tubes for use in ground system night vision devices. The 18MM...
by Joe Katzman | May 23, 2007 | C4ISR, Conferences & Events, Other Corporation, USA
In the wake of the USA’s Base Realignment And Closure (BRAC) 2005 process, Aberdeen Proving Ground is preparing for an influx of new personnel – including Team C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance)...
