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Tue, 28 Apr 09
G/ATOR Critical Design Review Completed
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/GATOR_Critical_Design_Review_Completed_999.html
Baltimore MD (SPX) Apr 28, 2009 - The U.S. Marine Corps' Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) program passed a key milestone with the successful conclusion of its formal Critical Design Review (CDR) at Northrop Grumman's Electronic Systems sector headquarters.

Tue, 28 Apr 09
First Phase Of US Army Ground Soldier Ensemble Program Begins
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/First_Phase_Of_US_Army_Ground_Soldier_Ensemble_Program_Begins_999.html
Scottsdale AZ (SPX) Apr 27, 2009 - General Dynamics C4 Systems has been awarded one of three $12 million contracts to design a new information-systems ensemble for soldiers to use during combat operations. General Dynamics received one of the Ground Soldier Ensemble contract awards from the U.S. Army's Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Contracting Center in support of Project Manager Soldier Warrior requirements.

Tue, 28 Apr 09
Lockheed Martin F-35B Exceeds STOVL Thrust Requirement
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Lockheed_Martin_F_35B_Exceeds_STOVL_Thrust_Requirement_999.html
Fort Worth TX (SPX) Apr 27, 2009 - The F-35B Lightning II short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) variant has demonstrated during testing that it produces excess vertical thrust - more than required to carry out its missions. The tests, conducted on a specially instrumented "hover pit," also validated the performance of aircraft software, controls, thermal management, STOVL-system hardware and other systems.

Tue, 28 Apr 09
Metal Storm Achieves Endurance Firing Success
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Metal_Storm_Achieves_Endurance_Firing_Success_999.html
Brisbane, Australia (SPX) Apr 27, 2009 - Defence technology specialist Metal Storm Limited has announced the successful completion of a 200 shot, endurance firing test of its 40mm STORM40 ammunition using its 3GL grenade launcher.

Tue, 28 Apr 09
Proposed B-1 Program Aims To Speed Maintenance
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Proposed_B_1_Program_Aims_To_Speed_Maintenance_999.html
Tinker AFB OK (SPX) Apr 27, 2009 - A team of high ranking Air Force officials visited here recently in an effort to determine whether to change the way maintenance is performed on the B-1B Lancer strategic bomber.

Tue, 28 Apr 09
Raytheon Wins Program For Detection Of Land Mines And Tunnels
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Raytheon_Wins_Program_For_Detection_Of_Land_Mines_And_Tunnels_999.html
El Segundo CA (SPX) Apr 27, 2009 - Raytheon Company has received a $19 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency for development and demonstration of technology to detect and locate buried land mines and tunnels.

Tue, 28 Apr 09
US Strategic Command Gets New Enhanced Mission Planning Capability
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/US_Strategic_Command_Gets_New_Enhanced_Mission_Planning_Capability_999.html
Omaha NE (SPX) Apr 27, 2009 - Lockheed Martin has enhanced the U.S. Strategic Command's ability to plan operations that support their critical mission areas, which include strategic deterrence, space and cyberspace.

Sat, 25 Apr 09
Seven nations still shunning chemical weapons pact
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Seven_nations_still_shunning_chemical_weapons_pact_999.html
The Hague (AFP) April 24, 2009 - Only seven countries still refuse to sign a pact outlawing chemical weapons after Bahamas became the 188th state to do so, the organisation overseeing the treaty said Friday.

Thu, 23 Apr 09
Pentagon agency at source of harsh interrogation techniques: probe
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Pentagon_agency_at_source_of_harsh_interrogation_techniques_probe_999.html
Washington (AFP) April 22, 2009 - A little known Pentagon agency that trained US troops to resist torture promoted the use of some of the same interrogation techniques on Al-Qaeda, which were aired and quickly authorized at high levels of the US government, a Senate investigation has found.

Tue, 21 Apr 09
PDR Validates Maturity Of Future Combat Systems Common Controller
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/PDR_Validates_Maturity_Of_Future_Combat_Systems_Common_Controller_999.html
St. Louis MO (SPX) Apr 20, 2009 - Boeing and Science Applications International have announced that the Future Combat Systems' Common Controller has successfully completed its preliminary design review (PDR). This evaluation allows the Common Controller to begin testing with the Army later this year.

