Thursday, January 3, 2013

DTN News - AFGHANISTAN WAR NEWS: U.S. Troops, Train, Advise Afghans In Farah Province

Defense War News Updates: DTN News - AFGHANISTAN WAR NEWS:  U.S. Troops Train, Advise Afghans In Farah Province
Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources U.S. Department Of Defense
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - January 3, 2013: Soldiers with Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah prepare for a morning mission to Bala Boluk, Afghanistan, Jan. 2, 2013. 





The team's mission is to train, advise, and assist Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district and provincial levels in Farah province. The civil-military team is comprised of members of the U.S. Navy, Army, State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development.

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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

DTN News: Aerospace/Defense Headlines - News Dated January 2, 2013

Defense War News Updates: DTN News: Aerospace/Defense Headlines - News Dated January 2, 2013
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - January 2, 2013: Comprehensive daily news related to Aerospace/Defense for the world of TODAY.
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DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated January 2, 2013

Defense War News Updates: DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated January 2, 2013
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - January 2, 2013: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued  January 2, 2013   are undermentioned;

CONTRACTS
DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY
            Global Information Grid Services Management - Engineering, Transition and Implementation (GSM-ETI), (HC1028-10-R-2001); Digital Management Inc., Bethesda, Md. (HC1028-13-D006); Onyx-Technica Joint Venture, Columbia, Md. (HC1028-13-D-0007); NES Associates L.L.C., Alexandria, Va. (HC1028-13-D-008); Cambridge International Systems Inc. Arlington, Va. (HC1028-13-D-0009); TurningPoint-EMW Joint Venture L.L.C., Rockville, Md. (HC1028-13-D-0010); By Light Professional IT Services Inc. Arlington, Va. (HC1028-13-D-0011); and IPKeys Technologies L.L.C., Stafford, Va. (HC1028-13-D-0012), was awarded on Dec. 21, 2012, a multiple indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract.  The contract is issued for worldwide support necessary to carry out required engineering, transition, implementation, integration; connection approval and IT service management activities, in support of existing and future Defense Information System Network (DISN) networking capabilities.  Performance will predominantly be within the continental United States; however, support services are also required at multiple overseas locations.  The period of performance includes a base period of two years, one two-year option period and one one-year option period for a total period of five years.  The estimated contract ceiling value for the two-year base period of this action is $568,000,000.  Furthermore, $1,420,000,000 is the sum total ceiling value for all seven GSM-ETI contracts, which cannot be exceeded over the life of the potential five years.  Solicitation was issued via the FedBizOPps website and was set aside for small business concerns; nine proposals received.  The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., is the contracting activity

             BAE Systems Information Solutions Inc., McLean, Va., was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract on Dec. 21, 2012, for XTS Enterprise Guard Solution (consisting of hardware, software and maintenance support) for e-mail, file transfer and Web services.  The total obligated amount of this action is $3,200,000, funded by fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2013 procurement funds and fiscal 2012 research, development, testing and evaluation (RDT&E) funds.  The total lifecycle value of the contract is $8,200,000.  The period of performance is Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2013, with four option years.  Performance will be at DISA, Lab Building, Fort George G. Meade, Md.  The original solicitation was issued as an other than full and open competitive action pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and one proposal was received.  Solicitation HC1028-13-R-0001 was issued directly to the sole source contractor.  The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is the contracting activity (HC1028-13-C-0014). 

NAVY
            BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Va., was awarded on Dec. 28, 2012, a $50,180,546 undefinitized contract action as a modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-incentive-fee contract (N00024-10-C-4308) for the USS Mitscher (DDG 57) fiscal year 2013 extended drydocking selected restricted availability.  Extended drydocking selected restricted availability includes the planning and execution of depot-level maintenance, alterations, and modifications that will update and improve the ship’s military and technical capabilities.  Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., and is expected to be completed by August 2013.  Funding in the amount of $10,000,000 will be obligated at time of award.  Contract funds in the amount of $10,000,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Norfolk Ship Support Activity, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity. 

            Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $49,841,643 modification to previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00024-12-C-5405) to exercise an option for Design Agent Engineering and technical support services for Phalanx, SeaRAM, and Land-based Phalanx Weapon Systems.  Phalanx Close-In Weapon System is a fast-reaction terminal defense against low and high-flying, high-speed maneuvering anti-ship missile threats that have penetrated all other defenses.  Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by January 2014.  Funding in the amount of $5,889,407 will be obligated at time of award.  Contract funds in the amount of $250,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C, is the contracting activity.

            BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration, Greenlawn, N.Y., is being awarded a $24,186,962 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-12-C-2011) to exercise an option for the procurement of Common (Identification Friend or Foe) Digital Transponder (CXP) hardware for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and the governments of Saudi Arabia, Australia, the Netherlands, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including transponders, mounts, modification kits, Remote Control Unit modes.  Work will be performed in Greenlawn, N.Y., and is expected to be completed in August 2015.  Contract funds in the amount of $24,186,962 are being obligated on this award, $490,883 of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($13,045,499; 53.9 percent); U.S. Army ($9,170,817; 38 percent); and the Governments of Saudi Arabia ($1,083,863; 4.5 percent); the Netherlands ($472,901; 1.9 percent); Australia ($297,590; 1.2 percent); and UAE ($116,292; 0.5 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program.  The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. 

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
            Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was issued a modification on contract SPM4AX-12-D-9402.  The modification is a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract with a maximum $19,006,747 to supply spare parts to support numerous aircraft platforms.  Location of performance is in Connecticut with a March 31, 2013 performance completion date.  Using military services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.  There was one solicitation with one response.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2013 Defense Working Capital funds.  The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Richmond, Va. 

AIR FORCE
            CAE USA Inc., Tampa, Fla., (FA3002-13-D-0006) is being awarded a $12,500,000 maximum ceiling, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract for C-130B-H simulator training.  The location of the performance is Tampa Bay, Fla.  Work is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2017.  The contracting activity is Air Education Training Command CONS/LGCI, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas.  Contract involves foreign military sales.


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Monday, December 31, 2012

DTN News - GREETINGS 2013: Wintry Greetings from Canada - Happy New Year 2013

Defense War News Updates: DTN News - GREETINGS 2013: Wintry Greetings from Canada - Happy New Year 2013
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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - December 31, 2012: Wintry Greetings from Canada

Happy New Year 2013
Best Wishes from
K. V. Seth's family & Seth's Parivaar
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DTN News - CHINA NEWS: Giant Chinese Flag Along With Paramilitary Policemen

Defense War News Updates: DTN News - CHINA NEWS:  Giant Chinese Flag Along With Paramilitary Policemen
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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - December 31, 2012:  Paramilitary policemen hold their fists and raise a giant flag of Communist Party of China as they attend an oath-taking rally to ensure the safety of the upcoming 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), at a military base in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province November 5, 2012. 


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DTN News - GREETINGS 2013: New Year Revellers Begin Welcoming First In New Zealand followed by Australia

Defense War News Updates: DTN News - GREETINGS 2013: New Year Revellers Begin Welcoming First In New Zealand followed by Australia
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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - December 31, 2012: Celebrations are being held around the world to mark the new year, with the city of Auckland in New Zealand holding the first major events of 2013.


Crowds began to gather on Monday evening in Sydney in anticipation of the city’s famous firework display.

Big shows are also planned in many other cities globally.

Celebrations will also be held for the first time in Burma, where large public gatherings were banned by its previous military rulers.

Tens of thousands are expected to attend the celebrations in Rangoon, which will feature a fireworks display and performances by Burmese entertainers.

Reports say the festivities will be broadcast live on Burmese television.

The celebration is seen as the latest sign of the country’s liberalisation under its military-backed civilian government.

However, there is a subdued atmosphere in the Indian capital Delhi, following the death last week of a 23-year-old victim of a brutal gang rape.

The army has cancelled its celebrations across the country, as have the governments in the states of Punjab and Haryana.

Thousands of residents and clubs have also called off new year celebrations. protests over the case continued on Monday.

Later on, festivities will be held in European cities including Moscow, Paris and London.

More than two million people are expected to be on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach.

New York will mark the new year with the traditional New Year’s Eve countdown and ball drop over Times Square.


