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News, views and contacts from the global Army industry

23 May 2013

Industry News

US Army orders additional Exelis spiral enhanced night-vision goggles
ITT Exelis has been awarded a modification contract for follow-on production and delivery of its spiral enhanced night-vision goggles (SENVGs) to the US Army.
US Army receives JPADS 10K system from Airborne Systems
The US Army has taken delivery of the last 10,000lb joint precision aerial delivery system (JPADS 10K) under contract from Airborne Systems to enhance its ability to supply cargo to remote locations.
Lockheed's GMLRS warhead completes first EMD flight test
Lockheed Martin's new guided multiple launch rocket system (GMLRS) alternative warhead has successfully completed its first engineering, manufacturing and development (EMD) test flight at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, US.
UK MoD signs Hellfire stock replenishment contract
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a multi-million pound contract to replenish the national army's stock of AGM-114 Hellfire multi-purpose air-to-ground missile system (AGMS).

Corporate News

Barrett Communications to be Represented at AIDF Washington 2013
AIDF Washington will bring together over 1,700 attendees and participants with the collective aim to improve the provision and development of humanitarian relief around the world.
Parvus Visits Local Congressional Members in Support of WIN-T, US Army's Top Modernisation Priority
Parvus Corporation has announced that its president Dustin (Dusty) Kramer recently visited the Washington DC offices of Utah senators, Orrin Hatch and Mike Lee, and Utah Congressman, Jim Matheson, in support of the US Army's Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) programme.
INTRACOM Defense Electronics Signs Two Export Contracts Worth €4m
INTRACOM Defense Electronics (IDE) has signed two new export contracts with German companies for its telemetry systems and field test equipment.