Saturday, August 21, 2010
DTN News: Iran Begins Fueling First Nuclear Power Plant....NSI News Source Info # 996
State television showed what appeared to be fuel rods being loaded into the core of the reactor, which is on the shores of the Persian Gulf near the town of Bushehr. The plant is one of the first tangible results of Iran's controversial nuclear program, which has been the target of increasingly tough international sanctions.
Iranian officials, speaking during a ceremony in Bushehr, lauded the country's nuclear program and said the reactor was a symbol of Iran's international stature. It took more than 35 years to build the plant, with construction disrupted by the 1979 revolution, the war with Iraq in the 1980s and a decision by the original German contractor, Siemens, to pull out of the project.
http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2010/08/dtn-news-iran-begins-fueling-first.html
DTN News: 11 Soldiers Among 14 killed In South Yemen: Ministry, Medics....NSI News Source Info # 995
The soldiers were killed "in an ambush set up by Al-Qaeda terrorists and outlaws cooperating with them," the ministry said.
Eight of the soldiers were killed when a rocket-propelled grenade hit their armoured vehicle, Loder regional security chief Yahya al-Barkani said.
The three civilians were killed -- and another four wounded -- when soldiers bombarded buildings near Loder market from where the military was being targeted, medical sources said.
DTN News: India To Get Russian Nuclear Submarine On Lease In Fall....NSI News Source Info # 994
The workup includes a training program for the Indian crew to ensure they can operate the submarine's systems, the spokesman said.
The lease contract, estimated at some $900 million, was drawn up following an agreement between Moscow and New Delhi in January 2004, in which India agreed to fund part of the Nerpa's construction.
The Nerpa was scheduled to be introduced into the Indian Navy as INS Chakra by mid-2008 but technical problems stalled the process.
Twenty sailors and technical workers were killed onboard the submarine shortly after the start of sea trials in November 2008, due to a toxic gas leak when the automatic fire extinguishing system malfunctioned. The boat is now fully operational following repairs.
http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2010/08/dtn-news-india-to-get-russian-nuclear.html
DTN News: Russia Extends Lease On Military Base In Armenia Through 2044....NSI News Source Info # 993
The document was signed by the countries' defense ministers as a result of negotiations between Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan. Medvedev is currently on a state visit to Armenia.
Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said the term of the 1995 deal on the base in Gyumri, Armenia's second largest city, had been extended from 25 to 49 years.
http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2010/08/dtn-news-russia-extends-lease-on.html
DTN News: India TODAY August 21, 2010 - India To Order Another 59 Russian Mi-17 Helicopters....NSI News Source Info # 992
The first deliveries of the 80 Mi-17 helicopters, ordered in 2008, will begin later this year, Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik said in an interview with India Strategic.
The Russian supply of 80 Mi-17s are to replace and augment its existing fleet of around 150 Mi-8 and Mi-17 medium-lift choppers, which have over five tonne load carrying capability and are also used to ferry troops and VIPs.
DTN News: Iran TODAY August 21, 2010 - No Decision Made On Russian S-300 Deliveries To Iran - According To Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov.
DTN News: India, Russia Likely To Export BrahMos Missiles....NSI News Source Info # 990
An intergovernmental agreement (IGA) signed by New Delhi and Moscow stipulates that the missile will be inducted into the armed forces of India and Russia and also will be exported to certain shared allies.
Though the export of the missile has been discussed for many years, nothing concrete has happened. It is still too early to know which nations would be identified first, according to one Indian official. “It will be a decision taken after a lot of deliberations,” the official said.
“The missile will be exported to friendly countries after taking into account the security needs of both [Indian and Russia],” Indian defense minister A.K. Antony said. “Many countries have shown interest to buy these missiles, but no decision has been taken as to whom the missile can be sold.”
Presently, the Brahmos missiles are being produced for the Indian army, navy and air force. Export will start only after meeting the minimum requirements of India. In addition to the IGA, the missile has the approval of the Indo-Russian Intergovernmental Commission for Military Technical Cooperation for Export.
http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2010/08/dtn-news-india-russia-likely-to-export.html
DTN News: Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract Modification To Provide Sustainment For F-22....NSI News Source Info # 989
At this time, $241,645,563 has been obligated. ASC/WWUK,Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting agency (FA8611-08-C-2897 P00049) .
