Those Were the Days(click to view larger) The US military has a vast store of supplies and equipment around the world. Keeping track of all that stuff has always been a challenge. In World War II, the US Army kept track using IBM punch cards and electric accounting...
* Taranis Rex: Named for the Celtic god of thunder, the GBP 143 million Taranis stealth unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) was unveiled by manufacturer BAE Systems. * US Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan says US pullout will mean more use of...
* Indian Venture: Lockheed Martin agrees to invest 428 million Indian rupees (US$9.1 million) for a 26% stake in an Indian joint venture with Tata Advanced Systems to produce defense equipment and aircraft parts. * Boeing’s $775 million cash tender for all of...
MHFCS Fixed Network Nodes(click to view larger) Boeing announces completion of the final milestone for the MHFCS project. (July 8/10) To provide Australian armed forces with an integrated communications system, the Australian Defence Force contracted with Boeing...
* Ready… or not? Baslisle report says US Navy readiness and maintenance issues extend to AEGIS radar and combat systems used for fleet and ballistic missile defense. * Cutting Overhead: Lockheed Martin offers buyouts to company directors and vice presidents in...
