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25 October 2010 Military News

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  • DoD News: Contracts for October 25, 2010
  • Boeing Paints 1st Production A160T Hummingbird Unmanned Rotorcraft Boeing 25 Oct 2010 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] recently returned the first production A160T Hummingbird unmanned rotorcraft, A020, to the assembly line after applying the aircraft's final, light-gray coat of paint.
  • ATK, ADVS (UK) Limited Increase Combat Effectiveness with New Remote Turret Systems ATK 25 Oct 2010 -- ATK (NYSE: ATK) and ADVS (UK) Limited have teamed together to develop two remote turret systems as alternatives to the legacy manned turret found on today’s platforms. The Modular Remote Turret (MRT) and the Light Weight Remote Turret (LWRT) provide the warfighter with effective platform weight reduction, load under armor capability, and increased ability to carry troops and equipment, all while upgrading lethality.
  • ATK Begins Full Rate Production of the U.S. Army's New Enhanced Performance Round ATK 25 Oct 2010 -- ATK (NYSE: ATK) has received orders from the U.S. Army's Program Manager for Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS) for nearly 300 million rounds of the new M855A1 Enhanced Performance Round (EPR). The EPR is an enhanced version of the M855 5.56mm cartridge, used by U.S. troops since the early 1980s. ATK is producing the new cartridge at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Mo. ATK produced the initial 20 million rounds of M855A1, which were delivered to the troops in Afghanistan earlier this year.
  • Thales minehunting sonars put to the test in Gulf exercise Thales 25 Oct 2010 -- Four Royal Navy (RN) mine countermeasures vessels (MCMVs) fitted with Thales UK’s minehunting sonars have been taking part in a series of important joint exercises with the US Navy (USN) in the Arabian Gulf, where their detection performance has been described by the RN as ‘world beating’.
  • ATK and its Affiliate COI Ceramics Receive Contract Award from Boeing for Ceramic Matrix Composites ATK 25 Oct 2010 -- ATK (NYSE: ATK) affiliate COI Ceramics Inc., was awarded a contract by Boeing Research & Technology for the development and demonstration of a Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) exhaust nozzle for the FAA's Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) program.
  • BAE Systems to Extend Use of 552 U.S. Army Bradley Vehicles Through $91 Million Program BAE Systems 25 Oct 2010 -- BAE Systems will extend the lives of 552 Bradley Fighting Vehicles by replacing old and damaged components under a $91 million contract modification from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command.
  • BAE Systems Introduces Caiman MTV Ambulance BAE Systems 25 Oct 2010 -- Demonstrating its commitment to mission success and safety for warfighters, BAE Systems announced an ambulance configuration of the recently introduced Caiman Multi-Terrain Vehicle (MTV) at the Association of the U.S. Army's (AUSA) 2010 Annual Meeting.
  • BAE Systems Launches Integrated Smart V Solution for HMMWV BAE Systems 25 Oct 2010 -- BAE Systems introduced a lightweight monocoque V-hull HMMWV recap solution called the Integrated Smart V™ (ISV™ ), at the Association of the U.S. Army's (AUSA) 2010 Annual Meeting. The innovative solution leverages the company's legacy of mine protection and survivability experience to offer a highly survivable, high-mobility multipurpose vehicle at a low-cost for the U.S. Army.
  • Boeing Prepares to Install Beam Control System on High Energy Laser Technology Demonstrator Boeing 25 Oct 2010 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced that its High Energy Laser Technology Demonstrator (HEL TD) team in Huntsville is installing subassemblies on the Oshkosh Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT), while a HEL TD team in Albuquerque, N.M., is integrating the laser beam director assembly with the beam control system. These technical integration tasks are being performed to prepare for installation of the beam control system on the HEMTT later this year.
  • Boeing Receives Secretary of Defense Performance-Based Logistics Award Boeing 25 Oct 2010 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that the Boeing and government team supporting the AH-64D Apache helicopter Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) program has received the 2010 Secretary of Defense PBL Award, Sub-system Level. The awards are presented to government/industry PBL program teams that have demonstrated exceptional operational readiness.
  • Boeing Receives US Army Contract for Low Rate Initial Production of AH-64D Apache Block III Boeing 25 Oct 2010 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced it has received a $247 million contract to begin Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) for the U.S. Army’s AH-64D Apache Block III helicopter, the most advanced multi-role combat helicopter in the world. The contract, signed by the U.S. government on Oct. 22, covers production of eight Apache Block III helicopters in the Lot 1 configuration.
