Our editor's recent visit to Tucson paid off in a number of ways, from useful interviews and research at Raytheon to our annual conversations with the world's most experienced intelligence professional. (How does he see us when we're sleeping? Then again, we're not...
Virginia Block I-II(click for SuperSize) "Virginia Block III: The Revised Bow" explains the program history and cost targets for the USA's future Virginia Class nuclear submarine fleet, while detailing the new "six shooter" bow design. Now Christmas has come early for...
Seahawk fires Penguin(click to view full) Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace recently announced a contract with the Brazilian navy for an unspecified number of Penguin Mk 2 MOD 7 anti-ship missiles and associated equipment, valued at about NOK 140 million/ $20 million. The...
F-35A rollout(click to view full) Over the past year, both Norway and the Netherlands have both held competitions for their F-16 fighter replacements. EADS pulled its Eurofighter out of the Norwegian competition in December 2007, amidst rumors that they believed the...
Q-70 family(click to view full) Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors in Saint Paul, MN received a $525.6 million modification to a previously awarded contract for AN/UYQ-70V Advanced Display Systems. These systems are part of the Q-70 family of naval displays,...
CHL's 212, Nunavut(click to view full) Canadian Helicopters, Ltd. is a firm that provides helicopter services for use in oil & gas, mining and forestry, emergency medical services, police support, and other tasks that include support for the Canadian Forces' North...
Dassault Rafale-B(click to view full) Alcatel-Lucent SA has accumulated losses of EUR 4.8 billion since 2006. As part of its efforts to refocus itself and improve its financial position, the firm has sold its 20.78% stake in major defense electronics firm Thales SA to...
Bernard M. "Barney" Oliver was HP's director of research for 3 decades, from 1952 to 1981. His list of patents, engineering achievements, and science awards was bogglingly large, and included many of the most prestigious awards in these fields. He was also a stickler...
Dassault Rafale(click to view full) In December 2008, the French aircraft manufacturer Dassault announced that France's Structure integree de maintien en condition operationnelle des materiels aeronautiques du ministere de la Defense (SIMMAD) had signed a 10-year...