Technology
Russian Space Industry To Grow 18%
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Monday that the output of the national space industry in 2009 will increase by about 18%. Despite difficulties caused by the global financial crisis, “financing of the space industry has always been and will remain sufficient,” Putin said at a meeting on the development of defense-related industries. “We expect... »
Lockheed sees US$7 billion UAE missile defence systems deal
Lockheed Martin Corp hopes to sell US$7 billion worth of missile defense systems to the UAE as the US firm expands its business in the oil producing nation, reported the Associated Press news agency. Charles Willy Moore, the US Navy’s former 5th Fleet commander, who heads Lockheed’s business in the UAE, said he sees “lots... »
Maker of F-35 Engine Traces Problem to a Tube
Pratt & Whitney said on Friday that a worn metal fitting appeared to have caused a recent mishap with an F-35 test engine, and it said the problem could be fixed with minor changes. The company, a unit of United Technologies, said the modifications would not delay the development of the F-35, a stealth fighter... »
Defense secretary tours Lockheed plant in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH — Monday was a red-letter day at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth as Defense Secretary Robert Gates paid his first visit to the sprawling facility on the city’s west side. It was a chance for him to see the company’s F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter as the world’s biggest defense contractor ramps... »
Oshkosh contract creates hundreds of jobs
Oshkosh Corp. continues to hire as it fills orders for billions of dollars worth of U.S. military vehicles. The company has hired from 350 to 400 people in the Fox Valley recently and has reinstated about 600 furloughed employees at its JLG Industries plant in McConnellsburg, Pa. Also, some of the company’s suppliers have begun hiring... »
F-35: The Future of Asymmetric Warfare
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program has several important international partners. Despite design problems with stealth capability, the production of battle-ready aircraft has begun. Israel, Turkey, Italy and Australia have made the largest purchase commitment at this time. Find out more, in the final part of Environmental Graffiti’s three-article series taking an in-depth look... »