Military tradings, World Wide Weapons deals

indrid, your only one post in this topic is ... off topic!!!!! damn ..............

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unbelieveble, right?

Yes, but for 15-16-17 posts is a good percent of views - over 130. But, i expect from you another thing - to use your visit for comments about this "news".

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PS - when i have a new issue of one of the romanian publication (military or history profile) i came in first time to read the news. Who buy what numbers of airplanes, tanks, etc. Maybe im not alone. Maybe others had also this interest. And, i had a goooooood internet connection (this year i think we "up grade" it to 512 k at download, and 1 Mb for up load) and lot of time to search on net. When my 'puters are not going crazy... and my coleagues are not complain about printers who are not turned on

lucky you...me and alex still do not have a net connection at the dorm.............

Italy sattelites with dual use - civil & spy... hm! Sorry - defence, military.. not spy...

Source: Finmeccanica

"ASI and Alenia Spazio Sign Final Contract for Dual-Use Earth Observation Satellite System

ROME ---Finmeccanica announces that a contract worth EUR 775 million was signed yesterday (21 December) between the Italian Space Agency and Alenia Spazio for the construction of the COSMO-SkyMed satellite system.

The system consists of a constellation of four Earth observation satellites that can be used for civil or defence purposes.

Alenia Spazio (100%-owned by Finmeccanica) acts as prime contractor for the industrial team appointed to develop the system, whose main suppliers include another Finmeccanica company, Telespazio, as well as several Italian SMEs.

The contract relates to the first three satellites in the constellation; the contract for the fourth satellite is expected to be worth EUR 116 million.

The COSMO-SkyMed system is financed by the Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (EUR 620 million) and the Ministry of Defence (EUR 155 million).

The first COSMO-SkyMed satellite is to be launched during the last three months of 2006, and the system as a whole should be fully operational at the end of 2008."



Alenia Spazio Signs COSMO-Skymed Contract - Galileo Receives Go-Ahead
Source: Alenia Spazio


" Alenia Spazio, a Finmeccanica company, and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) have signed a contract worth 775 million euro to begin the development of the COSMO-Skymed satellite constellation for Earth observation.

The contract covers the construction of the first three satellites, the first of which will be launched in late 2006, followed by the others at 8-month intervals. The system will be fully operational in 2008.

The Italian space industry received a further boost with the signing of the contract between the European Space Agency (ESA) and Galileo Industries to begin operations for Galileo, the European system of satellite navigation.

Maurizio Tucci, Managing Director and CEO of Alenia Spazio, commented: "Today is a great day for Italy's space industry. In Paris the contract was signed between ESA and Galileo Industries, in which our company is a partner, for Europe's Galileo programme and at the same time in Rome the COSMO-Skymed contract means that Alenia Spazio has met the three objectives set for 2004: the ATV capsules for the space station, Gaileo and COSMO-Skymed." "

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PS- Too bad Indrid, but you had no chance... From what i read, your dream job is to be un employed....

Source: General Dynamics

General Dynamics Partners with Heckler & Koch to Create U.S. Source for XM8 Modular Weapon System


" FALLS CHURCH, Va. --- General Dynamics European Land Combat Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, and Heckler & Koch GmbH of Oberndorf, Germany, have created a U.S.-based joint venture company to manufacture and deliver the 5.56mm XM8 Light Weight Modular Carbine System to U.S. government customers.

Art Veitch, General Dynamics executive vice president for Combat Systems, said, "This partnership expands General Dynamics' ability to meet the varied requirements of the U.S. infantry soldier, our traditional customer, while providing the government with a domestic supply of a crucial transformational weapon system. We look forward to working with Heckler & Koch to achieve the full U.S. market potential for this excellent weapon."

The XM8 Light Weight Modular Weapon System has been proposed as a replacement for the current M16 rifle and M4 carbine, the standard infantry weapons in today's U.S. military. The XM8's action is based on the Heckler & Koch G36, a proven infantry weapon. Different barrels and other modules can be swapped quickly to meet changing mission requirements. Variants include the baseline carbine, a sub-machine gun-like personal defense weapon, a sharpshooter's configuration and a variant for use as a heavy-duty machine gun for sustained rapid-fire applications. An optional add-on 40mm grenade launcher is also available.

