Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] announced today that the U.S. Air Force has certified readiness for dedicated operational utility evaluation and trial period operations of the first Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO-1) payload and associated ground system in preparation for use by the warfighter.
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Source: Northrop Grumman
The two Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS) demonstration satellites being built by prime contractor Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) have successfully completed acoustic testing.
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Source: SELEX Communications
SELEX Communications military WiMAX Tactical Radios were successfully tested last July by the Joint Forces Support Group (JSFG) in Rheinbach, Germany.Germany’s Armed Forces are currently looking at wireless broadband solutions to connect and distribute information from multiple sources in the field, to one central location and SELEX Communications’ WRS504-N WiMAX Tactical Radio successfully proved their broadband point-to-multipoint wireless transmission performance during a series of tests.
Source: Netcordia
Netcordia, a leading provider of network automation software, secured a new, multi-million dollar contract to continue providing technology to the U.S. Army’s WIN-T program.
Source: Lockheed Martin
The U.S. Navy conducted a successful test launch yesterday of two Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missiles (FBMs) built by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT). The Navy launched the unarmed missiles from the submerged submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) in thePacific Ocean.
The Trident II D5 missile now has achieved 124 consecutive successful test launches since 1989 - a record unmatched by any other large ballistic missile or space launch vehicle.
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Source: Raytheon
Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN)today announced satisfactory system performance onboard the USS Green Bay (LPD 20) as it completed its acceptance trials. Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) is the total ship electronics systems integrator for the LPD 17 class of amphibious transport dock ships.
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Source: Boeing
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. Navy delivered a proposal Aug. 15 offering the advanced F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the Royal Danish Air Force as part of Denmark’s New Combat Aircraft competition. Boeing received a Request for Information from Denmark in May. The stated initial requirement is for 48 aircraft.
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Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has received a $61 million follow-on contract for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Unitary rockets. To date, more than 850 GMLRS rockets have been fired in the Global War on Terror. Work on the contract will be performed at the company’s facilities inCamden, AR, and Dallas, TX. Deliveries will begin in May 2010 and conclude in July of that year.
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Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] was presented a prestigious CIO 100 award for its Global Vision(TM) capability at a recent symposium and award ceremony hosted by CIO Magazine.Announced annually, the CIO 100 awards are a testament to those businesses that are creating business value by innovating with technology.
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Source: EADS Defence & Security
EADS Defence & Security provides Lockheed Martin with its proven TRS-3D naval radar in order to enhance situational awareness, and thus the security in littoral waters, for the U.S. Coast Guard’s “Deepwater” programme.
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