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Fri, 30 Oct 09
Report blames London for Nimrod crash
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Report_blames_London_for_Nimrod_crash_999.html
London (UPI) Oct 29, 2009 - Cutbacks on safety checks led to a crash of a Nimrod surveillance jet in Afghanistan that left 14 British soldiers dead, a report concluded.

Fri, 30 Oct 09
New ATVs Arrive In Afghanistan
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/New_ATVs_Arrive_In_Afghanistan_999.html
Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan (SPX) Oct 30, 2009 - The first mine-resistant, ambush-protected all-terrain vehicles designated for southern Afghanistan arrived here, Oct. 22 by air transport. After months of government testing, the Defense Department awarded a contract in June to Oshkosh Corp. to supply an initial order valued at $1.05 billion for more than 2,000 of the vehicles, known as M-ATVs.

Fri, 30 Oct 09
Brazilian military plane missing in Amazon; 11 on board
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Brazilian_military_plane_missing_in_Amazon_11_on_board_999.html
Sao Paulo (AFP) Oct 29, 2009 - A Brazilian military transport plane carrying 11 people disappeared on Thursday as it was flying over the Amazon, officials said.

Mon, 26 Oct 09
Soldiers Test Army's Newest Parachute
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Soldiers_Test_Army_Newest_Parachute_999.html
Fort Lee VA (SPX) Oct 26, 2009 - The airborne operation at McLaney Drop Zone Friday was just like any other. Forty or so rigger students and cadre were gathered on the tarmac - some fully geared up and ready to board the aircraft - others undergoing inspections before being cleared to jump.

Thu, 22 Oct 09
Don't fire Tasers at the chest, manufacturer warns
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Dont_fire_Tasers_at_the_chest_manufacturer_warns_999.html
Washington (AFP) Oct 21, 2009 - The US manufacturer of the Taser stun gun has advised police not to aim the weapons at the chests of suspects after admitting heart risk concerns for the first time.

Thu, 22 Oct 09
Northrop Grumman Begins Full Rate Production Of New B-2 Bomber Radar
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Northrop_Grumman_Begins_Full_Rate_Production_Of_New_B2_Bomber_Radar_999.html
Palmdale CA (SPX) Oct 22, 2009 - The nation's fleet of B-2 stealth bombers will all receive a new Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC)-developed radar system following the U.S. Air Force's decision to authorize full-rate production of the units by the company's Radar Modernization Program (RMP).

Wed, 21 Oct 09
German team develop instant liquid explosive detector
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/German_team_develop_instant_liquid_explosive_detector_999.html
Berlin (AFP) Oct 20, 2009 - German scientists said on Tuesday they have developed a new technology that could allow air passengers to take liquids on planes again by instantly being able to tell if they are explosive.

Wed, 21 Oct 09
First Oshkosh LVSR Deployed To Afghanistan
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/First_Oshkosh_LVSR_Deployed_To_Afghanistan_999.html
Oshkosh WI (SPX) Oct 21, 2009 - Oshkosh Defense has announced that the first Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) has been deployed with the U.S. Marine Corps in Afghanistan, with two additional vehicles set to be delivered later in October. All three vehicles being delivered are cargo variants.

Wed, 21 Oct 09
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Completes First Catapult Launch Tests
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/E2D_Advanced_Hawkeye_Completes_First_Catapult_Launch_Tests_999.html
Bethpage NY (SPX) Oct 21, 2009 - In preparation for its Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT and E), Northrop Grumman's first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye test aircraft, known as Delta One, has successfully completed its first land-based catapult launch tests - a required phase of testing prior to fleet introduction.

Mon, 19 Oct 09
Typhoons On First Operational Deployment
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Typhoons_On_First_Operational_Deployment_999.html
Mount Pleasant Complex, Falkland Islands (SPX) Oct 19, 2009 - The first Typhoons to be deployed overseas have touched down in the Falkland Islands. The aircraft, from RAF Coningsby, flew into the South Atlantic Islands to take over Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) duties from the Tornado F3s that will return to Britain later this year.

Fri, 16 Oct 09
India goes shopping for security
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/India_goes_shopping_for_security_999.html
New Delhi (AFP) Oct 14, 2009 - As India readies for a major offensive against Maoist rebels, security agencies are trawling the international arms market to upgrade the country's counter-insurgency capabilities.

Wed, 14 Oct 09
LockMart Unveils First New F-16 For Pakistan
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/LockMart_Unveils_First_New_F16_For_Pakistan_999.html
Fort Worth TX (SPX) Oct 14, 2009 - Lockheed Martin has unveiled the first of 18 new F-16s being produced for Pakistan in ceremonies at its Fort Worth, Texas, facility. Officials including the Chiefs of Staff of the U.S. and Pakistan Air Forces were on hand to witness the event.

Tue, 13 Oct 09
Boeing's Laser JDAM Draws International Interest
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Boeing_Laser_JDAM_Draws_International_Interest_999.html
St. Louis MO (SPX) Oct 13, 2009 - Boeing has signed Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts with the U.S. government to provide Laser Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) to two international customers.

