ViaSat to modify Air Force JSC CARLSBAD, Calif., May 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force announced it has contracted ViaSat Inc. to implement a new communication link on the joint communication simulator.

DynCorp International names new president FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 13 (UPI) -- Defense contractor DynCorp International Inc., based in Virginia, has named a new president and chief executive officer.

HemCon selected for LHP development PORTLAND, Ore., May 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army announced a contract with HemCon Medical Technologies Inc. for the development of battlefield resuscitation lyophilized human plasma.

AS&E to install SmartCheck at LAX BILLERICA, Mass., May 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. Transportation Security Administration says it has selected American Science and Engineering to provide its screening technologies for a pilot program.

Raytheon demos new circuits for COSMOS TEWKSBURY, Mass., May 13 (UPI) -- U.S. company Raytheon says it has demonstrated a new high-performance military circuit grown from semiconductor compounds directly on silicon.

ITT contracts OSI for MRAP program HAWTHORNE, Calif., May 13 (UPI) -- ITT Corp. has awarded a follow-on contract to OSI Systems Inc. for specialized electronics in support of a U.S. Defense Department contract.

LaBarge awarded follow-on for MESA support ST. LOUIS, May 13 (UPI) -- Northrop Grumman says it has contracted St. Louis-based LaBarge to support the multirole electronically scanned array radar system with electronic subsystems.

CECOM contracts DRS for TQGs PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command announced it has contracted DRS Technologies Inc. for tactical quiet generators.

Army to evaluate OxyBand wound dressings SAN FRANCISCO, May 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army announced plans to evaluate OxyBand Technologies Inc.'s patented battlefield wound dressing technology for potential deployment.

Telephonics to support MH-60R helicopters JERICHO, N.Y., May 13 (UPI) -- Jericho, N.Y.-based Telephonics Corp. says it has been contracted to support the U.S. Navy's MH-60R multi-mission helicopters with radar technologies.

Neurotechnology launches MegaMatcher VILNIUS, Lithuania, May 9 (UPI) -- Lithuania-based Neurotechnology announced the launch of its new MegaMatcher 2.1 multi-biometric face and fingerprint identification system.

British select first FRES vehicle design LONDON, May 9 (UPI) -- The British Ministry of Defense says it has selected General Dynamics UK's Piranha 5 design for its new future rapid effect system utility vehicle.

Defense funds awarded for blood research CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. Defense Department says it has awarded funding for the Naval Medical Research Center to continue researching a combat casualty blood substitute.

Telephonics demonstrates NetCom-VTM FARMINGDALE, N.Y., May 9 (UPI) -- Telephonics says it has successfully demonstrated its NetCom-VTM technology in a bid for the U.S. Army's vehicle intercommunications system-extended program.

Army equips unit with night-vision goggles WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army says it has fully equipped a unit with ITT Corp.'s enhanced night-vision goggles in an initiative to upgrade combat capabilities at night.

Navistar contracts Hardwire for MRAP armor POCOMOKE CITY, Md., May 9 (UPI) -- Navistar Defense says it has contracted Maryland-based Hardwire LLC to support the production of mine resistant ambush protected vehicles.

BAE to support semi-truck reinforcement CINCINNATI, May 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army has contracted BAE Systems for the company to supply its cab field kits for M915A3 military semi-trucks.

Army contracts BAE for L-Rod bar-armor MANASSAS, Va., May 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army has contracted BAE Systems for the company's L-Rod bar-armor kits for installation on RG-31 and Cougar vehicles.

Virtutech platform to support MUOS testing SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 8 (UPI) -- Virtutech Inc. has been subcontracted to support the U.S. Navy's Mobile User Objective System program with its Simics testing platform.

Kongsberg contracted for Renault upgrades WASHINGTON, May 8 (UPI) -- Kongsberg says it has been contracted by Renault to upgrade the French Army's Renault VAB armored personnel carriers with remote weapon stations.

Orbital to support TSER program DULLES, Va., May 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Defense has contracted Orbital Sciences Corp. to support the Theoretical Studies and Engineering Services program.

LM subcontracts Raytheon for JTRS AMF FORT WAYNE, Ind., May 8 (UPI) -- Lockheed Martin has subcontracted Raytheon to support the U.S. Defense Department's Joint Tactical Radio System with communications technologies.

MagShoe to become commercially available NEW YORK, May 8 (UPI) -- New York-based IDO Security Inc. says it plans to launch a commercially available version of its trademarked MagShoe metal detector system.

CACI contracted to support OASD/NII ARLINGTON, Va., May 7 (UPI) -- CACI International Inc. says it has been contracted to support the U.S. Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense with communication technologies.

Army training systems begin integration RESTON, Va., May 7 (UPI) -- The Warfighter Field Operations Customer Support program has begun being integrated with live, virtual and constructive training for the U.S. Army.

