SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 18 (UPI) -- Manpack AN/PRC-155 radios by General Dynamics C4 Systems successfully performed secure communications tests through the U.S. military's MUOS satellite network.
CARTAGENA, Spain, April 18 (UPI) -- Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has floated the Spanish navy's S-73 submarine, the Mistral, after finishing 80 percent of its dry dock overhaul.
CARPINTERIA, Calif., April 18 (UPI) -- More self-deploying, monopole JIB antennas for U.S. GPS satellites will be produced by Northrop Grumman under a Lockheed Martin follow-on award.
CANBERRA, Australia, April 18 (UPI) -- Australian company Telstra has been tapped by the country's military for telecommunications services to enhance its communications system.
PORTLAND, Ore., April 18 (UPI) -- FLIR Systems Inc.'s BRITE Star DP advanced imaging system is being integrated onto aircraft for Afghanistan under the U.S. Air Force LAS program.
BOHEMIA, N.Y., April 18 (UPI) -- ITT Exelis has been contracted to supply anti-jam GPS antennas for use on the U.S. Air Force's future KC-46 aerial refueling tanker.
ATLANTA, April 18 (UPI) -- Cockpit displays on U.S. Air Force F-22 fighters will receive sustainment services under a new contract given to Rockwell Collins.
MONTREAL, April 18 (UPI) -- Canada has issued a draft questionnaire to five aircraft manufacturers for pricing of fighter planes to replace its CF-18 fleet.
CANBERRA, Australia, April 18 (UPI) -- Australia officially opened its new LAND 21 maintenance training facility at the Gaza Ridge Barracks near Bandiana in northern Victoria state.
RIO DE JANEIRO, April 17 (UPI) -- Brazil's long-delayed FX-2 fighter purchase program has been delayed again, leaving all three leading contractors guessing the outcome, whenever it happens.
MANCHESTER, N.H., April 17 (UPI) -- A U.S. Army engineering and manufacturing development phase contract has been given for a new precision targeting system.
PARIS, April 17 (UPI) -- French technology company Astrium is approaching near-global X-band satellite communications for government and military customers.
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., April 17 (UPI) -- An initial trailer-mounted aerostat launcher and six aerostats have been delivered to BAE Systems in support of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command.
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., April 17 (UPI) -- An $86 million contract for tactical medical equipment and devices has been given to Combat Medical Systems by the U.S. Department of Defense.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 17 (UPI) -- A non-profit association helping multinational companies prevent bribery and enhance transparency has opened an office in the United Arab Emirates.
WASHINGTON, April 17 (UPI) -- NASA is seeking proposals for sub-orbital technology payloads, vehicle enhancements, onboard facilities and small spacecraft propulsion technologies.
ROMSEY, England, April 17 (UPI) -- Development of a new, lighter weight water-jet disruptor for disabling explosive devices has been announced by Chemring EOD of Britain.
RIO DE JANEIRO, April 17 (UPI) -- Brazil is beefing up national security in preparation for the July visit of Pope Francis, FIFA World Cup next year and the Olympics in 2016.
MADRID, April 16 (UPI) -- Airbus Military of Spain and France's MBDA have completed tests to validate integration of the Marte MK2/S anti-ship missile on C295 maritime patrol aircraft.
BALTIMORE, April 16 (UPI) -- Northrop Grumman says its Big SAR mapping system for new F-16 radars delivers the sharpest images available for situational awareness and targeting.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy's new carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is 96 percent structurally complete, Huntington Ingalls Industries announced.
ORLANDO, Fla., April 16 (UPI) -- Lockheed Martin's new man-portable Nemesis missile was 3-for-3 during recent flight tests against targets at White Sands Missile Range, N.M.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 16 (UPI) -- Saudi Arabia reportedly has turned to South Africa's state-owned Denel Dynamics defense company to help Riyadh develop its own killer UAV program.
Kentucky Derby winning jockey Joel Rosario, and his mount Orb, both enjoy a quick bath after winning the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, May 4, 2013. UPI/Mark Abraham
