The Logistical Impact of Seabasing

05/16/2012
In our series on Bold Alligator 2012, we examined various aspects of littoral operations highlighted in the exercise. And we did so with the future evolution of such capabilities in mind.  We will soon publish our analytical take on how to think differently with regard to littoral engagement  in light…

Just Do It: Build Up the SM-3 Inventory Before it’s Too Late

05/15/2012
by Ed Timperlake “No Platform Fights alone” U.S. and Allied Air/Sea fighting force is coming to fruition quickly. The headlines following last week’s test of the SM-3 Block 1B missile were unambiguous and unanimous; the newest variant of the centerpiece of America’s missile defense shield was a resounding success. Looking…

Rolls-Royce Receives $315 Million Contract to Supply LiftSystem Technology

05/14/2012
May 01, 2012 07:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time RESTON, Va.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has received a contract for $315 Million from Pratt & Whitney to supply the Rolls-Royce LiftSystem® for 17 F-35B Lightning II aircraft. “Rolls-Royce continues to focus on increasing efficiency as we provide this…

Rollout first Dutch F-35

05/14/2012
27-04-2012 Together with representatives from government, industry and knowledge institutes, the rollout of AN-1, the first Dutch F-35, has taken place at Forth Worth, Texas. This is the latest step in the production process leading to its eventual assignment to Eglin AFB, Fla., later this summer. The Netherlands will use…

Pratt & Whitney Delivers 50th F135 Engine for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

05/14/2012
EAST HARTFORD, Conn., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Pratt & Whitney has successfully delivered the 50th production F135 engine - powering Lockheed Martin's fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II - to the U.S. Department of Defense. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. UTX +0.15% company. The 50th engine…

Rolls secures £194m STOVL order

05/14/2012
Britain’s blue chip aerospace and defence sector manufacturer Rolls-Royce has received a contract for $315m (£194m) from Pratt & Whitney to supply its LiftSystem (pictured) for 17 F-35B Lightning II aircraft. Rolls is the only company in the world to produce the advanced technology that enables F-35B aircraft to perform…

Cyber State

05/14/2012
Department of State: Cybersecurity Update By Richard Weitz The Department leads U.S. international efforts to strengthen global cybersecurity.  It does so by building capacity in developing countries, promoting interoperable standards and enhancing international cooperation to respond to cyberthreats. The State Department is involved with almost every element of international cybersecurity…