Foster-Miller delivers 2,000th Talon robot MCLEAN, Va., May 7 (UPI) -- QinetiQ North America subsidiary Foster-Miller says it has delivered its 2,000th Talon roadside-bomb-disabling robot to the U.S. military.

CATSA contracts Unisys for biometric tech OTTAWA, May 7 (UPI) -- The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority says it has contracted Unisys Corp. for the company's biometric security technologies.

Demron granted Australian patent MIAMI, May 7 (UPI) -- The Australian patent office says it has granted Radiation Shield Technologies a new patent for the company's Demron radiation-protection material.

Iraq, Afghanistan to get Navistar trucks WARRENVILLE, Ill., May 7 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army has contracted Navistar Defense for tactical military trucks to support the security and rebuilding efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

OnSSI and Splinternet form alliance SUFFERN, N.Y., May 7 (UPI) -- New York-based On-Net Surveillance Systems Inc. says it has formed an alliance with Splinternet Holdings Inc. to integrate their threat detection offerings.

DSCR contracts for Blackhawk indicators CLEARWATER, Fla., May 7 (UPI) -- Florida-based Aerosonic Corp. says it has been contracted to supply Blackhawk helicopter indicators to the Defense Supply Center Richmond.

LaBarge to supply circuits for TPS-79 MMSR ST. LOUIS, May 7 (UPI) -- U.S. company Lockheed Martin says it has contracted LaBarge Inc. to support the TPS-79 Multi-Mission Surveillance Radar system.

ITT to support Special Operations Forces WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 7 (UPI) -- The U.S. Special Operations Technology Applications Program Office says it has contracted ITT Corp. to support the program's Army helicopters.

F100 testing modifications save millions ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn., May 6 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force says a recent collaboration on the F100 engine program resulted in $7.2 million in savings during the first test in the series.

Second Daring sea trial a success LONDON, May 6 (UPI) -- The British Royal Navy says the new Type 45 Destroyers, Daring class, recently completed the second stage of sea trials two days early.

QinetiQ contracted for MCEITS program STAFFORD, Va., May 6 (UPI) -- Virginia-based QinetiQ North America says it has been awarded a contract to support the Marine Corps Enterprise Information Technology Services program.

SSG to supply Air Force NETCENTS support NASHUA, N.H., May 6 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force says it has contracted Single Source Group for network centric technologies for installation at Air Operations Centers.

Rapiscan to supply TSA with X-ray systems HAWTHORNE, Calif., May 6 (UPI) -- The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has contracted OSI Systems for X-ray technologies to deploy at U.S. airport security checkpoints.

British military contracts for more MRAPs LADSON, S.C., May 5 (UPI) -- The British Ministry of Defense says it has awarded two contracts to South Carolina-based Force Protection Inc. for mine resistant ambush protected vehicles.

JMAR launches commercial threat detector SAN DIEGO, May 5 (UPI) -- California-based JMAR Technologies Inc. announced plans to launch a commercial version of its trademarked BriteLight biological threat detection technology.

Fort Indiantown Gap training range delayed HARRISBURG, Pa., May 5 (UPI) -- Construction plans have been put on hold for a planned Army National Guard multipurpose training range in Pennsylvania.

F-22s successfully test TTNT at JEFX08 MARIETTA, Ga., May 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force says it has successfully tested a classified information transmission technology from two F-22 Raptor aircrafts to ground stations.

Eaton to benefit from Bell Boeing deal CLEVELAND, May 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. Defense Department's recent contract for Osprey tiltrotor aircrafts will result in an estimated $120 million in revenue for supplier Eaton Corp.

High Rise Escape Systems gets GSA number SANFORD, Fla., May 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a contract number to High Rise Escape Systems Inc., opening up the government market for the company.

TriQuint ships circuits for EQ-36 radars HILLSBORO, Ore., May 5 (UPI) -- Oregon-based TriQuint Semiconductor says shipment of its microwave integrated circuits for use in the EQ-36 Counterfire Target Acquisition Radars has begun.

Defense Dept. contracts for Fido XTs WASHINGTON, May 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. Defense Department says it has contracted ICx Technologies for the delivery of the company's handheld explosives detection systems.

Ciena verified for Defense Dept. networks LINTHICUM, Md., May 5 (UPI) -- The Joint Interoperability Test Command says it has verified that several of Ciena Corp.'s network technologies meet U.S. Department of Defense requirements.

Emergent acquires VaxGen rPA ROCKVILLE, Md., May 5 (UPI) -- Maryland-based Emergent BioSolutions says it has acquired VaxGen's recombinant protective antigen to increase its biological threats countermeasure offerings.

Israeli military contracts for body armor ASHKELON, Israel, May 2 (UPI) -- The Israeli Ministry of Defense says it has contracted Defense Industries International Inc. for bulletproof and tactical vests.

Digital Ally launches new incident camera OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 2 (UPI) -- Kansas based-Digital Ally has launched a new surveillance camera that is activated automatically by a law enforcement vehicle's abrupt operational changes.