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.
NASA's Ames Research Center and Google have signed a Space Act Agreement to work together on various computing-related projects, including large-scale data management, massively distributed computing and human-computer interfaces. The first collaborative project between the two organizations will focus on making the best use of NASA information already available on the Internet. This includes incorporating NASA data into Google Earth.
U.S. aerospace and defense companies are optimistic they will begin signing agreements with Indian industry within a year that will position them to compete for an estimated $100 billion in defense purchases planned by the Indian government over the next decade, according to the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA).
ROAR RADAR: The U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command has triggered a $10.6 million contract option with ITT Industries for the Radar Obsolescence Availability Recovery program for the AN/SPS-48E Radar System. The AN/SPS-48 (series) radar system is the principal three-dimensional air surveillance sensor on all U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and large deck amphibious ships. The contract will provide for continuing engineering and technical services to design, integrate and test the AN/SPS-48G(V) radar system upgrade.