  • CACI Awarded $91 Million Prime Contract to Support Medical Record Sharing for Veterans Affairs Beneficiaries CACI 25 Oct 2010 -- CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) announced today that it has been awarded a prime contract to support the comprehensive Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER) initiative. The Blanket Purchase Agreement has a ceiling value of $91 million over five years and was awarded through the General Services Administration's Schedule 70 contract vehicle.
  • MBDA unveils an integrated defence solution for fast patrol boats and logistics ships EADS 25 Oct 2010 -- MBDA unveils an integrated defence solution for fast patrol boats and logistics ships (c) MBDA MBDA unveils an integrated defence solution for fast patrol boats and logistics ships (c) MBDA MBDA unveils an integrated defence solution for fast patrol boats and logistics ships (c) MBDA
  • Eurocopter’s naval helicopter product line to be spotlighted at the 2010 Euronaval exhibition and conference EADS 25 Oct 2010 -- The Eurocopter participation in this biennial event, to be held October 25-29 at Le Bourget near Paris, is to underscore the company’s decades of experience in naval helicopters. This expertise has resulted in a product line responding to operational requirements that range from anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare to evolving missions such as anti-piracy, anti-smuggling and the support of special forces.
  • EADS North America’s Armed Aerial Scout 72X team prepares for first flight of the initial Technical Demonstration Aircraft EADS 25 Oct 2010 -- EADS North America announced today at the Association of the U.S. Army annual convention that its Armed Aerial Scout 72X (AAS-72X) industry team is preparing for the first flight of one of three company-funded Technical Demonstration Aircraft (TDA).
  • MBDA prepared for the first test firing of SCALP Naval in its submarine configuration EADS 25 Oct 2010 -- MBDA prepared for the first test firing of SCALP Naval in its submarine configuration (c) MBDA MBDA prepared for the first test firing of SCALP Naval in its submarine configuration (c) MBDA MBDA prepared for the first test firing of SCALP Naval in its submarine configuration (c) MBDA
  • MBDA launches production of the first SIMBAD-RC prototype EADS 25 Oct 2010 -- SIMBAD-RC is a weapon system comprising one or two twin-MISTRAL missile (very short range anti-air missile) turrets, remotely controlled from a small operating console sheltered from bad weather conditions. It is capable of ensuring the anti-air defence of all types of vessels, especially small patrol boats and large logistics ships, against a wide range of threats ranging from anti-ship missiles and combat aircraft to smaller surface threats such as fast inshore attack craft (FIAC).
  • General Dynamics Selected for Merkava Armored Personnel Carriers for Israel General Dynamics 25 Oct 2010 -- General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been selected to negotiate a contract with the Israeli Ministry of Defense for Merkava Armored Personnel Carriers (APC).
  • IAI Announces first Deliveries of Maritime MOSP3000 Systems to a Foreign Customer Israel Aerospace Industries 25 Oct 2010 -- Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has announced the first deliveries of its MOSP3000 (Multi-Mission Optronic Stabilized Payload) systems to a foreign customer for naval missions. The Maritime MOSP3000 is a new member of the MOSP family, designed to be integrated with shipborne weapon and navigation systems, in order to provide observation and targeting capabilities.
  • Lockheed Martin Awarded PM Battle Command Task Orders Valued at $66 Million Lockheed Martin 25 Oct 2010 -- The U.S. Army’s PM Battle Command recently awarded Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] two task orders valued at $66 million for integration of technical development and Web service capabilities for a variety of systems and products.
  • Lockheed Martin, ARINC Form Team to Compete for U.S. Air Force Rapid Deployment Air Traffic Control System Lockheed Martin 25 Oct 2010 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and ARINC Incorporated have teamed to provide the U.S. Air Force with a new deployable radar system designed to rapidly establish airfield operations anywhere in the world for both military and disaster relief efforts.
  • Lockheed Martin Receives Awards for 200 Additional Vehicle-Mounted Sensor Systems Lockheed Martin 25 Oct 2010 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has received delivery orders totaling $138 million from the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command Acquisition Center for 200 new systems, support services and equipment associated with the Vehicle Optics Sensor Systems (VOSS).
  • Lockheed Martin’s SMSS Autonomous Vehicle to Demonstrate Portable Battery Charging for Dismounted Soldiers Lockheed Martin 25 Oct 2010 -- Lockheed Martin’s Squad Mission Support System (SMSS™) autonomous vehicle will demonstrate its rugged maneuverability while meeting Soldiers’ needs to recharge batteries in Portable Power Excursion (PPE) tests next month at Fort Riley, KS.
