Aerospace/Defense Newswire
OxyBand Technologies Signs Army Contract
SAN FRANCISCO, May 9 PRNewswire — OxyBand Technologies, Inc. today announced that it has signed a contract with the United States Army to evaluate the company's patented cutting edge wound healing technology for battlefield and other military wounds. OxyBand Technologies has developed a...
Boeing Begins Contract Talks With IAM
SEATTLE, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) today began negotiating a new labor contract for more than 26,000 employees, largely in the Seattle area, Portland, Ore., and Wichita, Kan. "Boeing is...
American Legion to Congress: 'Pass a Clean GI Bill'
INDIANAPOLIS, May 9 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The leader of the nation's preeminent veterans organization criticized Congress for delaying a needed GI Bill because of cost. Improvements to the current GI Bill, like its predecessors, will serve as the ultimate stimulus package for...
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Successfully Completes Hot-Fire Tests on Next Generation of Space Launch Vehicle Engine
CANOGA PARK, Calif., May 9 PRNewswire — Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company, has spent the last several months successfully completing a series of hot-fire tests on heritage J-2 rocket engine components that are the basis for the new J-2X...
United Space Alliance Selects Huntsville Operations Vice President
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 9 PRNewswire — United Space Alliance (USA) has announced the selection of Kim Doering as Vice President for Huntsville Operations, effective May 12. She joins USA from the NASA Johnson Space Center where she most recently served as Deputy Program Manager for the...
Northrop Grumman KC-45: Why We Won - Fleet Effectiveness
WASHINGTON, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The U.S. Air Force found Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) bid to build the next generation of aerial refueling tankers superior to Boeing's in four of the five most important selection criteria. Despite this fact, the losing bidder...
AFA & AFSA Announce Memorial Day Ceremony at Air Force Memorial
ARLINGTON, Va., May 9 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Air Force Association and the Air Force Sergeants Association will host a 9 a.m. wreath laying ceremony Monday, May 26, 2008, at the Air Force Memorial. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley is the keynote speaker...
VA Helps Vets Convert Military Experience to Work Place Success
'The American Veteran' Focuses on Opportunities WASHINGTON, May 9 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and corporate America are working together to provide veterans with the skills they'll need to rejoin the civilian workforce, enhancing the Department's...
General Dynamics UK Secures New Export Opportunity
LONDON, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited has confirmed that it has signed an 85m pounds Sterling GBP ($165m USD) contract to supply a tactical communications and data system as part of the United Kingdom's initiatives to improve economic...
Fort Indiantown Gap Provides Refuge for Rare Butterfly While Training Soldiers
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md., May 9 PRNewswire — When it comes to military training in Pennsylvania, there's no better place than the Army National Guard's Fort Indiantown Gap. The installation is the key training center for 18,000 Pennsylvania guardsmen each year. Soldiers aren't the...
Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney Awarded Engine Demonstrator Contract
PHOENIX and EAST HARTFORD, Conn., May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Advanced Turbine Engine Company, LLC (ATEC), a Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and Pratt & Whitney joint venture, was awarded a $108 million contract by the U.S. Army for the Advanced Affordable Turbine Engine (AATE...
Fort Hood a LEEDer in Environmental Stewardship
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md., May 9 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Fort Hood is improving the quality of life of Soldiers and families living on the installation through environmental planning. As the Army transitions to the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and...
Army Training Grenades Safer for Environment
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md., May 9 PRNewswire — Two of the Army's simulation devices just got greener. Thanks to the efforts of U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command's Perchlorate Replacement Team, the ground burst projectile simulator and the hand grenade...
ATK Notified of Canadian Government Decision to Block Proposed Acquisition of MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Information Systems and Geospatial Businesses
MINNEAPOLIS, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) was today informed the Canadian Minister of Industry has disapproved the sale of Canadian-based MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates' (TSX: MDA) Information Systems and Geospatial Services businesses to ATK...
GRAVITY FREE Design Conference Comes to Museum of Science and Industry May 12-14
CHICAGO, May 9 PRNewswire — GRAVITY FREE: 2008, a design innovation conference featuring 22 internationally known design leaders and visionaries whose work is changing the world, will meet from Monday, May 12, through Wednesday, May 14, at the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI...
AT&T Helps Connect Military Families for Mother's Day, Supports the USO and Military Moms With Free Phone Calls
SAN ANTONIO, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AT&T will donate more than 30,000 prepaid phone cards in 2008, with a retail value of more than $200,000, to be distributed to military personnel stationed overseas with the help of the USO. This donation builds on more than 85 years of...
TGrid 5.0 Advances Automatic, High-Quality Meshing Tools for Increased Productivity
SOUTHPOINTE, Pa., May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ANSYS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANSS), a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced the release of version 5.0 of its TGrid(TM) advanced mesh generation software...
AerCap Holdings N.V. Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, May 9 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AerCap Holdings N.V. (the "Company" or "AerCap") (NYSE: AER) today announced the results of its operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. First Quarter 2008 Highlights — First quarter 2008 net income was $50.9...
DOD Employee Arrested for Filing a False Federal Tax Return
WASHINGTON, May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A U.S. Department of Defense civilian employee working at the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait City, Kuwait, was arrested and charged with filing a false federal tax return for the 2005 tax year, Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division...
NASA Successfully Completes First Series of Ares Engine Tests
STENNIS, Miss., May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — NASA engineers Thursday successfully completed the first series of tests in the early development of the J-2X engine that will power the upper stages of the Ares I and Ares V rockets, key components of NASA's Constellation Program. Ares I...
NASA to Announce Education Initiative at San Jose Future Forum
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale will announce a significant new education initiative at a NASA Future Forum on May 14 at The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, Calif. Dale will make the announcement during a keynote address at...
Spartan Chassis Receives $56.4 Million Order for Production of MRAPs
CHARLOTTE, Mich., May 8 PRNewswire — Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAR), has been awarded a subcontract order from defense contractor BAE Systems worth approximately $56.4 million to support the production of advanced tactical vehicles under the...
White Electronic Designs Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2008
PHOENIX, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — White Electronic Designs Corporation (Nasdaq: WEDC) reported financial results for the second quarter, and the first six-months of fiscal year 2008, ended March 29, 2008. Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 were $20.9 million compared to...
NASA Awards Contract for Ares I Mobile Launcher
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — NASA's Kennedy Space Center has awarded a contract to Hensel Phelps of Orlando, Fla., for the construction of the Ares I mobile launcher for the Constellation Program. Ares I is the rocket that will transport the Orion crew exploration...
NASA and JAXA to Conduct Joint Research on Sonic Boom Modeling
WASHINGTON, May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) intend to conduct joint research on sonic boom modeling. Sonic boom modeling is one of the key technologies needed to enable a next generation supersonic aircraft quiet enough that it can...
NASA Network Connects Students For Web Retrospective Series
HAMPTON, Va., May 8 PRNewswire-USNewswire — As part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebration, the Digital Learning Network will host a series of live webcasts with students across the country May 13-21. The series will highlight the contributions of each NASA center to a specific topic in...
Stanley Named to OKCBusiness List of Best Places to Work in Oklahoma for 2008
ARLINGTON, Va., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Stanley, Inc. (NYSE: SXE), a leading provider of systems integration and professional services to the U.S. federal government, today announced that OKCBusiness has named it to its 2008 "Best Places to Work in Oklahoma" list as a finalist in...
