by Joe Katzman | Jan 15, 2013 | Airbus, Americas - Other, Contracts - Intent, Europe - Other, Helicopters & Rotary, Issues - International, Lobbying, Transport & Utility
EADS’ CN-235 & C-295(click to view full) In December 2005, fresh from an expedition that tentatively sold $2 billion worth of military hardware to Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez regime, Spain’s Defence Minister made the neighboring state of Colombia an...
by Joe Katzman | Jan 15, 2013 | Americas - Other, Canada, Contracts - Awards, General Dynamics, Israel, RAFAEL, Remote Weapons Systems, Tanks & Mechanized, USA
Stryker DVH(click to view full) In January 2013, the Colombian Ministry of National Defence awarded a $65.3 million contract to General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, for 24 of the firm’s double-V hulled LAV-IIIs with add-on armor. In the USA, this LAV-III is...
by Joe Katzman | Jan 15, 2013 | Europe - Other, Helicopters & Rotary, Israel, New Systems Tech, Other Corporation, Policy - Procurement, Pre-RFP, Specialty Aircraft
Before: Fouga Magister(click for alternate) In November 2005, Israel’s Ministry Of Defense (GOI/MOD) announced its interest in replacing the IAF “Zukit” (“Thrush,” an upgraded 1950s-era Fouga Magister) basic training aircraft with a new...
by Editorial Staff | Jan 15, 2013 | Africa - Other, Boeing, Contracts - Awards, Daily Rapid Fire, DARPA, Design Innovations, Europe - Other, Events, Field Reports, India, Official Reports, Procurement Innovations, Russia, USA
* The Pentagon’s FY2012 annual report from the Office of the Director, Operational Test & Evaluation (DOT&E) is now available online. We will update our coverage of major programs accordingly in the days to come. * DARPA launched its 1st of 3 public...
by Editorial Staff | Jan 14, 2013 | Africa - Other, BAE, Boeing, Britain/U.K., Contracts - Awards, Daily Rapid Fire, France, Guns - Personal Weapons, Industry & Trends, Japan, Missiles - Ballistic, Simulation & Training, Tanks & Mechanized, UAVs, USA
* The Air Force indicated last year that the life of air-launched cruise missiles (ALCM aka AGM-86) would be extended through this decade and the next. Boeing is the lead contractor since the 70s but BAE Systems has indicated they intended to compete as a prime for...