Heckler & Koch, a leader in the design and manufacturing of technologically advanced firearms for defense and law enforcement, is the firm behind some of the most well known firearms of the last fifty years including the G3 rifle, MP5 submachine gun, USP pistol, and newer models such as the MP7 Personal Defense Weapon, the UMP submachine gun, and the G36 weapon system. The company has U.S. operations based in Sterling, Va.

General Dynamics European Land Combat Systems is a business unit within the General Dynamics Combat Systems group. The unit is composed of the three European land combat systems companies owned by General Dynamics: MOWAG AG, of Kreuzlingen, Switzerland; General Dynamics Santa Barbara Sistemas, of Madrid, Spain; and Steyr Spezialfahrzeug, based in Vienna, Austria.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 71,600 people worldwide and anticipates 2004 revenue in excess of $19 billion. The company is a market leader in mission-critical information systems and technologies; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and business aviation. "

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Sultanate of Oman Agrees to Purchase Raytheon-Lockheed Martin Javelin Anti-Tank Weapon System


"ORLANDO, Fla. --- The armed forces of the Sultan of Oman have selected Javelin for Oman's medium-range anti-tank guided weapon requirement. In October, the Government of Oman signed a Letter of Agreement with the U.S. Government to procure approximately 100 Javelin missiles and a corresponding number of command launch units, along with training and support packages.

This selection marks the Raytheon-Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture's tenth international sale of the advanced anti-tank weapon system.

"The Javelin Product Office of the Close Combat Project Office is extremely pleased that Oman has selected Javelin," said Col. Lloyd McDaniels, U.S. Army Close Combat Weapon Systems project manager.

"Javelin provides Oman with a highly effective means of deterrence for its soldiers," said Michael Crisp, president, Javelin Joint Venture. "Javelin gives the soldier an unprecedented capability to defeat any armored or platform, both today and in the future. Additionally, Javelin is highly effective against alternate targets."

"Oman's detailed evaluation process included assessments of whole life costs and worldwide supportability. Javelin's high reliability, worldwide support and very low operational and maintenance costs were key factors. The selection of Javelin by Oman represents a key strategic sale in the region," said Howard Weaver, Javelin Joint Venture vice president.

Raytheon Company provides system engineering management and support for the Javelin Joint Venture and produces the command launch unit, missile guidance electronic unit and system software. Work is performed primarily at Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, Ariz., and at other Raytheon facilities in Texas, Massachusetts and California.

Lockheed Martin provides missile engineering and production support for the Javelin Joint Venture in Orlando, Fla., produces the missile seeker in Ocala, Fla., and performs missile all-up-round assembly in Troy, Ala.

The combat-proven Javelin is in service with the U.S. Army and Marine Corps and has been used extensively on operations including Operation Iraqi Freedom. Along with the Omani selection of Javelin, other nations that have already selected Javelin include the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Australia and New Zealand. Javelin is also on order for the armed forces of several other countries and is being evaluated for integration onto ground and naval platforms.

With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon Company is a global technology leader in Defense, government and commercial electronics, and business and special mission aircraft.

Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, Lockheed Martin employs about 130,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems, products and services. "

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Source: Raytheon/Lockheed Martin JAVELIN Joint Venture

$13.8 Billion Market for Air-to-Air Missiles Through 2014

" NEWTOWN, Conn. --- “Air-to-air missiles may have played only a minor role in the recent fighting in Iraq, but they remain crucial to any wartime effort for achieving air superiority,” says Larry Dickerson, Missile Analyst for Forecast International. According to Dickerson, “The lack of headline-grabbing aerial engagements in the skies over Iraq does not mean air-to-air missiles have lost their appeal.”

Air-to-air missiles will generate $13.8 billion in revenues over the next 10 years for the world’s top defense firms. More than 51,000 missiles will be produced through 2014.