U.S. Coast Guard Accepts Delivery of First National Security Cutter, Lockheed Martin Command and Control System
MOORESTOWN, N.J., May 8 PRNewswire — The U.S. Coast Guard today accepted delivery of the first National Security Cutter, USCGC Bertholf (WMSL 750), a 418-foot vessel built by Northrop Grumman and equipped by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) with integrated communications, sensors and...
General Dynamics Selected for FRES
LONDON, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been selected by the UK Ministry of Defence as the provisionally preferred bidder for the Utility Vehicle Design (UVD) for the Future Rapid...
General Dynamics Awarded $116 Million for Abrams Tank-Related Work
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), was awarded a contract worth $116 million for the purchase of long-lead materials for work associated with the Abrams main battle tank. The contract...
New Ideas Sought for Protecting Crowded Places From Terrorist Threat
LONDON, May 8 PRNewswire — The Global Security Challenge (GSC) and Secure Futures, a national security innovation firm, announced today their commitment to an initiative designed to help bring fresh thinking to the problem of protecting the general public from the threat of terrorism in...
Raytheon Awarded $32 Million for LPD 25
TEWKSBURY, Mass., May 8, 2008 PRNewswire — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has been awarded a $32 million contract to develop and integrate the total ship electronics systems for LPD 25, the ninth ship of the U.S. Navy's LPD 17 class of expeditionary warfare ships. Under the contract...
Boeing Names Keating to Lead Public Policy and Washington, D.C. Operations
CHICAGO, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Boeing (NYSE: BA) Chairman, President and CEO Jim McNerney has named Timothy J. Keating senior vice president for Public Policy, effective June 2. He succeeds Tod R. Hullin, who earlier this year announced his plans to retire from Boeing by the...
Tyco Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
PEMBROKE, Bermuda, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Board of Directors of Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE, BSX: TYC) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share. The dividend is payable on August 1, 2008, to shareholders of record as of July 1, 2008. ABOUT...
CACI Awarded $134 Million Contract to Support Military Sealift Command
ARLINGTON, Va., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CACI International Inc (NYSE: CAI) announced today that it has been awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for up to 10 years, worth up to $134 million, to continue providing worldwide logistics support services to the...
PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. Announces New Stock Symbol: PSSR
GREENWICH, Conn., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: PSSR) announced today that its new stock symbol is PSSR. On April 16, 2008, stockholders of PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. voted at the company's annual meeting to change the company's name to PASSUR...
VIASPACE Energy Initiates Global Distribution of Battery Electrode Health Analyzer Product With Agreement in Korea
PASADENA, Calif., May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — VIASPACE Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VSPC), a company that transforms proven space and defense technologies from NASA and the Department of Defense into hardware and software solutions, announced today that it has entered into a...
Integral Systems Europe Announces EPOCH IPS Satellite Ground System Compliance With the ESA Packet-Utilization Standard (PUS)
TOULOUSE, France, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ISE (Integral Systems Europe), a subsidiary of Integral Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISYS), today announced that its' EPOCH IPS (EPOCH Integrated Product Suite) COTS product is in compliance with ESA's (European Space Agency) PUS...
ATK Reports Strong FY08 Fourth Quarter and Year-end Earnings
MINNEAPOLIS, May 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) reported today that earnings per share (EPS) in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2008, which ended on March 31, rose 17 percent over the prior-year quarter to $1.83. Sales for the quarter surpassed $1.1 billion...
Wounded Warriors Treated to Night on the Town in San Diego by TriWest and Freedom Alliance
SAN DIEGO, May 7 PRNewswire — Wounded Warriors from the Naval Medical Center San Diego and Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton will enjoy an evening of food, fellowship and fun at an exclusive downtown steakhouse this evening, courtesy of TriWest Healthcare Alliance and Freedom Alliance...
Boeing, Asiana Airlines Finalize Order for Two 777-200ER Jetliners
SEATTLE, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) and Asiana Airlines have completed an order for two 777-200ERs (Extended Range). The order is valued at $438 million at list prices. The South Korean airline holds rights to substitute the larger 777-300ER which...
Steven F. Gaffney Elected Chairman of the Board of IAP Worldwide Services, Inc.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Board of Directors of IAP Worldwide Services, Inc. today announced that it has elected Steven F. Gaffney, a senior executive with 25 years of experience in the defense industry, as Chairman of the Board. "It is an honor to...
General Dynamics' Chabraja to Remain Chairman through May 2010; Board Names Johnson to Succeed as CEO in June 2009
FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) announced today that Nicholas D. Chabraja, the company's chairman and chief executive officer, has advised the board that, consistent with his employment agreement, he will step down as chief executive officer...
Parker to Present at the 2008 Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on May 29
CLEVELAND, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, will present at the 2008 Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference in New York on Thursday, May 29 at 8:00 a.m. EDT. The presentation will be webcast...
Calgon Carbon Awarded Montreal UV Contract
PITTSBURGH, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE: CCC) announced today that it has been selected by the City of Montreal to supply Sentinel(R) UV Disinfection Systems (Sentinel(R) Systems) at three of its drinking water production plants. The contract is valued...
CPI International Announces Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CPI International, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPII), the parent company of Communications & Power Industries, Inc., a leading provider of microwave, radio frequency, power and control solutions for critical defense, communications, medical...
Exhaling for Exploration: Scientists Test Lunar Breathing System
HOUSTON, May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Imagine yourself hip-to-hip, shoulder-to-shoulder, inside a room the size of a walk-in closet for eight hours with five people you just met. Does that make you sweat? Or maybe make your breathing a little more animated? For three weeks, 23...
Conference: Dynamics of Interagency Reform: Constitutional, Statutory, and Civil Liberties Implications
Thursday, May 8, 2008, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Project on National Security Reform and the Reserve Officers Association WASHINGTON, May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — 9/11, Iraq, and Katrina demonstrate the urgent need to reform the U.S. national security establishment - designed in 1947 to...
Students Make the Ultimate Long Distance Call to the Space Station
HOUSTON, May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Students from coast to coast will have the opportunity to make an out of this world call to the International Space Station on Monday, May 12, from 11:20 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. CDT. The students and educators from One Stop Richmond Hill Community...
NASA Rolls Out New Artifact Loan Program With Space Shuttle Tires
WASHINGTON, May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — With the help of the space shuttle program, NASA kicks off a new artifact loan program for museums, planetariums, and other organizations. NASA's new Artifact Loan Opportunities Program will help organizations borrow NASA artifacts for education...
NASA Budget Inadequate for Demands, AIAA Executive Director Testifies
RESTON, Va., May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — AIAA Executive Director Robert Dickman, Maj Gen USAF (retired) today testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on "Reauthorizing the Vision for Space Exploration." He stressed that at a funding level of only...
A Full Time, 12-Month International MBA Scholarship to be Awarded Exclusively Through MilitaryMBA.net - Apply by July 1, 2008
WASHINGTON, May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Military MBA today announced Florida International University (FIU) will award a one-year International MBA scholarship exclusively to one qualified military candidate submitting an application through the MilitaryMBA.net website. The award...
QinetiQ North America to Support Marine Corps Systems Command
STAFFORD, Va., May 7 PRNewswire — QinetiQ North America's IT Services Group has won a $6 million, three year engineering support task order for the Marine Corps Air-Ground Task Forces (MAGTF) Command and Control (C2) Systems. This order covers refining performance requirements...