Friday, August 20, 2010
DTN News: India's FMBT (Future Main Battle Tank) - Son Of Arjun Frightens Indians....NSI News Source Info # 988
This was unusual because, until now, the Arjun was considered an expensive and embarrassing failure. Development of the Arjun began in the 1980s, and until four years ago, the army had received only five of them, for evaluation purposes. The evaluation did not go well. Originally, the Arjun was to have replaced thousands of Russian tanks, but after so many delays, the army only reluctantly accepted 128 Arjuns (equipping the 140th Armored Brigade). The new test reports resulted in renewed pressure on the army to buy more Arjuns. This pitted the Defense Ministry weapons development and procurement bureaucrats against the generals. The bureaucrats won this one. But the battle continues. That's because the recent tests assume that the Arjun has really fixed all the problems it was having with its electronics. In this case, it was the fire control system. But Arjun has also had problems with its engine, and that fact that its size and weight prevents it from being used with current tank transporters. Thus the FMBT is to be lighter (50 tons) and based on what works in the Arjun and other modern tanks. The FMBT is expected to replace older Russian tanks.
DTN News: Lockheed Martin Delivers First Two Upgraded Light Armored Vehicle Command And Control Platforms....NSI News Source Info # 987
The upgraded LAV Command and Control (C2) variant is a mobile command center providing advanced communication capabilities to Marines in the field, improving their battlefield knowledge and situational awareness.
DTN News: Aerospace/Defense Headlines - News Dated August 20, 2010....NSI News Source Info # 986
Friday August 20, 2010
SpaceX's Dragon Spacecraft Successfully Completes High Altitude Drop Test5:27 pm - Business Wire
EADS exec making steady health recovery from crash5:02 pm - at Reuters
SatMAX Expands Its Vertical Market Strategy3:55 pm - Marketwire
UPDATE - US Navy's new warship contract delayed until fall3:32 pm - at Reuters
Myers Industries to Present at 8th Annual CL King "Best Ideas" Conference 20102:40 pm - Business Wire
Myers Industries to Present at 2010 KeyBanc Capital Markets Basic Materials and Packaging Conference2:40 pm - Business Wire
DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated August 20, 2010....NSI News Source Info # 985
CONTRACTS
MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY
Harlan Lee & Associates, LLC, Falls Church, Va. (HQ0147-10-D-0030); PeopleTec, Inc., Huntsville, Ala. (HQ0147-10-D-0031); and Total Solutions, Inc., Huntsville, Ala. (HQ0147-10-D-0032) are each being awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide advisory and assistance services to the Chief of Staff Directorate, Human Resources Directorate, and Public Affairs at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The contractors will assist in providing support services in support of the Ballistic Missile Defense System. Each contract has a not to exceed ordering ceiling of $195,700,000. The companies will have the opportunity to bid on each individual task order. Work under these contracts will be performed in Alaska, Alabama, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Virginia. The performance period is through August 2015. These contracts are being competitively awarded under the Small Business Set-Aside Request for Proposal HQ0147-09-R-0001. Obligations will be made by task orders using research, development, test and evaluation funds. This procurement is managed by the MDA Engineering and Support Services Program Office.
AIR FORCE
Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, was awarded a $111,386,931 contract modification to provide sustainment for the F-22 program for calendar year 2010. At this time, $241,645,563 has been obligated. ASC/WWUK,Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting agency (FA8611-08-C-2897 P00049) .
Jacobs Technology, Inc., Tullahoma, Tenn., was awarded a $103,319,031 contract modification which will provide technical, engineering and acquisition support at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., and its other tenant units. At this time, no money has been obligated. AAC/PKES, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA9200-07-C-0006; P00042).
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Electronic Systems, Baltimore, Md., was awarded a $9,759,108 contract which will replace narrow band klystron power amplifiers with wide band klystron power amplifiers for the Saudi Arabia and French Airborne Warning and Control System fleets. At this time, the total amount has been obligated. ESC/HBSKI, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., is the contracting activity (FA8704-10-C-0007).
