* Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon will all get fixed priced contracts from the US Air Force to support the Long Range Standoff (LRSO) program in preparation of its Technology Development phase. The intent is to replace AGM-86 Air Launched Cruise...
* Lt Gen Christopher C. Bogdan is now heading the JSF program, following his promotion last August and VADM Venlet's retirement. Bogdan was Venlet's deputy since July. Reuters portrays him as a "maverick." Meanwhile Army Gen. Lloyd Austin will succeed Gen. James...
New planes need titanium. Its exceptional strength and low weight help military aircraft offer better performance, and civilian aircraft offer better operating costs. Unsurprisingly, the use of titanium and composite materials has skyrocketed in new military and...
* After recoiling for months from planning for sequestration for fear of triggering a self-fulfilling prophecy, the Pentagon has now started doing so, or at least admitting that they do. AP. * The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) published its 2012...
* Charles Edelstenne plans to retire from Dassault Aviation next month as he is reaching the statutory age limit. His successor as CEO should be known within days, though it is not clear whether that person will come from within or outside of the company. L'Usine...
Medical expenses are a large and growing portion of the Pentagon's budget, and continuing care is part of that issue. There are also side programs, like the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP). It's a form of worldwide group coverage for eligible personnel retired...
RG-33 MMPV EOD(click to view full) In 2008, as the USA's program to field blast-resistant vehicles hit its stride, the US Army moved to field specialized variants for their Engineers and Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams. The $2.288 billion MMPV program would buy up...
Czech AN-26(click to view full) The Czech Republic's armed forces aren't large enough to make large foreign commitments, but the country is a frequent participant in NATO missions abroad, and needs airlift capacity for use during domestic emergencies. It currently...
* Investor Carl Icahn and Oshkosh exchanged another round of press release hostilities in recent days. According to the AP as of today Icahn has effectively given up on his effort to buy out the truck maker. * Several CEOs from defense contractors discussed...