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EU Warns Against Protectionism In Air Force Contract

EU Warns Against Protectionism In Air Force Contract
The EU has warned against US protectionism, after European aerospace giant EADS said it was dropping out of a multi-billion dollar contract bid process. American rival Boeing is now the only bidder. The EU has warned Washington of negative consequences for future defense deals between the US and Europe...
March 10th, 2010 | Air Force News | Read More

Airmen to train Iraqi air force college students

Airmen to train Iraqi air force college students
SOUTHWEST ASIA: Airmen will teach the first Iraqi air force college pilot-training course beginning in March with Iraq's new T-6A trainer. The tandem-cockpit aircraft, that began arriving in Tikrit, Iraq, Dec. 16, is the platform Iraqi airmen will use to transform the college into a cornerstone of Iraqi...
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Indian Navy Procurement, Helicopter Purchase, LCA Project Updates

Indian Navy Procurement, Helicopter Purchase, LCA Project Updates
Procurement of Aircraft for Navy Naval aviation is planned for growth in the Maritime Capabilities Perspective Plan. To facilitate an orderly growth, a master plan for naval aviation assets has been drawn. A contract was signed on January 20, 2004 with M/s RAC MiG, Russia for supply of MiG-29K/KUB aircraft....
March 10th, 2010 | Defense & Security News | Read More

Northrop-EADS Team Will Not Bid for the US Tanker

Northrop-EADS Team Will Not Bid for the US Tanker
LEIDEN, Netherlands: EADS confirms that the Northrop Grumman/EADS team will not bid for the US Air Force Tanker replacement program, following the announcement by its partner Northrop Grumman that they decided not to bid. Five years ago EADS had partnered with Northrop Grumman, as prime contractor, to...
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Onboard Vehicle Power System for Evaluation by Marines

Onboard Vehicle Power System for Evaluation by Marines
JOHNSON CITY, New York: BAE Systems has received a contract to develop an onboard vehicle power management system designed to improve U.S. Marine Corps mission effectiveness by significantly increasing electric power available to ground forces. The contract calls for installation of a power management...
March 10th, 2010 | Defense Technology News | Read More

Egypt Orders Oshkosh HEMTT A4 Trucks

Egypt Orders Oshkosh HEMTT A4 Trucks
OSHKOSH, Wis. --- Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, has received a contract modification valued at $29 million from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) to supply more than 75 next-generation Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTT A4) to branches of the Egyptian...
March 10th, 2010 | Army News | Read More

Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces conduct large-scale drills

Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces conduct large-scale drills
Moscow: More than 2,000 servicemen from Russia's Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) are taking part in large-scale command-and-staff exercises that started on Wednesday, a military spokesman said. "The SMF are conducting command-and-staff drills on March 10-12 in line with the annual training program," Col....
March 10th, 2010 | Missiles & Bombs News | Read More

Statement from Northrop on USAF Aerial Refueling Tanker Program

Statement from Northrop on USAF Aerial Refueling Tanker Program
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The following is a statement from Wes Bush, Chief Executive Officer and President of Northrop Grumman Corporation, concerning the U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tanker program. "After a comprehensive analysis of the final RFP, Northrop Grumman has determined that it will not submit...
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Pentagon defends under-fire tanker bid

Pentagon defends under-fire tanker bid
Washington: The US Defense Department on Tuesday defended its bidding practices as fair after Europe and some US lawmakers charged that contract rules threw a major military deal to Boeing. "One would not expect us to apologize with respect to getting the taxpayer the best aircraft for the capabilities...
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