Aerospace & Defense News - Defense North America.
Apr 21, 2008 A group of scientists on Wednesday told lawmakers that a missile defense plan will not protect the U.S. from a real missile attack. However, George C. Marshall Institute President Jeff Kueter said the anti-missile program is making progress and will improve with further testing...

Company Watch - Northrop Grumman.
Jun 23, 2008 If Boeing loses its protest of the Air Force's decision to award a tanker contract to Northrop Grumman, it may end plans to sell its version of the tanker internationally, according to media reports. The DOD contract would have required enough volume to create...

Aerospace & Defense News - Technology.
Jun 23, 2008 The US Air Force Research Laboratory is launching the second phase of a program aimed at demonstrating the ability to refuel unmanned aircraft in flight. It is looking for an integrator to develop and demonstrate the capability for boom and receptacle refueling of UAVs...

Aerospace & Defense News - Defense North America.
Jun 23, 2008 The US Air Force Research Laboratory is launching the second phase of a program aimed at demonstrating the ability to refuel unmanned aircraft in flight. It is looking for an integrator to develop and demonstrate the capability for boom and receptacle refueling of UAVs...

Aircraft Supplier & MRO News.
Jun 30, 2008 More defense firms in Europe are expected to target U.S. suppliers for acquisitions as part of an effort to increase their presence in the U.S. Analysts also predict more acquisitions among larger U.S. defense firms as suppliers consolidate. Jun 26, 2008 A...

Aircraft Supplier & MRO News.
Jun 23, 2008 Bombardier Bombardier signed a five-year Component Repair & Exchange agreement covering Luxair Luxembourg Airlines' three DHC-8-Q400s. The component pool covers nearly 250 part numbers and will be located at Bombardier's Frankfurt distribution center. Jun 18, 2008 Lockheed Martin, Pratt &...

Aerospace & Defense News - Technology.
Jun 30, 2008 Laser or infrared systems may have the ability to protect entire flight zones from shoulder-fired missiles, scientists say. However, they note that although the missiles may be detected, there is not currently a way to divert them off target. Jun 27, 2008 ...

Company Watch - General Dynamics.
Jun 23, 2008 BAE Systems and General Dynamics hope lawmakers award full funding for their XM-1203 Non Line-of-Sight Cannon. The cannon is one of eight proposed Manned Ground Vehicles under the Army's Future Combat Systems program. General Dynamics executive Robert Sorge says the company is optimistic about...

Aerospace & Defense News - Defense North America.
Jun 30, 2008 Laser or infrared systems may have the ability to protect entire flight zones from shoulder-fired missiles, scientists say. However, they note that although the missiles may be detected, there is not currently a way to divert them off target. Jun 27, 2008 ...

Company Watch - Boeing.
6/30/2008 Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies will provide Silver Air of Djibouti with MRO service for its Boeing 737-200s under a total care agreement announced last week. 6/24/2008 ALAFCO reached a deal with Saudi Arabian Airlines for the sale and lease of 17 aircraft for delivery...