Sentences with phrase «u.s. military equipment»

Unlike its consumer counterpart, the Precision 5520 passed 14 tests for for MIL - SPEC durability, the standards that the U.S. Military equipment must pass for ruggedness.

In Oval Office talks, Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed an agreement last year for $ 200 billion worth of Saudi investments with the United States, including large purchases of U.S. military equipment.

Trump's focus on Saudi purchases of U.S. military equipment came amid a bipartisan effort to limit the United States» role in Yemen's civil war and protests in several U.S. cities over the Saudi - led invasion, which has contributed to a humanitarian crisis.

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Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

The U.S. military and NATO are seeking to boost their ability to quickly respond to emerging threats by pre-positioning supplies and equipment across Europe, while upgrading airfields, ranges and other infrastructure after years of neglect.

Ray underscored the United States» «rock - solid commitment to Europe» in the northern German port of Bremerhaven, where he marked the arrival in recent days of some 2,800 pieces of military equipment that will be used by nearly 4,000 U.S. troops in exercises in NATO states near Russia.

The U.S. military's 15 - year focus on counterinsurgency during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan allowed other military powers — in particular China — to produce new equipment and modernize its forces at a rate that has Pentagon leaders concerned.

The administration official, who wasn't authorized to comment by name and demanded anonymity, said it would be «very difficult» but not impossible for the U.S. to get military equipment into Afghanistan if the Pakistan route is shut down.

Speeding up approvals of arms sales and lowering costs would help U.S. firms and the allies that were buying equipment, while ensuring that military capabilities reached allies sooner, he said.

Hooper's announcement was welcomed at the air show, where U.S. companies are showcasing a wide range of military equipment, including Lockheed's F - 35 stealth fighter jet and its CH - 53K heavy - lift helicopter, and Boeing Co's CH - 47 Chinook twin - rotor helicopter.

U.S. Lieutenant General Charles Hooper, director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, announced the change during an interview at the ILA Berlin Air Show, where Lockheed Martin Corp, Boeing Co and U.S. companies are showcasing helicopters, fighter jets and other military equipment.

A spending spree on mostly U.S. - made equipment means Japan's defense planners are being forced to curtail domestic programs that would help local defense contractors such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries maintain their military industrial base.

** Microsemi Corp, the largest U.S. commercial supplier of military and aerospace semiconductor equipment, is exploring its options, including a possible sale, after it received a takeover approach, a person familiar with the matter said.

The Pentagon has ordered all stores on U.S. military bases worldwide to ban mobile phones and other telecommunications equipment made by the Chinese companies Huawei Technologies...

The UK has not deployed control equipment requiring codes to be sent before weapons can be used, such as the U.S. Permissive Action Link, which if installed would preclude the possibility that military officers could launch British nuclear weapons without authorisation.

Trump pushed for Japan to buy «massive» amounts of military equipment from the U.S., saying that it would help the country shoot down missiles like those nearby North Korea fired overhead in recent months.

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) started investing in metamaterials way back in 2001, and while it doesn't like to reveal specific intentions, the agency would certainly be interested in cloaks that conceal soldiers and military equipment.

The tanker USNS Lawrence H. Gianella and the cargo ship USNS American Tern are part of the U.S. Military Sealift Command and are used to deliver supplies and equipment to McMurdo Station.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, an arm of the U.S. Department of Defense, is exploring how to endow robots and other military equipment with the self - sufficiency to function independently amid the explosions and changing landscapes of a war zone.

Physiological tremor can be a big problem in certain situations, such as combat, and Pathak's work (funded by the U.S. Army Research Laboratories) focused on developing actuators in military equipment and weapons to offset users» tremors.

