by Joe Katzman | Oct 10, 2007 | BAE, Contracts - Intent, General Dynamics, Guns - 20-59 mm direct, Guns - Artillery & Mortars, Guns - Personal Weapons, Interoperability, Other Corporation, Saudi Arabia, Soldier's Gear, Tanks & Mechanized, Trucks & Transport, USA
CF LAV & Coyote,Afghanistan(click to view full) In July 2006, “The 2006 Saudi Shopping Spree: A Hardened, Networked National Guard” explained the SANG’s importance within the Saudi political structure, and covered a $5.8 billion request for LAVs...
by Joe Katzman | Oct 10, 2007 | Contracts - Awards, Other Corporation, Project Successes, Soldier's Gear, USA
SOCOM ACOG view(click to view larger) Major General J.N. Mattis, Commanding General of the 1st Marine Division during Operation Iraqi Freedom, called them “the biggest improvement in lethality for the Marine infantryman since the introduction of the M1 Garand in...
by Joe Katzman | Oct 9, 2007 | Events, Leadership & People, USA
Etter exits MRAP(click to view full) Dr. Delores Etter, the U.S. Navy’s senior acquisition official, submitted her resignation Oct 5/07. “I have held the position of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition for almost two...
by Joe Katzman | Oct 9, 2007 | Americas - Other, Conferences & Events, USA
Vicki Golding(click to view full) Government Information Group will host GIT Rockin’ 2007, government IT’s 2nd annual battle of the bands that showcases the alter egos and talents of professionals from across the government information technology...
by Joe Katzman | Oct 8, 2007 | Contracts - Awards, Contracts - Intent, Middle East - Other, Support & Maintenance, Transport & Utility, USA
L-100-30(click to view full) On Oct 4/07, the US DSCA announced [PDF] Kuwait’s formal request to upgrade 3 L-100-30 aircraft (civilian stretched versions of the C-130E/H Hercules) to include modifications, spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications...
