Aerospace & Defense News
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Registration Open for Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling
SMi's 17th annual Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling conference, taking place on 29th - 30th November 2016 in Florence, Italy, will provide a comprehensive overview of strategic and tactical airlifts in Europe with topics addressed by major militaries and multinational commands. - June 30, 2016 - SAE Media Group
AINOnline: PlaneSense, Inc. Takes a Unique Heading
When George Antoniadis launched PlaneSense, offering fractional shares in the Pilatus PC-12, he raised quite a few eyebrows. Like the fabled David, he would be taking on several major Goliaths. But Antoniadis appeared to have even more working against him. PlaneSense was a startup offering shares... - June 26, 2016 - PlaneSense, Inc.
Royal Netherlands Armed Forces Confirmed to Speak at Air Missile Defence Technology 2016
SMi Group reports (2016.06.24 – Prague, Czech Republic) Lieutenant Colonel Frank Zwarts, Head of the NLD Ground Based Air and Missile Defence (GBAMD) Knowledge Center of the Royal Netherlands Army, joins expert military speaker line-up at Air Missile Defence Technology (AMDT) 2016. - June 25, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Defence Exports 2016: Updates on the Wassenaar Arrangement and Safran's Export Compliance Programme
SMi Reports (2016.06.23, Amsterdam, Netherlands): Export control experts will meet in Amsterdam in September to discuss the latest global arms control updates from Government and Industry. Event will include updates on the Wassenaar Arrangement and Safran’s Export Compliance Programme. - June 25, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Global MilSatCom 2016: National MilSatCom Updates from UK, France, Italy, Denmark, Belgium, NATO, Norway, USA, Canada, New Zealand...
SMi Reports (2016.06.16, London, UK): Global MilSatCom 2016 will bring together over 450 Military SatCom experts from every continent, in London this November. This event will provide updates on military SatCom programmes and new and emerging technologies. - June 18, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Polish Air Force Explores Advanced Training Systems and Acquisition of M-346 Jet Trainer at MFT 2016
SMi Reports (15.06.2016, London, UK): Polish Air Force Commander joins the expert speaker line up for the 6th Military Flight Training Conference in September. - June 17, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Georgia U.S. Senate Candidate Allen Buckley Condemns Expansion of Draft to Women and Johnny Isakson's Vote in Favor
Georgia Libertarian candidate for the United States Senate, Allen Buckley condemns the passage by the United States Senate of Senate Bill 2943, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. A call to Senator Johnny Isakson’s Washington, D.C. office this afternoon confirmed that... - June 16, 2016 - Buckley for Senate LLC
FCX Systems Receives Presidential Award for Export Successes
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today presented FCX Systems, Inc. with the President’s “E” Star Award for Exports at a ceremony in Washington, DC. The President’s “E” Award is the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant... - June 01, 2016 - FCX Systems Inc.
Eddie R. Mitchell Recognized as a VIP for 2016 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Eddie R. Mitchell of Lynwood, California has been recognized as a VIP for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of aerospace. About Eddie R. Mitchell Mr. Mitchell has over 30 years of experience in the aerospace... - June 01, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
RAF and Austrian Air Force Explore International Cooperation in Pilot Training
SMi's Military Flight Training conference returns to London on the 21st and 22nd September. With a focus on new techniques, technologies and aircraft to enhance piloting skills, this conference provides the perfect platform to network with and learn from training commanders from leading Air Forces... - May 26, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Attendee List Released for Fast Jet Pilot Training Eastern Europe | 9th - 10th June 2016, Prague, Czech Republic
Latest attendees at SMi's Fast Jet Pilot Training Eastern Europe conference includes Leonardo-Finmeccanica, KF Aerospace, Ocean Software Pty Ltd, Romanian Air Force plus many more. - May 25, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Education Foundation Highlights Robotic Advances from Drone Show
The XPONENTIAL 2016 (AUVSI) show included over 600 firms representing commercial, academic and military organizations offering hardware, software, data gathering and ISR (intelligence, surveillance and recon) systems in the U.S. and worldwide. In its role as a clearing house for teachers and students in the robotics world, The National Robotics Education Foundation (NREF) sent a team to record and disseminate some of the key products, tools, and services at the show. - May 24, 2016 - The NREF
