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Cerberus: Standing Guard Over US Military’s Forward Bases

Cerberus: Standing Guard Over US Military’s Forward Bases

by | Jun 23, 2011 | Bases & Infrastructure, C4ISR, Contracts - Awards, Electronics - General, Other Corporation, Sensors & Guidance, Support Functions - Other, USA

Statue of Cerberus(click to view larger) In Greek and Roman mythology, the 3-headed dog Cerberus guards the gates of Hades. Cerberus permitted souls to enter the realm of dead, but allowed none of them to leave. Only a few ever managed to sneak past the creature,...
Cerberus: Standing Guard Over US Military’s Forward Bases

Rapid Fire: Evening 2011-06-23

by | Jun 23, 2011 | Britain/U.K., Budgets, Conferences & Events, Contracts - Awards, Daily Rapid Fire, Electronics & IT, Europe - Other, France, Geographical Focus, India, Industry, L3 Communications, Middle East - Other, Missiles - Surface-Air, Other Corporation, Other Weapons, Outer Space, People, Politics, R&D - Private, Raytheon, Signals Radio & Wireless, Specialty Aircraft, UAVs, USA

* The Aerospace Industries Association voices its concerns about cuts to national security space programs outlined in the 2012 House Defense Appropriations Bill. * L-3 Communications’ Chief Executive believes the company is well placed to cope with the downturn...
Cerberus: Standing Guard Over US Military’s Forward Bases

Rapid Fire Morning 2011-06-23: BAE Electronics Systems

by | Jun 23, 2011 | Airbus, Aircraft, Asia - Other, BAE, Conferences & Events, Corporation, Daily Rapid Fire, European Union (EU), Geographical Focus, Helicopters & Rotary, IAI, India, Industry, Industry & Trends, Israel, Issues - Environmental, MBDA, Middle East - Other, Missiles - Precision Attack, Missiles - Surface-Air, Other Corporation, Partnerships & Consortia, People, Specialty Aircraft, UAVs

* Airbus Military and IAI Elta are developing a C-295 AEW turboprop, using an Elta AESA radar. Its likely price point, and C-295M/MPA commonality will make it a serious competitor to turboprops like the E-2D Hawkeye and Saab 340/2000 Erieye – as well as mid-tier...