|
 
Firebird Uses Three Eyes and Fourth Sensor PayloadSan Diego CA (SPX) Jun 16, 2011 The Northrop Grumman's Firebird intelligence-gathering air system successfully used three different high-definition video sensors and an electronics support payload all at the same time - a future capability sought by the U.S. military that's available today. The flight marks the first time three electro-optical, infrared sensors have been used simultaneously with a fourth payload on an aircraft. This capability was proven on May 20 at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., with additional missions through June 3 ... read more |
. |
 |
| Buy Advertising | Media Advertising Kit | Editorial & Other Enquiries | Privacy statement |
|
Free Newsletters - Delivered Daily Via Email - Space - War - Terra - Energy |
| .. |
  US Army Awards Lockheed Martin Contract for Precision Strike GMLRS Rockets Lockheed Martin has received a $445 million follow-on contract for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Unitary rockets from the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command. This is the U.S. Army' ... more | .. |
  NATO chief says missiles will not target Russia NATO leader Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Wednesday that the Western military alliance would not attack Russia, as he sought to soothe Moscow's concerns over NATO's missile defence system. ... more | .. |
 Boeing to build 10 C-17 airlifters for India Boeing said Wednesday that India's defense ministry has signed an agreement with the US government to buy 10 Boeing C-17 transports, making India the plane's largest international customer. ... more | .. |
 |
|
| .. |
  Kirkuk governor says US troops should stay in Iraq The governor of the disputed Iraqi oil province of Kirkuk said Wednesday it was important for US forces to extend their year-end pullout deadline because of renewed fears of sectarian violence. ... more | .. |
  Raytheon Acquires Directed Energy Capabilities of Ktech Corporation Raytheon has acquired key business assets of Ktech Corporation to expand its capabilities and opportunities in the non-kinetic effects markets. The transaction is not expected to materially impact R ... more | .. |
  U.S. escalates war on al-Qaida in Yemen The United States is ramping up its war against al-Qaida in Yemen, Osama bin Laden's ancestral home. ... more | .. |
 Turkey gets export order for ARMA Turkish tactical vehicle manufacturer Otokar has received a $63.2 million contract for its new ARMA 6x6 tactical armored vehicles. ... more |
|
Free Newsletters - Delivered Daily Via Email - Space - War - Terra - Energy |
| . | . |
  
ATLAS bolsters radio frequency network through new HawkEye 360 alliance
Mobix Labs Secures Defense Funding to Advance SATCOM SoC Innovation
Karman Moves Forward with Initial Public Offering | .. |
  Outside View: Three deadly flaws U.S. President Barack Obama is putting in place a new national security team from the Pentagon to the CIA. The new team will have to respond to what everyone knows will be "tough choices," made tougher by budget cuts likely to be a lot bigger than people think. ... more | .. |
 LockMart Delivers Tactical Hardware for MEADS Intra-Fire Unit Communications Lockheed Martin recently delivered the first intra-fire unit communications kit qualified for use with the tri-national Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS). This kit, also known as the MEADS ... more | .. |
  Elbit sells UAVs in South America Israeli defense electronics major Elbit Systems has signed contracts to supply Hermes 900 unmanned aircraft systems to an unnamed Latin American country. ... more | .. |
 Lockheed Martin F-35 Program Flight Test Update Overall, the F-35 program remains ahead of the overall goals for test flights and test points year-to-date. Through May 31, the program accomplished 378 flights versus a plan of 297 and accomplished ... more |
| .. |
  LockMart Integrates Secure Cloud Tech to Minimize Risk Costs and Deployment Time Lockheed Martin has announced BlackCloud, a secure turnkey private cloud solution for government agencies designed to minimize risk while addressing compliance and mission requirements. BlackC ... more | .. |
 US drones kill eight militants in Pakistan US missiles killed eight militants in separate strikes Wednesday on Pakistan's lawless tribal district, an insurgent stronghold along the Afghan border, security officials said. ... more | .. |
  PM says Britain can last the distance in Libya Prime Minister David Cameron insisted Wednesday that Britain could sustain its Libya operation long-term, after the navy chief warned of tough choices if the campaign lasts more than six months. ... more | .. |
 Villagers flee as Myanmar rebel clash 'spreads' Deadly clashes between Myanmar troops and ethnic minority rebels near the Chinese border have spread with hundreds, possibly thousands, of people fleeing their homes, reports said Wednesday. ... more |
| Buy Advertising | Media Advertising Kit | Editorial & Other Enquiries | Privacy statement |
|
Free Newsletters - Delivered Daily Via Email - Space - War - Terra - Energy |
 