“The leading air-to-air missile firms will be Raytheon and MBDA,” said Dickerson. “Sales of the AIM-9X Sidewinder and AIM-120 AMRAAM will generate $3.4 billion for Raytheon. MBDA is not far behind with about $2.89 billion in projected revenue from air-to-air missiles,” he said. MBDA’s product line includes the MICA and ASRAAM.

In the future, MBDA will begin offering the next-generation Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. The firm hopes to break Raytheon’s grip on the medium-range segment of this market. Raytheon’s AMRAAM has out sold all its competitors.

Raytheon and MBDA account for 46 percent of all sales in the air-to-air missile market. If certain non-competitive firms are eliminated from the rankings, the market share of these firms jumps to 64 percent.

According to Dickerson, “Companies located in China, Japan, Taiwan and India sell missiles almost exclusively to their own governments. They may produce large quantities of missiles but they win very few export orders."

A problem for Europe concerns fighter aircraft sales, which spur purchases of air-to-air missiles. “The United States is expected to sell a far greater number of combat fighters than Europe in the future,” Dickerson said. These larger sales give the U.S. an advantage in the air-to-air missile market.

Also, purchasers of U.S.-built aircraft do not always have the option of arming them with European-made missiles. “MBDA must be able to offer the option of arming American fighters with its missiles if it is to have any chance of challenging Raytheon’s dominance of this market,” said Dickerson.

Forecast International, Inc., is a leading provider of Market Intelligence and Analyses in the areas of aerospace, defense, power systems and military electronics. Based in Newtown, CT, USA, Forecast International specializes in long-range industry forecasts and innovative marketing presentations, including regular 10-year forecasts. "

Source: Forecast International

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Ericsson Signed Arthur WLS Contract with the Czech Republic


Source: Ericsson Microwave Systems AB

"Ericsson Microwave Systems AB has via Ericsson Czech Republic received an order of three ARTHUR, Weapon Locating Systems from the Czech Republic for use in their army. The order also includes a classroom trainer and Contractor Logistic Support.

ARTHUR, ARTillery Hunting Radar, is the leading artillery weapon locating system for maneuver forces and peace support operations. ARTHUR is a highly mobile medium range weapon locating system (WLS) integrated on a single vehicle. Its main components are a C-band doppler radar with phased array antenna, data processing unit, two operator workstations, communication equipment and inertial navigation unit. The main mission of the ARTHUR WLS is to protect own forces by detecting and locating enemy artillery.

"The negotiations have been going on for some time after a comprehensive evaluation by the customer," said Patricia Curutchet-Styf President & Country Manager for Ericsson Czech Republic.

"That we now received this contract, opens a door to more business in Central Europe and it also, once again, confirms the ARTHUR WLS's leading position in the world market", said Anders Berntsson, sales director Market Operations, Ericsson Microwave Systems AB.

Ericsson Microwave Systems AB is a leading supplier of radar sensors and information networks, creating security solutions for military and government agencies around the world.

Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet communications through its continuous technology leadership. Providing innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping to create the most powerful communication companies in the world. "

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US Opposes Russian Missile Sale to Syria


Source: Voice of America news


"The United States Wednesday registered its opposition to a reported pending sale of advanced Russian surface-to-surface missiles to Syria. Such action could lead to U.S. sanctions against Russian exporters.

Syria has long had a large arsenal of Soviet-era Scud ground-to-ground missiles. But news reports from Russia say Moscow is ready to sell the Damascus government a vastly updated version of the Scud, the Iskander or SS-26 missile, that would be capable of pinpoint strikes against targets within a 300 kilometer range, which would include all Israeli territory.

There is no indication that such a deal has been consummated, and at a press briefing here, State Department Spokesman Richard Boucher called reports about the prospective scale speculative. However, he made clear the United States opposes in principle all arms sales to Syria, because of that country's presence on the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism.

"We're seen reports of the sale. The U.S. policy on this is very clear. We're against the sale of weaponry to Syria, the sale of lethal military equipment to Syria, which is state sponsor of terrorism. We think those kinds of sales are not appropriate. The Russians know about this policy. They know about our views," he said.

