Aerospace & Defense News
Take off with aerospace and defense news, covering the production of spacecraft and commercial, military and private aircraft. This section covers manufacturers of military equipment, including bombs, missiles, tanks, navigational and guidance systems, artillery and ammunition as well as companies providing technology, software and intelligence to the aerospace and defense industries.
"Plane Talk" to Broadcast Live from Ninety Nine International Conference in Providence
IMC Radio’s “Plane Talk,” a popular live-streaming aviation internet radio talk show sponsored by the IMC Club International, will be broadcasting four two-hour shows live from its remote studio at the 2012 International 99s Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. The broadcasts... - June 29, 2012 - IMCClubs.org
Shimco to Exhibit at Farnborough International Airshow
The Company is co-exhibiting in the Ontario Aerospace Pavilion July 9-15, 2012 - June 29, 2012 - Shimco
"Civil Aviation Flight Training and Simulation Market to Reach $3.2bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the global civil aviation flight training and simulation market will reach a value of $3.2bn in 2012, as airlines and flight schools acquire new simulation devices and update existing systems to meet the requirements for safety and training regulations for pilot training. - June 29, 2012 - visiongain
UK Aerospace Parts Supplier, J.J. Churchill Ltd., Signs Agreement for Services in Mexico with The Offshore Group
British firm to manufacture aerospace parts in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico. - June 25, 2012 - The Offshore Group
Denmark Goes Force-Wide with Systematic’s Command and Control Software
The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) has signed an Enterprise License Agreement with Systematic at Eurosatory in Paris to extend the licencing of SitaWare Command and Control (C2) software to an unlimited number of users. - June 23, 2012 - Systematic
Hernon Manufacturing Introduces Eco-Friendly and U.S. Military Approved Ammunition Sealants
Environmentally friendly sealants, including Hernon's External Ammunition Sealant which meet and exceed the leak tests of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy, as well as other products and process equipment for the ammunition industry are now featured on the companies specialized website. - June 22, 2012 - Hernon Manufacturing
Saint-Gobain Process Systems Launches New Website
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has launched a new website for its Process Systems business unit: http://www.processsystems.saint-gobain.com/. The site provides comprehensive market and application information along with useful advanced search tools. - June 21, 2012 - Saint-Gobain Process Systems
"Saudi Arabian Defence Market to Total $50.83bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that Saudi Arabian defence spending will reach a value of $50.83bn in 2012, as the country continues to invest heavily in defence and security systems. - June 20, 2012 - visiongain
CBRNe World's CBRNe Convergence Conference in Norfolk, VA Adds Interpol and FBI WMD Directorate as Supporting Partners
CBRNe convergence, in Norfolk, VA has added Interpol and the FBI WMD Directorate to the list of supporting organisations for is conference and exercise from 31st October - 2nd November, with a CBRNE standards workshop, and the latest papers and speakers - book now. - June 19, 2012 - CBRNe World
Join IMC Club on Their New Website and Win a Lightspeed Zulu 2 Headset
If you join the IMC Club or upgrade your membership to full access between now and the beginning of the Oshkosh AirVenture on July 23, 2012 you will automatically be included in a drawing for a state of the art Zulu 2 aviation headset. - June 17, 2012 - IMCClubs.org
Hear from Experts with Hands-on Experience of Flight Training Techniques & Procedures
Join SMi Group at Military Flight Training 2012, due to be held on Wednesday 19th & Thursday 20th September 2012 in London. - June 17, 2012 - SAE Media Group
Herber Aircraft Appoints New Director, Government Solutions
Herber Aircraft Service, Inc. has announced that it has appointed Brian McDermott to fill the new position of Director, Government Solutions. In this role, Mr. McDermott will be responsible for boosting company efforts and leading all elements of Herber’s manufacturing, repair center, and... - June 16, 2012 - Herber Aircraft Service, Inc.