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Monday, December 10, 2012

DTN News - TECHNOLOGY NEWS: Fleishman Dominates PublicAffairsAsia Gold Standard Awards Capturing All Top Three Trophies

Defense War News Updates: DTN News - TECHNOLOGY NEWS: Fleishman Dominates PublicAffairsAsia Gold Standard Awards Capturing All Top Three Trophies
*FH APAC Named Regional Consultancy Network of the Year
*Shin Tanaka Awarded for Professional Excellence
*FH Japan Named In-Country Consultancy of the Year
Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources PublicAffairsAsia
(NSI News Source Info) SINGAPORE - November 9, 2012: Fleishman-Hillard was the most decorated agency at The Gold Standard Awards organized by PublicAffairsAsia at the Foreign Correspondents Club in Hong Kong. 

Our Asia Pacific team was bestowed Regional Consultancy Network of the Year in recognition of extraordinary growth, introduction of new strategic offerings such as the Global Capital Markets Services, the Global China Practice, FH Majlis; success of new public affairs firm, VOX Global Japan; and the expansion of our Chinese client portfolio. The judges noted that Fleishman-Hillard “continues to take a lead role in the development of the wider PR industry” with our new China Masters Exchange program involving partnerships with leading universities and the fast-tracking of Mandarin-speaking graduates through our US and European networks to FH Greater China, enhancing FH’s capability of serving Chinese clients worldwide.

FH Japan President & Founder Shin Tanaka received another of the highest honors at the event, theGold Standard Award for Professional Excellence, marking 15 years of building and shaping the communications industry in Japan. His contributions are best summed up by Mr. Motohisa Furukawa, former Minister for National Policy of the Japanese government, who said: “Inspiration from Mr. Tanaka was the catalyst for the establishment of the Office of Global Communications as a function of the Japanese Prime Minister’s Office. I hope that Mr Tanaka continues his contributions to Japan’s competitiveness on the global stage with his keen strategic communications thinking and insights.”

Because Shin had a command performance at a CEO event in Tokyo, his acceptance speech was delivered via video. Shin modestly told the audience, “the most meaningful contribution of my career has been the Fukushima Conference, which gave the people of Japan a voice. Fukushima’s experience is not just Japan’s experience. It is very important for the world to follow Fukushima’s response and recovery as social sustainability is going to be the core issue for the rest of the world for the coming decades.”

He added that“Japanese enterprises are embracing the power of communications. At the same time, there will be thousands of Japanese companies starting to globalize in a true manner. I believe that this movement will be among the leading drivers elevating the global communications industry to a next level.”

FH Japan captured the highest single office honors asIn-Country Consultancy of the Year. This award is open to all of Asia Pacific and recognizes full-service corporate communications and public affairs excellence. The judges cited “Fleishman-Hillard Japan’s innovative approach to communications also applies to cliet counseling and new product development. Revenue growth of the FHJ business from the office’s founding in 1997 through to 2012 has achieved a compound annual growth rate of 29%.” The award recognizes the consolidated FHJ group of companies: VOX Global Japan, BlueCurrent Japan, and Fleishman-Hillard Japan which includes CCW.

2012 has truly been an award-winning record year for Fleishman-Hillard Japan, which has achieved pre-eminent status as the largest and most reputable foreign-owned multinational communications consultancy in the country.

But, there’s more! On the same night, BlueCurrent Japan proudly accepted the top award forSocial Communications from the Japan PR Association. The project “Teach us! The Committee for Dehydration Prevention” was launched this summer when a growing proportion of Japan’s population was suffering from severe dehydration. The client, a pharmaceutical company, tasked BCJ to increase awareness of the issue and to teach people how to prevent dehydration.

The team put together a highly strategic community outreach program, including influencer engagement, qualitative research, public events, media relations and a dedicated website for the campaign. A term coined by the group of influencers – “Pre-Dehydration” -- reached an awareness of 73.7% in just two months. The client’s product sales increased 150%, achieving their full-year sales target in three months.

Clearly, all of these awards were exceptionally well-earned.They reflect the growing influence, quality and stature of our firm in Asia Pacific. Moreover, they recognize our expanded services and artfully integrated solutions that are making a major positive impact on clients’ businesses.

In a word – wow! Big congratulations to everyone. This is a proud moment we all share -- with each other, and our clients.
Enjoy. You’ve earned it!

Read more about how these accolades were earned in the attached excerpts from the awards program and online at http://www.publicaffairsasia.net/goldstandard/winners.html.

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