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[coolrunning]

Army may use Force Protection's Cheetahs
Staff report
Thursday, January 15, 2009



Force Protection Inc. said Thursday that is has submitted a lightweight armored vehicle to the U.S. Army in response to a solicitation from the service.

The vehicle, a new version of the company's three-year-old Cheetah model, has a very low center of gravity, making it less prone to rolling over, the company said.

The Ladson-based manufacturer teamed up with General Dynamics Land Systems on the project.

Force Protection has manufactured hundreds of heavyweight blast-resistant Cougar and Buffalo combat trucks for use in the Iraq War. Now, the military is seeking lighter all-terrain vehicles that are easier to maneuver in mountainous areas like Afghanistan.

Force Protection is hoping the Army will pick the Cheetah over other rival vehicles it is evaluating. The company said its submission meets or exceeds the service's minimum requirements "for crew protection, mobility and weight."

"We believe that the Cheetah is the ideal vehicle to handle the rough terrain in Afghanistan, while continuing to provide the same high level of survivability that our Cougar vehicle offers today at nearly half of the weight," said Michael Moody, chief executive officer.

The company said it has commenced "low-rate production" of the Cheetah at its plant on U.S. Highway 78.

[HeinzBork]

..und mal so eben eine Million Shares nachbörslich, obwohl doch die ach so schlauen Analysten ein Downgrade gemacht haben.

After Hours
Time (ET) After Hours
Price After Hours
Share Volume
16:34 $ 5.47 200
16:31 $ 5.61 300
16:18 $ 5.5883 2,100
16:14 $ 5.5036 1,300
16:13 $ 5.5036 800
16:10 $ 5.59 360
16:01 $ 5.59 28,250
16:01 $ 5.59 1,000,000

[hans1929]

schön das der cheetah noch besser wurde.
lieferverzug gibts soweit mir bekannt ist auch keinen mehr - also kann auch der cheetah bestellt werden. ist doch klar wo die probleme mit der geschäftführung und dem lieferverzug waren, dass da keiner bestellt.

tippe mal auf grünen kurs heute - gstern sind bestimmt paar mit schwachen nerven raus.
wie die lemminge - einer schreit schiffbruch und alle gehen über bord.

die meisten analysten stehen zu frpt.

[DollarPenny]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.386.700 von HeinzBork am 16.01.09 10:02:22

Ich kann mir schon vorstellen von wem die 1 mio sind.

Ich hoffe das gestern einige gehandelt haben, denn dann kann man den weiteren Abstieg in Ruhe mit ansehen.

Der Sturm (Hurican) ist ja noch nit vorbei.


dp

[brocklesnar]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.387.354 von hans1929 am 16.01.09 11:12:46

hallo

also der Kursverlauf sieht sehr gut aus, aber ich hätte da dennoch bedenken

für diese Aktie war Bush der bessere Präsident meint ihr unter Obama wird es nun so weiter gehen? ich glaube das gerade Aktien aus diesem Bereich leiden werden wenn auch die USA noch immer das größte Militär stellen.

keine Kritik am Unternehmen

wie seht ihr das?

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.387.390 von brocklesnar am 16.01.09 11:17:04

obama will bestimmt auch nicht seine sache schlechter machen als bush

afghanistan heißt das neue kampfgebiet!
alles nur spekulativ!

komisch das die shortie jetzt wo die preise sich nicht mehr lohnen jetzt eindecken!!!!

Meiner Meinung nach hab ich ja gesagt was nützen 10% 50% 100% oder mehr wenns noch besser wird - ich behalt meine nerven und die aktien!

[kyron7htx]

Man darf auch den Gesamtmarkt nicht vergessen. Die Nasdaq hat von Okt. 2008 bis jetzt von 2800 Punkten auf 1.485,66 Punkte runtergetankt. Im Tief stand sie bei knapp 1300 Punkten. Ziemlich nah am Tief aus Sep. 2003. Also wenn der Markt zur Erholung ansetzt wird Force dabeisein. Und zusätzlich kommen noch Aufträge, gute und Up-Empfehlungen dazu. Zahlen dazu. Es kann zukunfstorientiert nur nach oben gehen. Der Markt wird sich erholen, wie viele male zuvor auch! Und Force geht mit.

[kyron7htx]

Gute Zahlen natürlich und Force hat den negativen Markt von Okt. 2008 bis jetzt klar Outperformed. Während die Nasdaq runterging hat Force deutlich zugelegt bis 7,22$. Ich meine das war Steel.

