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MILITARY-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX: Defense Dept. Contracts for May 18, 2012 - HNN Huntingtonnews.net HNN Huntingtonnews.net MILITARY-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX: Defense Dept. Contracts for May 18, 2012 HNN Huntingtonnews.net Moog, Inc., East Aurora, NY, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract with a maximum $16465306 for vibration controls. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Army. There were two solicitations with one response. and more »

Ministers approve £350 million contract for Trident replacement - Telegraph.co.uk Telegraph.co.uk Ministers approve £350 million contract for Trident replacement Telegraph.co.uk By James Kirkup, in Chicago The Ministry of Defence will announce this week that it has placed £350 million of contracts for the design of new nuclear-armed submarines. British defence firms will be asked to begin work on the nuclear-propulsion systems ... and more »

Afghanistan Army: Troops Complain Of Poor Equipment And Disrespect - Huffington Post Globe and Mail Afghanistan Army: Troops Complain Of Poor Equipment And Disrespect Huffington Post The footwear was made by a manufacturer under contract to the Afghan Ministry of Defense. Even the 3-year-old army band bemoans their equipment, including soldered trumpets dating back to the 1970s. The conversation with Aga, the firing range ... From M16s to boots, Afghan troops feel slightedSan Jose Mercury News all 9,566 news articles »

SD's Ellsworth base integral part of nation - KFOX El Paso SD's Ellsworth base integral part of nation KFOX El Paso The base's 2010 payroll was $184 million for civilian and military personnel, and Ellsworth spent nearly $95 million on military construction, contracts, education and other services. The report estimated the base created 1579 jobs in 2010 with a ... and more »

News Digest: May 21 - Federal Times News Digest: May 21 Federal Times The agency also has the option to extend the contract to 50 more buildings for an extra $3.5 million, according to spokesman Adam Elkington. In fall 2010, the Defense Department met a mandate from Congress to lay out a plan for reducing its excess ... and more »

MILITARY-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX: Defense Dept. Contracts for May 17, 2012 - HNN Huntingtonnews.net HNN Huntingtonnews.net MILITARY-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX: Defense Dept. Contracts for May 17, 2012 HNN Huntingtonnews.net Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $57859585 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-10-C-5427) for fiscal 2012 requirements for MK 15 Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS) Phalanx Block 1B BL2 upgrade kits and conversions; ... and more »

Earmark Puts $17000 Pans on Army Craft - New York Times New York Times Earmark Puts $17000 Pans on Army Craft New York Times The company's owners are political contributors to the congressman, who has been called the “Prince of Porkâ€� by The Lexington Herald-Leader for his history of delivering federal contracts to donors and others back home. Military officials have said the ... and more »

Iraq buys US drones to protect oil - USA TODAY USA TODAY Iraq buys US drones to protect oil USA TODAY The office, which operates out of the US Embassy and manages US military sales programs in Iraq, confirmed the sale of drones but declined to say the model or number of drones that are part of the contract. The drones will allow Iraq's military to keep ... and more »

Report: TRC Folded In Inquiry - The Ledger Report: TRC Folded In Inquiry The Ledger But about five years later, the celebrated defense contractor abruptly shut down. Until now, the reason behind its exit has been a mystery. TRC, which made gyroscopes for the Army's Black Hawk helicopters, secured millions of dollars' worth of ...

Two area companies win military contracts totaling more than $73 million - OregonLive.com (blog) Two area companies win military contracts totaling more than $73 million OregonLive.com (blog) Also, the Defense Logistics Agency said Tuesday it had awarded a $37.98 million contract to Flir Systems Inc. of Wilsonville, which will provide infrared electronic units for use by the Army. The agency said Flir was the only bidder on the contract. and more »