by Joe Katzman | Mar 1, 2009 | General Dynamics, Industry & Trends, Issues - Political, Mergers & Acquisitions, Northrop-Grumman, Official Reports, Policy - Procurement, Raytheon, USA
naval consolidation(click to view full) In 1993, a bottom-up review concluded that declining demand after the end of the Cold War needed a restructured defense industry with fewer assets. During a Pentagon dinner that has come to be called the “Last...
by Joe Katzman | Mar 1, 2009 | Canada, Contracts - Modifications, Northrop-Grumman, Training & Exercises, UAVs, USA
Gunnery practice(click to view full) Jan 22/09: Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems Sector in San Diego, CA receives a $49.1 million modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract for another 160 BQM-74E Aerial Targets and associated technical data for...
by Joe Katzman | Feb 26, 2009 | Contracts - Awards, General Dynamics, Grenades, Guns - 20-59 mm direct, New Systems Tech, Sensors & Guidance, Transformation, USA
MK47 Striker40(click to view full) General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products recently announced a $12 million contract from the U.S. government for production of the MK47 STRIKER40 lightweight grenade machine gun. 40mm grenade machine guns like the Mk19 are...
by Joe Katzman | Feb 24, 2009 | Alliances, Fighters & Attack, Guest Articles, Issues - International, Issues - Political, Policy - Procurement
Guest Article by Dr. Dennis Jensen, MP The US refusal to sell the F-22 Raptor to its main allies is a matter of grave concern to many around the world and is an issue exacerbated by the possible termination of the Raptor project before it even delivers the...
by Joe Katzman | Feb 24, 2009 | C4ISR, Contracts - Modifications, Electronics - General, Northrop-Grumman, Signals Radio & Wireless, USA
FBCB2 in Stryker(click to view full) Feb 23/09: Northrop Grumman announces that the U.S. Army has increased the ceiling for its Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade and Below (FBCB2 – and see video) contract by $574 million. Under this contract modification,...