[Highnoon120]

FRPT wird noch bevor der Gesamtmarkt sich erholt neue Höchstkurse sehen. Wer wettet dagegen???

[carpediem2]

Pre Market 6,08?????

[pagitz01]

ja und das mit 321 stück!!!!

[carpediem2]

und dann 5,99 ebenfalls in sehr geringer Stückzahl.
Vielleicht hat sich gestern selber jemand die 1Mio nach Handelsschluss ver-,bzw.gekauft

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.389.297 von carpediem2 am 16.01.09 14:47:05

sieht doch nach grüner Eröffnung aus

http://www.nasdaq.com/aspxcontent/ExtendedTradingTrades.aspx…

[hans1929]

http://www.zacks.com/commentary/9753/Force+Protection,+Inc.

[hans1929]

sorry mit url ist doch besser

http://www.zacks.com/commentary/9753/Force+Protection,+Inc.

[coolrunning]

Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, S.C., is being awarded a $6,948,832 firm-fixed-priced contract for the purchase of eight Category III MRAP Buffalo Vehicles, On-Board Consumables Kits, and associated Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL’s), in support of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle Program. Work will be performed in Ladson, S.C., and delivery of the vehicles is expected to be completed by Sept. 1, 2009 with sustainment support continuing thru January 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-09-C-5000).

Also 12 Mio diese Woche - ist doch was !

[hans1929]

Das jetzt noch mal eine order, bevor obama an der macht ist, raus geht - zeigt mir wie dringend die fahrzeuge benötigt werden!!!

[Gexe006]

Force Protection plans to consolidate operations
By Katy Stech (Contact)
The Post and Courier
Monday, January 19, 2009



Force Protection Inc. renewed most, but not all, of its 550,000-square foot industrial site and headquarters on U.S. Highway 78 in Ladson. The company, which makes mine-resistant combat vehicles, recently extended the terms of its lease through June 30, 2014, according to a filing with the SEC.

Company officials didn't want to renew the lease for what's known as Building No. 3, where workers make the Buffalo model.

Spokesman Tommy Pruitt said the company plans to consolidate some operations by moving Buffalo production in with waning Cougar production. "We don't have as many space requirements as we had in the past," he said.

Building 3 measures more than 100,000 square feet.

Force Protection rents its Ladson space from Aerospace/Defense, Inc., which is affiliated with The InterTech Group Inc. of North Charleston.

http://www.charleston.net/news/2009/jan/19/force_protection_…

[coolrunning]

Bin nicht auf dem Laufenden:

Ist heute kein Handel in USA wegen Martin Luther King Day ?

[rmr69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.404.041 von coolrunning am 19.01.09 16:08:49

Genau das !

[hans1929]

in deutschland hat wohl auch keiner Lust zu handeln!?!?!
ISt echt dünn heut!

[coolrunning]

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=9f47713…

[coolrunning]

Money, Money, Money....

http://www.fbodaily.com/archive/2009/01-January/18-Jan-2009/…
95 Mio

http://www.fbodaily.com/archive/2009/01-January/18-Jan-2009/…
76 Mio

http://www.fbodaily.com/archive/2009/01-January/19-Jan-2009/…
36 Mio

[coolrunning]

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/cougar-armored-trucks-to…

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.405.442 von coolrunning am 19.01.09 18:20:47

@ running

Da hast Du aber stwas schnell geschaut, mach aus den Mio's mal Tausender

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.405.872 von Gexe006 am 19.01.09 19:18:27

http://www.fbodaily.com/archive/2009/01-January/19-Jan-2009/FBO-01734629.htm

noch einen vergessen 74Tausend

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.405.962 von Gexe006 am 19.01.09 19:31:15

jetzt aber
http://www.fbodaily.com/archive/2009/01-January/19-Jan-2009/…

[meier1]

Ist heute kein Handel in USA wegen Martin Luther King Day ?

Da kann man sehen,wohin es führt,wenn man inzwischen zur Unterschichtenfernsehgruppe RTL gehört.

N-TV live vor ein paar Minuten in den Börsennachrichten:

"Der Dow Jones-Index schloß bei 8281,22 Punkten."

Schade um n-tv,einen ehemals sehenwerten Sender.