"Military Simulation and Virtual Training Market to Reach $9.03bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the global military simulation and virtual training market is set to reach $9.03bn in 2012, as defence ministries worldwide seek to take advantage of the ongoing technological progress in military simulation systems. - June 14, 2012 - visiongain
Spika Announces Sale of Black Hawk Phase Maintenance Stands Into the Australian Department of Defence
Spika Welding and Manufacturing has been awarded a contract to provide the Australian Department of Defence with maintenance stands for its Black Hawk helicopters. - June 13, 2012 - Spika Design & Manufacturing, Inc.
Skeleton Technologies' SkelCap Series: Ultracapacitor 2.0 Has Arrived
Skeleton Technologies, producer of the world's highest performance ultracapacitors, today announced its new SkelCap series ultracapacitor family with devices ranging from 2.47 to 12.53 kilowatts (kW). The cells represent a 300 per cent increase in power and 200 per cent increase in energy when... - June 12, 2012 - Skeleton Technologies
Shimco Polyimide-Based Shims Now in Production
Result of the Company's commitment to investment in research and development to address the needs of the aerospace market. - June 07, 2012 - Shimco
Anodize Inc. Receives Federal Firearms License
Anodize Inc. has received a Federal Firearms License (FFL) issued by the U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. - June 04, 2012 - Anodize Inc.
Offshore Group Client Company Offers Wide Range of Metal Finishing Services in Mexico
Once scarce secondary process capabilities now available. - June 04, 2012 - The Offshore Group
Sonardyne and ESE to Protect High Security Saudi Facility with Sentinel IDS
ESE, a security systems integrator based in Saudi Arabia has been awarded a contract for the installation of the Sonardyne Sentinel Intruder Detection Sonar (IDS) for the protection of an undisclosed key energy asset. The order also includes a specialised deployment system and a sonar head designed... - May 31, 2012 - Sonardyne
Report Claims Hood Tech’s Imaging Systems Tested by Canadian Navy for Use in the Mediterranean and the Arctic
The Canadian Navy is reported to be testing Hood Tech’s imaging systems and the UAVs that carry them for use in the Mediterranean and possibly the Arctic and for other priorities. - May 29, 2012 - Hood Technology
Back to Iraq for Hood Technology’s UAV Imaging Systems
The Iraqi Navy will use Hood Technology’s UAV imaging systems to monitor oil platforms off the country’s southern coast. - May 29, 2012 - Hood Technology
Australian Navy to Test Hood Tech’s UAV Imaging Systems
The Australian Navy, despite serious fiscal constraints, is keen to test the capability of Hood Tech’s imaging systems, and the airframe on which it rides, within the “next financial year.” - May 29, 2012 - Hood Technology
"Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Market to Reach $7.26bn in 2012," says Visiongain report
Visiongain’s analysis finds that the UAV market will reach a value of $7.26bn in 2012, as UAVs continue to be demanded for a wide range of military operations that are crucial to support both combat and humanitarian missions. - May 24, 2012 - visiongain
Suicide Bombing Kills More than 90 in Yemen, Thermal Matrix Technology Ready to Prevent Future Attacks
In yet another suicide bomb attack, at least 96 soldiers have been killed and more than two hundred others injured in an attack in Yemen’s capital city of Sana'a. Officials say a bomber disguised in a military uniform set off his explosive during a parade rehearsal, ahead of Yemen’s... - May 23, 2012 - Thermal Matrix USA
"UAV Flight Training and Simulation Market Worth $451.9m in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the UAV flight training and simulation market will reach a value of $451.9m in 2012, as increasing demands for UAVs around the world drives the creation of formalised pilot and sensor operator training and simulation apparatus. - May 19, 2012 - visiongain
When Does FR Not Mean Fire Resistant? FeurySafety Tells How
Not all work apparel claiming to be flame-resistant is appropriate for for Oil and Gas workers. So what are the standards and how does workwear protect workers? - May 17, 2012 - FeurySafety
New ACT2 Concealed Object Threat Detection System by Thermal Matrix on Display at SOFIC, May 22-24
Thermal Matrix International, a company that specializes in systems that aid in the detection of concealed threat objects, including suicide bombers, has announced it will display its new ACT2 System at SOFIC, the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference, to be held in Tampa, May 22-24. In... - May 16, 2012 - Thermal Matrix USA
Geosemble Release Integrates Social Media with the Latest Satellite Imagery
Geosemble’s newest software release allows users to find relevant location information from social media and news and display it on the latest satellite imagery. - May 11, 2012 - Geosemble Technologies
Dunkermotor Enters Expanded Motion Control Distribution Agreement with Axis New England
Motion control and machine automation focused distributor adds intelligent servo motors, brushed DC motors and gearmotor solutions to its linear motor offering for New England and Upstate New York customers. - May 11, 2012 - Dunkermotoren USA Inc.
