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Thu, 28 Jan 10
BAE Unveils New Modernized Howitzer Vehicle For US Army
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/BAE_Unveils_New_Modernized_Howitzer_Vehicle_For_US_Army_999.html
York PA (SPX) Jan 28, 2010 - BAE Systems has unveiled its upgraded PIM (Paladin Integrated Management) vehicle to military customers, Congressional representatives, community leaders and employees at a ceremony held at its York facility. PIM is the next generation howitzer in the M-109 Paladin family of vehicles, a combat proven weapon system manufactured by BAE Systems at York.

Thu, 28 Jan 10
'Magic Wand' probed in Iraq
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Magic_Wand_probed_in_Iraq_999.html
London (UPI) Jan 25, 2009 - Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has ordered an investigation into a British-made detection device after the government in London said it was ineffective and its manufacturer was arrested on charges of fraud.

Thu, 28 Jan 10
Oshkosh Researches Stronger Ands Lighter Metals
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Oshkosh_Researches_Stronger_Ands_Lighter_Metals_999.html
Oshkosh WI (SPX) Jan 26, 2010 - Oshkosh has announced that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded research funding to the joint-venture team on which Oshkosh is a member.

Thu, 28 Jan 10
Supacat bids for new U.K. combat vehicle
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Supacat_bids_for_new_UK_combat_vehicle_999.html
London (UPI) Jan 22, 2009 - Supacat is gearing up to supply British forces fighting in Afghanistan with a new generation of light protected patrol vehicles.

Thu, 28 Jan 10
BAE Systems unveils new howitzer
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/BAE_Systems_unveils_new_howitzer_999.html
York, Pa. (UPI) Jan 21, 2009 - BAE Systems has unveiled its brand new howitzer for deployment in the U.S. Army and eventually for military customers elsewhere.

Thu, 28 Jan 10
Snail shell provides clues for armor
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Snail_shell_provides_clues_for_armor_999.html
Cambridge, Mass. (UPI) Jan 20, 2009 - The shell of a tiny marine snail could be a model for better armor for soldiers and military vehicles, scientists in Massachusetts said.

Thu, 28 Jan 10
LM Receives Ongoing Funding For C-5 Modernization Program
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/LM_Receives_Ongoing_Funding_For_C5_Modernization_Program_999.html
Marietta GA (SPX) Jan 20, 2010 - Lockheed Martin has received ongoing funding through a recently issued Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) that authorizes Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) associated with the C-5 Super Galaxy Reliability Enhancement and Re-Engining Program (RERP).

Thu, 28 Jan 10
Northrop Grumman Wins Army Integrated Battle Command System Contract
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Northrop_Grumman_Wins_Army_Integrated_Battle_Command_System_Contract_999.html
Huntsville AL (SPX) Jan 20, 2010 - The U.S. Army has selected Northrop Grumman to develop the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) under a $577 million, five-year, cost-plus-incentive-fee/cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for system design and development. IBCS is an integrated air- and missile-defense command and control capability.

Thu, 28 Jan 10
Sea Node Completes Trident Warrior 2009 Exercise
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Sea_Node_Completes_Trident_Warrior_2009_Exercise_999.html
Washington DC (SPX) Jan 19, 2010 - Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) developed "Sea Node" has completed the Trident Warrior 2009 Exercise and officially received a positive Military Utility Assessment. The Sea-Node System adds FORCENet Capability to the AN/SSX-1 Electronic Support (ES) systems to enable collaborative applications, such as geo-locating coastal radars, as well as to improve situational awareness and reduce operator workload.

Thu, 14 Jan 10
Taser adds mobile phone monitoring tool to its arsenal
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Taser_adds_mobile_phone_monitoring_tool_to_its_arsenal_999.html
Las Vegas, Nevada (AFP) Jan 8, 2010 - Stun gun maker Taser wants to help parents.

Sat, 9 Jan 10
Lockheed Martin F-35B Begins In-Flight STOVL Operations
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Lockheed_Martin_F_35B_Begins_In_Flight_STOVL_Operations_999.html
Patuxent River MD (SPX) Jan 08, 2010 - The Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) stealth fighter engaged its STOVL propulsion system in flight for the first time today. The successful test is the first in a series of planned STOVL-mode flights that will include short takeoffs, hovers and vertical landings.

Sat, 9 Jan 10
RC-12X Guardrail Airworthiness Certification Process Achieves Major Milestone
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/RC_12X_Guardrail_Airworthiness_Certification_Process_Achieves_Major_Milestone_999.html
Eglin AFB FL (SPX) Jan 07, 2010 - Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Army recently completed successful electromagnetic interference/electromagnetic compatibility (EMI/EMC) testing on the first RC-12X Guardrail, bringing this highly-capable signals intelligence (SIGINT) system one step closer to providing mission-critical capability to the warfighter this year.

Thu, 7 Jan 10
U.A.E. adds 6 C-17s to air force fleet
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/UAE_adds_6_C-17s_to_air_force_fleet_999.html
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UPI) Jan 6, 2009 - The United Arab Emirates has agreed to buy six C-17 military aircraft from Boeing.

Thu, 7 Jan 10
Computer flaws in British military chopper crash: report
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Computer_flaws_in_British_military_chopper_crash_report_999.html
London (AFP) Jan 4, 2010 - Computer problems rather than pilot error may have caused the 1994 crash of a British military helicopter which killed 25 top intelligence experts, the BBC reported Monday citing official documents.

Thu, 7 Jan 10
Brigade Combat Team Modernization Increment 1 to Enter Production
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Brigade_Combat_Team_Modernization_Increment_1_to_Enter_Production_999.html
St. Louis MO (SPX) Jan 04, 2010 - Boeing reports that Increment 1 of the U.S. Army's Brigade Combat Team Modernization program was approved to begin Low-Rate Initial Production early in 2010 as a result of the Milestone C production review by the Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) on Dec. 22.

Thu, 7 Jan 10
Boeing B1 With FIDL Avionics Upgrade Completes First Phase Of Flight Test
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Boeing_B1_With_FIDL_Avionics_Upgrade_Completes_First_Phase_Of_Flight_Test_999.html
Edwards AFB (SPX) Jan 04, 2010 - Boeing has completed the first phase of flight test for a B-1 bomber upgraded with new digital avionics. The B-1 Fully Integrated Data Link (FIDL) flight test plan for Phase 1 concluded Oct. 16; it included nine sorties performed by the U.S. Air Force at Edwards Air Force Base.