The Rockwell Collins SWE-DISH CommuniCase®Technology CCT120 satellite manportable terminal recently excelled at this summer’s U.S. Army’s Network Integration Evaluation (NIE) 12.2.
Military equipment
Boeing tests new computers for Growler aircraft
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. Navy on Sept. 6 successfully flight tested a new mission computer that will expand the performance of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler.
Contract for TOR system
Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT) („Elbit Systems”) announced today that TOR – Advanced Flight Training („TOR”), its partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. („IAI”), established in order to perform the Israeli Air Forces’ („IAF”) future trainer program (the „Project”), has reached an agreement with the Israel Ministry of Defense („IMOD”) regarding a contract in a total amount of approximately $603 million.
Honeywell will supply F-124 engines for Israeli M-346
Honeywell (NYSE:HON), as part of the International Turbine Engine Company LLC, has signed a contract to supply its F124-GA-200 turbofan engines for the Israel Ministry of Defense’s (IMOD) new 30-strong Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Master advanced jet trainer fleet. The contract is worth approximately $735 million and includes engine supply and aftermarket support.
Successful cold-temperature ground test of Graphite Epoxy Motor (GEM-60)
ATK (NYSE: ATK) and United Launch Alliance (ULA) conducted a successful cold-temperature ground test today of a Graphite Epoxy Motor GEM-60 solid rocket motor used to boost ULA’s Delta IV launch vehicles.
Sustainment support for Sniper® Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP)
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has received a $152 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for Sniper® Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) sustainment support over a five-year period, beginning in September 2012.