TUCSON, July 2 (UPI) — Raytheon announced it has received a contract from the U.S. Navy for the Lot 9 production of its infrared-guided air-to-air missiles.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 2 (UPI) — The U.S. Army has awarded General Dynamics a contract extension to continue production of its MK19 grenade machine guns.

QUANTICO, Va., July 2 (UPI) — The U.S. Marine Corps has contracted QinetiQ North America to provide testing services supporting a next-generation amphibious assault vehicle.

MCLEAN, Va., July 2 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted Alion Science and Technology to evaluate human performance factors on weapon systems used by the Air Force.

MONROVIA, Calif., July 2 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded AeroVironment Inc. a phase II extension to continue development of its nano air vehicle technology.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, July 2 (UPI) — The Swedish Defense Material Administration has contracted Saab to continue development of the Gripen fighter aircraft system in line with a long-term plan.

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., July 2 (UPI) — New Jersey-based DSPCon Inc. announced the launch of its new data recorder technology designed to support the military and aerospace markets.

EWING, N.J., July 2 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted Universal Display Corp. to develop a next-generation display prototype for potential use in tactical cockpits.

FAIRFAX, Va., July 2 (UPI) — Argon ST has been contracted to provide maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance upgrade services in support of the U.S. littoral battle-space.

WASHINGTON, July 2 (UPI) — Lockheed Martin has been contracted by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to support the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile program.

CARLSBAD, Calif., July 1 (UPI) — The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command Center San Diego has contracted ViaSat Inc. to deliver its terminal technologies to support combat situational awareness.

OSHKOSH, Wis., July 1 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Department selected Oshkosh Corp. as the winning contractor for the new mine-resistant, ambush-protected, all-terrain vehicle program.

ASHBURN, Va., July 1 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has contracted Telos to design and deliver a secured communications system that supports special operations environments.

NEWMARKET, N.H., July 1 (UPI) — U.S. company Holase announced the launch of its wireless traffic flow technology designed to address the evolving requirements of the first-responder market.

ONTARIO, Calif., July 1 (UPI) — The Egyptian air force has contracted International Aerospace Enterprises Inc. to deliver spare parts for its fleet of aircraft to ensure operational readiness.

STAFFORD, Va., July 1 (UPI) — The U.S. Marine Corps has contracted QinetiQ North America to provide the Autonomic Logistics Program with engineering services.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 1 (UPI) — Swedish defense officials announced a contract with Harris Corp. to support Swedish soldiers with its secured personal radio technologies.

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md., July 1 (UPI) — The U.S. Army announced a solicitation of the defense contractor community for proposals that streamline the threat detection technology development cycle.

ORLANDO, Fla., July 1 (UPI) — Lockheed Martin announced it has delivered the first of its multi-sensor fire control targeting system to the U.S. Marine Corps.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., July 1 (UPI) — The Capability Maturity Model Integration appraisal team has designated U.S. company Global Mission Systems with a Maturity Level 3 rating.