RE/MAX Named Top Ten Military Spouse Employer
DENVER, May 7 PRNewswire — For the second year in a row, RE/MAX International, Inc. has been honored as a Top Ten Military Spouse Friendly Employer by Military Spouse magazine. The annual list is a "who's who" of large corporations which have made the greatest effort and have had the...
Boeing KC-767 Tanker: Sized Right for the Fight
ST. LOUIS, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The KC-767 Advanced Tanker developed by Boeing (NYSE: BA) was sized to meet the aerial refueling requirements of the U.S. Air Force's mission and exceeded performance requirements to replace the aging, yet storied fleet of KC-135 medium tankers...
Northrop Grumman KC-45: Why We Won - Cost and Price Comparison
WASHINGTON, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The U.S. Air Force found Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) bid to build the next generation of aerial refueling tankers superior to Boeing's in four of the five most important selection criteria. Despite this fact, the losing bidder...
Democratic National Committee - McCain Myth Buster: John McCain and Jobs
Today's McCain Myth: As president John McCain would work for job security in America WASHINGTON, May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is being issued by the Democratic National Committee: John McCain says that "[j]ob security may well be the most pressing problem confronting...
Weiler Assumes Official Role as NASA Science Chief
WASHINGTON, May 7 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Administrator Michael Griffin announced Wednesday that Ed Weiler will remain as NASA's associate administrator for the agency's Science Mission Directorate. Weiler was named interim chief of the directorate March 26. "I'm very pleased to have Ed...
Geoffrey Grant Joins QinetiQ North America's Mission Solutions Group
FAIRFAX, Va., May 7 PRNewswire — QinetiQ North America, Mission Solutions Group appoints Geoffrey Grant to the position of Senior Vice President. Grant replaces recently promoted Joseph Broadwater, Executive Vice President Operations. Grant joins Mission Solutions Group from BAE...
Raytheon Teams with Emirates Advanced Investments to Develop Laser Guided Rocket
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, May 7, 2008 PRNewswire — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and Emirates Advanced Investments of the United Arab Emirates have signed a cooperative development agreement for a semiactive laser guided 70 mm (2.75-inch) rocket designed to provide increased...
KVH Introduces New CNS-5000 GPS/IMU Continuous Navigation System
MIDDLETOWN, R.I., May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — KVH Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: KVHI), working in close cooperation with leading GPS manufacturer NovAtel Inc., today introduced the CNS-5000, a self-contained navigation system that combines fiber optic gyro (FOG)-based inertial...
105 Teachers Honored for Dedication to Child Safety
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children(R) (NCMEC) today announced the winners of the third annual Got 2B Safe! Awards Program that recognizes teachers committed to keeping children safer from...
Raytheon to Provide Communications Solutions for the Defense Department's Joint Tactical Radio System
FORT WAYNE, Ind., May 7, 2008 PRNewswire — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) will provide a critical communications solution for the Department of Defense's Joint Tactical Radio System. JTRS is the next generation of radios for the U.S. military. Raytheon will be a subcontractor on the...
ATK and U.S. Army Conduct Successful PGK Flight Tests
MINNEAPOLIS, May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) and the U.S. Army recently conducted a series of successful flight tests of the company's 155mm Howitzer Precision Guidance Kit (PGK) at the Yuma Proving Grounds, Yuma, Arizona. PGK is a GPS guidance kit with...
Comair Reduces Fuel Burn by Switching to Cost Index Optimization
CINCINNATI, OH, May 7 PRNewswire - At a time when fuel prices continue to fluctuate, Comair has been able to reduce fleet-wide fuel burn by approximately 3 percent utilizing PPAS, a Cost Index optimization system designed by Applied Aeronautical Systems Inc. (AASI). PPAS (Pilots Performance...
SAIC to Provide Additional Tsunami Buoys to Australia
SAN DIEGO and MCLEAN, Va., May 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAI) today announced it has been awarded a contract by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology to produce and deliver four SAIC Tsunami Buoy (STB) systems. The contract includes...
Ohio Celebrates National Leadership Position in Aerospace Industry
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 7 PRNewswire — World leaders in the aerospace industry today celebrated Ohio Aerospace Day, an event that brings to light Ohio's historic strengths and dedication to developing future innovations in the aerospace industry. According to the Ohio Business Development...
Health Net Tops Military Spouse Magazine's List of 'Most Military Spouse Friendly Employers'
PITTSBURGH, May 7 PRNewswire — Health Net tops the list of America's "Most Military Spouse Friendly Employers," according to the June 2008 issue of Military Spouse magazine. The second annual list is a "who's who?" of large corporations, which have made the greatest effort and have...
Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition Company, LLC Reports its First Quarter 2008 Results
WICHITA, Kan., May 7 PRNewswire — Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition Company, LLC (HBAC) reported continued strong market acceptance and demand for its products, resulting in net bookings of $1.1 billion during the three months ending March 30, 2008. This continued strong order activity...
Vought Schedules First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. today announced it will hold a conference call to discuss the company's first quarter earnings on Monday, May 12 at 1 p.m. Central/2 p.m. Eastern time. Interested parties can listen to the call by dialing 888-680-0869 (United...
Kongsberg Awarded Contract for Protector RWS with French Army
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Last week Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, a subsidiary of Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, signed a framework agreement worth up to $100 million with Renault Trucks Defense of France for the delivery of PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Stations (RWS). The agreement, meant to...
Pelosi Statement on Supplemental Funding Bill for Iraq and Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in advance of the House's consideration of a supplemental funding bill for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan later this week: "President Bush insists on war without end in Iraq, but...
Kaydon Corporation Announces Second Quarter Dividend
ANN ARBOR, Mich.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - The Board of Directors of Kaydon Corporation (NYSE:KDN) today announced a regular quarterly dividend of $.15 per share. This dividend will be paid on June 30, 2008 to Stockholders of Record on June 9, 2008. Kaydon Corporation is a leading designer and...
SGI to Supply NASA's Next Major Supercomputer
SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NASA has chosen SGI (Nasdaq: SGIC) to supply its next major supercomputer, a 20,480-core SGI(R) Altix(R) ICE system, after a competitive evaluation the space agency launched last year. The new SGI(R) system, to be installed this summer...
NASA Goddard and Howard B. Owens Science Center Celebrate Partnership That Inspires Prince George's Students
GREENBELT, Md., May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the Howard B. Owens Science Center will celebrate a first year partnership created to inspire and educate Prince George's County school students in the study of Earth science during a special...
Visionary 'NASA Exploration Experience' Exhibit to Tour Connecticut May 14 - June 4
GREENBELT, Md., May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — America's plans for opening the space frontier — including new human exploration of Earth's moon and future voyages into the solar system beyond — are featured in an interactive exhibit scheduled to tour Connecticut for three...
Quatro Composites Receives ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100:2004 Certification
ORANGE CITY, Iowa, May 6 PRNewswire — Quatro Composites, a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced carbon composite products, has been awarded ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100:2004 Certification of Registration. The certification signifies both of its facilities, located in Orange City...
Orbital Awarded Contract for Suborbital Launch Vehicle Research and Engineering by U.S. Department of Defense
DULLES, Va.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE:ORB) announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Defense for the Theoretical Studies and Engineering Services (TSER) program. Orbital will serve as a prime contractor to support U.S...
