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Mobile Satellite TV Has Great Growth Potential In Europe London, UK (SPX) May 12, 2008 
While the European Mobile TV market is on the verge of significant growth, it still faces problems related to the efficient transmission and distribution of Mobile TV services. This being the case, recent and emerging studies have clearly shown the use of satellite technologies for Mobile TV services to be a sensible and cost-effective solution. Hence, the use of satellite services can be ... read more |
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SES AMERICOM Announces Change In Executive Management
Princeton NJ (SPX) May 12, 2008SES AMERICOM announced that President and CEO, Edward D. Horowitz, has resigned from the company to pursue opportunities with Global Entertainment and Media Holdings Corporation. Romain Bausch, SES Chief Executive and Chairman of the SES AMERICOM Board, together with the members of AMERICOM's Management Committee, will continue to execute the business strategy until a successor is appointed. ... more Intelsat And Panasonic To Bring Broadband Service To The Skies 
Lake Forest CA (SPX) May 12, 2008Intelsat and Panasonic Avionics have announced the signing of a multi-year service agreement that will result in the next generation of in-flight passenger broadband access. Panasonic, known for delivering state-of-the-art in-flight technology, is introducing an advanced satellite transmission platform that will allow airline passengers the ability to access Internet-based information and ... more ATK Notified Of Canadian Government Decision To Block Proposed Acquisition Of MDA Businesses 
Minneapolis MN (SPX) May 12, 2008Alliant Techsystems was informed the Canadian Minister of Industry has disapproved the sale of Canadian-based MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates' Information Systems and Geospatial Services businesses to ATK. Canadian Investment Review officials informed ATK that the Canadian objection relates to potential extraterritorial application of U.S. export law. As a result, ATK will take an ... more GPS Car Unit Thefts Across US Reach Epidemic Proportions 
Boston MA (SPX) May 09, 2008Global Positioning System (GPS) devices have become commonplace across the country, and across the world. This satellite-based navigation system, made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit, works in any weather conditions, anywhere in the world, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Because GPS devices have made simple activities like driving much easier, the sale of these handheld ... more Active Control Unveils Starfish Feature For ActiveMine Wireless Communications System 
Toronto, Canada (SPX) May 12, 2008Active Control Technology has announced a major enhancement of ActiveMine, the premier wireless communications and locating system for mines, that represents a breakthrough in underground mining communications. The new feature, called "Starfish," for the first time makes it possible for miners who become isolated due to an accident, explosion or other event to stay linked, even when they ... more |
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Abu Dhabi UAE (SPX) May 09, 2008Raytheon and Emirates Advanced Investments of the United Arab Emirates have signed a cooperative development agreement for a semiactive laser guided 70 mm (2.75-inch) rocket designed to provide increased precision and lethality compared with conventional unguided rockets. "The Laser Guided Rocket project with Raytheon is a very important defense industry initiative for the United Arab Emir ... more First Boeing P-8A Poseidon Gets Its Wings 
St. Louis MO (SPX) May 09, 2008Boeing joined the wing assembly and fuselage of the first P-8A Poseidon for the U.S. Navy on May 1 in Renton, Wash. Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) and Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) are working together to build the P-8A, a military derivative of the 737-800, on a new final assembly line. The factory's third line takes advantage of the proven efficiencies, manufacturing process ... more Boeing Provides New Test Facility For Next-Gen Radar Technology 
St. Louis MO (SPX) May 09, 2008Boeing has dedicated a new test and evaluation facility in Huntington Beach, Calif., that provides the technology and capability to support both current and future radar-based weapon systems. The Dynamic Advanced Radar Test (DART) facility represents a $10 million investment for the company. "DART is a one-stop, full-service facility to support design, development and qualification testin ... more Raytheon To Provide Communications Solutions For Joint Tactical Radio System 
Fort Wayne IN (SPX) May 09, 2008Raytheon will provide a critical communications solution for the Department of Defense's Joint Tactical Radio System. JTRS is the next generation of radios for the U.S. military. Raytheon will be a subcontractor on the $766 million JTRS Airborne, Maritime and Fixed contract, which was awarded to Lockheed Martin in March 2008. The AMF domain will provide network and interoperable communica ... more |
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Prague (AFP) May 11, 2008Neither the Czech Republic nor the United States have made provisions for permanent Russian inspectors at their joint anti-missile radar project, a junior government minister said Sunday. Czech deputy defence minister Martin Bartak told Czech public television that while an agreement between Prague and Washington mentions inspections, is says nothing about a permanent presence of inspectors ... more New Disaster Preparedness Strategy Announced 
Washington DC (SPX) May 09, 2008In an unprecedented initiative, US and Canadian experts have developed a comprehensive framework to optimize and manage critical care resources during times of pandemic outbreaks or other mass critical care disasters. The new proposal suggests legally protecting clinicians who follow accepted protocols for the allocation of scarce resources when providing care during mass critical care eve ... more USGS Awards Satellite Imagery Contracts: Enhancing Access To Users 
Reston VA (SPX) May 09, 2008The United States Geological Survey (USGS) announced the award of three multi-year acquisition contracts for high and moderate-resolution satellite imagery to GeoEye of Dulles, VA, DigitalGlobe of Longmont, CO and SPOT Image Corporation of Chantilly, VA. The contracts will to provide the USGS and other Federal agencies access to commercial satellite data from the U.S. and international mar ... more Myanmar's generals amass fortunes while country flounders 
Bangkok (AFP) May 11, 2008A sprawling new capital dubbed the "Abode of Kings", lavish weddings for family members, palatial villas -- Myanmar's ruling generals appear to have few qualms about spending money. But as the death toll from the catastrophic cyclone mounts and up to two million people wait for food, water and medicine, precious little of their resources have been devoted to the relief effort. The regime ... more
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