Sunday, June 12, 2011

DTN News - OSHKOSH DEFENSE NEWS: Oshkosh Defense To Supply New And Recapitalized Heavy Tactical Vehicles For U.S. Army

DTN News - OSHKOSH DEFENSE NEWS: Oshkosh Defense To Supply New And Recapitalized Heavy Tactical Vehicles For U.S. Army
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada / OSHKOSH, Wis.- June 12, 2011:

Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), will deliver more than 730 trucks from the U.S. Army’s Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV), including new and recapitalized Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) A4s and new Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) A1s, following orders from TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC).

Oshkosh recently reached a major milestone with more than 10,000 heavy and medium-payload vehicles restored to zero-hours, zero-miles condition for the U.S. Army, National Guard and Marine Corps. Oshkosh recapitalizes and remanufactures vehicles for the U.S. military as part of the company’s extensive life-cycle support and aftermarket services program. Through recapitalization, heavily used vehicles are stripped to their frame rails and rebuilt to like-new condition.

“The restoration of more than 10,000 military-class vehicles is a significant achievement in our continuing support of the military’s fleet management strategy,” said Mike Ivy, vice president and general manager of Army Programs for Oshkosh Defense. “Oshkosh Defense has recapitalized and retrofit vehicles for more than 40 years, significantly increasing their life-span and offering great value to military customers, and equipping soldiers with the latest vehicle safety, survivability, and mobility technologies.”

To meet the latest HEMTT A4 configuration, the suspension in the recapitalized vehicle is improved and a fully air-conditioned and armor-ready cab is installed, in addition to a more powerful drivetrain. The vehicles have new components, new technology and a new “zero hours/zero miles” bumper-to-bumper warranty, at a considerable cost savings to the government. Oshkosh also has refurbished more than 2,000 heavy-payload vehicles in theater, including vehicles originally built by other manufacturers, as part of the Army’s Theater Provided Equipment Refurbishment (TPER) program.

The HEMTT A4 is the backbone of the Army’s logistics and resupply fleet, and is available in multiple variants for a wide range of operations. The Light Equipment Transporter (LET) variant is included in the orders and is equipped with durable components to provide optimal maneuverability and versatility in rugged terrain. Its anti-lock braking system, traction and air-ride suspension allow troops to navigate wherever the mission demands while transporting light-duty equipment.

The HET is designed to rapidly transport battle tanks, fighting and recovery vehicles, armored vehicles and construction equipment, as well as their crews, so they arrive in mission-ready condition. The latest Oshkosh HET A1 configuration includes increased horsepower, a six-person armor ready cab, higher capacity front suspension, electrical upgrades, and improved diagnostics and standard air conditioning.

The U.S. Army’s heavy fleet, currently in production by Oshkosh Defense, also includes the Palletized Load System (PLS). Production of the new HEMTT A4s and HETs on these awards is expected to begin in April 2012 and be completed in September 2012. Recapitalization of the HEMTT A4s began in May and is scheduled to be completed in September 2012. Together, these orders have a value of more than $252 million.

About Oshkosh Defense Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, is an industry-leading global designer and manufacturer of tactical military trucks and armored wheeled vehicles, delivering a full product line of conventional and hybrid vehicles, advanced armor options, proprietary suspensions and vehicles with payloads that can exceed 70 tons. Oshkosh Defense provides a global service and supply network including full life-cycle support and remanufacturing, and its vehicles are recognized the world over for superior performance, reliability and protection. For more information, visit www.oshkoshdefense.com.

About Oshkosh Corporation Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corporation manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Medtec®, Jerr-Dan®, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, Frontline™, SMIT™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide in businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount. For more information, visit www.oshkoshcorporation.com.

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The HEMTT A4 performs. Each and every variant – cargo, refueler, load handling system, recovery, light equipment transporter, guided missile transporter and MLRS resupply – offers the power, versatility and safety needed for mission success.