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Tells Cadets Military Ready to Accept Gay Service Members
Mullen Says "[Don't Ask, Don't Tell] is a law and we follow it. Should the law change, the military will carry that out too." WASHINGTON, May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Speaking at West Point on Sunday, Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told graduating cadets...
The Tauri Group Honored by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce as a FANTASTIC 50 Business
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 6 PRNewswire — The Tauri Group, LLC, announced today that the company was recognized for the second year in a row as one of Virginia's FANTASTIC 50 companies by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. The FANTASTIC 50 awards are given to the fastest growing Virginia...
Jazz Semiconductor Announces Call for Papers for 2008 Analog-Intensive Mixed-Signal Circuits, Applications, and Technology (AIMS-CAT) Conference
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Jazz Semiconductor(R), the leader in Analog-Intensive Mixed-Signal (AIMS) foundry solutions and wholly owned subsidiary of Jazz Technologies(TM), Inc. (AMEX:JAZ), today announced the Call for Papers for its 2008 Analog-Intensive Mixed-Signal...
Curtiss-Wright Announces New Corporate Controller
ROSELAND, N.J., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced changes in its financial staff. Kevin McClurg has accepted the position of Vice President of Finance for the corporation's Flow Control operating segment. In his new position, Mr...
World's First Nuclear Radiation-Blocking, Anti-Chemical, Biological-Protection Fabric Granted Australian Patent
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Ronald DeMeo, MD, MBA, president and chief executive officer with Radiation Shield Technologies (RST), today announced the company has been granted a new Australian patent for Demron, the world's first nuclear radiation-blocking, anti-chemical and...
Research and Markets: Study the Strengths and Weaknesses of Lockheed Martin and the Information Systems & Global It Services They Offer
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Research and Markets " to their offering. This brief analyses the strengths and weaknesses of Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services IT services offering and takes an in-depth look at the company's structure, history and financial...
Astronaut Lands in Oregon for School Visits
HOUSTON, May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire —- NASA astronaut Stan G. Love will return home to Eugene, Ore., May 13-15. This trip marks Love's first hometown visit since he returned from the International Space Station in February. During the visit, he will give a firsthand account of his...
Saab Gives Notice to 45 Employees in Denmark
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Regulatory News: At the beginning of April, 70 people employed by Air/Land Systems at Saab Denmark A/S (STO:SAABB) were given notice. The reason was the cancellation of the DACCIS contract. After negotiations with employee representatives 45 employees...
Ampex Data Systems Receives Large Order From Boeing Commercial Aircraft
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Ampex Data Systems Corporation, a subsidiary of Ampex Corporation (NASDAQ:AMPX) has received an additional $3.2 million order from Boeing Commercial Aircraft Corporation, Seattle, Washington, for Ampex DSRs440 and DSRs500 airborne recorders, and for...
NASA to Discuss Phoenix Mission Upcoming Mars Landing
WASHINGTON, May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — NASA has scheduled a media briefing Tuesday, May 13, at 11 a.m. EDT, to discuss the challenges, risks and science opportunities of the scheduled May 25 landing of the Phoenix Mars Lander. Officials also will provide details on the Phoenix...
Northrop Grumman Tanker to Boost Military Airlift Capacity
WASHINGTON, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The recent decision by ATA Airlines to file bankruptcy and cease operations — including the charter service it provided to the U.S. military — makes more apparent the wisdom of the U.S. Air Force decision to select the Northrop...
EMRISE Corporation Appoints Michael J. Robinson Director of North American Communications Products Business Development
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - EMRISE CORPORATION (NYSE Arca:ERI), a designer, manufacturer and marketer of proprietary electronic devices and communications equipment for aerospace, defense, industrial, and communications applications, today announced the appointment of...
Haynes International, Inc. to Host Second Quarter Conference Call
KOKOMO, Ind.-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Haynes International, Inc. (Nasdaq GM: HAYN) announced today that it will host a conference call on Friday, May 9, 2008 to discuss its second quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2008. The Company will release financial results and...
Exemplary Military Spouse Goes Above and Beyond the Call of Duty
Inaugural Military Spouse of the Year Award Ceremony Nationally Recognizes Exceptional Military Spouse for Enhancing Lives All over the World WASHINGTON, May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The first national Military Spouse of the Year (MSOY) award ceremony today honored an outstanding...
2,000th TALON Military Robot Deployed
MCLEAN, Va., May 6 PRNewswire — QinetiQ North America, a global developer of innovative technology solutions for national defense, today announced that the Foster-Miller subsidiary of its Technology Solutions Group has delivered the 2,000th TALON(R) robot to the U.S. military. More...
Honeywell to Present at Electrical Products Group Conference
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that Dave Cote, Chairman and CEO, will be speaking at the Electrical Products Group Conference in Longboat Key, Florida, on Monday, May 19, 2008, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. EDT. A real-time...
Augusta Systems Releases EdgeFrontier v4.0
MORGANTOWN, W.Va., May 6 PRNewswire — Augusta Systems Inc., provider of intelligent enterprise network technologies, today announced the release of EdgeFrontier v4.0, the latest version of the company's industry-leading middleware for building and managing intelligent networks...
Raytheon's SLAMRAAM a Success in First System Field Test
TEWKSBURY, Mass., May 6, 2008 PRNewswire — Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) Surface Launched Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile successfully completed its first acquisition and tracking mission March 3, marking the first phase of system field testing at White Sands Missile Range...
Exostar Launches Federated Identity-as-a-Service Offering
HERNDON, Va., May 6 PRNewswire — Exostar, the leading provider of secure multi-enterprise collaboration solutions to the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry, today launched its Federated Identity Service (FIS) for medium level of assurance software credentials. It gives...
MFG Galileo Selected by Spanish Air Force for Radome Contract
SPARKS, Nev., May 6 PRNewswire — MFG Galileo Composites, a leading specialist in the design and manufacturing of custom composite radomes and reflectors, announced that it has been selected by the Spanish Air Force through EMTE Sistemas to supply six 77-foot radomes. The first two...
PacStar 3500 Selected by California National Guard to Support Border Patrol Operations
Deployable Network Communications Terminal Offers Remote Military Teams Small End Office Capabilities Anytime, Anywhere PORTLAND, Ore., May 6 PRNewswire-USNewswire — PacStar(TM), a technology-based provider of communications solutions to the military and government, announced today that...
Herley Chairman Announces Organizational Changes
LANCASTER, Pa., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Herley Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: HRLY) Chairman and CEO, Myron Levy, released the following statement today: "As we have previously announced, Herley Industries, Inc. and our former Chairman, Lee Blatt, have both settled our long-running...
Raytheon Team Starts Work To Integrate the U.S. Army's Live, Virtual and Constructive Training Support
RESTON, Va., May 6, 2008 PRNewswire — The Warrior Training Alliance, led by Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC (RTSC), has begun integrating the U.S. Army's live, virtual and constructive training under the Warfighter FOCUS (Field Operations Customer Support) program. RTSC, a...
Ventyx Software to Leverage NASA Earth Science Data for Improved Load Forecasting
ATLANTA, May 6 PRNewswire — Ventyx(TM), the world's largest private software provider to the utility industry, today announced that the company's industry-leading demand and price forecasting system has been selected for an advanced NASA project designed to improve short-term load...
