HAIFA, Israel, February 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT) (the "Company"), announced today, further to its announcement of December 22, 2011, the anticipated impact on the Company's 2011 fourth quarter net profit as a result of the cessation of a program with a foreign customer (the "Program"). The Company expects that as a result of the cessation of the Program the Company's 2011 fourth quarter net profit will be reduced by approximately ... read more

Following is the daily Black History Month feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10: WILLA BROWN Profile America for the 10th day of Black History Month. Willa Brown was the first African-American woman to earn a commercial pilot's license. Her love of flying was such that when she started taking flying lessons, she bought her own plane. She received her pilot's license in 1937, along with a master's degree from Northwestern University. The next year, ... read more

The Babcock & Wilcox Company (B&W) (NYSE:BWC) announced today that its subsidiary, Babcock & Wilcox Nuclear Operations Group, Inc. (B&W NOG), received its second release under the $2 billion contract awarded in 2010. The $600 million order was funded in the fourth quarter of 2011 and ... read more

Boeing (NYSE: BA) Commercial Airplanes Vice President and General Manager of Airplane Programs Pat Shanahan will speak at the Barclays Capital 2012 Industrial Select Conference in Miami on Thursday, February 23rd from 10:35 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. ET. Visit http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/financial/ or http://cc.talkpoint.com/barc002/022212a_lp/?entity=30_RUEECDG to access a link to the live broadcast of the conference. Individuals should check the website prior to the session to ensure their computers can access the audio stream. Contact: Communications (312) 544-2002 ... read more

Aviation Week's much-anticipated Defense Technology and Affordability Requirements Conference (DTAR) takes place next week following the U.S. defense budget announcement, which will be submitted to Congress on Feb. 13. A mainstay for defense planning and discussion, DTAR will bring together over 200 senior defense executives from business, the military, and government agencies, including U.S. Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Lt. Gen. Larry James; U.S. Marine Corps Deputy Commandant Combat Development & Integration Lt. Gen. ... read more

Students at Crayton Middle School in Columbia, S.C., will speak with NASA's Expedition 30 Commander Dan Burbank and Flight Engineer Don Pettit aboard the International Space Station at 9:55 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Reporters are invited to attend. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) The event will be broadcast live on NASA Television. During the question-and-answer session, students will ask Burbank and Pettit about living and working on the space station. To attend, media representatives must contact Edith Caudle at ecaudle@richlandone.org or 803-231-7510. ... read more

The Association of Old Crows (AOC) and the Applied Communications and Information Networking (ACIN) Camden Technology Center have teamed to facilitate a pathway for small businesses to gain entrance into the competitive DoD market space. On May 1-2, 2012, the playing field will be leveled for small businesses by providing them the opportunity to dialogue with larger, well-established, defense contractors and key military program managers. Not only is this a chance for small businesses to gain exposure, but ... read more

The U.S. Air Force has awarded TASC, Inc. the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity Consultant, Advisory and Technical Services (CATS) contract to support the Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) within the continental United States and U.S. territories. The one-year contract has four one-year options and a ceiling value of $985 million for all awardees. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100524/PH08918LOGO) "Our goal is to ensure the Air Force Medical Service has the right mix of highly technical expertise and management experience for its health care services and operations," says John ... read more

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Opportunities in the US Aerospace and MRO Market: 2011-2016, October 2011 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0769880/Opportunities-in-the-US-Aerospace-and-MRO-Market-2011-2016-October-2011.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Aerospace_and_Defense Background: The US aerospace industry, which was hit by recession in 2009, began showing signs of recovery in 2010 and is expected to reach $100 billion by 2016 with a CAGR of 6.9% over the next five years. As detailed in the study, aerospace is a prominent driving factor in the US economy. Aerospace is not only a source ... read more

BALTIMORE, MD -- (Marketwire) -- 02/09/12 -- View Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: VSYM), a security solutions provider, announced a partnership with facial recognition company National Security Resources (NSR). View Systems announces that the companies are working together to develop and deliver an integrated solution as the first combined technology product line. We are integrating NSR's advanced "scan and match facial recognition" ability into our concealed weapons detection ViewScan. NSR is famous for positively identifying Bin Laden during the capture on ... read more