DTN News: Why Pakistan Cannot Have Predators....NSI News Source Info # 984
The Pakistanis are also prone to corruption, and giving them missile armed Predators would encourage Taliban and tribal leaders to offer money, or cooperation, to avoid a Hellfire missile. You can't bribe the Americans, which is what really annoys many Pakistanis. What also annoys Pakistanis is the Americans constantly pointing out that Islamic terrorists are killing far more Pakistanis than the Indian armed forces, and the two countries have not fought a way for over 30 years. Yet Pakistan still keeps most of its security forces aimed at India, while India pays more attention to the Chinese threat.
DTN News: Taiwan TODAY August 20, 2010 - Fearing China, Taiwan Pleads For US Warplanes....NSI News Source Info # 983
Receiving visiting U.S. Senator Roland Burris on Thursday, Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou requested the U.S. government to "cautiously consider selling F-16C/Ds to Taiwan as the balance of cross-Strait military power is tipping in China's favor.
"He justified his persistent appeals for American fighter planes saying that "Taiwan people's top concern is Taiwan's security."
DTN News: Israel TODAY August 20, 2010 - Israeli Defence Ministry No Plans To Upgrade F-16s....NSI News Source Info # 982
A defence ministry source says: "We have the needed understanding with the Americans that allowed us to make the decision."
For the Israeli air force, the key fighter procurement consideration is the replacement of older aircraft, and air force sources suggest that as the F-35 is the only option, further orders should be expected to follow the first 20.
http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2010/08/dtn-news-israel-today-august-20-2010.html
DTN News: Force Protection Receives $14.5 Million Award For Field Service Support....NSI News Source Info # 981
DTN News: Oshkosh Defense Demonstrates Advanced Vehicles and Technologies at U.S. National Guard Conference....NSI News Source Info # 980
Thursday, August 19, 2010
DTN News: Israeli Military Confronts New Foe - The Internet....NSI News Source Info # 979
(NSI News Source Info) JERUSALEM, Israel - August 20, 2010: The security obsessed Israeli military is confronting a new adversary — trying to control what its own soldiers post to the Internet.
Facebook, along with YouTube and other popular sites, is turning into a formidable nuisance for the army, as young recruits in this tech-crazy country post embarrassing and potentially sensitive information online, circumventing tight military controls.
The issue exploded onto the national agenda this week when a young ex-soldier posted pictures of herself in uniform, posing in front of handcuffed, blindfolded Palestinian prisoners on her Facebook page under the heading "Army — The Best Time of My Life."
*Link to this article "Israeli Military Confronts New Foe - The Internet ~ By Josef Federman (AP) "
*This article is being posted from Toronto, Canada By DTN News ~ Defense-Technology News, contact: dtnnews@ymail.com
Associated Press writers Aisha Mohammed and Ian Deitch in Jerusalem contributed to this report.
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DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated August 19, 2010....NSI News Source Info # 978
CONTRACTS
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Sysco Food Services of Seattle, Kent, Wash., is being awarded a maximum $540,815,000 fixed-price with economic price adjustment, sole-source contract for full line food distribution. Other location of performance is Alaska. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, federal civilian agencies and the Department of Defense. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. The date of performance completion is Feb. 25, 2012. The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (SPM300-09-D-3160).
Hydro-Aire, Inc., Burbank, Calif., is being awarded a maximum $7,865,190 firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract for tire parts. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Air Force. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. The date of performance completion is Sept. 30, 2011. The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is the contracting activity (SPRHA1-10-C-0043).
DTN News: Aerospace/Defense Headlines - News Dated August 19, 2010....NSI News Source Info # 977
Thursday August 19, 2010
USTR appeals two findings in WTO Airbus ruling5:55 pm - Reuters
UPDATE - USTR appeals two findings in WTO Airbus ruling5:54 pm - at Reuters
SDG&E's New "Sun Bird" Helicopter to Assist San Diego Firefighters5:39 pm - Marketwire
Wall St drops on signs economy has stalled5:01 pm - Reuters
DigitalGlobe 8-Band Research Challenge Garners Over 350 Entries From More Than 70 Countries5:00 pm - Marketwire
REFILE-US STOCKS-Wall St drops on signs economy has stalled4:52 pm - at Reuters
Akimeka Joins VSE Corporation Team4:31 pm - Business Wire
DTN News: Boeing C-130 AMP Head-Up Display Endorsed By Headquarters US Air Force Directorate Of Operations....NSI News Source Info # 976
DTN News: India May Spend $2 Billion Upgrading Su-30 Fighters....NSI News Source Info # 975
The upgrade program may proceed in several stages, starting from 2012, at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), with assistance from the warplanes' Russian manufacturers, the Defense Ministry said.