2001E): 21.6 %; (2002E): 15.7 % Official Unemployment Rate (2001E): 8.8 %; (2002E): 8.6 % Current Account Balance (2001E): $ 34.3 billion; (2002E): $ 27.1 billion Major Trading Partners (2001): Germany, Ukraine, U.S., Belarus, Italy, Netherlands, Kazakhstan Merchandise Exports (2001E): $ 101.6 billion; (2002E): $ 100.9 billion Merchandise Imports (2001E): $ 53.8 billion; (2002E): $ 57.9 billion Merchandise Trade Balance (2001E): $ 47.8 billion; (2002E): $ 43.0 billion Major Exports: Petroleum and petroleum products, natural gas, wood and wood products, metals, chemicals, and a wide variety of civilian and military manufactures Major Imports: Machinery and equipment, consumer goods, medicines, meat, grain, sugar, semifinished metal products External Debt (2001E): $ 154 billion

She was legal adviser to the Department of National Defence and the Canadian armed forces in the period after the deadly 2001 suicide attacks on the U.S. Pentagon and the World Trade Center, at a time when the government was rethinking security issues and rewriting its contracts for military hardware to strengthen military equipment against the improvised explosive devices that were killing Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan.

After extensive logistical coordination and mechanical leadership with KBR assisting the U.S. Military in Iraq, I am seeking new and stimulating opportunities within an organization that offers an opportunity to utilize my equipment maintenance leadership, logistical support and customer service expertise.

If your search is for an Aircraft Engine Mechanic that has more than 8 years experience working in U.S. Military facilities, is confident with all equipment and processes, and has the training to match; I am the choice for your opportunity of -LCB- Job Title -RCB-.

After extensive labor coordination and mechanical leadership with KBR assisting the U.S. Military in Iraq, I am seeking new and stimulating opportunities within an organization that offers an opportunity to utilize my equipment maintenance leadership, construction labor supervisory support and customer service expertise.

It has some of the wealthiest communities in the nation, while others are quite the opposite; Hartford, for example is one of the 10 communities with the lowest per capita incomes in the U.S. Heavy industry is a key driver of the Connecticut economy, with production of transportation equipment, especially helicopters, aircraft parts, and nuclear submarines; heavy industrial machinery and electrical equipment; military weaponry; fabricated metal products; chemical and pharmaceutical products; and scientific instruments.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS * Active U.S. government security clearance * Nine years military work experience in installation, operation and maintenance of satellite equipment * Two years satellite communications experience in civilian sector * Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing * Able to execute independent judgment and problem solve Security * Supervise and manage over $ 2 million of highly sensitiv...

SUMMARY I have over 20 years of professional experience in the supervising and management of over 3000 U.S. Military Professionals, as well as extensive experience in equipment safety training, administrative procedures, bookkeeping, budget management, contract management, facility operation and customer service.

Training: DOD Human Resource Specialist School 2008 Advance DOD Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Technician School 2005 Basic DOD Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Technician School 2004 U.S. Army Commission, Fordham University 1983 Signal Office Basic Course (SOBC) 1985 Observer Controller Trainer Basic course (OC / TC) 2006 Military Decision Making Process Course (MDMP) 2006 Instructor Qualification Course (IQC) 2007 Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (BNCOC) Phase1 2007 Automated Systems Approach to Training (ASAT) 2007 Battle Staff Phase1 2007 Maneuver Control Systems Operator Course (MCS) 2007 Battle Command Sustainment Support System (BCS3) 2007

U.S. Army (Fort Bragg, NC) 07/2001 — 08/2005 Logistical Specialist • Managed 2 to 4 soldiers in multifaceted missions daily ensuring effective operations • Responsible for approximately $ 350,000 in personnel and equipment • Audited military equipment and property valued at more than $ 500,000 • Deployed to Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom and to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom

Operations Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Oversee, train, and review large staffs ensuring timely and cost effective project completion Responsible for multimillion dollar equipment maintenance and inventory Perform more than 100,000 checks per year on highly sensitive military equipment Maintain database and generate inventory reports for senior leadership as needed Set and strictly enforce project budgets and timelines Facilitate an atmosphere in compliance with all health and safety regulations Supervise welders, locksmiths, engravers, and administrative personnel in U.S. Navy shops Lead team of highly trained naval firefighters in training and active rescue missions Utilize expertise as a general structural and high pressure welder to repair naval equipment Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and integrity