Harris Corporation to Acquire CapRock Communications, a Global Provider of Mission-Critical, End-to-End Managed Communications Services
MELBOURNE, FL/HOUSTON, TX, Harris Corporation ( NYSE:HRS ), an international communications and information technology company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CapRock Communications, a global provider of mission-critical managed satellite communications solutions for the energy, government and maritime industries. Established in 1981, CapRock provides its customers with secure, highly-reliable managed communication services including broadband Internet access, voice over IP, networking and real-time video delivered to harsh and remote locations around the world
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Boeing Delivers Modernised High Frequency Communications System for Australia
BRISBANE, Queensland -- Boeing Defence Australia, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company [ NYSE: BA ], has announced that the Modernised High Frequency Communications System (MHFCS) has completed testing and been introduced into service with the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Australia's Defence Materiel Organisation granted Final System Acceptance on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia
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BAE Systems Awarded $10 Million Contract for Commercial Armored Vehicles
CINCINNATI, Ohio - BAE Systems has received a $10 million contract from the U.S. Government for commercial armored SUVs and pick-up trucks.
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Boeing Announces Formation of Airlift and Tankers Division
ST. LOUIS - Boeing [ NYSE: BA ] today announced the formation of the Airlift and Tankers (A&T) division within its military aircraft business unit
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BAE Systems Wins New Land Contracts in Nordic Markets
ARLINGTON, Virginia - New armored vehicle contracts for BAE Systems in Finland and Norway have taken land sales to Nordic countries above $215 million in the past two months, underpinning the strength of the company's export portfolio. The company has won a contract to supply 16 RG32M mine-hardened patrol vehicles to the Finland Defence Force, worth more than 6 million ($8.1 million). In addition, it has also received a $7.2 million amendment to an existing contract to enhance the propulsion and mobility of Norwegian M113 vehicles
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Rockwell Collins Transportable Black Hawk Simulator headed to Bahrain
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The Kingdom of Bahrain has selected the Rockwell Collins Transportable Blackhawk Operations Simulator (T-BOS) to train their UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter pilots. The T-BOS will be delivered to the government of Bahrain under a Foreign Military Sale contract administered by the U.S
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Mountain Rescue Adopts New Digital Platform to Improve Response Times and Coordination.
A new technology platform is to help Mountain Rescue teams in England and Wales achieve significant improvements in the time taken to plan searches, with better coordination and reporting once a search is under way. The system, known as SARMAN™ Search & Rescue Management Solutions, is a modular system providing the capability to better plan, coordinate and manage the work of MREW and other search and rescue organisations.
Categories: Homeland Security Tags: business announcements, digital-mapping, health care / hospitals, Homeland Security, mapyx, mountain, time
Mountain Rescue England and Wales Appoints Mapyx Limited to be its Official GIS & Digital Mapping Partner
Surbiton, Mapyx Limited is Pleased to Announce That as of 1 March 2010, it Entered Into an Agreement With Mountain Rescue England & Wales (MREW) to be: Official GIS and Mapping Partner of Mountain Rescue England & Wales Mapyx is justifiably proud to be associated with this important charity whose members are highly committed to delivering premier search and rescue services.
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New Helicopter Deliveries Expected to Reach 3,750-4,250 Between 2010 and 2014
New Helicopter Purchase Plans Continue to Reflect Cautious Buying Stance Middle East and Latin America Post Increased Purchase Plans Light Single and Twin Engine Models Remain Most Popular PHOENIX - Honeywell ( NYSE: HON ) announced that its 12th Turbine-Powered Civil Helicopter Purchase Outlook projects flat overall deliveries of new civil use helicopters during the five-year period 2010 – 2014 compared to the 2005 - 2009 period.
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