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DTN News - LOCKHEED MARTIN DEFENSE NEWS: Lockheed Martin Receives $58 Million Contract Award For Vehicle-Mounted And Portable Sensor Systems

DTN News - LOCKHEED MARTIN DEFENSE NEWS: Lockheed Martin Receives $58 Million Contract Award For Vehicle-Mounted And Portable Sensor Systems
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada / ORLANDO, FL.,- June 12, 2011:

Lockheed Martin [NYSE:LMT] received a $58.6 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for new systems, equipment and support services associated with the Vehicle Optic Sensor Systems II (VOSS II) and Portable Rapid Deployment Surveillance Systems (PRDSS).

The Gyrocam VOSS, a vehicle-mounted sensor system, can be mast-mounted on virtually any land vehicle or expeditionary system for remote surveillance needs, providing high-resolution color, night vision and thermal sensors in a 15-inch class gyro-stabilized gimbal.

The Gyrocam PRDSS, a free-standing, portable, rapid deployment surveillance system, can be easily moved and set up in urban, rural and extreme terrain environments and provides command personnel a bird’s eye view of activity in the area.

“The VOSS and PRDSS provide the Marines with the warfighting capability necessary to meet their evolving mission needs,” said Jay Pitman, director and general manager of Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems, LLC. “Thanks to a combination of rugged design, along with our strong in-theater support team, the Marines have been able to maintain an exceptional operational readiness rate for the VOSS and PRDSS while operating in harsh and remote environments.”

Under the contract, Lockheed Martin will provide 110 VOSS II and 30 PRDSS, plus additional field services and equipment in support of these systems. The equipment will be produced at the Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems facility in Sarasota, Fla., and the period of performance will continue through March 2012.

Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems has installed more than 900 Gyrocam camera systems on Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles throughout Afghanistan and Iraq. These systems provide warfighters with crucial capabilities to conduct threat surveillance missions in the harshest environments.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 126,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation's 2010 sales from continuing operations were $45.8 billion.

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Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems, LLC specializes in world-class optical surveillance systems for land, airborne, expeditionary, and maritime applications for both military and commercial customers. We provide a complete, integrated surveillance solution for our customers’ requirements – including research and design, production, system integration, installation, maintenance, and training. We are dedicated to providing force-multiplying optical sensor systems to meet the current and future requirements of our customers.Gyrocam product line:

Gyrocam 9 Series Specifically designed for expeditionary surveillance missions.

The Gyrocam 9 Series includes thermal and high-definition color imaging, laser pointing, geo-location, and eye-safe laser range finder for surveillance targets up to 20 km away from the observer. The Gyrocam 9 is specifically designed for expeditionary surveillance missions. The product’s lightweight design makes it Soldier-transportable to the most remote locations. When deployed with the Gyrocam Lightweight Surveillance System (LSS), the Gyrocam 9 is a highly effective, covert surveillance asset. Two models are available – the 9L (with long-wave thermal imaging) and the 9M (with mid-wave thermal imaging).

Gyrocam 15 Series Advanced, integrated, gyro-stabilized sensors systems.

Through the use of long-range optics, Gyrocam camera systems can magnify up to 100 times what the human eye can resolve. The Gyrocam 15 Series offers multiple optical and laser payload configurations to satisfy different mission requirements across airborne, land, and maritime applications. These configurations can include, but are not limited to, advanced thermal imaging, high-resolution color, high-definition color, and next-generation night vision technology. Laser illuminator/pointer and laser range finder options are also available to increase mission effectiveness and pinpoint targets in no-light conditions. Because the 15 Series gimbal is gyro-stabilized, movements and vibrations inherent with an image captured on a moving platform are eliminated, rendering clear and “rock solid” images. The Gyrocam 15 has been tested to MIL-STD-810F and operates reliably in the harshest environments, from extreme desert heat to cold conditions in the high altitudes of the mountains, without any loss of capability or functionality.

Gyrocam Expeditionary Systems Self-contained, complete surveillance systems designed for on-the-spot field deployment.

Lightweight Surveillance System The Gyrocam Lightweight Surveillance System (LSS) provides users with a new and unique portable situational awareness capability. It integrates a state-of-the-art color and thermal imaging system and multiple lasers mounted to a telescoping 24-foot mast, all of which is powered by batteries or the sun. The complete system is light enough to be carried in backpacks and rapidly transported to the most inhospitable locations. The LSS can be set up in less than 15 minutes, allowing the military to instantly monitor any activity within kilometers of their position, in absolute darkness.