Visiprise 2008 Customer Conference to Explore Manufacturing Innovation
ATLANTA, May 6 PRNewswire — Visiprise, Inc., a leader in manufacturing execution systems (MES) for the integrated enterprise, today announced its plans for the 2008 Visiprise Customer Conference, being held at the Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia, May 12 - 15. This year's theme...
U.S. Department of Transportation Rule Allows Passengers to Carry Methanol Fuel Cells and Cartridges Onboard Aircraft
PASADENA, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — VIASPACE Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VSPC) announced that a key US federal regulatory ruling now fully enables the business strategy for its Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Corporation (DMFCC) subsidiary. On April 30, 2008, the Federal Register...
Curtiss-Wright Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Order from Westinghouse
ROSELAND, N.J., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Westinghouse Electric Company LLC to provide reactor coolant pumps (RCPs) for up to four AP1000(TM) Generation III+ commercial nuclear power plants...
CACI Awarded $25 Million Contract to Support Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense/Networks and Information Integration
ARLINGTON, Va., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CACI International Inc (NYSE: CAI) announced today that it has been awarded a single-award, prime contract with a ceiling value of $25 million (one one-year base period, with four one-year option years) by the Office of Assistant Secretary of...
TriWest Sponsors Military Spouse of the Year Luncheon, Contributes $5,000 to ThanksUSA
WASHINGTON, May 6 PRNewswire — To honor the commitment and dedication of Chelle Brewer and the other 1.1 million military wives and husbands across the nation, TriWest Healthcare Alliance is sponsoring the inaugural Military Spouse of the Year Luncheon today in Washington, D.C. The...
SAIC Awarded $24 Million Task Order from the U.S. Army
SAN DIEGO and MCLEAN, Va., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAI) today announced it has been awarded a task order by the U.S. Army to support the Topographic Engineering Center (TEC) in Alexandria, Va. This two-year task order has a...
Jacobs Receives STARS Contract to Support the Naval Air Warfare Center
PASADENA, Calif., May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it received a Scientific, Technical, Administrative, and Research, Development, and Test and Evaluation Services (STARS) Information Technology contract to provide technical and...
Boeing Delivers First 737-900ERs to GECAS for Lease to Futura International Airways
SEATTLE, May 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) last week delivered Europe's first two Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes to GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) and its leasing customer, Spanish carrier Futura International Airways, based in...
FMC Technologies Earns Spotlight on New Technology Award for Its Enhanced Vertical Deepwater Tree
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:FTI) was presented with a 2008 Spotlight on New Technology Award during a ceremony held today at the 2008 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston. The award, which honors companies that develop innovative technologies that...
Stephen K. Klasko, M.D., M.B.A., Joins Teleflex Board of Directors
LIMERICK, Pa.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), announced today that Dr. Stephen K. Klasko, Senior Vice President for Health Sciences and Dean, College of Medicine at the University of South Florida (USF), and CEO of the University of South Florida Physicians Group, has...
Deloitte Awarded Opportunity to Respond to Military Health System Contracts
TEAMS Award Will Provide Deloitte the Opportunity to Respond to Specific Solicitations Generated by the Military Health System WASHINGTON, May 5 PRNewswire — Deloitte has been awarded the opportunity to contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Military Health System (MHS...
Calgon Carbon Awarded $7.1-Million Water Treatment Contract
PITTSBURGH, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE: CCC) announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the Palmdale Water District, Palmdale, California to supply granular activated carbon (GAC) and provide related services for the Palmdale Water...
Berger & Montague, P.C. Reminds Investors of the May 9, 2008 Deadline to Move for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Force Protection, Inc.
PHILADELPHIA, May 5 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The law firm of Berger & Montague, P.C. has filed a class action in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina on behalf of all purchasers of Force Protection, Inc. ("Force Protection") (Nasdaq: FRPT) common...
OSS Capital Asserts Reported Joint Venture Involving Hexcel Competitors Could Put Hexcel Profit Margins at Further Risk
NEW YORK, May 5 PRNewswire — OSS Capital Management LP ("OSS Capital"), which together with affiliates beneficially owns approximately 5.3 million common shares of Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL), representing over 5.5% of the Company's outstanding shares, today noted that, according...
SM&A Shareholders Urged to Vote for Slate of Director Nominees Proposed by Steven S. Myers, Founder, Retired Chairman & CEO, and Largest Shareholder of SM&A
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Steven S. Myers, the largest shareholder of SM&A (NASDAQ: WINS) as well as the Company's founder and retired chairman and chief executive officer, today issued the following statement regarding the nomination of himself and three independent...
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms Announces SBC320 3U VPX Single Board Computer Optimized For Demanding Space-Constrained Embedded Applications
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Reinforcing the company's position as the leader in VPX, GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms today announced at Critical Embedded Systems (Phoenix, AZ - May 4-6) the VPXcel3 SBC320 - the first 3U VPX single board computer to feature Core(TM)2 Duo processing...
New Abu Ghraib Torture Claims Filed Against Military Contractors, According to Legal Team for Former 'Ghost' Detainee
LOS ANGELES, May 5 PRNewswire-USNewswire — New torture claims have been leveled at two U.S. military contractors by a former Abu Ghraib "ghost" detainee who was wrongly imprisoned and later released without charge, according to a lawsuit filed today in Los Angeles federal court by his...
Aerosonic Awarded New Contract for UH 60 Blackhawk Indicators
CLEARWATER, Fla.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Aerosonic Corporation (AMEX:AIM), a leading supplier of precision flight products for commercial, business and military aircraft, announced today that the company has been awarded a new contract to supply indicators to the US Military through Defense...
Commander of the USS Cole to Present Keynote at Everything Channel's Fourth Annual XChange Government Integrator Conference
MANHASSET, N.Y., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Everything Channel (formerly CMP Channel), the global leader in technology sales, will host the fourth annual XChange Government Integrator conference May 7-9 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington D.C. Kirk...
QinetiQ North America Provides U.S. Marines Enterprise Information Technology Services
STAFFORD, Va., May 5 PRNewswire — QinetiQ North America has been awarded a contract with a potential value of $9M under the Commercial Enterprise Omnibus Support Services (CEOSS) Marine Corps Enterprise Information Technology Services (MCEITS) contract. The base-plus-2 option year...
Park Electrochemical Corp. Announces Date of Fiscal Year Earnings Release and Conference Call
MELVILLE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Park Electrochemical Corp. (NYSE:PKE) today announced that it plans to release its financial results for its 2008 fiscal year fourth quarter and for its full fiscal year ended March 2, 2008 before the New York Stock Exchange opens on Thursday, May 8...
Deep Down Announces New Distribution Agreement With Hach Ultra
HOUSTON, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Deep Down, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DPDW) today announced it has entered into a distributor agreement with Hach Ultra, manufacturer of HIAC liquid particle counters, for its highly advanced GlyCount(TM) liquid particle counter and Portable Oil...
Allied Motion Achieves Record Profit and Revenues for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2008
DENVER-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Allied Motion Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: AMOT) today announced it achieved a 29% increase in net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 to $924,000 or $0.13 per diluted share compared to net income of $715,000 or $.10 per diluted share for the same quarter...