J.F. Lehman & Company, a leading middle-market private equity firm focused on the maritime, defense and aerospace sectors, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire National Response Corporation and its affiliated businesses NRC Environmental Services and SEACOR Response (collectively "NRC") from SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CKH). NRC is recognized as a leading provider of United States Oil Pollution Act of 1990 regulatory compliance and emergency response services, one of the leading environmental contracting firms on the U.S. West ... read more

In December 2011 the <<Message2012. Welcome to Eternity!>> international project launch took place. The mission of the project is sending of different messages in the form of radio signal to the outer space for interconnection with extraterrestrial civilizations. In the judgment of Doctor of physico-mathematical sciences, principal scientist of the Institute of Radio-engineering and Electronics by the Russian Academy of Science, the author and research manager of the number of radio messages Alexander L. Zaytsev: "The only ... read more

As the U.S. and its allies confront the Iranian nuclear threat and other critical national security challenges such as proliferation, cyber security, and asymmetric terror, the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Larry Greenfield as its Executive Director. Greenfield brings to JINSA strong national security credentials, prior military service, and deep roots in the Jewish community. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120209/DC50767) "Larry is a proven leader whose dynamic energy and polished professionalism will strengthen our role as ... read more

GeoEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEOY), a leading source of geospatial information and insight, announced that it has successfully completed the System Critical Design Review, the last of four critical design reviews in its EnhancedView Program. This program includes the development of the GeoEye-2 satellite and an upgraded ground system architecture. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080625/LAW528LOGO) On January 26, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) approved the System Critical Design Review. This review was the final step to verify that GeoEye's space, ground and overall system level ... read more

William Greenwalt has joined AIA as Vice President of Acquisition Policy, bringing extensive procurement public policy experience in both the legislative and executive branches to the position. "Bill has tremendous experience in both government and industry," said AIA President and CEO Marion C. Blakey. "At a time when our industry is facing a major transition, Bill will be instrumental in helping us navigate some tough challenges." Greenwalt was previously Deputy Director for the Surveys and Investigations staff of the House Appropriations Committee. ... read more

The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) complex, a headquarters for high-tech military command, communications and surveillance in San Diego, now hosts 1.3 megawatts of solar panels from SolarWorld, the largest U.S. solar manufacturer for more than 35 years. The system, ... read more

NIITEK, Inc., a subsidiary of the Chemring Group PLC ("Chemring"), announces it is proceeding into a collaboration agreement with MBDA Italia. As part of the agreement, NIITEK will provide multiple Ground Penetrating Radar (“GPR”) kits, integration and training services in support of the Italian Army Route ... read more

Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the Worldwide Aerospace and Defense industries, announces the launch of the Rotorcraft Services Division at its subsidiary Gardner Aviation Services (GAS). This Division will provide Helicopter-specific Avionics Upgrades/Installs, Airframe Maintenance, and MRO services at GAS' 35,000 square foot facilities located at the Atlanta Regional Airport (KFFC), in Peachtree City, Georgia. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120209/CL50678)(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110921/CL72507LOGO) David Mast, PAG President and CEO said: "We are excited about the launch ... read more

BAE Systems in partnership with the Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) are refurbishing 440 M113A2 armored personnel carriers for Iraq through a foreign military sales contract worth more than $31 million. BAE Systems M113A2 Armored Personnel Carrier (Photo: Business Wire) ... read more

Micross Components, a leading global provider of distributed and specialty electronic solutions, is pleased to announce its participation in the "Drive for Innovation" tour, sponsored by Avnet Express and UBM Electronics. Included as a "pit stop" during the tour's recent swing through Central Florida, Micross was selected because of its role in powering innovation by companies driving technological advancements across defense, space, medical and other high-reliability industries. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120209/FL50676LOGO ) The "Drive for Innovation" showcases electronics innovation in the US with a ... read more