BAE Systems To Protect Frontline Troops With Liquid Armour
Farnborough, UK - A counterintuitive liquid which hardens when struck has been developed by BAE Systems as part of a project to create future body armour offering soldiers greater ballistics protection and ease of movement in combat situations. The technology, dubbed 'liquid armour' by scientists and engineers at BAE Systems, harnesses the unique properties of shear thickening fluids which 'lock' together when subjected to a force to enhance the existing energy absorbing properties of material structures like Kevlar.
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BAE Systems Completes Acquisition of Atlantic Marine
ARLINGTON, Virginia - BAE Systems has completed its acquisition of Atlantic Marine Holding Company (Atlantic Marine) after receiving all necessary U.S. regulatory approvals. On May 18, the company announced its definitive agreement to acquire Atlantic Marine from JFL-AMH Partners, LLC, a portfolio company of the private-equity firm J.F.
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Taranis Combat Aircraft Thunders into view
Warton, United Kingdom; A prototype unmanned combat aircraft of the future, Taranis, has been unveiled by the UK Ministry of Defence for the first time today. Named after the Celtic god of thunder, the concept demonstrator will test the possibility of developing the first ever autonomous stealthy Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) that would ultimately be capable of precisely striking targets at long range, even in another continent.
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Harris Corporation Receives $23.5 Million Order from U.S. Air Force for JTRS-Approved Falcon III AN/PRC-152(C) Handheld Radios
ROCHESTER, NY - Harris Corporation ( NYSE:HRS ), an international communications and information technology company, has received a $23.5 million order from the U.S.
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Boeing Announces Agreement to Acquire Argon ST
* Acquisition advances Boeing's strategy for growth in C4ISR, cyber and intelligence markets * Combined business will offer affordable, network-based capabilities to meet the mission-critical needs of Boeing's domestic and international customers * Combination creates robust synergy opportunities by leveraging Boeing's platform solutions with Argon ST's deep expertise * Acquisition expected to have an immaterial impact on earnings ST. LOUIS -- The Boeing Company [ NYSE: BA ] and Argon ST [ NASDAQ: STST ] today announced that they have entered into an agreement for Boeing's acquisition of Argon ST in an all cash tender offer and merger for $34.50 per share, or approximately $775 million, net of cash acquired.
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Boeing Consolidates Directed Energy Work in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The Boeing Company [ NYSE: BA ] announced today that it is combining its Airborne Laser Test Bed (ALTB) and Directed Energy organizations into a single Directed Energy Systems team based in Albuquerque.
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Honeywell Spectra® Materials To Help Protect Police In India
Jackets and breast plates incorporate Honeywell composites for ballistic protection MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Honeywell ( NYSE: HON ) announced today that its Spectra Shield® and Gold Shield® materials will provide bullet-resistance to body armor for Indian paramilitary and police forces. As part of a contract awarded by India's Ministry of Home Affairs to MKU Pvt
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Sweden awards $29.6 million contract for Multifunctional Information Distribution System terminals to Data Link Solutions
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Data Link Solutions (DLS) has been awarded a $29.6 million contract for Multifunctional Information Distribution System - Low Volume Terminals (MIDS-LVTs) from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV. The equipment is to be used by FMV and the Swedish military.
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Gemalto Selected for the Turkish ePassport Personalization Program
Complete end-to-end personalization solution delivered in record time Amsterdam - Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, today announced its selection by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey for its ePassport program. Gemalto provides its Coesys Issuance solution for the personalization of new electronic passports for Turkish citizens, including the certificate authority solution and associated integration services
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Boeing NewGen Tanker Win Would Bring 4,500 Jobs, $233 Million to California
ST. LOUIS -- The Boeing Company [ NYSE: BA ] today announced that California will benefit from approximately 4,500 jobs with nearly 100 companies and an estimated $233 million in annual economic impact if the Boeing NewGen Tanker is selected as the U.S. Air Force's next aerial refueling aircraft.
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