Jefferies Appoints New Head of Aerospace & Defense Investment Banking Effort
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - The Jefferies investment bank today announced the appointment of David P. Baxt as head of the Firm's leading aerospace and defense investment banking effort, Jefferies Quarterdeck. Mr. Baxt was most recently a senior managing director and co-head of aerospace...
Northrop Grumman KC-45: Why We Won - Past Performance
WASHINGTON, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The U.S. Air Force found Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) bid to build the next generation of aerial refueling tankers superior to Boeing's in four of the five most important selection criteria. Despite this fact, the losing bidder...
5th Axis Receives ISO and Aerospace Certifications
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - 5th Axis Inc., a San Diego-based corporation founded by engineers that specializes in 5-axis machining, has announced its certifications for the ISO and Aerospace standards. The ISO 9001:2000 certification is globally recognized as a mark of quality...
AdvancedIO(R) Systems Announces Industry's First Rugged Dual-channel 10-Gigabit Ethernet XMC Family
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Critical Embedded Systems — AdvancedIO(R) Systems, the leading provider of configurable 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) connectivity for real-time embedded systems, today announced the V1120, a dual-channel 10-GbE and the first member of the V1100...
Eaton To Benefit From Defense Department's Multi-Year Purchase Of Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey Tiltrotor Aircraft
CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) today announced that the Department of Defense's decision to purchase 167 Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft will lead to an estimated $120 million in revenues for the company over the...
Herley Announces Settlement Agreement with U.S. Government
LANCASTER, Pa., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Herley Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: HRLY) announced today that it has reached a court approved settlement with the U.S. Government on all existing criminal and civil claims. These claims include (a) the criminal indictment against the Company...
Honeywell Announces New High Temperature Analog Silicon Chip for Aerospace and Deep Drilling Operations
PHOENIX, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that its Aerospace business has unveiled a new high temperature Silicon On Insulator electronic component with dual applications in the aerospace and oil industries. The chip can withstand high temperatures...
Designer Aviation Fuel May Provide Cleaner, Greener, Cheaper Alternative
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Swift Enterprises Ltd. has unveiled a new general aviation fuel that is less expensive, fuel-efficient and environmentally friendlier than any on the market, said co-founder John Rusek. The general aviation industry includes all flights other than...
Trubiquity Launches Software Architecture, Data Exchange Product
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Trubiquity (formerly Autoweb), a leading provider of software-based business process automation and data management solutions for the automotive, aerospace and consumer goods industries, has launched its new software-as-a-service (SaaS...
Boeing and Iraq Announce Airplane Order, Discuss Support for Aviation Modernization
BAGHDAD, Iraq, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and the Government of Iraq today announced an order for 30 Boeing 737-800 commercial airplanes, the first step in re-establishing that country's scheduled commercial aviation operations. Iraq has also contracted options for...
QinetiQ North America Scientist Honored by National Reconnaissance Office
ARLINGTON, Va., May 5 PRNewswire — Dr. Jeffrey Goldman has received the James E. Morgan Award from the National Reconnaissance Office's (NRO) Operations Solution Group (OSG) in recognition of superior engineering, innovation, and achievement. An expert in predictive spatial...
iVeia Announces the Titan-V5e(TM) Small Form Factor Processing Module Utilizing System-on-a-Chip Technology and the Xilinx(R) Virtex(TM) - 5 FXT
ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 5 PRNewswire — iVeia, LLC today announced the availability of the Titan-V5e, a small form factor processing module that utilizes the newly released Virtex-5 FXT FPGA from Xilinx. The Titan-V5e combines the embedded PowerPC(R) 440 processor of the Virtex-5 FXT with...
Former Senator, Astronaut John Glenn Returns to Capitol Hill for Special NASA's 50th Anniversary Presentation
SILVER SPRING, Md., May 5 PRNewswire — WHO: Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) and former Senator John Glenn (D-OH) host Discovery Communications Founder and Chairman John Hendricks' official presentation of over 100 hours of newly HD transferred NASA archives to NASA's Administrator Michael...
Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Program Moves Forward to Serve Warfighters
ORLANDO, Fla., May 5 PRNewswire — Following a series of successful reliability characterization tests, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) received U.S. Government approval to continue development and production of the Joint Air-To-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM). During the recent tests, the...
Spirit Chief Executive Jeff Turner Speaking at Bank of America Conference
WICHITA, Kan., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Turner will speak at the Bank of America 2008 BASics/Industrials Conference on Thursday, May 8, at approximately 10:40 a.m. Eastern Time. Turner's remarks will...
Performance Technologies and Integrys Sign Canadian Distribution Agreement for Embedded Products
ROCHESTER, N.Y. and MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Performance Technologies (Nasdaq: PTIX), a leading developer of communication platforms and systems, today announced it has signed a new distribution agreement for its family of embedded hardware and software...
AVIATION WEEK's Ares Blog Spurs Questions in Dutch Parliament
NEW YORK, May 5 PRNewswire — A post on AVIATION WEEK's Ares defense technology blog about Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program cost changes is causing debate in the Dutch parliament. Labor party Member of Parliament and defense spokesperson Angelien Eijsink has quoted Bill Sweetman...
World's Airlines Meet to Review Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan(TM) Engine Development
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — More than 50 representatives from airlines and leasing companies around the world gathered to review Pratt & Whitney's Geared Turbofan engine development program during the company's Next Generation Technology Symposium in West...
Raytheon Awarded $203.3 Million for Production of Precision Guidance Systems
MCKINNEY, Texas, May 5, 2008 PRNewswire — Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) will extend production and delivery of Improved Target Acquisition Systems under a $203.3 million contract from the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Huntsville, Ala. The order continues Army procurement of the...
McAfee, Inc. and Microsoft Showcase Joint Network Access Control Solution for Defense Customers
ORLANDO, Fla., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — DISA CONFERENCE — McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE), is demonstrating its new Network Access Control solution, integrated with Microsoft Windows NAP (Network Access Protection) technology, an endpoint policy enforcement platform for Windows...
Point Blank Solutions Sets Date for 2008 First Quarter Results and Conference Call
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Point Blank Solutions, Inc. (Pink Sheets: PBSO), a leader in the field of protective body armor, announced today that it will be filing its Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2007 on Monday, May 12, 2008. The Company also...
Ball Aerospace Wins NASA Earth Sensing Contracts
BOULDER, Colo., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. has been awarded two NASA contracts that support the agency's Science Mission Directorate 2007 Instrument Incubator Program (IIP) in developing Earth science instrument subsystem technologies. Ball...
Environmental Tectonics Corporation's Simulation Division Awarded Contract to Deliver Urban Disaster Area Scenario to Netherlands Institute for Safety
SOUTHAMPTON, Pa., May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Environmental Tectonics Corporation's (Amex: ETC) ("ETC" or the "Company") Simulation Division today announced the signing of a contract with the Netherlands Institute for Safety (NIFV, formerly known as NIBRA), for the development of an...
Magal Presents 86% YoY Revenue Increase in First Quarter 2008
YAHUD, Israel, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Magal Security Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq GM: MAGS; TASE:MAGS) today announced its consolidated financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2008. Revenues for the first quarter of 2008 increased 86% reaching US$26.3 million...
Elbit Systems Subsidiary Receives $127 Million Contract to Supply Advanced Communications Solutions
HAIFA, Israel, May 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Tadiran Communications Ltd, received a $127 million contract to supply tactical communications radio equipment and systems from a European customer. The systems...