Indian media reported in May that the modernization project, codenamed Super 30, would involve the installation of new radars, onboard computers, avionics and BrahMos supersonic missiles on 40 Su-30MKI fighters.
The Indian Air Force currently operates about 100 Su-30MKI fighters and plans to produce another 170 aircraft in the next 10 years under a license from Russia.
http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2010/08/dtn-news-india-may-spend-2-billion.html
DTN News: Pentagon - China's Military Power Growing....NSI News Source Info # 974
The Defense Department's annual assessment, released Monday, says Beijing is upgrading its hefty arsenal of land-based missiles, modernizing its nuclear forces and expanding its fleet of attack submarines.
The effort comes as China has suspended military-to-military talks with the U.S., which could reassure the U.S. about the motives behind Beijing's military buildup.
U.S.-China relations have been particularly strained in recent months, as China rejected the results of an investigation blaming North Korea for the sinking of a South Korean warship. China's military buildup also is seen as a threat to the U.S. ability to defend Taiwan.
http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2010/08/dtn-news-pentagon-chinas-military-power.html
DTN News: Russia Flexible On Supply Of Mi-17 Helicopters To Afghanistan....NSI News Source Info # 973
"The Russian side is definitely interested in this [deal]; there are no impediments on our side," Sergei Prikhodko said.
He said Russia was ready both to supply helicopters under a possible NATO contract and to be part of a U.S.-run tender for supplying helicopters to the Afghan military.
Prikhodko said the issue would be discussed during a meeting between Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai in Sochi on Wednesday.
http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2010/08/dtn-news-russia-flexible-on-supply-of.html
DTN News: Serbia - Close Cooperation Between Armed Forces Of Serbia, China....NSI News Source Info # 972
Sutanovac stated that Serbia received assurances that the Chinese Army will continue to support reforms in the Serbian Army and will continue to grant funds according to the situation.
He outlined that the meeting was also dedicated to the cooperation of Serbia and China in the arms industry, and expressed confidence that there are opportunities for joint ventures in this area and that such military equipment could be offered to other countries.
DTN News: Iraq TODAY August 19, 2010 - Last US Combat Brigade Pulls Out Of Iraq....NSI News Source Info # 971
The 4th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, crossed the border with the neighbouring Gulf emirate at about 6:00 am (0300 GMT), ahead of the planned declaration of an end to combat operations at the end of the month.
The pullout came two days after a suicide bomber killed 59 people at a Baghdad army recruitment centre in Iraq's deadliest attack this year, sparking concern the country's forces are incapable of handling security on their own.
"Yes, they did," Lieutenant Colonel Eric Bloom told AFP, confirming US media reports that the 4th Stryker Brigade had crossed into Kuwait. "The last one crossed at about 6:00 am this morning."
http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2010/08/dtn-news-iraq-today-august-19-2010-last.html
DTN News: South Korea, U.S. To Stage Antisubmarine Drills In Yellow Sea Early September....NSI News Source Info # 970
The two allies will conduct joint antisubmarine drills in the Yellow Sea in early September, Seoul's Ministry of National Defense said in a joint statement with the U.S. side.
But the details of the drills, including the exact date and military assets to be mobilized, are still under discussion, it added.
http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2010/08/dtn-news-south-korea-us-to-stage.html
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
DTN News: Pakistan TODAY August 18, 2010 - Pakistan Aid 'Will Not Fall To Extremists'....NSI News Source Info # 969
The UN has said it has now raised nearly half of the $460m (£294m) it needs for initial relief efforts.
Meanwhile new flood warnings have been issued in some areas of Pakistan. The authorities say as many as 20 million people are affected by the floods. The UN says six million desperately need emergency aid but most still have not received it. Ten of thousands of villages remain under water.