[Gexe006]

Da sich Maceo im IV Board schon mal die Mühe gemacht hat die kleineren Aufträge der letzten 30 Tage zusammenzustellen, möchte er sicher das auch die Deutschen FRPT'ler von diesen Kenntnis nehmen

Every Penny helps.....
In the past month, FRPT has received approximately $600K in parts orders from DLA !!!

25--RADIATOR ASSEMBLY,C. (COOLING PACKAGE)
25 -- Vehicular equipment components Defense Logistics Agency
DLA Acquisition Locations
Defense Supply Center Columbus BSM Award Jan 17, 2009
59--LINK, SOLENOID.
59 -- Electrical and electronic equipment components Defense Logistics Agency
DLA Acquisition Locations
Defense Supply Center Columbus BSM Award Jan 17, 2009
30--CONTROL, MOTOR-TRANS
30 -- Mechanical power transmission equipment Defense Logistics Agency
DLA Acquisition Locations
Defense Supply Center Columbus BSM Award Jan 17, 2009
20--SEAL RING, HUB, PROPE.
20 -- Ship and marine equipment Defense Logistics Agency
DLA Acquisition Locations
Defense Supply Center Columbus BSM Award Jan 16, 2009
20--SEAL RING, HUB, PROPE.
20 -- Ship and marine equipment Defense Logistics Agency
DLA Acquisition Locations
Defense Supply Center Columbus BSM Award Jan 16, 2009
25--FRONT 18K SPRING
25 -- Vehicular equipment components Defense Logistics Agency
DLA Acquisition Locations
Defense Supply Center Columbus BSM Award Jan 09, 2009
53--KIT,SPRING,REAR 4X4
53 -- Hardware & abrasives Defense Logistics Agency
DLA Acquisition Locations
Defense Supply Center Columbus BSM Award Jan 09, 2009
2915-01-544-0684, PUMP, FUEL, METERING
SPM4A6-09-R-0089
29 -- Engine accessories Defense Logistics Agency
DLA Acquisition Locations
Defense Supply Center Richmond - BSM Solicitation / Cancelled Jan 06, 2009
53--ASSY, LUG WRENCH.
53 -- Hardware & abrasives Defense Logistics Agency
DLA Acquisition Locations
Defense Supply Center Columbus BSM Award Jan 06, 2009
25--RUNNING BOARD,VEHICLE.
25 -- Vehicular equipment components Defense Logistics Agency
DLA Acquisition Locations
Defense Supply Center Columbus BSM Award Jan 06, 2009
25--DOOR, VEHICULAR. (DOOR, FRONT RIGHT HAND MECH
25 -- Vehicular equipment components Defense Logistics Agency
DLA Acquisition Locations
Defense Supply Center Columbus BSM Award Dec 18, 2008

zur besseren Übersicht :
http://www.investorvillage.com/smbd.asp?mb=132&mn=160681&pt=…

Danke Maceo

[coolrunning]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.407.296 von Gexe006 am 19.01.09 23:09:58

Mann, Mann.... da war ich wirklich zu schnell.....

Naja.... ich rechne bei FRPT eben immer in Mio.

Aber Kleinvieh macht auch Mist.....


Der (positive) Knall kommt jedoch noch - ich tippe bis spät. Ende März.

[VirtualNormann]

Autsch

[kyron7htx]

Gesamtmarkt gibt stark ab drüben, dem kann sich auch Force nicht entziehen.

[Gexe006]

Nasdaq Trading Strategies: QQQQ, FRPT, QID

Right now, there are precious few stocks in any market that have earned the sort of high Short Term PowerRatings that alert us to buying opportunities in stocks. In fact, within our Top 25 PowerRatings list, there is only one Nasdaq stock with a Short Term PowerRating of 8 or better: Force Protection Inc. (NasdaqCM:FRPT - News), which has a 2-period RSI of 40.00 as of the Friday close and a Short Term PowerRating of 8. This stock is pulling back nicely on Tuesday morning and could earn a PowerRatings upgrade.



[/url]http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Nasdaq-Trading-Strategies-tm-1…[/img]

[hans1929]

volumen steigt an...

[meier1]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.413.968 von hans1929 am 20.01.09 20:07:25

volumen steigt an...

Sagt heute rein gar nichts.

Wenn die Gerüchte stimmen,wird es nur noch bergab gehen.

Fällt doch auf,dass die amerik. Börsen trotz Obama`s Amtseinführung stark im Minus sind.