CORRECTING and REPLACING FMC Technologies Signs Five-Year Alliance Agreement With Anadarko Petroleum
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-May 5, 2008 - Headline of release should read: FMC Technologies Signs Five-Year Alliance Agreement With Anadarko Petroleum (sted FMC Technologies Signs Five-Year Exclusive Alliance Agreement With Anadarko Petroleum). The corrected release reads: FMC TECHNOLOGIES SIGNS...
United Space Alliance Executive Inducted Into Astronaut Hall of Fame
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., May 3 PRNewswire — Former Space Shuttle Astronaut Loren J. Shriver joins the ranks of fellow space heroes today with his official induction into the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Shriver, USA's Vice President Engineering and Integration, and Chief Technology...
Space Shuttle Discovery Arrives at Launch Pad, Countdown Test Set
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 3 PRNewswire-USNewswire — After safely reaching its launch pad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Discovery now awaits its next major milestone for the upcoming STS-124 mission. A launch dress rehearsal, known as the terminal countdown...
Ronson Reports Sales and Results of Operations in the First Quarter of 2008 and Releases President's Review Letter From its 2007 Annual Report
SOMERSET, N.J., May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ronson Corporation (Nasdaq: RONC) (the "Company") today reported its Net Sales and Results of Operations for the first quarter 2008 in comparison with the first quarter 2007. In addition, Ronson Corporation released the Company's March 20...
Naverus Names Former U.S. Department of Transportation Attorney as General Counsel
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-May 2, 2008 - Naverus announced today that Naveen Rao has been named General Counsel, effective April 30. At Naverus, Rao will lead the company's legal department. Dan Gerrity, CEO of Naverus, said, "I am very pleased to have Naveen as a part of our team. We are proud to be...
Military Computer Contractor Pleads to Unauthorized Access to Military Database and ID Theft
HOUSTON, May 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — A former U.S. Navy contractor has been convicted of exceeding authorized access to a computer and aggravated identity theft, United States Attorney Don DeGabrielle and FBI-Houston Special Agent in Charge Andrew R. Bland III, announced today. At...
Multi-Purpose Training Range at Fort Indiantown Gap Put on Hold
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Pennsylvania Army National Guard has decided to delay plans to construct a multi-purpose training range at Fort Indiantown Gap, Major General Jessica L. Wright, state adjutant general, announced today. "After consulting with the...
Curtiss-Wright Announces Admiral (Ret.) James Busey Retires From Board of Directors
ROSELAND, N.J., May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Board of Directors of Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that Admiral (Ret.) James B. Busey IV, 75, is retiring as a board member of the company when his term expires at the Corporation's annual meeting on May 2...
American Pacific to Release Financial Results and Hold Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter Investor Teleconference
LAS VEGAS, May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — American Pacific Corporation (Nasdaq: APFC) today announced that it will release its Fiscal 2008 second quarter financial results on Thursday, May 8, 2008. John R. Gibson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, invites you to participate in a...
Boeing Delivers 50th 777 to Air France
EVERETT, Wash., May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Air France reached a historic milestone last week with the delivery of Air France's 50th 777. The Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) is the carrier's 25th of that model type and joins a fleet of another 25 777-200ERs...
Diving Equipment Marketing Association (DEMA) Commends State of Florida for Leadership Role in Creating Artificial Reefs
SAN DIEGO, May 2 PRNewswire — The Diving Equipment and Marketing Association congratulates the Florida Senate and House of Representatives for unanimously passing legislation which establishes a matching grant program titled Ships to Reefs. This bill, sponsored in the Senate by Mike...
Northrop Grumman KC-45: Why We Won - Air Refueling Efficiency
WASHINGTON, May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The U.S. Air Force found Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) bid to build the next generation of aerial refueling tankers superior to Boeing's in four of the five most important selection criteria. Despite this fact, the losing bidder...
Aircraft and Ground Operations for the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force Gain New Intelligence and Surveillance Capability With Lockheed Martin's F-22
MARIETTA, Ga., May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Two Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) F-22 Raptors successfully sent classified sensor data to ground stations in the U.S. Air Force's Joint Expeditionary Force Experiment 2008 (JEFX 08) conducted April 15-25 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. JEFX is...
Raytheon Sarcos Exoskeleton Robotic Suit Linked to Iron Man Superhero
TEWKSBURY, Mass., May 2, 2008 PRNewswire — Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) newest research facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, is developing a robotic suit for the soldier of tomorrow. Known as an "Exoskeleton," it is essentially a wearable robot that amplifies its wearer's strength...
Boeing Selects General Dynamics to Produce Radomes for F-15 Radar Modernization Program
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 2 PRNewswire — General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products has been selected by The Boeing Company as the preferred provider to supply the next generation of wideband radomes for the F-15 Radar Modernization Program. The source selection award covers the...
KEMET Launches Space Grade Series of Capacitors
GREENVILLE, S.C., May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — KEMET Corporation (NYSE: KEM) announced today that, as part of its continuing commitment to the defense and aerospace markets, the Company is introducing a new Space Grade Series of capacitors designed for use by military/aerospace...
First Maintainers for Lockheed Martin F-35 Heading for Test Sites
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 2 PRNewswire — The first group of maintenance crews for the F-35 Lightning II have successfully completed classroom instruction and certification training in preparation for F-35 test-site stand up at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., and Naval Air Station...
Democratic National Committee - McCain Myth Buster: John McCain and the War in Iraq
Today's McCain Myth: John McCain offered straight talk on the Iraq war when we needed it most. WASHINGTON, May 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The following is being issued by the Democratic National Committee: On the fifth anniversary of President Bush's "Mission Accomplished" speech...
Barnes Group Inc. Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
BRISTOL, Conn.-(Business Wire)-May 2, 2008 - Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B), a leading aerospace and industrial components manufacturer and distributor, today reported first quarter 2008 net income growth of 21 percent to $33.4 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, compared to the prior year first...
NASA Astronaut to Receive the Royal Treatment
HOUSTON, May 2 PRNewswire-USNewswire — NASA astronaut Clay Anderson will be honored at the Kansas City Royals baseball game on May 15. Anderson will throw out the first pitch as the team hosts the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium. Before the game, Anderson will be available to sign...
Discovery Channel Celebrates NASA's 50th Anniversary
SILVER SPRINGS, Md., May 2 PRNewswire — WHO: Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) will host Discovery Communications Founder and Chairman John Hendricks' official presentation of over 100 hours of newly HD transferred NASA archives to NASA's Administrator Michael Griffin. WHAT: In preparing...
Quality Products, Inc. Announces Conversion of Preferred Shares and Payment of a Special Dividend to Shareholders
COLUMBUS, Ohio-(Business Wire)-May 2, 2008 - Quality Products, Inc. (Pink Sheets: QPDC) today announced that holders of 406,250 of the Company's preferred shares have converted those shares into 1,233,333 shares of common stock. After these conversions the Company has approximately 3.86 million...
General Dynamics Awarded $51 Million for Abrams Tank Work
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been awarded two contracts worth $51 million for work on the Abrams main battle tank. A $28 million contract was awarded April 25 for the purchase of...
Merrimac Secures $3.29 Million Contract to Supply Custom RF Components to a Major Prime Government Contractor
WEST CALDWELL, N.J., May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Detail cannot be released; however, Merrimac (Amex: MRM) confirms having reached a contract agreement with a Prime Government Contractor. Under this contract, Merrimac will supply Space Qualified Custom RF Passive components. The value...
