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July 25, 2008
The U.K. government this week announced tougher controls on trading and transporting arms, as part of its response to public input on U.K. Strategic Export Controls. The effort builds on the recent move to add sting sticks to the list of torture equipment and...
http://defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3412.html
July 25, 2008
FARNBOROUGH, England--Israel's Elbit Systems [ESLT] last week introduced its new "Dust-Off" system designed to mitigate helicopter brownout and other low-visibility landing problems. "People from all over the world have already expressed a lot of interest in...
http://defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3413.html
July 25, 2008
LONDON--The man at the helm of the top U.S. defense firm with huge international business interests continued to press for greater investment from European allies on security and said last week he is still welcoming feedback from politicians and defense...
http://defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3414.html
July 25, 2008
The Air Force's MQ-9 Reaper flew its first operational mission over Iraq recently, the service said in a statement released from Balad Air Base, north of Baghdad. The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI)-built Reaper, also known as Predator B, became...
http://defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3415.html
July 25, 2008
Boeing [BA] this week announced a deal with Qatar for the purchase of the C-17 Globemaster III airlifter for the country's armed forces, marking the first sale of the aircraft to a Middle Eastern country. The C-17 is currently in service with the U.S. Air...
http://defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3416.html
July 25, 2008
FARNBOROUGH, England--Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) giant General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) recently said it entered a teaming relationship with the United Kingdom segment of Cobham on a whole-life support package for GA-ASI products such...
http://defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3417.html
July 25, 2008
Emerging threats such as international terrorism, cyber terrorism and humanitarian disasters have altered military equipment needs for North Atlantic Treaty Alliance countries, a State Department official said recently. "The new military emphasis is no longer...
http://defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3418.html
July 23, 2008
The U.K. government this week announced tougher controls on trading and transporting arms, as part of its response to public input on U.K. Strategic Export Controls. The effort builds on the recent move to add sting sticks to the list of torture equipment and...
http://defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3400.html
July 22, 2008
By Geoff Fein Raytheon [RTN] has developed a way to offer its active electronically scanned array (AESA) to legacy aircraft such as F-18 Hornets and F-16s with minimal intrusion into the aircraft, a company official said. The Raytheon Advanced Combat Radar...
http://defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3375.html
July 22, 2008
By Ann Roosevelt The Coalition Combat Identification Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (CCI ACTD) (Bold Quest Plus) is assessing technology to make warfighters safer on the battlefield and to aid service leaders and allies as they make future...
http://defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3376.html
July 18, 2008
Israel is seeking to buy four Lockheed Martin [LMT] or General Dynamics [GD] Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) for $1.9 billion, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said recently. Each ship will be equipped with two MK-41 Vertical Launch Systems, eight...
http://defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3335.html
July 18, 2008
FARNBOROUGH, England--Raytheon [RTN] Tuesday said that Kuwait and South Korea would be getting Patriot upgrades on separate deals worth about $195 million. "These contracts are continuing evidence of the resurgence of Patriot today," Skip Garrett, vice...
http://defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3336.html
July 18, 2008
Finland is looking to spend upward of $435 million for 300 AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), and associated equipment and services, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) reported. In addition...
http://defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3337.html
July 18, 2008
FARNBOROUGH, England--The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) said yesterday it was launching a $147 million assessment phase teaming agreement for procuring complex weapons. "We are embarking on an innovative approach to purchasing our next generation...
http://defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3338.html
July 18, 2008
The United States needs to begin a national dialogue on just how open it should be to procuring military and space wares from abroad, and what the proper role of the American defense/space industrial base should be, a senior defense industry official said. "I...
http://defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3339.html
July 18, 2008
Australia is seeking to spend $700 million for the Aegis combat system and associated equipment and services, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) reported. Australia has requested a possible sale of the Aegis Combat System and select combat system...
http://defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3340.html
July 18, 2008
FARNBOROUGH, England--Raytheon [RTN] and the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) have completed capabilities assurance mission (CAM) testing of the Airborne Stand-Off Radar (ASTOR) system and the long-awaited capability could soon be deployed, the...
http://defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3341.html
July 18, 2008
Singapore is looking to spend upward of $962 million for Major Defense Equipment, including Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), Joint Standoff Weapons (JSOW), and AIM-9X Sidewinder, as well as associated equipment and services, according to...
http://defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3342.html
July 18, 2008
Boeing [BA] recently said it would take a $250 million pre-tax charge in its second quarter earnings results due to previously acknowledged delays on an aircraft program it is developing for Australia but the company maintained its earnings guidance for this...
http://defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3343.html
July 18, 2008
HAMPSHIRE, England--Securing the KC-X tanker contract remains the European Aeronautic and Space Co.'s (EADS) number one priority, but the company's vision for doubling revenues by 2020 and balancing defense and commercial activities is not dependent on the...
http://defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3344.html

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