There are growing health concerns for those surviving without proper shelter, food or clean drinking water, three weeks after the country's worst natural disaster in modern times began.
http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2010/08/dtn-news-pakistan-today-august-18-2010.html
DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated August 18, 2010....NSI News Source Info # 968
CONTRACTS
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Owens & Minor, Mechanicsville, Va., is being awarded a maximum $442,607,746 firm-fixed-price, sole-source, prime vendor, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for medical surgical supplies and services. Other locations of performance include Pennsylvania, Michigan, Tennessee, Illinois, New Jersey, Kentucky, Indiana, North Carolina, Maryland and Wisconsin. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, federal civilian agencies and other non-DOD agencies. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. The date of performance completion is April 19, 2012. The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (SPM200-05-D-7000).
Graybar Electric Co., Inc., St. Louis, Mo. is being awarded a maximum $250,000,000 firm-fixed-price, prime vendor, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for maintenance, repair and operations. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. The original proposal was Web-solicited with seven responses. The date of performance completion is Aug. 17, 2011. The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (SPM500-04-D-BP14)
DTN News: The W62 Died For Our Sins ~ Nuclear, Biological And Chemical Weapons....NSI News Source Info # 967
Over the last five years, the W62 warheads on 300 Minuteman III missiles were replaced with refurbished warheads of more recent design and manufacture. These were W87 warheads, that were originally built for the Peacekeeper missile, which carried ten W87s each. But the last Peacekeeper was retired last year, for cost and disarmament treaty reasons.
DTN News: South Korea Studies North's New Battle Tank....NSI News Source Info # 966
The North's Korean Central Television made public footage of the Pokpung-Ho (Storm) days ago.
The rare release of such footage by the secretive North Koreans occurred in the tense aftermath of the March sinking of a South Korean warship near the western sea border.
DTN News: Aerospace/Defense Headlines - News Dated August 18, 2010....NSI News Source Info # 965
Wednesday August 18, 2010
*ICAO, CANSO, FAA and Airservices Australia Leaders to Speak at the 2010 Global PBN Summit4:46 pm - Business Wire
*GTEC Secures $6 Million Contract to Support NRL Plasma Research Initiatives4:05 pm - PR Newswire
*U.S. Patent for Cellular-Augmented Radar and Laser Detection Technology Issued to TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.2:30 pm - Marketwire
*Loctite� How-To Videos Illustrate Simplicity of Anaerobic Adhesives and Sealants12:55 pm - Business Wire
*U.S. delays anti-missile laser test for third time12:43 pm - at Reuters
DTN News: North Korean Plane Crashes In China....NSI News Source Info # 964
The pilot "died on the spot" after crashing into a makeshift house, China's state-run Xinhua news agency reported, adding that Beijing was investigating the incident and was in communication with North Korea. No one else was reported killed or wounded.
According to photographs of the wreckage said to have been taken by a Chinese resident, the plane appeared to be a Soviet-era MiG-21, the South Korean news agency Yonhap reported.
DTN News: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Talks With Afghan, Pakistani Leaders....NSI News Source Info # 963
Medvedev began his meeting with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi by expressing condolences over the floods that have killed about 1,500 and affected some 20 million people — or one Pakistani in nine.
"We are mourning together with you and we are ready to provide all the necessary assistance," Medvedev said.
A Russian Emergency Situations Ministry plane delivered relief supplies to Pakistan on Tuesday, and another such flight will be conducted Thursday.
The four presidents are expected to issue a statement after their talks urging stronger international support for the flood victims.
http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2010/08/dtn-news-russian-president-dmitry.html
DTN News: Sochi Summit Seeks To Break Curse Of Afghan Heroin....NSI News Source Info # 962
The first one was held in Tajikistan’s capital of Dushanbe last year. Back then leaders focused on cross border projects, security issues and economic recovery of the region. This year the event’s agenda remains the same. Russia is reluctant to get involved in military action in Afghanistan, but continues to seek a role in settling the conflict.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has met with his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai. Russia has been showing its commitment to financially assist the region and Afghanistan in particular. Just several months ago, Russia wrote off the last portion of Afghan debt – $12 billion overall.
http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2010/08/dtn-news-sochi-summit-seeks-to-break.html
DTN News: China Growing Strategic Interests In Cambodia....NSI News Source Info # 961
DTN News: Lockheed Martin Receives $260 Million M-TADS/PNVS Production Contract....NSI News Source Info # 960
The Lot 7 contract includes M-TADS/PNVS systems as well as Arrowhead kits, plus spares, for delivery to U.S. Army and several international customers. More than 1,000 kits will be delivered with the completion of the Lot 7 contract, which extends production through April 2013.
