by Joe Katzman | Aug 7, 2007 | Americas - Other, Contracts - Intent, Helicopters & Rotary, Middle East - Other, Other Corporation, USA
Griffon w. hoist(click to view full) On Aug 3/07, the US DSCA announced [PDF format] Bahrain’s request for 6 Bell 412 Air Search and Recovery Helicopters configured with PT6T-9 engines and electronic engine control, spare and repair parts, publications and...
by Joe Katzman | Aug 7, 2007 | Africa - Other, Contracts - Intent, Other Equipment - Land, Tanks & Mechanized, Trucks & Transport, USA
M109 Howitzer(click to view full) The US DSCA has formally announced [PDF] Morocco’s request for 60 M109A5 155mm self-propelled howitzers, 30 HMMWV engines, 233 wheel assemblies, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical...
by Joe Katzman | Aug 6, 2007 | Conferences & Events, Contracts - Awards, Delivery & Task Orders, Forces - Marines, L3 Communications, Raytheon, Sensors & Guidance, Tanks & Mechanized, USA
AAV7s, Somalia(click to view full) The Upgraded M36E3 Thermal Sight System is designed to improve the USMC’s AAV7 “Amtracs” amphibious vehicles; as Military Aerospace & Electronics notes, the Amtracs don’t have thermal sights. Instead, the...
by Joe Katzman | Aug 5, 2007 | Issues - Political, Policy - Procurement, RFPs, Support & Maintenance, Trucks & Transport, USA
New participants?(click to view full) The USA has moved very slowly to give its forces mine-protected vehicles, but when it finally did move, the move has been dramatic. The $8.4 billion, 7,774 vehicle, 5-service (Army, Navy, USAF, Marines, SOCOM) MRAP Program has...
by Joe Katzman | Aug 5, 2007 | Budgets, Contracts - Awards, Issues - Political, USA
Earmarks involve designating funds in spending legislation that must be used for a very particular purpose. While they can be a useful tool, they can also be a magnet for shady dealings and last-minute surprises. Indicted Naval ace and former Congressman Randy...
