by Joe Katzman | Dec 6, 2012 | Boeing, Contracts - Awards, Contracts - Intent, Issues - International, Issues - Political, Other Corporation, Partnerships & Consortia, Russia, Transport & Utility, USA
New planes need titanium. Its exceptional strength and low weight help military aircraft offer better performance, and civilian aircraft offer better operating costs. Unsurprisingly, the use of titanium and composite materials has skyrocketed in new military and...
by Editorial Staff | Dec 6, 2012 | Airbus, Asia - Other, Budgets, Daily Rapid Fire, France, Helicopters & Rotary, India, Israel, Rolls Royce, Scandals & Investigations, Submarines, USA
* After recoiling for months from planning for sequestration for fear of triggering a self-fulfilling prophecy, the Pentagon has now started doing so, or at least admitting that they do. AP. * The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) published its 2012...
by Editorial Staff | Dec 5, 2012 | Airbus, Alliances, Britain/U.K., Budgets, Europe - Other, France, Helicopters & Rotary, Middle East - Other, Missiles - Ballistic, People, Turkey, USA
* Charles Edelstenne plans to retire from Dassault Aviation next month as he is reaching the statutory age limit. His successor as CEO should be known within days, though it is not clear whether that person will come from within or outside of the company....
by Joe Katzman | Dec 4, 2012 | Contracts - Awards, Medical, Support Functions - Other, USA
Medical expenses are a large and growing portion of the Pentagon’s budget, and continuing care is part of that issue. There are also side programs, like the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP). It’s a form of worldwide group coverage for eligible...
by Joe Katzman | Dec 4, 2012 | BAE, Contracts - Awards, Transformation, Trucks & Transport, USA
RG-33 MMPV EOD(click to view full) In 2008, as the USA’s program to field blast-resistant vehicles hit its stride, the US Army moved to field specialized variants for their Engineers and Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams. The $2.288 billion MMPV program would...