Mr. Boucher said Russian entities involved in such a sale would be subject to U.S. sanctions under a law aimed at curbing the flow of arms to countries on the terrorism list.

The comments came as Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov was completing a round of high level talks with a meeting with Secretary of State Colin Powell.

Spokesman Boucher said he did not know whether the issue of the reported Syrian missile deal came up in discussions with Mr. Ivanov, but said even if it didn't, Moscow is well-aware of the U.S. position on the issue.

News reports say senior Israeli officials have consulted with both the Russian and U.S. governments to express their concern about the prospective deal.

Moscow was a major arms supplier to Syria during the Cold War era, and its cash-strapped military industry is said to be keen to make the new sale to help keep development and production of the SS-26 missiles going.

U.S. sanctions would basically forbid a Russian missile exporting firm from doing business with the U.S. government or acquiring advanced American technology."


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Like i sayd in POTD topic - progress in Irak, this two modern wars are big motivation for spending. Like always war is a good affair. But, is a good thing for american soldiers, who receive new shields.

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Source: US Army
Source: General Dynamics



1000th Stryker Rolls Out




"WASHINGTON --- Production of the 1,000th Stryker vehicle was commemorated during a ceremony Jan. 12 at Anniston Army Depot, Ala., 33 months to the day former Army Chief of Staff Eric K. Shinseki signed for the first Stryker there April 12, 2002.

The Stryker program is a good example of “public-private partnerships,” said Col. Alexander Raulerson, depot commander. He said the program matched the expertise of government and the private sector to improve the Army.

Anniston assembles two-thirds of the Strykers and the other third are built in London, Ontario, Canada.

Anniston hosts an assembly and test station operated by Stryker partner General Dynamics, said Bob Baker, Anniston plant manger with General Dynamics.

The depot assists the contractor by providing facilities and laboratories for test analyses of materials and paints all the vehicles, said Baker.

Of the 1,000 Strykers built thus far, almost 800 have been fielded, said Col. Peter Fuller, Stryker project manager. Another 1,451 are on order.

Fuller said the 311 Strykers that have been in Iraq for the last 14 months have logged more than four million miles, with an operational availability rate of 97 percent.

Soldiers have praised the Stryker’s ability to move to a conflict swiftly, and more importantly, quietly. Sgt. Benjamin Herman, a team leader from Company C, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, of the current SBCT in Iraq said some Iraqis call SBCT Soldiers "Ghost Riders" and "Ghost Soldiers" because they arrive with little noise or warning.

Wheeled and mobile, the Stryker takes soldiers point to point as safe as a possible and much faster than any other conveyance, said Raulerson, who has observed the Stryker’s performance near Balad, Iraq. “It lends itself to missions in Iraq, where rapidly moving forces to points of conflict as quickly as possible is needed,” he said.

The Stryker is the first major combat system purchased by the Army since the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle was acquired in 1988.

The second Stryker Brigade Combat Team rotated to Iraq in November, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division from Fort Lewis, Wash. operates Strykers brought over by 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, the Army’s first Stryker Brigade Combat Team, also from Fort Lewis.

The Stryker has ten variants. Infantry Carrier Vehicle, Anti-Tank Missile Guided Vehicle; Reconnaissance Vehicle; Fire Support Vehicle; Engineer Squad Vehicle; Mortar Carrier Vehicle; Commander's Vehicle; Medical Evacuation Vehicle; Mobile Gun System and the Nuclear Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle. Presently 565 of the Infantry Carrier and Reconnaissance vehicles have been produced.

Baker said the Mobile Gun System and NBC variants are slated to go into production this summer.

Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Yakovac Jr., military deputy to the assistant secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics & Technology attended the activities this week at Anniston. “The Stryker is an example of the Army’s effort to transform itself into a more agile, deployable and lethal force,” said Yakovac. (ends)



U.S. Army and General Dynamics Recognize 1000th Stryker Delivery





ANNISTON, Alabama --- Yesterday, the U.S. Army and General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, recognized the delivery of the 1000th Stryker armored vehicle during a ceremony at the Anniston Army Depot in Anniston, Alabama.