Tue, 13 Oct 09
Northrop Grumman Selected To Supply US Army Laser Target Locator Modules
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Northrop_Grumman_Selected_To_Supply_US_Army_Laser_Target_Locator_Modules_999.html
Apopka FL (SPX) Oct 13, 2009 - Northrop Grumman has been competitively selected to continue to provide the U.S. Army with Laser Target Locator Modules (LTLMs) under a five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract awarded by the Army/ Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier.

Tue, 13 Oct 09
ThalesRaytheonSystems Improved Sentinel Radar Performs Well
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/ThalesRaytheonSystems_Improved_Sentinel_Radar_Performs_Well_999.html
Washington DC (SPX) Oct 13, 2009 - A ThalesRaytheonSystems (TRS) AN/MPQ-64 Improved Sentinel Multi-Mode radar has performed successfully during recent demonstrations held with the U.S. Army.

Tue, 13 Oct 09
Boeing Small Diameter Bomb II Engages Target in Flight Test
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Boeing_Small_Diameter_Bomb_II_Engages_Target_in_Flight_Test_999.html
St. Louis MO (SPX) Oct 13, 2009 - The Boeing GBU-40 Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) II team successfully concluded a 42-month risk reduction program on Sept. 29 with a flight test in which the weapon impacted its target.

Fri, 9 Oct 09
US 'bunker buster' bomb to be ready soon: Pentagon
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/US_bunker_buster_bomb_to_be_ready_soon_Pentagon_999.html
Washington (AFP) Oct 7, 2009 - The Pentagon said on Wednesday a giant "bunker buster" bomb will be ready within months, adding a powerful weapon to the US arsenal amid tensions over Iran's nuclear program.

Fri, 9 Oct 09
BAE Awarded Contract For Prototype PIM Vehicles
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/BAE_Awarded_Contract_For_Prototype_PIM_Vehicles_999.html
York PA (SPX) Oct 09, 2009 - BAE Systems has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army Tank Automotive and Armaments Command for the procurement and fabrication of five prototype M109A6 Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) self-propelled howitzer vehicles and two prototype M992A2 Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicles (FAASV). The total contract value is $63.9 million.

Fri, 9 Oct 09
Australia to lighten soldier body armor
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Australia_to_lighten_soldier_body_armor_999.html
Canberra, Australia (UPI) Oct 8, 2009 - Body armor worn by Australian soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan is to get a makeover, according to the country's defense procurement organization.

Fri, 9 Oct 09
Raytheon 3rd-Generation EO/IR MMS Debuts At AUSA
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Raytheon_3rd_Generation_EO_IR_MMS_Debuts_At_AUSA_999.html
Washington DC (SPX) Oct 09, 2009 - Raytheon debuted a 3rd-generation electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) Mast-Mounted System (MMS) to equip combat vehicles with greater standoff, strategic surveillance and targeting capabilities.

Thu, 8 Oct 09
NGC To Supply Army With Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinders
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/NGC_To_Supply_Army_With_Lightweight_Laser_Designator_Rangefinders_999.html
Apopka FL (SPX) Oct 08, 2009 - Northrop Grumman has been selected by the U.S. Army to provide Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinders (LLDR) under a five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract with an estimated value of up to $599 million.

Thu, 8 Oct 09
Boeing reconnaissance 'copter takes flight
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Boeing_reconnaissance_copter_takes_flight_999.html
Washington (UPI) Oct 7, 2009 - The Boeing Co.'s AH-6i light attack and reconnaissance helicopter has taken to the skies in a maiden flight accomplished seven months after the aircraft maker started work on the prototype, Boeing announced Wednesday.

Tue, 6 Oct 09
Australia halts warfare protection system
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Australia_halts_warfare_protection_system_999.html
Canberra, Australia (UPI) Oct 2, 2009 - Australia has reined in advanced development of its controversial electronic warfare self-protection system, known as Project Echidna, to be fitted to helicopters and transport aircraft.

Tue, 6 Oct 09
US Army's Electronic Warfare Needs Receive Heightened Emphasis
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/US_Army_Electronic_Warfare_Needs_Receive_Heightened_Emphasis_999.html
Fort Monmouth NJ (SPX) Oct 06, 2009 - As the U.S. Army approaches eight years of counter-insurgency operations in two theaters, Iraq and Afghanistan, the enemy use of the electromagnetic spectrum against U.S. Soldiers has remained a persistent challenge.

Fri, 2 Oct 09
Raytheon Delivers First Joint Standoff Weapon C To Australia
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Raytheon_Delivers_First_Joint_Standoff_Weapon_C_To_Australia_999.html
Tucson AZ (SPX) Oct 02, 2009 - Raytheon delivered the first Joint Standoff Weapon C to Australia in July for the Royal Australian Air Force's new F/A-18F Hornet fighter aircraft.

Thu, 1 Oct 09
Raytheon Demonstrates Enhanced Long-Range Target Validation Capability
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Raytheon_Demonstrates_Enhanced_Long_Range_Target_Validation_Capability_999.html
McKinney TX (SPX) Oct 01, 2009 - Raytheon demonstrated an enhanced long-range electronic identification capability that helps soldiers better validate targets on the battlefield and reduce fratricide.