American PetroLog Expands Into Lafayette, LA
With a new office centrally located in the Gulf South, American PetroLog is positioned to serve their customer base in Louisiana and Texas. - May 19, 2016 - American PetroLog
Agenda Released for UAV Technology Eastern Europe
SMi's UAV Technology Eastern Europe conference, taking place on 21st - 22nd September 2016 in Prague, Czech Republic, will address cutting edge insights into emerging UAV technology from those leading capability development in the region including the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovenia and Estonia. - May 18, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Agenda Released for Future Armoured Vehicles Weapons Systems
SMi's Future Armoured Vehicles Weapons Systems conference, taking place on 28th - 29th June 2016 in London, UK, will explore the defining factors that contribute to enhanced lethality and fire superiority for land forces. - May 18, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Join DRS Technologies, ATAC, Pilatus Aircraft and More at Fast Jet Pilot Training Eastern Europe
SMi's Fast Jet Pilot Training Eastern Europe conference, taking place on 9th - 10th June in Prague, Czech Republic, will discuss the implementation of new technologies such as simulated flight training and advanced aircraft into current pilot training systems. - May 18, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Royal Norwegian Navy, Italian Navy and French Navy, Unveil Their OPV Capabilities in London This June.
SMi Group Reports (2016.05.12, London, UK): Royal Norwegian Navy and Italian Navy confirmed speakers at Offshore Patrol Vessel Technology 2016 in London this June. - May 14, 2016 - SAE Media Group
UK MOD, NATO, Polish Air Force to Speak at SMi’s 5th Annual Military Flight Training Conference
SMi Group reports: (10.05.2016, London): Registration is now live for SMi’s 5th annual Military Flight Training conference which takes place on the 21st and 22nd September 2016 in London, UK. - May 14, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Finally, an Aircraft Tug Technology That Generates Revenue for the Aviation Industry
World’s first remote operated airplane tug product line with unique aircraft nose gear soft coupling combined with 360 degree rotating feature, generating up to 40% additional hangar space and boosting operator’s revenue. - May 12, 2016 - TNA - Aviation Technologies
Huckworthy and US Space Enter Strategic Partnership for Tactical Communication Technologies
Huckworthy and US Space have signed a strategic partnership under which US Space will integrate Huckworthy’s TRAVELLER Tactical Communication Technologies to enable complex wireless solutions for US Space’s extensive US Government client base. - May 12, 2016 - Huckworthy LLC
Dencrypt Receives Order from the Danish Ministry of Defence for Encryption Technology for Classified Information
Dencrypt A/S and the Danish Ministry of Defence have entered into a contract for delivery of encryption modules for classified information based on the Dynamic Encryption principle. The contract has a value of approximately DKK 30 million (USD 4.5 million). - May 12, 2016 - Dencrypt
Network with Group Delegations from the Republic of Singapore Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force at Humanitarian Airlift and Disaster Response Asia-Pacific
SMi's Humanitarian Airlift and Disaster Response Asia-Pacific conference, taking place on 23rd - 24th May 2016 in Singapore, will provide updates on capabilities and requirements from national militaries for humanitarian operations. - May 11, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Network with Senior Procurement Decision Makers at the Only Event Dedicated to UAV Capability Enhancement in the Central and Eastern European Region
SMi's UAV Technology Eastern Europe conference, taking place on 21st - 22nd September 2016 in Prague, Czech Republic, will provide the ideal platform to network with senior procurement decision makers at the only event dedicated to UAV capability enhancement in the CEE region. - May 11, 2016 - SAE Media Group
5 Key International Programmes Showcased at the Only Weapons Systems Event for Armoured Vehicles | Future Armoured Vehicles Weapons Systems
For the modern armoured vehicle operator, the weapon system continues to offer a vital means of boosting combat effectiveness. Both during offensive and defensive operations, mounted forces must be fully prepared to counter and ultimately defeat an increasing array of threats to both the platform, its crew and dismounted mechanised forces, the support of whom is vital. - May 11, 2016 - SAE Media Group
AJAX Successfully Completes Major Live Firing Milestone | Future Armoured Vehicles Weapons Systems, 28-29 June 2016, London, UK
