http://www.defensedaily.com Defense Daily en-us 2008 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 6:13:21 EDT 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://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3335.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT 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://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3336.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT 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://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3337.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT 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://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3338.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT 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://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3339.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT 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://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3340.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT 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://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3341.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT 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://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3342.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT 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://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3343.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT 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://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3344.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT 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 yesterday. Each ship will be equipped with two MK-41 Vertical Launch Systems, eight... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3328.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT Lockheed Martin [LMT] announced July 14 the Pathfinder flight team set up operations at Felker Army Airfield, Fort Eustis, Va., this week in preparation for the system's developmental and limited-user evaluation by the Army Aviation Applied Technology... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3315.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT 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://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3317.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT 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://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3318.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT 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://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3319.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT BAE Systems said last week it has received four delivery orders totaling $226 million from the Marine Corps for engineering changes and spare parts to support Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. "These changes provide improved mobility and... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3267.html Fri, 11 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT Saab said last week it has signed Memorandums of Understanding regarding industrial cooperation with Rheinmetall Schweiz AG and Pilatus Aircraft, with both agreements connected to a possible Swiss acquisition of the Gripen fighter aircraft. "Switzerland is... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3268.html Fri, 11 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT Finmeccanica last week said its SELEX Galileo subsidiary and BAE Systems have signed a partnering agreement to provide thermal weapon sights manufactured by BAE for the forthcoming surveillance and target acquisition increment of Britain's Future Integrated... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3269.html Fri, 11 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT The Pentagon will hold a new, expedited competition for a disputed Air Force tanker aircraft contract, with Defense Department officials now in charge of the selection process, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said yesterday. "I have concluded that the... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3270.html Fri, 11 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT MESA, Ariz.--Boeing [BA] and Canada's Skyhook International this week announced a teaming agreement to develop the Jess Heavy Lifter (JHL)-40, a new commercial heavy lift airship aimed at transporting equipment and materials in remote areas. The helium-filled... http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/3271.html Fri, 11 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT