THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. and ARLINGTON, Va. — Teledyne Technologies Inc. and FLIR Systems announced Jan. 4 they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Teledyne will acquire FLIR in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $8 billion. …
U.K. Carrier Strike Group Achieves Initial Operational Capability
LONDON — The United Kingdom Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) has reached Initial Operating Capability (IOC), meaning all elements of the group from fighter jets to radar systems to anti-ship weapons have been successfully brought together and operated, the…
Australia Set to Acquire Two More P-8A Aircraft to Boost Maritime Patrol Capability
CANBERRA, Australia—The Royal Australian Air Force’s maritime patrol capability will be boosted with Australia set to acquire two more P-8A Poseidon surveillance and response aircraft, bringing the total fleet size to 14, the Australian Department of Defence said in a Jan. 4…
HII Expands Unmanned Capabilities by Acquiring Autonomy Business from Spatial Integrated Systems
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has acquired the autonomy business of Spatial Integrated Systems Inc. (SIS), HII said in a Jan. 4 release. The acquisition further expands HII’s unmanned systems capabilities with this highly skilled team and…
Navy Awards Contract to Thoma-Sea Marine to Build 2 NOAA Ships
WASHINGTON — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) effort to recapitalize its aging fleet of research ships took a major step forward today with the U.S. Navy’s award of a $178.1 million contract to Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC, Houma, Louisiana, for the…
F-35 Deliveries by Lockheed Martin in 2020 Total 123
FORT WORTH, Texas – Lockheed Martin delivered the 123rd F-35 aircraft of the year last week, the company said in a Dec. 28 release. The 123rd aircraft is an F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variant, built at the Cameri, Italy,…
Elbit Systems’ US Subsidiary Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Sparton Corp.
Haifa, Israel – Elbit Systems Ltd. announced Dec. 23 that its U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America LLC, has signed a definitive agreement with an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. for the acquisition of Sparton Corp. for $380 million. …
Boeing Super Hornet Demonstrates Ski-jump Launch Capability
PATUXENT RIVER, Md., Dec. 21, 2020 – Boeing and the U.S. Navy proved recently that the F/A-18 Super Hornet can operate from a “ski jump” ramp, demonstrating the aircraft’s suitability for India’s aircraft carriers, the company said in a Dec. 21…
SENEDIA Launches BuildSubmarines.com to Support Sub Building Workforce
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. – The Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance (SENEDIA) has launched a new website, www.BuildSubmarines.com, which will serve as a one-stop clearinghouse for careers and workforce development programs to support the submarine shipbuilding supply chain, the alliance said in a Dec….
Accenture Federal Services to Help Navy with Organizational Transformation
ARLINGTON, Va. — Accenture Federal Services (AFS), a subsidiary of Accenture, has been awarded a task order to help the U.S. Navy drive an enterprise transformation strategy to redesign its future plans and practices related to data, cloud, cybersecurity, architecture, investments, and talent to…