happy 60th anniversary to the AirForce on September 18 (four days after StandDown)

Lets see...

Carlyle Group

Raytheon Company

Computer Sciences Corporation


CSC Receives $820 Million U.S. Air Force Contract to Provide Range Technical Services
 http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/LATU02604092007-1.htm

Raytheon wins Air Force contract
 http://www.azstarnet.com/business/199322

hmmm... I wonder who else?

So here is another question:

Who would gain if lets say the US Airforce had a Pearl Harbor like event while they were standing down or celebrating their 60th anniversary?

here are some articles I dug up after searching if the Carylye Group had any pending bombers to sell and who have been doing some deals with the UAE in the military air power buiness as of late (I am assuming much of this is "normal"):

CSC Receives $820 Million U.S. Air Force Contract to Provide Range Technical Services
PR Newswire
September 04, 2007: 07:00 AM EST

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Computer Sciences Corporation announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force Space Command to provide technical services at the Air Force's Eastern Range, headquartered at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. CSC estimates the value of the agreement, which has a 10-month base period and nine one-year options, to be $820 million if all options are exercised.

The contract work will be performed by Computer Sciences Raytheon (CSR), a joint venture between CSC's Applied Technology Division and Raytheon Technical Services Company. CSR provides range technical services to all manned and unmanned launches from Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Station. Under the terms of the agreement, CSR will continue providing operation and maintenance services for instrumentation, communications and information systems across the Air Force Space Command's Eastern Range. Systems include radar, optical and GPS-based tracking, telemetry, range safety data processing, command destruct, meteorological systems and associated computer, communications and timing systems. In addition, the joint venture will provide mission planning, systems analysis and remote base operations and maintenance.

"For the past 20 years, the U.S. Air Force Space Command, 45th Space Wing has counted on CSC to provide space launch range services for critical national security, scientific and commercial programs across the nation's 15 million square mile Eastern Range," said James W. Sheaffer, president of CSC's North American Public Sector business unit. "We look forward to continuing this relationship with the Air Force and applying our management and technical experience to deliver operational results to the Space Command and our nation's space programs."

About CSC

Computer Sciences Corporation is a leading global information technology (IT) services company. CSC's mission is to provide customers in industry and government with solutions crafted to meet their specific challenges and enable them to profit from the advanced use of technology.

With approximately 87,000 employees, CSC provides innovative solutions for customers around the world by applying leading technologies and CSC's own advanced capabilities. These include systems design and integration; IT and business process outsourcing; applications software development; Web and application hosting; and management consulting. Headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., CSC reported revenue of $14.9 billion for the 12 months ended March 30, 2007. For more information, visit the company's Web site at  http://www.csc.com.

from  http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/LATU02604092007-1.htm

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Raytheon wins Air Force contract
Arizona Daily Star
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 09.04.2007

Tucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems has been awarded a $10.3 million contract to upgrade more than 500 Paveway bomb-guidance kits for the U.S. Air Force, the Defense Department said.
The supplemental contract calls for the company to add modules that decode encrypted satellite guidance coordinates to 279 GBU-28 Paveway III laser-guided bomb units and to modify 279 air-foil components to fit BLU-113 penetrating warheads.

 http://www.azstarnet.com/business/199322

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Boeing awarded $20.6M Air Force contract
Business First of Columbus - 3:58 PM EDT Tuesday, September 4, 2007

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Boeing Co. will make more radar antennas for the U.S. Air Force at its operation in Heath under a $20.6 million contract.

The Chicago-based aerospace contractor said it will deliver 53 radar antennas for the air force's Airborne Warning and Control System-Electronic Systems Measures program. Boeing transferred the work from Corinth, Texas, to Heath in 2006 after Boeing constructed an 800-square-foot chamber and indoor testing facility.

The new contract comes months after Boeing was a awarded a two-year, $3.6 million contract for repairs to the Electronic Systems Measures program. The program, in operation since the mid-1990s, enables the air force's Airborne Warning and Control System fleet to track ground, airbone and underwater transmissions.

Boeing is under contract to deliver the antennas between September 2008 and January 2010 from the Central Ohio Aerospace and Technology Center, where Boeing is the largest tenant. The center used to be an Air Force base, but the Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority converted it to an industrial complex in 1995.

The Boeing division awarded the contract, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, is headquartered in St. Louis and employs more than 72,000 worldwide. The Heath station employs 600.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) employs 154,000 worldwide and in 2006 recorded $2.2 billion in profit on $61.5 billion in revenue.

 http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/stories/2007/09/03/daily4.html


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Lockheed Martin Team Submits Proposal to Design and Build U.S. Air Force's GPS III Space Segment
PR Newswire
August 27, 2007: 03:43 PM EST

DENVER, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A Lockheed Martin - led team has submitted its proposal to design and build the U.S. Air Force's next-generation Global Positioning System Space Segment program, known as GPS Block III. This program will improve position, navigation, and timing services for the warfighter and civil users worldwide and provide advanced anti-jam capabilities yielding improved system security, accuracy and reliability.

The proposal builds on the team's proven record of providing progressively advanced spacecraft for the current GPS constellation: the team designed and built 21 Block IIR satellites for the Air Force and subsequently modernized eight of those spacecraft, designated Block IIR-M, to enhance operations and navigation signal performance.

"Working closely with the Air Force, our experienced GPS III team has defined a low-risk, evolutionary program plan based on a strong foundation of solid program execution and operational performance," said Joanne Maguire, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. "We understand the importance of this critical system and stand ready to extend our record of superior performance in delivering capabilities that better serve our warfighters and civil users around the globe."