For the modern armoured vehicle operator, the weapon system continues to offer a vital means of boosting combat effectiveness. Both during offensive and defensive operations, mounted forces must be fully prepared to counter and ultimately defeat an increasing array of threats to both the platform, its crew and dismounted mechanised forces, the support of whom is vital. - May 11, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Latest Updates on Stryker, JAGUAR, Boxer, Ajax, Leopard 2 at Future Armoured Vehicles Weapons Systems
For the armoured vehicle operator, the weapon system offers a vital means of boosting combat effectiveness. During offensive and defensive operations, mounted forces must be prepared to counter and defeat threats to the platform, its crew and dismounted mechanised forces. - May 11, 2016 - SAE Media Group
DRS Technologies Joins as the Latest Sponsor at Fast Jet Pilot Training Eastern Europe
DRS Technologies joins Aero Vodochody, Omnipol, VR Group, ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s., Draken International and CAE, in sponsoring SMi's Fast Jet Pilot Training Eastern Europe conference, taking place on 9th - 10th June 2016 in Prague, Czech Republic. - May 11, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Robert B. Clayton Recognized as a VIP for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Robert B. Clayton of San Antonio, Texas has been recognized as a VIP for 2015 and 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of aviation. About Robert B. Clayton Robert Clayton resides in San Antonio, Texas and has... - May 03, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Announcing PDT Europe 2016 and CIMdata’s PLM Road Map 2016 for the Aerospace & Defense Community
Two leading global PLM events will co-locate in Paris, France on 8-10 November 2016. - April 21, 2016 - CIMdata
Largest Joint Precision Fires Future Conference in the GCC Established
Industry and Armed Forces to Meet to Discuss Requirements and Key Issues at Joint Precision Fires Future Conference (JPF2 2016). - April 14, 2016 - Defense Services Marketing Council
SEAMS Hosts Supply Chain USA Pavilion and Networking Gala at Texprocess Americas
Powered by SEAMS, the Supply Chain USA pavilion will feature 38 individual company exhibits featuring the complete range of Made in USA raw materials, manufacturing capabilities, supplies and professional services for the diverse fashion and sewn products industries. A Wednesday evening reception is open to pre-registered industry professionals from every aspect of the global sewn products industries. - April 13, 2016 - SEAMS Association
Czech Air Force Update: Latest Developments on the New 2018 NATO International Joint Training Centre
SMi's Fast Jet Pilot Training Eastern Europe conference, taking place on 9th - 10th June 2016 in Prague, Czech Republic, will provide the ideal platform to discuss the implementation of new technologies such as simulated flight training and advanced aircraft into current pilot training systems. - April 09, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Celestron Promotes Eric Kopit to Vice President of Product Development
Celestron, the world’s #1 telescope brand and a leading optics innovator, is pleased to announce the promotion of Eric Kopit to Vice President of Product Development. Kopit moved from New Jersey to Monterey Bay in 1988 to attend the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC). The focus of... - March 31, 2016 - Celestron
Celestron Promotes Corey Lee to Executive Vice President of Marketing, Sales, and Product Development
Celestron, the world’s #1 telescope brand and a leading optics innovator, is pleased to announce the promotion of Corey Lee to Executive Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Product Development. Lee will report to CEO Dave Anderson and is responsible for the company’s brand strategy,... - March 31, 2016 - Celestron
World Food Programme's Humanitarian Airlift Operations Across the Asia-Pacific
SMi's Humanitarian Airlift and Disaster Response Asia-Pacific conference, taking place on 23rd - 24th May 2016 in Singapore, will provide updates on capabilities & requirements from national militaries for humanitarian operations. - March 31, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Industry Spotlights Provided by Draken International, CAE, Aero Vodochody/Omnipol and VR Group at Fast Jet Pilot Training Eastern Europe
SMi's Fast Jet Pilot Training Eastern Europe conference, taking place on 9th - 10th June 2016 in Prague, Czech Republic, will discuss the implementation of simulated flight training and advanced aircraft into current pilot training systems. - March 31, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Military Contractor Gains Visibility and Control with Real-Time Shopfloor Control
Tennessee-based Tullahoma Industries has implemented state-of-the-art production management technology from Shopfloor Support LLC that has resulted in increased productivity, streamlined quality control and improved management control across its multi-plant operations. - March 29, 2016 - Shopfloor Support LLC