“Demand by commanders for the Arrowhead-equipped LONGBOW Apache to support current operations remains high,” said U.S. Army Apache Sensors Product Manager Lt. Col. John Vannoy. “LONGBOW Apaches are deployed everywhere our ground forces are to ensure they remain safe and decisive in combat 24/7, worldwide."
http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2010/08/dtn-news-lockheed-martin-receives-260.html
DTN News: Lockheed Offers Warranty For Missile Interceptor....NSI News Source Info # 959
Army Lieutenant General Patrick O'Reilly told reporters he thought it was fair for Lockheed to take financial responsibility for costs related to any further production delays involving interceptor missiles for its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD.
"So I'm very open to do that with Lockheed," O'Reilly told a defense writers' breakfast, adding that the interceptor production was "badly needed."
Lockheed's initiative would come amid stepped-up efforts by Defense Secretary Robert Gates to get more bang for the Pentagon's buck. Gates is seeking to free more than $100 billion in overhead savings over five years to invest in forces in the field and modernizing their kit.
http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2010/08/dtn-news-lockheed-offers-warranty-for.html
DTN News: Sultanate Of Oman Acquires Two Additional C-130J Super Hercules....NSI News Source Info # 958
Oman ordered its first C-130J in July 2009, for delivery in 2012. The two additional aircraft will be delivered in late 2013 and early 2014. The first aircraft is of the C 130J-30 “long” configuration and the new order is for two C-130J “short” configuration aircraft.
“The C-130J is ideally suited to the operating conditions found in Oman and other areas of the Gulf,” said Jim Grant, Lockheed Martin vice president for Air Mobility and Special Operations Forces Programs. “In selecting the C-130J Super Hercules, Oman has recognized all the proven qualities of the world’s most advanced airlifter.”
http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2010/08/dtn-news-sultanate-of-oman-acquires-two.html
DTN News: Pentagon Blocks 400 million Dollar Missile Defense Contract....NSI News Source Info # 957
"A safety device on board the missile has not passed qualification tests as yet," said Richard Lehner, spokesman for the Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency. As a result, the agency withheld the contract to build the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missile (THAAD), until the problem is fixed and it passes the required tests, he said.
The THAAD missiles, which are designed to intercept incoming short and medium-range ballistic missiles in the outer edges of the Earth's atmosphere, were expected to play a key role in US plans to shield US forces in the Middle East against Iranian missile attack.
http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2010/08/dtn-news-pentagon-blocks-400-million.html
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated August 17, 2010....NSI News Source Info # 956
(NSI News Source Info) WASHINGTON - August 17, 2010: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued August 17, 2010 are undermentioned;
CONTRACTS
NAVY
JLG Industries, Inc., McConnellsburg, Pa., is being awarded a $40,373,200 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the purchase of up to 280 Extendable Boom Fork Lifts (EFBL) and associated training. The EBFL is a four-wheel drive, rubber-tired forklift with two-wheel, four-wheel and crab steering and is capable of moving all palletized classes of material up to its rated capacity. It is medium-lift capable, with an optimum lifting range of 4,000 to 11,000 pounds. Delivery Order 0001 will be executed in the amount of $23,214,590. Work will be performed in McConnelsburg, Pa., and is expected to be completed by August 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-10-D-5075).
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DTN News: Aerospace/Defense Headlines - News Dated August 17, 2010....NSI News Source Info # 955
Tuesday August 17, 2010
Air Force Awards Rockwell Collins $140 Million Contract for Next-Generation Military Test Range Infrastructure5:47 pm - Business Wire
UPDATE - Lockheed offers warranty for missile interceptor5:17 pm - at Reuters
UPDATE - CACI International profit, revenue top estimates4:37 pm - at Reuters
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation Gears Up for Inaugural Atlanta Event4:24 pm - Business Wire
Mercury Computer Systems Debuts Industry's First Protocol-Agnostic, Multi-Fabric Interconnect Technology for Intel Embedded Computing Product Line4:15 pm - Business Wire
Esterline Invitation to 3rd Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference Call4:01 pm - Business Wire