by Joe Katzman | May 25, 2007 | Budgets, Engines - Aircraft, GE, General Dynamics, Issues - Political, Lobbying, Northrop-Grumman, Rolls Royce, Scandals & Investigations, United Technologies, 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...
by Joe Katzman | May 25, 2007 | Bases & Infrastructure, Contracts - Awards, Other Corporation, USA
The clock tower(click to view full) Carothers Construction in Water Valley, MS received a $10.2 million firm-fixed-price contract for renovations of a Battle Seminar facility at Fort Leavenworth, KS. Work is expected to be completed by July 15, 2008. Bids were...
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...