Fresh quake barrage hits Greek island Santorini
Pain, anger as Turkey marks two years since quake disaster
January sets 'surprising' heat record: EU monitor | .. |
  China, Russia press Ahmadinejad at rare meeting The leaders of China and Russia on Wednesday pressed President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to show more cooperation to resolve the Iranian nuclear standoff, in a rare meeting at a regional security summit. ... more | .. |
 Cyberattacks expose network weaknesses A hacker group on Wednesday brazenly ramped up its antics as unrelenting waves of cyberattacks expose how poorly defended many networks are against Internet marauders. ... more | .. |
  Gates: NATO spending decline 'serious problem' The decline in defense spending by NATO-member countries is a "serious problem" that could eventually force the United States to move away from the alliance, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Wednesday. ... more | .. |
Key US senators slam China on military parts probe Two key US senators on Tuesday accused China of hampering a congressional probe into how counterfeit electronics end up in the US military supply chain by denying entry visas to investigators. ... more |
| .. |
 China, Central Asia anti-terror ties eyed With Central Asia and China seeking to strengthen anti-terrorism ties this week, critics warn Beijing's domestic security policies are being exported abroad. ... more | .. |
  Chilean navy frigate deal under scrutiny A Chilean navy deal that led to the purchase of four used frigates from the Netherlands has fallen foul of the law in the Latin American country over suspicions that all wasn't well with the transaction. ... more | .. |
 Indonesian police nab terrorist suspects A sweep by Indonesia's counter-terrorism police Densus 88 netted 16 suspects allegedly involved in different terrorist plots, including an alleged plan to poison police officers. ... more | .. |
  Iran 'speeds up missile development' Iran has accelerated efforts to develop a long-range ballistic missile, despite tough international sanctions imposed a year ago, the Israeli newspaper Haaretz has reported, citing an unpublished report by U.N. experts. ... more |
| Buy Advertising | Media Advertising Kit | Editorial & Other Enquiries | Privacy statement |
|
Free Newsletters - Delivered Daily Via Email - Space - War - Terra - Energy |
 
MIT engineers help multirobot systems stay in the safety zone
Scientists' conference kicks off global AI summit in Paris
Tradition and hi tech sync at China 'AI temple fair'; Tourist hot spot stokes viral nostalgia | .. |
 NATO and the question of impotence NATO's growing post-Cold War impotence has been the centerpiece of blunt talk from outgoing U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates and punctuated by Norway and Denmark. ... more | .. |
 PA head Abbas cracks down on rival Dahlan Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is cracking down on former Gaza Strip security chief Mohammed Dahlan, a longtime rival, in what appears to be a power struggle within the mainstream Fatah movement. ... more | .. |
 Key US senate panel approves Panetta for Pentagon The US Senate Armed Services Committee unanimously approved Leon Panetta's nomination to be US defense secretary on Tuesday, setting the stage for a full senate confirmation. ... more | .. |
 Leaders converge on Kazakhstan for security summit Kazakhstan on Tuesday prepared for a summit of a security group regarded as a rival of NATO that is to see rare encounters between the Chinese and Russian leaders with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. ... more |
| .. |
 NATO says it 'has the resources' to maintain Libya mission NATO on assured Tuesday it has sufficient resources to continue its air campaign in Libya, despite fears the alliance could run out of steam as Moamer Khadafi digs in his heels. ... more | .. |
 Top US senator urges Guantanamo for Iraqi suspects The US Senate's top Republican, Mitch McConnell, called Tuesday for two Iraqis facing terrorism charges in his home state to be shipped to the controversial Guantanamo Bay detention facility. ... more | .. |
 Seven killed in Qaeda-style Iraq raid on govt HQ Gunmen blasted their way into government offices in central Iraq on Tuesday with two car bombs and suicide blasts that killed seven people and mirrored a March raid claimed by Al-Qaeda. ... more | .. |
 Commentary: Half pregnant strategy Is NATO a paper tiger? ... more |
| Previous Issues | Jun 15 | Jun 14 | Jun 13 | Jun 10 | Jun 09 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| The contents herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2011 - SpaceDaily. AFP and UPI Wire Stories are copyright Agence France-Presse and United Press International. ESA Portal Reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by SpaceDaily on any web page published or hosted by SpaceDaily. Privacy statement |
|
Free Newsletters - Delivered Daily Via Email - Space - War - Terra - Energy |
| Buy Advertising | Media Advertising Kit | Editorial & Other Enquiries | Privacy statement |