Explosive Detection Research to be Presented at ASMS Conference
Stevens student awarded travel grant to present research in Vancouver - May 10, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
New Airline Bomb Plot Highlights Need for Thermal Matrix Threat Detection Technology
In a move designed to slip an explosive device past metal detectors, terrorists in Yemen are accused of plotting to bomb a jetliner bound for the United States. The device seized in this latest plot is said to be much more technologically advanced than earlier devices, and highlights a growing need... - May 10, 2012 - Thermal Matrix USA
CIMdata Announces That Dimitri N. Mavris, Boeing Professor of Advanced Aerospace Systems Analysis at Georgia Tech, Will Keynote at PLM Road Map™ 2012
Presentation will show how a systems engineering approach can be used effectively in the conceptual design and development of aircraft. - May 10, 2012 - CPD Associates
"Commercial Aircraft MRO Market to Reach $48.8bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the global commercial aircraft MRO market will reach a value of $48.8bn in 2012, as airline operators fulfill necessary safety obligations and seek to prolong the lifecycles of their own aircraft. - May 06, 2012 - visiongain
Support Fallen Warriors by Giving Patriotic Gifts
American Hero T Shirt wants to encourage the younger generation to choose their heroes wisely! - May 05, 2012 - American Hero T Shirt
New Fire Management Solutions for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
LithFire-X is a joint venture company that provides high quality products and processes, fire extinguishing systems, and training, to companies that employ Li-Ion battery technology. Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries offer many benefits as an energy storage technology. However, storing energy in this way, whether it's in big batteries for electric cars or smaller electronics applications, presents challenges, especially regarding fire safety. - May 04, 2012 - LithFire-X, LLC
"The Armoured Vehicles Upgrade & Retrofit Market Valued at $2.43bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the armoured vehicles upgrade & retrofit market will reach a value of $2.43bn in 2012. Budget cuts, lessons from recent conflicts, and unknown future threats have produced a focus on survivability and adaptability as major trends within the armoured vehicles upgrade & retrofit market. - May 03, 2012 - visiongain
West Bank Bomb Attempts Highlight Need for Thermal Matrix Threat Detection Technology
In the latest incident of a suspected suicide bomb plot, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) captured a Palestinian with two explosive devices near a West Bank roadblock. The bombs were detonated at a controlled destination, and the terror suspect is being held for questioning. That incident comes... - May 02, 2012 - Thermal Matrix USA
Kaonetics Technologies Names Hawkins President, COO
Company’s “Directed Energy” Technology Has Security, Military Applications - May 02, 2012 - Kaonetics Technologies, Inc.
