February 8th, 2010
Woburn, Mass. – February 8, 2010 –[ASDWire]– If the unconventional tactics of shadowy insurgent groups pose some of the biggest threats to unsuspecting US combat soldiers in the field, with their elusive networks defying detection by the analysts charged with tracking them, then two Department of Defense (DoD) contracts may help tip the scales back in the U.S. military’s favor. Aptima, the Massachusetts-based R&D firm specializing in human-centered engineering, has been awarded two Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase II contracts to develop IMPACTS, a training system for Marines to visually read and recognize cues to identify potential terrorists from amongst the general population, and BESTNET, a technology for helping military and intelligence analysts map these obscure adversarial networks, identifying the influential members and resources that are central to these groups’ activities.
Woburn, Mass. – February 8, 2010 –[ASDWire]– If the unconventional tactics of shadowy insurgent groups pose some of the biggest threats to unsuspecting US combat soldiers in the field, with their elusive networks defying detection by the analysts charged with tracking them, then two Department of Defense (DoD) contracts may help tip the scales back in the U.S. military’s favor. Aptima, the Massachusetts-based R&D firm specializing in human-centered engineering, has been awarded two Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase II contracts to develop IMPACTS, a training system for Marines to visually read and recognize cues to identify potential terrorists from amongst the general population, and BESTNET, a technology for helping military and intelligence analysts map these obscure adversarial networks, identifying the influential members and resources that are central to these groups’ activities.
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January 21st, 2010
Paladin Integrated Management vehicle (PIM)
YORK, Pennsylvania – BAE Systems today 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.
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January 8th, 2010
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), was awarded an $84 million contract for battle-damage assessment, repair services and materials for Stryker brigades deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, General Dynamics was awarded $28 million for 474 hull protection kits and spare parts for the Stryker family of vehicles.
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January 8th, 2010
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – The U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), a contract worth $198 million to build 140 M1A1 SA (Situational Awareness) tanks for Iraq.
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January 6th, 2010
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 6, 2010 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today that it
has accepted the Oshkosh Defense military truck that will carry a
Boeing-built laser beam control system for the U.S. Army's High Energy Laser
Technology Demonstrator (HEL TD) program.
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January 1st, 2010
January 1st, 2010
The FIRE Project team wishes all our readers a Happy and Successful 2010.
For us, 2009 has presented many challenges and has seen the FIRE Project achieve a number of important targets, moving into the next Project phase.
There has been a significant increase in readership for all portals, which is a great reward for the efforts of our volunteers.
We welcome comment and suggestion from our readers to help us to improve the presentation and content of all of the portals and of the Central Information Resource.
We greatly appreciate contribution of material for our news columns and databases. During 2010, we will be providing facilities for contributors to add material directly to the FIRE Project system.
The coming year will bring its own opportunities and challenges and we hope that every reader will find success and happiness.
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December 26th, 2009
ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK, Sweden – BAE Systems has been awarded a contract by the Direction générale de l’armement (DGA) – French Armament Procurement Agency – for 53 BvS10 MkII vehicles, a new and improved version of the all-terrain vehicle in service with the Dutch and British armed forces. With options, the total value of the contract could reach €220 million for 129 vehicles.
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December 26th, 2009
NASHUA, New Hampshire – BAE Systems has successfully installed the Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures (ATIRCM) system on U.S. Army CH-47D Chinook aircraft. The ATIRCM system is a laser-based, directable countermeasures system that protects helicopters against attack by missiles.
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December 26th, 2009
Washington, United Kingdom. – A new £33m plant on the site of the old Dunlop factory in Washington will ensure even better supplies of ammunition to front-line troops while securing north east jobs.
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December 21st, 2009
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