An der Wall Street gibt es Gerüchte,dass die bereitgestellten 700 Milliarden Dollar durch die US-Regierung nicht ausreichen werden.

Ein "Prophet" geht sogar davon aus,dass die US-Bankenpleite über 2 oder 3 Billionen Dollar kosten könnte;man darf nicht vergessen,die "Kreditkartenpleite" kommt erst noch.
Dieses Geld könnte selbst Amerika nicht zur Verfügung stellen---mit der möglichen Folge,dass die US-Bankenwelt komplett zusammenbricht und im Nachhinein--auch die europäische.

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.414.208 von meier1 am 20.01.09 20:36:55

es geht immer weiter

ich kann schon fast die frische luft des nordens für unseren kurs riechen. also lieber warm anziehen bevor man sich im kühlen norden verkühlt

[VirtualNormann]

Warum sollte die Amtseinführung auch an den Börsen etwas bewirken? Es ist doch nun schon seit Monaten bekannt, dass Obama heute vereidigt wird/wurde. Also warum um alles in der Welt dachten alle, heute passiert da was?

[kyron7htx]

Nasdaq fast -6%. Dem kann sich auch Force heute nicht entziehen. Und zusätzlich hauen die Shorts nochmal mit drauf.

[carpediem2]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.414.208 von meier1 am 20.01.09 20:36:55

Wieviel Schulden hat denn der deutsche Staat gemacht....es ist bei uns wahrscheinlich nicht ganz so krass.
Und was wir nicht schaffen, müssen dann unsere Kinder...Enkel oder Urenkel halt zurückzahlen, und wenn die´s nicht können..........

[coolrunning]

http://www.charleston.net/news/2009/jan/21/force_protection_…

Wenn man das so liest....

Soll man das als peinlich.... dämlich... oder kriminell bezeichnen ?

Mann, Mann.....

[kyron7htx]

Analyst Jumps the Gun on Force Protection
By Rich Smith (TMFDitty)
January 21, 2009 | Comments (2)

Recs

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Rate FRPT CAPS Rating 3/5 Stars
$5.71 $0.35 (6.53%)


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Shares of Force Protection (Nasdaq: FRPT) took a critical hit last Thursday, hurt by negative comments and a downgrade to "hold" from market maven Collins Stewart. My reaction? If you'll pardon the rhyming couplet: The sell-off was overdone. Collins jumped the gun.

Collins shoots to wound
First and foremost, let's get one thing straight: Collins was not entirely down on Force. To the contrary, Collins commented that Force's "deliveries and revenue still appear strong." The analyst seemed primarily interested in taking winnings off the table; Force's shares rose a startling 126% since Collins called it a "buy" in November.

The negative comments Collins did voice centered on investor over-optimism. The analyst worries that investors are assuming that Force will win a pending Pentagon contract to produce a new "all-terrain" Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle variant -- a contract that Collins fears may go not to Force, but to one of the other competitors in the MRAP race, such as Navistar (NYSE: NAV).

But here's the thing
Now, Force may not be a shoo-in for the new contract (referred to alternately as "M-ATV" or more colloquially as "MRAP Lite"), but just hours after Collins bailed on the stock, Force got a big boost from sometimes partner-sometimes rival General Dynamics (NYSE: GD). The two companies announced that they are pairing up through their joint venture, Force Dynamics, to submit Force's much-heralded Cheetah MRAP in the competition for an M-ATV contract.

Whom must Force Dynamics beat to win the gold? Navistar, as Collins noted, has a head start; its "Dash" MRAP is already serving on the front lines in Afghanistan. Force Dynamics hopes to narrow Navistar's lead by starting up limited production of its Cheetah right away, so that if a contract arrives, Force can begin filling it immediately. BAE Systems, another leader in MRAP production, will certainly compete as well. And word has it that Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK) has put a variant of its "Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement" in the running.

Finally, armor makers such as Ceradyne (Nasdaq: CRDN) and Israel's Plasan can be expected to tag along by pairing up with one or more of the bigger bidders.

Foolish takeaway
Force Protection has a tough fight ahead. But its cash flows just turned positive, the stock's sporting a price-to-earnings ratio in the single digits, and analysts project 15% long-term earnings growth. And now -- finally! -- the company looks set to recoup some of its investment in the Cheetah program.

Fools, the Force is finally looking strong with this one.

