UH-60M Black Hawk(click to view larger) Conversion contract finalized. (July 9/10) By early July 2006, Bahrain was one of 2 foreign countries requesting the latest model UH-60M helicopter: Bahrain (9 UH-60Ms etc., up to $252 million) and the UAE/Dubai (26 UH-60Ms...
* 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 $775 million cash tender for all of the...
Simulators have become key to maintaining proficiency with aircraft, ship systems, and even infantry weapons, without firing expensive equipment, incurring expensive flight costs, or having to be on board a ship when you're in the 2nd crew. The Naval Air Warfare...
MHFCS Fixed Network Nodes(click to view larger) Boeing announces completion of the final milestone for the MHFCS project. (July 8/10) To provide Australian armed forces with an integrated communications system, the Australian Defence Force contracted with Boeing...
* Ready... or not? Baslisle report says US Navy readiness and maintenance issues extend to AEGIS radar and combat systems used for fleet and ballistic missile defense. * Cutting Overhead: Lockheed Martin offers buyouts to company directors and vice presidents in an...
* Weapons Bazaar: Pentagon comptroller says spending on weapon systems, such as fighter aircraft, ground vehicles, ship construction, satellite systems, and UAVs, will grow by 2% to 3% per year through 2016. * Research and Markets: UK defense exports held steady in...
RAAF C-130H, Iraq(click to view full) On July 5/10, Australia's DoD signed a new 3 year, A$ 136 million (about $114.3 million) contract with Qantas Defence Services for ongoing maintenance and support of the RAAF's 12 C-130H Hercules tactical transport aircraft,...
* Aquino Keen on Defense: New Philippine President Aquino orders a review of the country's national security posture, including possible procurement of new military equipment. * Lord Protector: Kongsberg books a NOK 140 million order for Protector remote weapon...
Ma Deuce, raising demand... In July 2005, "Pass The Ammunition: Army Taking Action on Small-Cal Shortages" began covering some of the steps the US Defense Department was taking to address this issue. Few reserves, a low production rate, and some of the oldest...