Perimeter Surveillance System The Gyrocam Perimeter Surveillance System (PSS) is a freestanding, portable, rapid-deployment surveillance system that includes a telescoping 32-foot mast, which can be raised and lowered in minutes, a choice of any Gyrocam optical sensor system, mounting kit, power supplies, and mobile command and control unit.

Transportable Surveillance Center The Gyrocam Transportable Surveillance Center (TSC) is a turnkey mobile command center designed for rapid deployment and remote operation capabilities. The TSC can be equipped with any Gyrocam optical sensor system, mounted on a freestanding, telescoping 60-foot mast, and integrated with communications equipment for remote C2 activity. The full command center includes up to two analyst stations, heating, and air conditioning. It is self-contained with power supplied by generator, shore power, or 24-volt backup power.

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DTN News - UNREST IN SYRIA: ‘Syrian Army Defectors Tell Of Rape, Indiscriminate, Murder’

DTN News - UNREST IN SYRIA: ‘Syrian Army Defectors Tell Of Rape, Indiscriminate, Murder’
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - June 12, 2011:
Syrian soldiers were told to fire indiscriminately at civilians and raped Syrian women in front of their husbands, reports emerged Sunday morning quoting army defectors who fled to Turkey.
Four soldiers told AFP of instances of rape and murder as Syrian President Bashar Assad‘s forces crack down on anti-regime demonstrations throughout the country forcing thousands of civilians to escape to Turkey.
One soldier said the “cleansing” in Rastan in Homs caused him to defect. “We were told that people were armed there. But when we arrived, we saw that they were ordinary civilians. We were ordered to shoot them,” he said.
“When we entered the houses, we opened fire on everyone, the young, the old… Women were raped in front of their husbands and children,” he said, predicting that there were some 700 deaths, although this has not been verified.
Another soldier, Khalaf, told AFP that in a town near the Turkish border, “a professional soldier pulled out his knife and stabbed a civilian in the head, for no reason.”
He said he decided to flee after he saw militiamen open fire on people. “When they started shooting people, I dropped my gun and fled,” he said, claiming that around 25 people were killed in a demonstration last week.
Khalaf’s brother, Ahmed said after witnessing violence in Homs, “I realized that the regime is prepared to massacre everyone.” He said he and other soldiers considered revolting against the army forces, but were too fearful.
Ahmed added that “when the soldiers do not shoot, they shoot the soldiers down,” claiming that the Assad regime has deployed snipers from the police or the Hezbollah militia.
A fourth soldier also told AFP that soldiers were shot when they tried to flee. Refusing to enter Homs last week, he said he chose to escape.
“I knew that if we entered the city, we should kill many people. We all took different ways [to run away],” he was quoted as saying.
Meanwhile, the White House on Saturday accused the Syrian government of creating a humanitarian crisis and urged it to halt its crackdown on civilians and give the Red Cross immediate, unfettered access to the country’s northern region.

Syrians flee to Turkey as Assad tanks shell town and troops storm in to quell ...

Daily Mail - ‎32 minutes ago‎
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US: Syria creating humanitarian crisis ‎

BBC News - ‎1 hour ago‎
The United States says an ongoing military offensive in northern Syria has created a "humanitarian crisis". The comments come as two camps on Turkey's border with Syria are overflowing with Syrian refugees fleeing the crackdown on protests. ...

Syria army 'enters northern town'

BBC News - ‎2 hours ago‎
Syrian government forces have advanced into the northern town of Jisr al-Shughour, as part of a widespread government crackdown, reports say. Witnesses reported gunfire and and houses alight, as troops moved in after a 24-hour bombardment. ...

Syrians flee as forces continue assault

Boston Globe - Liam Stack - ‎2 hours ago‎
Displaced Syrians streamed into Turkey, crowding into a refugee camp in Yayladagi. About 1000 Syrians have fled their country. (Osman Orsal/ Reuters) By Liam Stack CAIRO — Syrian security forces continued to bombard the restive northern town of Jisr ...