  • U.S. Army Selects Northrop Grumman to Provide Advanced AN/APR-39 Radar Warning Receivers Northrop Grumman 25 Oct 2010 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been awarded a contract potentially worth $457 million to provide the U.S. Army's Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM) with advanced AN/APR-39 radar warning receivers required by the nation's warfighters to effectively navigate today's modern battlefield.
  • U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Helicopter Upgrade Completes Operational Evaluation With Northrop Grumman Integrated Cockpit Northrop Grumman 25 Oct 2010 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Integrated Avionics System (IAS) and the company's integration support were key elements in the successful completion of Operational Evaluation (OPEVAL) for the U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Cobra, its newest attack helicopter system.
  • Oshkosh Defense Showcases Light Military Vehicle Technologies to Address the Evolution of the Modern Battlefield Oshkosh 25 Oct 2010 -- Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), today unveiled a vehicle to demonstrate the future of light tactical wheeled vehicles at the AUSA 2010 Annual Meeting & Exposition.
  • U.S. Navy Completes First Test of New Warhead for Tomahawk Block IV Missile Raytheon 25 Oct 2010 -- The U.S. Navy completed the first live test of the Joint Multi-Effects Warhead System (JMEWS), meeting all performance objectives for the new warhead for the Tomahawk Block IV tactical cruise missile.
  • Raytheon Unveils New ISR Cloud Capability to Support U.S. Warfighters in Afghanistan Raytheon 25 Oct 2010 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has invested in and developed a warfighter-conceived, leap-ahead intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) cloud capability that enables soldiers and intelligence operators to more easily collect and disseminate information. The new Green Thunder intelligence system closes the gap between the needs of users on the tactical edge and the cloud computing environment the U.S. Army is moving toward.
  • Raytheon to Prime in U.S. Army's Common Infrared Countermeasures Competition Raytheon 25 Oct 2010 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) will pursue a prime contractor role in response to the U.S. Army's Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) request for proposal. CIRCM will protect combat helicopters and other aircraft by jamming the infrared guidance systems of heat-seeking missiles and diverting the missiles away from the aircraft.
  • U.S. Army Completes Type Classification of Raytheon's Excalibur Ia-2 Round Raytheon 25 Oct 2010 -- The U.S. Army completed the M982 type classification of Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) Excalibur Block Ia-2. By designating Excalibur Block Ia-2 the M982, the U.S. Army is accepting Excalibur Ia-2 for service use and taking the next step toward production and deployment.
  • Sagem and Panhard introduce Sea WASP, the new shipborne remotely operated turret Sagem (Safran group) 25 Oct 2010 -- Panhard and Sagem (Safran group) unveiled the naval version of the WASP remotely-operated turret at this year’s Euronaval naval defense and maritime exhibition and conference.
  • Sagem to supply air-surface detection systems for Brazil’s four new-generation submarines Sagem (Safran group) 25 Oct 2010 -- Sagem (Safran group) has signed a contract with French ship-builder DCNS for the development and production of air-surface detection systems to be fitted on four conventional submarines ordered by Brazil.
  • SAIC Awarded $23 Million Task Order by Defense Biometrics Identity Management Agency SAIC 25 Oct 2010 -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) announced today that it was awarded a prime follow-on contract by the U. S. Department of Defense (DoD), Biometrics Identity Management Agency (BIMA) to continue providing biometric support servicesto the U.S. Central Command's (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR). The task order has a one year base period of performance, two one year options and a total value of more than $23 million. The task order was awarded under the Biometrics Operations and Support Services-Unrestricted (BOSS-U) contract.
  • First S-70iTM BLACK HAWK Helicopter Completes Test Flight Program Sikorsky 25 Oct 2010 -- The first S-70iTM BLACK HAWK helicopter has successfully completed production flight testing and will begin development and flight testing of options that will be made available to international customers. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
  • Lockheed Martin Delivers First MEADS Intra-Fire Unit Communications Hardware Lockheed Martin 25 Oct 2010 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] recently delivered the first two intra-fire unit communications hardware components for the tri-national Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS). The two Message Routing Subsystem units are essential elements of the MEADS Internal Communications Subsystem (MICS) hardware, which will support the system-level integration and test of intra-fire unit communications for the air and missile defense system.

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