MiTeGen Announces Their In Situ-1 Crystallization Plates Have Been Selected for Use in Microgravity Crystallization Experiments Aboard the International Space Station
MiTeGen LLC, a provider of innovative consumables for protein crystallization and X-ray diffraction to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, announced that a line of their products, the In Situ-1™ crystallization plates, will be used for research conducted on the International Space Station (ISS). - March 24, 2016 - MiTeGen, LLC
Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center Now Urges a Diagnosed US Navy Veteran to Call Them About Vital Compensation Tips
The Belluck & Fox Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "If a US Navy Veteran or their family members have recently learned of a confirmed mesothelioma diagnosis, the last thing we want to have happen is for them to get lost in the maze of confusing Internet advertising related to mesothelioma. - March 21, 2016 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
William R. Latham Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
William R. Latham of Victorville, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the government military arena. About William R. Latham Dr. Latham has over 30 years... - March 18, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Sapienza Consulting Signs Contract with TNO
Sapienza Consulting today announces it has signed a 3-year contract to supply the ECLIPSE suite and related services with the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO). - March 16, 2016 - Sapienza Consulting
Lean Procurement Training Hosted by Consumers Interstate Corporation in Norwich, CT
Basic education in the principles of lean manufacturing - March 09, 2016 - Consumers Interstate Corporation
DRONELIFE.com Triples Readership
DRONELIFE.com, the leading site for commercial drone news and information, is pleased to announce that its readership has tripled in the last year. - March 08, 2016 - DroneLife.com
Sapienza Consulting Led Consortium Lands Contract Expected to be Worth Up 20 Million Euros Over Three Years with the NATO (OTAN) Communications and Information Agency
Sapienza Consulting BV, a Leading Provider of Space and Defence Mission and Project Support through People, Software and Services, today announces that after a competitive selection process it has been awarded, as the leading member of a Consortium inclusive of Vector Synergy Sp.z o.o of Poland, the Contract for the provision of “Support Services to the NATO (OTAN) Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) for AREA 5.” - March 05, 2016 - Sapienza Consulting
Geospatial Technology Key Enabler & Critical for Defence Intel
GeoIntelligence Asia 2016 witnessed luminaries in the field of Defence Information and Technology. - March 04, 2016 - Geospatial Media and Communications Pvt Ltd
Freelance Electronics Officially Welcomes David Cox as COO
Freelance Electronics is proud to officially announce a significant addition to the Freelance Team. As of March 1, 2016, David Cox is the Chief Operating Officer at Freelance Electronics. David Cox brings with him 30 plus years of experience in the electronic components industry. David was... - March 02, 2016 - Freelance Electronics
Seginus Inc Release New PMA Non-Metallic Spacer PN 1008607-1EH
Seginus Inc was founded in November 2009 and continues to bring customers the very best in PMA parts. Seginus Inc currently has over 100 active parts in their inventory and many more are available through special order upon request. Look for their company page on LinkedIn and email... - March 02, 2016 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Seginus Inc Releases New PMA Gasket PN R25-2-2007-1EH
Seginus Inc was founded in November 2009 and continues to bring customers the very best in PMA parts. Seginus Inc currently has over 100 active parts in their inventory and many more are available through special order upon request. Look for their company page on LinkedIn and email... - March 02, 2016 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Seginus Inc Release New PMA Slide Plate PN 14330-235EH
Seginus Inc was founded in November 2009 and continues to bring customers the very best in PMA parts. Seginus Inc currently has over 100 active parts in their inventory and many more are available through special order upon request. Look for their company page on LinkedIn and email... - March 02, 2016 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Seginus Inc Release New PMA Part: O-Ring 9200-116-0EH
Seginus Inc was founded in November 2009 and continues to bring customers the very best in PMA parts. Seginus Inc currently has over 100 active parts in their inventory and many more are available through special order upon request. Look for their company page on LinkedIn and email... - March 02, 2016 - Seginus Aerospace LLC