Cherry Hill Company Sends 20 Runners to Broad Street Run to Raise Money for Veterans Charity
At one Cherry Hill company, the dress code these days calls for running shorts. Employees at UTRS are so enthusiastic about raising money for a veterans charity that 20 of them will be running in this year’s Broad Street Run, on Sunday, May 6. UTRS is an engineering and... - April 28, 2012 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) and IMC Club Announced Partnership
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) and IMC Club announced partnership through a mutual letter of understanding. - April 27, 2012 - IMCClubs.org
Hart Rank Announces Parseous Systems and Availability of Patented Cognitive Radios for SCADA, Positive Train Control, Oil /Pipeline, Rural Farm and Military Applications
Hart Rank announces Parseous Systems and its patented technology line of cognitive radio products. The FCC approved, true plug-and-play technology that requires no towers, spectrum licenses or monthly fees; delivers up to 30 miles distance per radio; operates in mobile environments; and is immune to interference. The products are manufactured in the U.S. Key users are power companies for SCADA, rail for Positive Train Control (PTC), oil and pipeline, rural farm operations and military. - April 25, 2012 - Parseous Systems, LLC
Plastics Company Opens Atlanta Area Distribution Center
Professional Plastics, Inc. based in Fullerton, CA has opened their 16th USA distribution hub in Smyrna, Georgia just outside of Atlanta. The new facility will maintain a complete inventory of industrial plastic sheets, rods, tubing and films. - April 25, 2012 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Parker Aerospace Extends Contract for Support Services in Mexico with The Offshore Group
Aerospace manufacturer to continue to manufacture and assemble aerospace equipment in Mexico through 2017. - April 23, 2012 - The Offshore Group
Mercatus Energy Advisors Reveals Results of Airline Fuel Hedging Study
A new study finds that nearly half of commercial airlines are not utilizing hedging and risk management strategies that accurately reflect the company’s tolerance for risk and corporate objectives, indicating that many airlines have yet to adopt energy hedging and risk management best... - April 20, 2012 - Mercatus Energy Advisors
NADCAP Accredited Metal Finisher TMF Sees Commercial Production Bolstering Aerospace Manufacturing and Taking the Sting Out of Government Cuts in Aerospace
On September 1st, 2011 the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers representing aerospace machinists and metal finishers contacted President Obama in order to help preserve the Aerospace and Defense Industry and its workforce from substantial downsizing that defense budget cuts will bring. - April 20, 2012 - Technical Metal Finishing
"Military Video Surveillance Systems Market Worth $8.81bn in 2012" Says New Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the global military video surveillance systems market will reach a value of $8.81bn in 2012. - April 19, 2012 - visiongain
Announcing the Debut of AINsafety
AIN Publications Launches Electronic Newsletter Dedicated to Aviation Safety - April 15, 2012 - AIN Publications
Thermal Matrix Condemns Wave of Suicide Bomb Attacks, Offers Technology That Can Prevent Tragedy
Suicide bomb blasts continue to cause tragedy around the world, with the most recent attack claiming 38 lives on Easter Sunday in Nigeria, and another taking ten lives in Somalia. “Thermal Matrix condemns these acts of terror, and remains committed to helping prevent these tragedies from... - April 12, 2012 - Thermal Matrix USA
HyperSpike Announces New Bluecolt Light Accessories
Ultra Electronics USSI is pleased to announce a partnership agreement with Bluecolt® Flashlights, LLC. Bluecolt is a manufacturer of low cost high-performance LED (Light Emitting Diode) flashlights and high performance military searchlights for long range applications, will supply Ultra... - April 12, 2012 - Ultra Electronics USSI
Sital's 10Mbps EBR-1553 IP Core is Now Available
Sital delivers Enhanced Bit Rate (EBR) 1553 Intellectual Property core for FPGA. EBR-1553 is a 10Mbps bit rate protocol which utilized the robust Mil-Std-1553 protocol over RS-485 transceivers in a hub-based point-to-point connection. Sital’s EBR-1553 IP core is based on Sital’s proven 1553 IP cores. BC, RT and Bus Monitor IP Core configurations are available. An EBR-1553 tester is also available. - April 06, 2012 - Sital Technology