Boeing announced that its Directed Energy Systems (DES) division has signed a teaming agreement with BAE Systems to develop the Mk 38 Mod 2 Tactical Laser System for defence of U.S. Navy ships.
Monthly Archives: July 2011
Elbit Systems Gets $40 Million Digital Army Program Extension from Israel’s Ministry of Defence
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that it was awarded a $40 million order by the Israel Ministry of Defence for the follow-on Digital Army Programme (DAP). The Hermes and Skylark UAS form an integral part of the programme, integrated into a comprehensive net-centric solution.
Florida Start-Up Gets UAS Contract from US Army
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, intends to issue a sole source contract to Altavian Inc. of Gainesville, Florida, for one NOVA 2.1 aircraft, replacement parts, and support for the Unmanned Aircraft System NOVA 2.1. in accordance with the authority of FAR 6.302-1.
Iran Denies Shooting Down American UAS
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard denied on Friday that it shot down an unmanned American aircraft over a uranium enrichment site, saying that its air defences had only hit a test target.
Euro Hawk Lands in Europe
Those who have been following the saga will all be relieved to know that the Northrop Grumman-Cassidian Euro Hawk finally landed in Germany on 21 July.
Fire Scout Performs Well After 1,000 Flight Hours – U.S. Navy
More than a thousand hours of flight time carried out this year by deployed Fire Scout unmanned helicopters is evidence that the system is working through its developmental problems and showing itself able to deliver a reliable reconnaissance and surveillance capability, the programme’s U.S. Navy managers said.
Boeing Acquires SMSi to Support C4ISR and Cyber-Security Growth
Boeing announced an agreement to acquire Solutions Made Simple Inc. (SMSi), an information services provider for the U.S. government and the Intelligence Community.
Tactical NAV Smartphone App Directs UAV – Defeats Taliban Attack
With the number of private military contractors exceeding the number of troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan, a growing concern for keeping contractors safe is more pressing than ever.