Stryker is an eight-wheel armored vehicle that is changing the way warfare is conducted on the battlefield.

Stryker is an essential element of the Army’s effort to transform itself into a more agile, deployable, survivable and lethal force. The Stryker family of vehicles, made up of ten variants, is assembled at the Army’s Anniston Army Depot, Anniston, Alabama, and at General Dynamics Land Systems’ facility in London, Ontario, Canada.

“Only four years ago, Stryker was a vision of then Army Chief of Staff Eric Shinseki,” said Charles M. Hall, president, General Dynamics Land Systems. “Today, we are recognizing the 1000th Stryker that is continually proving the Army’s vision correct as it provides its soldiers a new operational capability required to defend the democratic principles of freedom in today’s uncertain world,” Hall said.

“Stryker is a real success story for the Army. We have demonstrated and proven that the DoD can rapidly produce, field and deploy new and effective weapons system very quickly,” said Lieutenant General Joseph Yakovac, Jr., Military deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics & Technology. “The Stryker family of vehicles has proven their worth. They are quickly deployable and extremely survivable.”

In their 12 months of deployment in Iraq with the 3/2 Infantry, the Strykers were driven over 3.1 million miles and encountered over 200 hostile incidents. Through all of this they maintained an operational readiness rate in excess of 96 percent.

“Stryker provides the survivability and lethality that ensures our Soldiers complete their mission quickly, safely and decisively. The Stryker is an example of the Army’s effort to transform itself into a more agile, deployable and lethal force,” said Lieutenant General Yakovac.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs approximately 71,600 people worldwide and anticipates 2004 revenue in excess of $19 billion. The company is a market leader in mission-critical information systems and technologies; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and business aviation. "


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Raytheon Delivers Revolutionary APG-79 AESA Radar Ahead of Schedule


Source: Raytheon Co.


"EL SEGUNDO, Calif. --- Raytheon Company's Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) has delivered ahead of schedule its first revolutionary APG-79 radar to Boeing Integrated Defense Systems in St. Louis.

This low rate initial production (LRIP) delivery is the first of 415 radars to be delivered to Boeing for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, with the goal of operational readiness by September 2006.

The APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar system provides aircrew with greater capabilities than ever before. Aside from increased reliability, the radar provides improved situational awareness through its ability to conduct both air-to-air and air-to-ground operations almost simultaneously at greater distances.

"The APG-79 radar will truly revolutionize the warfighting capability of the Super Hornet. Following a year of successful flight testing, we are looking forward to equipping the fleet with AESA technology," said Cmdr. Aaron Bowman, the F/A-18/EA-18G U.S. Navy radar program manager.

"The APG-79 AESA radar is a key element to the Block II upgrades we designed into the Super Hornet from its inception," said Roger Besancenez, AESA program manager for Boeing. "This spiral development, including advanced displays, new navigation systems and the APG-79 AESA radar system, enhances the Super Hornet's role as the premier strike fighter in today's battlespace and an advanced node in the vision of ForceNET."

"We are proud that the APG-79 AESA radar has been developed in record time from concept to development, now culminating in our first LRIP customer delivery. The technology innovations contained within the APG-79 will set the standard for radar capabilities for many years to come, putting Raytheon at the leading edge of the industry," said Erv Grau, vice president for Air Combat Avionics, the business unit within Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, which produces the system.

Most radar systems are created as evolutionary improvements to earlier systems. The APG-79 AESA radar, however, consists of entirely newly designed hardware and software that provides revolutionary capability and reliability for the warfighter's present and future needs.

This new system, made possible through a quantum leap in technology development will equip the Super Hornet as well as the E/A-18G Airborne Electronic Attack variant.

Raytheon Company, with 2003 sales of $18.1 billion, is an industry leader in defense and government electronics, space, information technology, technical services and business and special mission aircraft. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 78,000 people worldwide. "


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Pentagon Contract Announcement


Source: US Department of Defense


" United Defense L.P., Minneapolis, Minn., was awarded on Jan. 11, 2005, a $5,731,458 firm-fixed-price contract for 155 Bonus Projectiles for the Sensor Fuzed Munitions Program.