US: Syria creating humanitarian crisis

Aljazeera.net - ‎2 hours ago‎
Global community calls on Damascus to grant relief agencies access to civilians caught up in security crackdown. The United States has accused the authorities in Syria of creating a humanitarian crisis by refusing to allow aid to be delivered in ...

'Syrian army defectors tell of rape, indiscriminate murder'

Jerusalem Post - ‎3 hours ago‎
By JPOST.COM STAFF Army deserters who fled to Turkey reportedly claim Syrian soldiers "raped women in front of their husbands and children," said soldiers were ordered to shoot at unarmed civilians, Hezbollah men serving as regime snipers. ...

Syria 'creating refugee crisis'

BBC News - ‎5 hours ago‎
The United States says an ongoing military offensive in northern Syria has created a "humanitarian crisis". White House officials have called on the Syrian government to end the use of violence against civilians and give aid agencies access to people ...

4300 flee Syria crackdown: Turkey

Indian Express - ‎6 hours ago‎
GUVECCI: Foreign Ministry deputy undersecretary of Turkey, Halit Cevik said on Saturday 4300 Syrians, from the northern town of Jisr al-Shoughour, have fled to Turkey to escape a crackdown on protests against President Bashar al-Assad, fearing revenge ...

After Assad, democracy in Syria?

The Nation, Pakistan - Elliott Abrams - ‎6 hours ago‎
The bloody war that the Assad regime is waging against the people of Syria will end in the downfall of the regime. Whether that will take months or years is impossible to say; how many peaceful demonstrators and unarmed Syrians the regime will kill is ...

AP Top News at 5:00 a.m. EDT

Newsday (subscription) - ‎7 hours ago‎
By AP Photo credit: AP | Syrian refugees seen in a camp set up by Turkish Red Crescent in the Turkish town of Yayladagi in Hatay province, Turkey, Friday, June 10, 2011. The Turkish region borders with Syria and said Wednesday it would open its border ...

Syrian troops seal restive northern city

Newsday (subscription) - Zeina Karam - ‎7 hours ago‎
(AP) -- Syrian tanks sealed a restive northern city Saturday, and activists said they expected an all-out government assault on the region near the Turkish border. President Bashar Assad has sent heavy armor, ...

Hostile Syrian border region challenges regime

Newsday (subscription) - Zeina Karam - ‎7 hours ago‎
(AP) -- A border region with a history of hostility toward the Syrian regime is posing the biggest challenge yet for President Bashar Assad's struggle to crush the revolt against his family's 40-year-rule. ...

Syrians flee homes

Sydney Morning Herald - ‎8 hours ago‎
Syrians fleeing President Bashar al-Assad's assault on northern towns resisting his regime tell stories of troops setting fields alight and opening fire at random, the chief of a Turkish village hosting refugees said. Mr Assad's violence against his ...

Syrian forces storm town near border -residents

Reuters - Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Michael Roddy - ‎8 hours ago‎
AMMAN, June 12 (Reuters) - Syrian tanks stormed a border town overnight, residents said on Sunday, in the latest assault to crush a three-month uprising against President Bashar al-Assad that has driven thousands of refugees into Turkey. ...

US slams 'humanitarian crisis' in Syria

Inquirer.net - ‎9 hours ago‎
WASHINGTON—The United States on Saturday accused Syria of creating a “humanitarian crisis” with its fierce crackdown on protests and called on Damascus to allow access for medics. “The Syrian government's offensive in northern Syria has created a ...

Syrian tanks surround mutinous northern city

CBC.ca - ‎9 hours ago‎
Syrians continued to stream into Turkey on Saturday to seek refuge amid their government's latest crackdown on dissent, which saw tanks and thousands of elite troops surround the restive but mostly abandoned northern city of Jisr al-Shughour. ...

Syrian refugee tells Haaretz: Assad regime killing soldiers who refuse to ...

Ha'aretz - Anshel Pfeffer - ‎9 hours ago‎
All he is willing to say is that his name is Moussa and that he comes from a village near Jisr al-Shoughour, where he arrived on Thursday to shop at the market. To prove that he was there, Moussa holds up his cell phone and plays a ...