For the GPS III competition, Lockheed Martin Space Systems, with headquarters in Denver, is serving as the Space Segment prime contractor. ITT Corporation will provide the navigation payload, and General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems will provide the Network Communications Element (NCE) which includes the UHF Crosslink and Tracking Telemetry & Command (TT&C) subsystems.

"As the complete navigation payload provider for every GPS IIR satellite ever launched, ITT is proud to serve on Lockheed Martin's GPS III team," said Chris Young, president of ITT Space Systems Division. "Our 53 GPS payloads have accumulated over 500 years of orbit life without a mission failure and we are committed to leveraging this expertise from across the company to deliver increased capabilities and security to future civil and military GPS III users worldwide."

"General Dynamics has long been a trusted teammate providing proven communications subsystems for the GPS constellation and we look forward to helping ensure the success of GPS III," said Dennis Lowrey, Vice President of space systems, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems.

The proposal, submitted on Friday, Aug. 24, is for the multi-billion dollar Development and Production contract scheduled to be awarded by the Global Positioning Systems Wing, Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif. in late 2007.

The contract will include eight GPS IIIA satellites with the first launch projected to be available in 2013. Eight GPS IIIB, and 16 GPS IIIC satellites are planned for later increments, with each increment including additional capabilities based on technical maturity.

Lockheed Martin's original GPS III Phase A risk reduction and system definition contract awarded in 2004 recently culminated in a successful System Design Review at its facilities in Valley Forge, Pa. This effort, completed on-schedule, detailed the team's planned architecture and design approach for the system and summarized results of risk reduction efforts as well as the team's highly successful conduct on the Block IIR and IIR-M programs.

When fully deployed, the GPS III constellation will feature a cross-linked command and control architecture, allowing the entire GPS constellation to be updated simultaneously from a single ground station. Additionally a new spot beam capability for enhanced M-Code coverage and increased resistance to hostile jamming will be incorporated. These enhancements will contribute to improved accuracy and assured availability for military and civilian users worldwide.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2006 sales of $39.6 billion.

Media Contact: Steve Tatum, 408-742-7531; e-mail,  Stephen.o.tatum@lmco.com

 http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/AQM16027082007-1.htm

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SRA Intl. Receives $9.8 Mln Critical Infrastructure Contract From Air Force [SRX]

9/5/2007 1:01:46 PM SRA International Inc. (SRX), a provider of technology and strategic consulting services and solutions, Wednesday revealed the receipt of a competitive task order valued at $9.8 million from the Department of the Air Force. Pursuant to the contract, SRA will provide support to the critical infrastructure program of the U.S Transportation Command or USTRANSCOM. The contract is valid for a period of 4.5 years and has been granted as per the General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule.

The Fairfax, Virginia based company notified that the infrastructure program is designed to provide critical physical and cyber transportation-related infrastructures to air, road and sea-related assets, internationally. The implementation of the critical infrastructure program is expected to help the Department of Defense with contingency, wartime and peacetime needs.

The services to be provided to the USTRANSCOM by SRA include program management, critical infrastructure asset identification, risk management, vulnerability assessments, database-management and exercise support services.

The company's Senior Vice President and Director, John Gilligan commented, "The SRA team has extensive experience in planning and executing CIP vulnerability assessments at military, commercial, and civil locations critical to USTRANSCOM's global mobility missions. We will continue to deliver a full spectrum of critical infrastructure services to advance the CIP program."

Shares of SRX are trading at $28.02, down $0.28 or 0.99%, on 63 thousand shares.

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Saks Settles With SEC Regarding Investigation Into Improper Collections Of Vendor Markdown Allowances Before 2004 - Update [SKS]

9/5/2007 1:01:10 PM On Wednesday, Saks Inc. (SKS) announced that it has consented to the entry of a final judgment that settles the Securities and Exchange Commission investigation. The SEC investigation related to improper collections of vendor markdown allowances before 2004 and a 2002 internal investigation into these collections, the improper timing of the recording of inventory markdowns in 1999 and 2001, and related accounting and disclosure issues.

In concluding the settlement, Saks stated that it consented to the entry of a final judgment by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York without admitting or denying the allegations of the complaint filed by the SEC.

The final judgment permanently enjoins the company and its officers and employees from violating the federal securities laws related to the company's reporting, record-keeping, and internal controls. Saks also stated that no fines or other monetary sanctions were levied against the company.

Stephen Sadove, Chairman and CEO said, "I am pleased that this settlement with the SEC puts these matters behind us as we continue to execute our strategies for the long-term success of our business".

The company currently operates Saks Fifth Avenue, which is comprised of 54 Saks Fifth Avenue stores, 49 Saks Off 5th stores and saks.com. The company also operates Club Libby Lu specialty stores.

SKS is currently trading at $15.34, down 70 cents or 4.36%, on the New York Stock Exchange.

 http://www.rttnews.com/sp/breakingnews.asp?date=09/05/2007&item=89

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SAIC Gets Air Force Contract
Associated Press 08.30.07, 10:30 AM ET

SAN DIEGO -

Government contractor Science Applications International Corp. said Thursday it won an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity, multiple-award contract from the U.S. Air Force.

The contract with the Air Combat Command at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia has a one-year base period and four one-year options, and a ceiling value of $250 million.

SAIC (nyse: SAI - news - people ) said the contract covers management, professional, engineering and technical services, along with studies, analyses and evaluations.

The work may be performed at United States and international locations throughout Air Combat Command.

SAIC shares gained 12 cents to $18.23 in morning trading.

 http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/08/30/ap4068534.html