Jeff has been involved in aerospace journalism since the mid 1990s. Prior to joining Aviation Week, Jeff served as managing editor of Launchspace magazine and the International Space Industry Report. He has been the editor and chief of Aviation Week's Aerospace Daily & Defense Report since 2007 and has been a regular contributor to Aviation Week magazine. He received his B.A. from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va.
Despite the passage of the Safety Act of 2002, companies wishing to offer products to combat terrorism still are too vulnerable to third-party liability claims, according to Ron Sugar, chairman and CEO of Northrop Grumman.
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $32 million order for 24 Sniper XR (Extended Range) advanced targeting pods and associated equipment, the company announced April 29. The order, which also includes spares and training, marks the fourth buy (Lot IV) of Sniper XR pods by the Air Force, according to Lockheed Martin. The new order brings the total number of Sniper pods bought by the service to 80, according to Lockheed Martin spokeswoman Jennifer Allen. A second increment of the Lot IV buy is expected this year.
The GQM-163A Supersonic Sea Skimming Target (SSST) represents the U.S. Navy's latest attempt to develop a low-altitude target that accurately simulates the threat cruise missiles pose to surface ships.