Latest developments in Arab political unrest stretching from North Africa to ...

Washington Post - ‎10 hours ago‎
By AP, Thousands of elite troops and tanks believed to be led by President Bashar Assad's brother seal off the entrances to the mostly deserted town of Jisr al-Shughour, near the border with Turkey. Soldiers loyal to the regime come under sniper fire ...

Thousands of Syrian refugees flood into Turkey

Pakistan Daily Times - ‎10 hours ago‎
ANTAKYA: Around 4600 Syrians have fled a brutal crackdown against pro-democracy protesters and are staying in camps in southern Turkey, a government official in Ankara told on Saturday. “The latest figure is 4600,” the official said. ...

As Syrians Flee To Turkey, Saudis Stay Silent

NPR - ‎10 hours ago‎
by NPR Staff Enlarge AP Syrian refugees stand in a camp set up by the Turkish Red Crescent in Yayladagi, Turkey. AP Syrian refugees stand in a camp set up by the Turkish Red Crescent in Yayladagi, Turkey. Thousands of Syrians have fled to Turkey as ...

Syria protests continue as refugees stream into Turkey

Al Jazeera - ‎10 hours ago‎
In Syria, the town of Jesr al Shugur has reportedly been sealed off ahead of an all-out military assault. The number of Syrians fleeing into Turkey to escape their government's crackdown on protests is on the rise. Al Jazeera's Imran Khan reports.

Tanks mass on edge of Syrian town

Washington Post - Liz Sly - ‎11 hours ago‎
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300 protest Syrian regime in Canada

AFP - ‎11 hours ago‎
MONTREAL — Some three hundred demonstrators gathered in downtown Montreal Saturday to to call for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down. Chanting "the people want an end to the regime" and, in Arabic, "God, Syria, freedom is all we want," the ...

Syrian troops seal restive northern city

TODAYonline - ‎11 hours ago‎
BEIRUT - Syrian tanks sealed a restive northern city yesterday, and activists said they expected an all-out government assault on the region near the Turkish border. President Bashar Assad has sent heavy armour, including tanks, and thousands of troops ...

US slams 'humanitarian crisis' in Syria

AFP - ‎12 hours ago‎
WASHINGTON — The United States on Saturday accused Syria of creating a "humanitarian crisis" with its fierce crackdown on protests and called on Damascus to allow access for medics. The remarks came after Syrian forces backed by helicopters killed at ...

US accuses Syria of creating humanitarian crisis

Jerusalem Post - ‎12 hours ago‎
By REUTERS WASHINGTON - The White House on Saturday accused the Syrian government of creating a humanitarian crisis and urged it to halt its crackdown and civilians and give the Red Cross immediate, unfettered access to the country's northern region. ...

Syrian forces seal off Jisr al-Shughour

CBS News - ‎12 hours ago‎
In this photo taken during a government-organized visit for media, a Syrian army tank and military truck are seen crossing the bridge of the al-Assi river, near the town of Jisr al-Shughour, Syria, Friday June 10, 2011. Elite Syrian forces moved ...

Syrian Forces Attack Demonstrators Near Turkish Border

Voice of America - Edward Yeranian - ‎13 hours ago‎
Photo: AP Mourners across Syria laid to rest the bodies of dozens of people killed when government forces fired on anti-government demonstrators, and military units are continuing their crackdown against the town of Jisr al-Shughour, near the Turkish ...

Turkey condemns violence as Assad's helicopters open fire

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎13 hours ago‎
Syria's former ally Turkey cut off the regime of President Bashar al-Assad as his tanks crashed into a key northern city and shelled rebel villages, killing more than 28 people. Reports in Ankara said Turkey's prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, ...

Assad's tanks move in on Syria's exodus town as thousands flee, cows and ...

Telegraph.co.uk - Colin Freeman - ‎13 hours ago‎
Diplomats said they feared civil war as Syria sent in 15000 troops backed by tanks for "surgical operation" on Jisr al-Shughour. By Colin Freeman, in Guvecci His brow sweating from the climb up the donkey track, Ibrahim Dou pointed down the mountain ...
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