Mon, 20 Apr 09
Northrop Grumman Upgrades Ship Navigation Radars With Enhanced Naval Display Features
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Northrop_Grumman_Upgrades_Ship_Navigation_Radars_With_Enhanced_Naval_Display_Features_999.html
Charlottesville VA (SPX) Apr 20, 2009 - Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine business unit announces the introduction of a new family of navigation radar sets with enhanced naval display features.

Mon, 20 Apr 09
Land Rover Launches Versatile New Discovery Armoured
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Land_Rover_Launches_Versatile_New_Discovery_Armoured_999.html
Gaydon, UK (SPX) Apr 20, 2009 - Land Rover is introducing a new armoured version of its multi award-winning Discovery 4x4 vehicle. The new Discovery Armoured combines Land Rover's legendary all-terrain capability with discreet, state-of-the-art protection, whilst providing highly versatile and comfortable transportation for five people and a generous 500kg payload.

Mon, 20 Apr 09
Boeing Awarded US Navy Contract to Develop Free Electron Laser
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Boeing_Awarded_US_Navy_Contract_to_Develop_Free_Electron_Laser_999.html
West Hills CA (SPX) Apr 20, 2009 - Boeing has been awarded a U.S. Navy contract valued at up to $163 million, with an initial task order of $6.9 million, to develop the Free Electron Laser (FEL) weapon system, which will transform naval warfare in the next decade by providing an ultra-precise, speed-of-light capability and unlimited magazine depth to defend ships against new, challenging threats, such as hyper-velocity cruise missiles.

Fri, 17 Apr 09
Boeing Teams With TAK To Develop Wing Assembly For 2,000-Pound JDAM ER
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Boeing_Teams_With_TAK_To_Develop_Wing_Assembly_For_2000_Pound_JDAM_ER_999.html
St. Louis MO (SPX) Apr 17, 2009 - Boeing has announced an agreement with Times Aerospace Korea, LLC (TAK) to jointly develop a wing assembly for the 2,000-pound Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range (JDAM ER).

Tue, 14 Apr 09
High-Tech Speed Bump Detects Damage To Army Vehicles
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/High_Tech_Speed_Bump_Detects_Damage_To_Army_Vehicles_999.html
West Lafayette IN (SPX) Apr 14, 2009 - Researchers have developed a technology that detects damage to critical suspension components in military vehicles simply by driving over a speed bumplike "diagnostic cleat" containing sensors.

Wed, 8 Apr 09
Vietnam Agent Orange victims vow to fight on
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Vietnam_Agent_Orange_victims_vow_to_fight_on_999.html
Hanoi (AFP) April 7, 2009 - Hoang Van Hue helps his dribbling 31-year-old son sit back in his rusting wheelchair. His daughter, 26, hunches over in her own wheelchair, sticking her fingers in her mouth to make a blowing noise.

Mon, 6 Apr 09
Thompson Files: Marines triumph with EFV
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Thompson_Files_Marines_triumph_with_EFV_999.html
Washington (UPI) April 3, 2009 - The U.S. Marines' Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle has been getting some rough treatment in the American media lately.

Fri, 3 Apr 09
Outside View: Why F-22 is vital -- Part 14
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Outside_View_Why_F-22_is_vital_Part_14_999.html
Washington, April 1, 2009 - Fighters typically have a shorter design life than cargo or other mobility aircraft because of the g-forces imposed during training and wartime fighter maneuvers. A fighter executing a routine 3-g climb-out -- at three times the regular force of gravity -- on takeoff is enduring stress unknown to other types of aircraft.

Thu, 2 Apr 09
Why The F-22 Is Vital Part 13
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Why_The_F-22_Is_Vital_Part_13_999.html
Arlington, Va. (UPI) Mar 31, 2009 - The best place to be for evading surface-to-air missiles and moving through enemy fighters is at high altitude and high speed. Just how high and how fast depends on the threats.(United Press International's "Outside View" commentaries are written by outside contributors who specialize in a variety of important issues. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of United Press International. In the interests of creating an open forum, original submissions are invited.)