French Prime Minister Fillon Addresses AJC Annual Dinner
WASHINGTON, May 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — French Prime Minister Francois Fillon, addressing the American Jewish Committee's Annual Dinner, declared "Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons," and called for a "firm, united front" against the Middle East nation to prevent it from crossing...
Griffon Corporation Announces Earnings Release Date
JERICHO, N.Y., May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF) announced today that it will release the Company's financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2008 on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. EDT, followed by a conference call at 4:30 PM EDT. The...
Calgon Carbon Announces First Quarter Results
PITTSBURGH, May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE: CCC) announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. The company reported net income of $10.9 million for the first quarter of 2008, as compared to net income of $2.0 million for the first quarter of...
Moog Announces Acquisition in Space and Defense Segment
EAST AURORA, N.Y., May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) announced today the acquisition of the stock of CSA Engineering Inc. (CSA) for $14.8 million, including $12.8 million in cash and a $2 million note. CSA is a privately held Mountain View, California...
The Allied Defense Group Announces Refinancing of MECAR's Banking Pool in Belgium and Support From Local Government
VIENNA, Va., May 2 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Allied Defense Group, Inc. (AMEX: ADG) announces the extension of its subsidiary, MECAR S.A., existing banking pool arrangement, which was contingent upon the initial approval of The Office Nationale du Ducroire (ONDD), a Belgian...
Triumph Group Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2008 Results
WAYNE, Pa.-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE:TGI) today reported that, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, net sales totaled $1.151 billion, a twenty-three percent increase from fiscal year 2007 net sales of $937.3 million. Income from continuing operations for fiscal...
Teleflex Announces Dividend Increase; Thirty-One Consecutive Years of Increases
LIMERICK, Pa.-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 34 cents ($0.34) per share of common stock. This dividend represents a 6.25% increase over the dividend of 32 cents ($0.32) per share that...
Touch International, Inc. Acquires Specialized Industrial LCD Enhancement Capabilities
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Touch International, Inc. (TI) today announced it has acquired the specialized industrial LCD enhancement assets from the Torrance, Calif. location of DuPont Display Enhancements, Inc., a subsidiary of DuPont. The company will now offer customers...
Cirrus Logic Reports Fiscal Q4 2008 Financial Results
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Cirrus Logic Inc. (Nasdaq: CRUS), a leader in high-precision analog and digital signal processing components, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter fiscal year 2008, which ended March 29, 2008. The company reported fourth quarter...
U.S. Senate Authorizes Full Funding for European Missile Defense Sites
WASHINGTON, May 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Riki Ellison, President of the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance (www.missiledefenseadvocacy.org) praised the Senate Armed Services Committee for their authorization on our nation's missile defense with their support on May 1, 2008. Ellison's...
ATK Conducts Successful Test Firing of Space Shuttle Reusable Solid Rocket Motor
MINNEAPOLIS, May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Utah desert was filled with the sight and sound of power today as Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) conducted a successful test firing of NASA's space shuttle reusable solid rocket motor (RSRM) as part of continuous testing to improve...
Kaman Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Kaman Corp. (Nasdaq: KAMN) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2008. Net earnings from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2008 were $8.9 million, or $0.35 per share diluted, compared to $9.1...
NASA to Launch GRAIL Satellite on United Launch Alliance Delta II in 2011
DENVER, May 1 PRNewswire — NASA has designated the Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission to fly aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta II Heavy rocket. The launch will be provided under terms of a launch service agreement procured previously by NASA for this vehicle...
Giga-tronics Announces Webcast of its Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call on May 13, 2008
SAN RAMON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Giga-tronics Inc. (Nasdaq:GIGA) will release results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2008 on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, after the close of trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Also on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, Giga-tronics will host a conference call...
Sogeti USA Announced the Appointment of Andrew Schroeder as an Account Executive in Its Dallas, Texas Branch
DAYTON, Ohio-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Sogeti, a premier provider of information technology services to businesses and public-sector organizations worldwide and member of Capgemini Group, today announced the appointment of Andrew Schroeder as an account executive in its Dallas, Texas branch...
NASA Test Fires Space Shuttle Reusable Solid Rocket Motor
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — NASA's Space Shuttle Program on Thursday successfully conducted a test firing of a space shuttle reusable solid rocket motor in Utah. The test firing of Flight Verification Motor 2 evaluated possible performance changes as motors age...
Send Your Name to the Moon With New Lunar Mission
WASHINGTON, May 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — NASA invites people of all ages to join the lunar exploration journey with an opportunity to send their names to the moon aboard the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, spacecraft. The Send Your Name to the Moon Web site enables everyone to...
GeoEye to Webcast First Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
DULLES, Va., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — GeoEye (Nasdaq: GEOY) will Webcast its quarterly conference call with investors on Friday, May 9, 2008 beginning at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The call will include a review of the first quarter 2008 financial results and updates on the Company's...
Northrop Grumman Applauds Alabama Gov. Bob Riley and Federal, State and Local Political Leaders for Their Support of KC-45 Tanker
LOS ANGELES, May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) Chairman and CEO Ronald D. Sugar today extended the company's appreciation for the efforts of Alabama Gov. Bob Riley and all federal, state and local political leaders in Alabama who have expressed...
Final Assembly Begins on Fifth Boeing 787 Dreamliner
EVERETT, Wash., May 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Final assembly began today on the third flight-test airplane for the all-new Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner. This is the fifth Dreamliner to be loaded into the first position of the 787 production system. The static test airframe moved...
April Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); PMI at 48.6%; New Orders, Production, Employment and Inventories Contracting; Supplier Deliveries Slowing
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Economic activity in the manufacturing sector failed to grow in April, while the overall economy grew for the 78th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by...
Fallen Law Enforcement Officers to be Honored May 13 During 20th Annual Candlelight Vigil in Washington, DC
Attorney General Mukasey to deliver keynote address as 358 names are dedicated on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial WASHINGTON, May 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The names of 358 law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty - 181 of them during 2007 - will be...
BAE Systems Adds National Security, Forensics Experts to Information Technology Staff
MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - BAE Systems has added two former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) experts to its Civilian Solutions business which provides biometrics and forensics support to key customers. Joe DiZinno joins BAE Systems as a forensics expert with more than two decades...
Blunt: Congress Has Obligation to Pass Clean Supplemental Bill for Our Troops
WASHINGTON, May 1 PRNewswire-USNewswire — House Republican Whip Roy Blunt (Mo.) issued the following statement today highlighting the continued and sustained progress being made by our men and women in Iraq, and underscoring the need for Congress to pass a clean slate of resources for...
Kopin Selected for Award of NASA Solar Cell Development Contract
TAUNTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-May 1, 2008 - Kopin(R) Corp. (NASDAQ: KOPN), the world's leading provider of heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) wafers for cellular phones and wireless local area networks, today announced that it has been selected for the award of a $600,000 solar cell...
AMSEA Appoints Thomas W. Merrell as President
QUINCY, Mass., May 1 PRNewswire — General Dynamics American Overseas Marine (AMSEA) today announced the promotion of Thomas W. Merrell to president, effective immediately. He succeeds Peter J. Lawrence, who is retiring. AMSEA is part of the Marine Systems Group of General Dynamics...
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