ChemImage Corporation Selected for $2 Million Defense Funding
(Pittsburgh, PA) - ChemImage Corporation was selected for $2 Million in defense funding for the further development of Eye-Safe Stand-off Fusion Detection of chemical, biological, explosive and improvised explosive device (IED) threats. The funding for this contract comes as a part of the Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations Act that was approved by Congress and signed by the President this past weekend. Primary sponsorship for the funding came from U.S.
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Early Christmas Cheer For BAE Systems Down Under
London, United Kingdom - The Australian Government has awarded BAE Systems two new military helicopter support contracts, with a combined value of more than £133 million (AUD $240 million), bringing early Christmas cheer to the Company's operations in New South Wales and Queensland. The new contracts, which underpin BAE Systems' global frontline support capabilities will see the Company maintain Seahawk and Black Hawk helicopters, in service with both the Royal Australian Navy and Army. Scope of the contract work includes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, structural repairs, engineering services, logistic support services, technical training for military personnel and the provision of specialised equipment and workshop support.
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New Thai Joint Venture
Saab has entered into a partnership with Thai company Avia Satcom Co. Ltd., to form a joint venture for developing high technology products within aviation and defence. The new company, Avia Saab Technologies, will initially focus on the development of a National Tactical Datalink in the Gripen fighter, which has been ordered by the Royal Thai Air Force
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‘The Road to Ready’ Radio Show Wins 1st Place National Award
On November 3, 2009, Rick Tobin received the 1st Place Public Outreach Award for his Internet radio program, The Road to Ready. The honor was given by the International Association of Emergency Managers during their annual conference in Orlando, Florida.
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Lockheed Martin Wins $145 Million Emergency Response and Engineering Contract From the Environmental Protection Agency
Corporation Continues to Support EPA's Environmental Response Team ROCKVILLE, Md.- The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin [ NYSE: LMT ] a seven-year, $145 million contract to support its Environmental Response Team with technical and analytical expertise during environmental emergencies in the U.S. and U.S. territories.
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