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Active electronically scanned array portfolio also achieves more than 400,000 operational flight hours on multiple platforms worldwide PARIS, June 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) announced today it has delivered more than 500 tactical active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars for multiple platforms worldwide -- an industry first. The company's AESA portfolio -- including the APG-79, APG-63(V)3 and APG-82(V)1 radars -- has also achieved more than...
BETHESDA, Md., June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will offer several briefings for journalists at the 2013 Paris Air Show. These events will underscore Lockheed Martin's position as the world's leading global security company and a trusted partner for governments around the world, delivering innovative and affordable technology to customers in more than 50 countries. Additional information about featured Lockheed Martin products is available on the...
MARIETTA, Ga., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] officials joined members of the South African Air Force (SAAF) in commemorating 50 years of continuous C-130 Hercules transport operations during an event near Pretoria, South Africa on June 1. In 1963, a new era of transport operations began in South Africa with the arrival of the original fleet of seven SAAF C-130B Hercules aircraft. Members of the SAAF's 28 Squadron (which also celebrated its 70th anniversary...
MARIETTA, Ga., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The worldwide community of Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] C-130J Super Hercules operators recently surpassed a landmark 1 million flight hours milestone, logging this time through numerous combat, special operations and humanitarian missions. Thirteen countries operating C-130Js, and members of Lockheed Martin's Flight Operations and the U.S. Government's Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) teams contributed to this achievement. Hours...
Conference Call Scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2013 at 5pm Eastern Time ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Arotech Corporation (NasdaqGM: ARTX), a provider of quality defense and security products for the military, law enforcement and homeland security markets, announced that it will be releasing its first quarter 2013 results on Monday, May 13, 2013 after the US markets close. The Company will also host a conference call later the same day on Monday, May...
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Arotech Corporation (NasdaqGM: ARTX) has secured $4.0 million in new contract funding in recent months for training and simulation products and services. The new funding spanning all training and simulation business units, is highlighted by significant awards for programs in Air Warfare Simulation and US Air Force Zone Acquisition Process software for pilot weapon employment. "As we move through 2013, we have continued the track record of...
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Arotech Corporation (NasdaqGM: ARTX) has secured $4.0 million in new contract funding in recent months for training and simulation products and services. The new funding, spanning all training and simulation business units, is highlighted by significant awards for programs in Air Warfare Simulation and US Air Force Zone Acquisition Process software for pilot weapon employment. "As we move through 2013, we have continued...
BETHPAGE, N.Y., April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With the first flight of the EA-6A on April 26, 1963, Grumman Aerospace, now Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), launched its long and successful legacy as a leader in airborne electronic attack technology. Airborne electronic attack has been a key component of all military contingency operations, as well as combat operations including Vietnam, the Cold War, Grenada, Panama, Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya. (Logo:...
RIO DE JANEIRO, April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LifePort, Inc. today announced it has contracted with the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Special Operations to equip its fleet of Sikorsky HH-60G PAVE HAWK((TM)) helicopters with the company's Improved Ballistic Armor Sub System (iBASS). Culminating five years of product development and collaboration with the USAF, deliveries of the iBASS systems are scheduled to commence this month. A Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) company, LifePort is...
Raytheon AESA technology primed to exceed current and future global customer needs EL SEGUNDO, Calif., April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) announced today its Raytheon Advanced Combat Radar (RACR) has been competitively selected by the Republic of Korea to upgrade the country's KF-16C/D Block 52 Fighting Falcon fleet. "This win ensures the Republic of Korea's KF-16 combat aircraft remain relevant in a constantly evolving threat environment and builds on our...
