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The article reports on the move of the U.S. Air Force which requested $378 million for its Space Fence space situational awareness program in 2014. It provides information on the program which will be a radar that tracks orbiting objects and other debris that can damage satellites. It mentions Raytheon Co. and Lockheed Martin are the top contractors pursuing the Space Fence contract. It notes that the contract will be awarded by the end of June 2013.

The article reports that the U.S. Air Force has awarded contract modifications worth more than 60 million dollars to BAE Systems Inc. to maintain three large radar and telescope systems for its space surveillance systems. The three systems help in the detection and identification of various man-made objects in space, which is important for missile defense operations.

The article reports that Northrop Grumman Corp. wants the U.S. Air Force to release, imminently, a draft request for proposals (RFP) for its F-16 radar upgrade program. Northrop Grumman and Raytheon Co. are bidding for the Air Force's program to upgrade its F-16 jet plane fleet with Advanced Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars. It is mentioned that Northrop Grumman is offering its Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR), whereas Raytheon is offering its Raytheon Advanced Combat Radar (RACR).

The article focuses on the plans of the U.S. Air Force, to issue a request for proposals for its Deployable Radar Approach Control (D-RAPCON) radar system, in March 2012. This was informed by a Notice of Contract Action (NOCA), that was posted on Federal Business Opportunities. The Air Force's expectations regarding the issue of Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract, are also discussed.

The article informs that the U.S. Army as awarded a contract for Degraded Visual Environments (DVE) Operational Needs Statement (ONS) to Sierra Nevada Corporation. It is mentioned that the contract is issued by the Science and Engineering Services Inc. and includes the delivery of 10 Helicopter Autonomous Landing System (HALS). Also, HALS are incorporated with real-time 3D radar imagery with digital terrain map, satellite imagery and DVE specific guidance symbols.

The article informs that the U.S. Army is planning to award a sole-source contract to the company Thales Raytheon Systems for a three year firm-fixed-price (FFP) and cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF), indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for radar spare parts and components. It is mentioned that the ceiling value of the contract can amount to 83.5 million dollars. Also, the Army requires the FIREFINDER Radar Systems and related services for repair, engineering and technical support.

The article reports that Lockheed Martin has received a contract worth 46.6 million dollar form the U.S. Air Force for the upgradation of the Air Force's 29 radar systems that provides warning and air traffic control surveillance services at North American airspace. The contract is a part of the Essential Parts Replacement Program (EPRP) and Lockheed Martin will undertake the modernization of the AN/FPS-117 radars in Alaska, Canada and Hawaii.

The article reports that Interocean American Shipbuilding Corp. has received a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense for the operations and maintenance of a platform that will be deployed with the Sea-Based X-Band (SBX-1) radar. It is informed that the platform would be placed in the Pacific Ocean and will be a part of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense System (GMD) for long-range missile defense. Also, SBX-1 will provide information related to ballistic missiles to the GMD.

The article offers information on the 43 million dollars contract awarded to Raytheon Co. by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for TYP-2 radar development in the U.S. It is stated that the contract modification was awarded to continue developing the common X-Band capability software and modeling and simulation capabilities for the TYP-2 radar. As stated, the TYP-2 radar is capable of search, threat detection, classification and precision tracking at extreme long ranges.

The article reports that ITT Corp. has secured a 169.3 million dollars contract from the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) as part of the AN/SPS-48G Radar Obsolescence, Availability Recovery (ROAR) program. The five-year agreement has a base year value of 29 million dollars, along with options for four subsequent annual awards. It is stated that the ROAR program will reduce total cost of ownership for the AN/SPS-48G by removing the impact of obsolescence and by increasing fleet readiness.

The article reports that the U.S. Army has given an initial $42 million contract to Northrop Grumman Corp. for 10 STARLite(tm) Synthetic Aperture Radar(SAR)/Ground Moving Target Indication (GMTI) radars. These radars will be part of the Army's Extended Range/Multi-Purpose (ER/MP) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) radar program. The Army Communication-Electronics Life Cycle Management Command issued the contract for the new multi-function radar.

The article reports that the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) intends to award Boeing [BA] a contract to conduct flight evaluations of a foliage-penetrating radar system onboard the A160 Hummingbird unmanned rotorcraft. Boeing has been developing the Hummingbird reconnaissance helicopter, under DARPA sponsorship. As part of these activities, the company has built the Foliage Penetration (FOPEN) Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Tracking and Engagement Radar (FORESTER).

The article reports on the partnership of ITT Gilfillan and Thales Netherlands which will enable ITT radar systems the exclusive rights to both market and produce the Smart S Mk II radar system for the U.S. market. According to Roman Gonzales, the business development senior manager of ITT, the deal includes all U.S. government procurements and also any foreign military sales (FMS) opportunities that would come up that need a radar system.

The article reports that the U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract change for the F-22A Raptor supersonic stealth fighter program. Work would be completed by October 2009 under the contract change, which is managed by Headquarters Aeronautical Systems Center in Ohio. The Raptor evades enemy radar, and in mock dogfights has taken out multiple enemy aircraft.

The article reports on the start of the at-sea testing of the dual band radar system of the U.S. in January 2006. In line with the testing of the radar system, the military sector aims to develop software that would be helpful in its military operations. It also plans to launch several defense contracts during the year.

The article reports that Lockheed Martin has been selected by the U.S. Army to upgrade the Airborne Reconnaissance Low-Multifunction radar in October 2005. The terms of the deal is revealed. The importance of the improvements in the radar to the military missions of the country in the Republic of Korea is emphasized.