Work will be performed in Bofors, Sweden (72 percent) and Minneapolis, Minn. (28 percent), and is expected to be completed by Dec. 30, 2005. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This was a sole source contract initiated on Oct. 14, 2004.

The U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-05-C-1185). "

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O'Dea Signs Contract for New Air Corps Helicopters


Source: Irish Ministry of Defence


"The Minister for Defence, Mr. Willie O'Dea, T.D., has today signed a contract for the purchase of four new helicopters for the Air Corps.

The four AB 139 Utility Helicopters are being acquired from the Bell Agusta Aerospace Company at a cost of 49 million euros including VAT and will be operated by the Air Corps in a general purpose military operational and training role. Two helicopters will be delivered in 2006 and the other 2 in 2007.

A contract for the purchase of two light utility EC135 helicopters from Eurocopter SAS will be signed shortly. These machines will be delivered later this year.

“I am looking forward to these helicopters coming on stream over the next three years” commented Mr. O'Dea. “The Air Corps are performing a superb job and deserve the very best of equipment to support them in their work. These new helicopters will provide a very significant boost to the Defence Forces and Air Corps. The purchase of the helicopters is another positive indication of the Government's commitment to ensure that all branches of the Defence Forces are fully equipped to carry out their day-to-day roles.”


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The tender competition for helicopters was advertised in the Official Journal of the European Communities on 29 May 2004.

A comprehensive evaluation process was carried out on three tender proposals by an evaluation team comprising officials from the Department of Defence, the Air Corps and the Army and that process was completed in November 2004.

A total of 6 helicopters are being purchased for the Air Corps at an overall cost of €60m approx. Bell/Agusta Aerospace will supply 4 AB139 Utility Helicopters and 2 Light Utility EC135 helicopters will be supplied by Eurocopter SAS.

The four utility helicopters will be operated by the Air Corps in general purpose military operational and training roles. Primary taskings will include training and operations with Special Forces, security and aid to the civil power, military exercises, infantry interoperability training and limited troop transport. They will also be used to perform air ambulance, inland Search and Rescue, aid to the civil community and VIP transport tasks.

The AB139s helicopters will be built at the Agusta facility near Milan, Italy.

The AB139 is a twin turbine helicopter with inherent multi-role capability and flexibility of operation. It is ideal for Military training and operational roles because of its modern design and compliance with the latest safety and certification standards combined with an exceptional power to weight ratio and high-speed capability.

The AB139 is in full production, with firm orders for over 80 helicopters for more than 40 customers, for offshore, corporate, law-enforcement, paramilitary and military roles worldwide.

First deliveries to customers commenced in 2003.

BellAgusta Aerospace Company (BAAC) is a joint venture company formed in 1998 between Agusta SpA of Italy and Bell Helicopters of the USA. BAAC was established for the joint design, manufacture and product support of the AB139 helicopter and BA609 tilt-rotor aircraft. Agusta has product leadership for the AB139 and the helicopters are built at the Agusta facility near Milan, Italy. "

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Pentagon Contract Announcement


Source: US Department of Defense


"Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Sunnyvale, Calif., is being awarded a $676,309,203 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00030-04-C-0100) to provide funding for the fiscal year 2005 TRIDENT II (D5) Missile Production and Deployed System Support (P&DSS).

Work will be performed in Sunnyvale, Calif. (38.96 percent); Magna, Utah (13.19 percent); Kings Bay, Ga. (11.12 percent); Cocoa Beach, Fla. (11.57 percent); Bangor, Wash. (8.60 percent); Gainesville, Va. (2.22 percent); Kings Port, Tenn. (2.88 percent); Rockville, Md. (1.11 percent); other (10.35 percent) and is expected to be completed by September 2008.

Contract funds in the amount of $218,380,688 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract was not competitively procured.

The Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (Mod. PZ0001). "

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