by Joe Katzman | Apr 27, 2008 | Engines - Aircraft, General Atomics, Germany, Legal, New Systems Tech, Other Corporation, People, Scandals & Investigations, Specialty Aircraft, UAVs
Centurion 2 engine(click to view full) On the face of it, Thielert AG of Hamburg appeared to be a well-positioned company, leveraging respected German engineering to modify a Daimler diesel engine for use in aircraft. The ability to use “heavy” fuel offers...
by Joe Katzman | Apr 27, 2008 | Airbus, C4ISR, Electronics - General, Europe - Other, France, IT - General, Mergers & Acquisitions, Other Corporation, USA
In late 2007, European aerospace and defence giant said that they were looking to make at least 2 acquisitions in the American market, as part of a larger strategic plan they called “Vision 2020.” Buying PlantCML of Temecula, CA from Golden Gate Capital, a...
by Joe Katzman | Apr 27, 2008 | Bombs - Smart, Contracts - Awards, Europe - Other, Raytheon, USA
Dutch F-16, Kandahar(click to view full) Raytheon recently announced a competitive contract win in The Netherlands for 200 of their Enhanced Paveway II dual-guidance GPS/laser-guided bomb kits. The contract is a direct commercial sale rather than a Foreign Military...
by Joe Katzman | Apr 27, 2008 | Contracts - Awards, Contracts - Modifications, Events, Logistics, Other Corporation, Specialty Aircraft, Transport & Utility, USA
In late September 2007, US Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base, IL issued a slew of indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contracts for “International Airlift Services” to various commercial carriers. The total value of these...
by Joe Katzman | Apr 24, 2008 | Bases & Infrastructure, Chemicals & HAZMAT, Contracts - Awards, Contracts - Modifications, Missiles - Ballistic, Nuclear Weapons, Other Corporation, USA
Sunset at NB Kitsap(click to view full) Naval Base Kitsap is one of the homes for the USA’s fleet of Trident nuclear missile submarines; the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific stores both propellant and nuclear warheads. One report claims that this location has...
