Aerospace & Defense Standards News

April 10, 2006

DoD Instruction 5240.05: Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Program
The reissuance of Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 5240.05 – Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Program (TSCM), dated Feb. 23, 2006, ... more

April 7, 2006

DoD Directive 5220.22-M: National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
reissuance of 5220.22-M - National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) provides baseline standards for the protection of classified ... more

April 7, 2006

Department of Defense Directive 5205.2: Operations Security Program
Reissues previous version dated Nov. 29, 1999 to update policy and responsibilities governing the Operations Security (OPSEC) Program effective ... more

April 7, 2006

NASA Scientific & Technical Aerospace Reports - April 7_ 2006
The aeronautics, astronautics, space sciences, nuclear physics, solar physics, communications and radar, cybernetics/artificial intelligence/robotics, ... more

April 6, 2006

EC Opens Consultation on Creating a Single Market for EU Defence Industry
The European Commission (EC) launched a public consultation to create a more open European defence equipment market (EDEM) among member states. ... more

April 5, 2006

ICAO_ IATA Share Safety Information
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) agreed to share safety-related information ... more

April 4, 2006

RTCA Committee Updates PED Guidelines for Commercial Aircraft
RTCA Special Committee 202 (SC-202) updated its Guidance on Allowing Transmitting Portable Electronic Devices (T-PEDs) on Aircraft guidelines ... more

April 4, 2006

DoD Directive 5124.02: Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
updates the responsibilities, functions, relationships and authorities of the USD (P&R). Responsibilities and functions: The USD (P&R) is the ... more

April 4, 2006

DoD Directive 5100.55: U. S. Security Authority for NATO Affairs
to update policies and guidance on the U.S. Security Authority for NATO Affairs (USSAN). The directive: Outlines the method for transmitting ... more

April 3, 2006

Mocana Receives FIPS 140-2 Certification
Mocana Corp.'s cryptographic module, used in its embedded security products, received the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 ... more

April 3, 2006

GAO: DoD Recapitalization Goals Not Supported by F-22A, JSF Business Cases
As the Department of Defense (DoD) moves forward to recapitalize its tactical aircraft, it has not presented an investment strategy for aircraft ... more

April 3, 2006

Scramjet Demonstrator Receives X-plane Designation
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) supersonic combustion scramjet flight test vehicle was designated as X-51A.AFRL is working with Pratt ... more

March 31, 2006

OMB Launches Analysis of New Lines of Business Initiatives
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) launched a government-wide analysis of three new Lines of Business (LoBs) initiatives to identify opportunities ... more

March 30, 2006

SAE Standard Tests Flammability of Aircraft Comfort Blankets
A new standard from SAE International recommends a test procedure to reduce the risk of fire spread by aircraft comfort blankets.The SAE Aerospace ... more

March 29, 2006

FCC to Establish Public Safety, Homeland Security Bureau
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to establish a Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. The new bureau is designed ... more

March 29, 2006

DARPA Selects Northrop Grumman for Oblique Flying Wing Program
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded funding to Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. for the Oblique Flying Wing (OFW) program. ... more

March 28, 2006

New Security Standard Key to Protecting Information Systems
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a new standard to help federal agencies improve their information technology security and comply with ... more

March 27, 2006

DoD Implements Strategy for Effective Contract Management
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) implemented a strategy for more effective contract management to address problems highlighted by the General ... more

March 24, 2006

General Aviation Associations Unveil FAA Reauthorization Principles
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and the National Air Transportation ... more

March 24, 2006

ICAO Issues Preliminary 2005 Safety and Security Statistics
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) issued preliminary aviation safety and security statistics for air carrier operations in ... more