[hans1929]

Frage an die Experten:
wann kommen neue Zahlen zum Short Interest?

http://www.nasdaq.com/aspxcontent/shortinterests.aspx?symbol…

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.414.208 von meier1 am 20.01.09 20:36:55

Immer locker Bleiben, Witrschaft und Börsen wird es immer geben. Sieht imo alles n bisschen sehr düster aus. Aber irgendwann lacht wieder die Sonne

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.417.998 von carpediem2 am 21.01.09 12:31:46

gibts ne neue währung, so einfach ist das. in aktien ist man da auf der sicheren seite, die werden in jeder währung gehandelt.
Ich könnte drauf wetten das der Amero kommt

[Gexe006]

Aus dem IV-Board

Buffalo A2 - 5 year ...$500+M ...GSTIMIDS Program

.......5 year program for up to 516 Buffalo A2s.....16 so far released....expect more soon....Mod P0008

W56HZV08C0028 Mod: P00008
2009/01/22
FORCE PROTECTION INDUSTRIES, INC. (1EFH8)

http://contracting.tacom.army.mil/confls/awd/W56HZV08C0028P0…

[hans1929]

nicht schlecht

[VirtualNormann]

Fastest-growing companies in area named Roaring 20

Staff Report
Published Jan. 23, 2009

For the third year in a row, Force Protection Inc. was named the fastest-growing company in the Charleston area before a sold-out crowd of business and community leaders.

The announcement was made at the Roaring 20, and annual event organized by the Charleston Regional Business Journal and other sponsors. This year’s event drew hundreds of people to downtown Charleston at the historic Hibernian Hall.
hris William, the host of the syndicated PBS show Carolina Business Review, which airs each Sunday, said words such as “perseverance,” “integrity,” “highly skilled” and “quality,” among others, described each of the Roaring 20 winners.

John Clarkin, the director of the Tate Center for Entrepreneurship at the College of Charleston, one of the event’s sponsors, said to have even 20 companies growing at such a rate in the current economy was remarkable. Clarkin brought a group of students from his entrepreneurship program to the event.

To qualify for the Roaring 20, companies were nominated and then qualified and ranked according to growth and revenue. Companies had to be headquartered in the tri-county area and be for-profit entities with gross revenue of more than $500,000 in each of the 2005, 2006 and 2007 fiscal years.

A formula that awarded points based on both dollar and percentage increases in revenue was used to level the playing field and allow for recognition of small and large companies.

The Dixon Hughes accounting firm vetted the entries and calculated the Roaring 20 winners.

http://www.charlestonbusiness.com/news/26253-fastest-growing…

[VirtualNormann]

Force Protection To Open In Sterling Heights Thursday

The defense contractor Force Protection, Inc. will celebrate the grand opening of its new engineering center in Sterling Heights at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29.

The center at 41155 Technology Drive (off 18 Mile Road west of Mound) currently employs 27 engineers who design various military vehicles for use in locations such as Iraq and Afghanistan. Approximately 4,000 Force Protection vehicles are currently in use overseas.

During the Open House, Force Protection design engineers will display their brand new work areas and design tools located throughout more than 8,800-square-foot of space. Future expansion could lead to a workforce of up to 60 design engineers. In addition, the company’s newest vehicle design, the Cheetah, will be available for viewing.

“The revolutionary design of the Cheetah provides state-of-the-art protection against blast and ballistic attacks, with a 50 percent weight savings over its competitors,” said Michael Moody, chairman and CEO of Force Protection. “This has been accomplished with significant assistance from our Michigan-based partners and justifies our presence in Sterling Heights.”

Finishing 2008 with revenues over $1.2 billion and approximately 1,300 full-time employees, Force Protection’s signature vehicles, the Buffalo and Cougar, have been used successfully to defeat IED attacks on American servicemen and servicewomen since July 2003. Now with over 4,000 of those vehicles delivered and in service, sustaining those vehicles is now focus of both Force Protection and the U.S. Army's Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command in Warren.

Sterling Heights Economic Development Manager Luke Bonner said Force Protection’s arrival, combined with the expansion of defense firm SAIC into Sterling Heights and the soon-to-be-launched BAE Systems project in Sterling Heights, make the city the new hot spot for defense contractors, with total defense industry jobs approaching 4,000.

http://www.wwj.com/Force-Protection-To-Open-In-Sterling-Heig…

[coolrunning]

Sterling Heights liegt mitten im städtischen Ballungsraum um Detroit. Die Grenzen der Stadt gehen nahtlos in andere Städte der Metropolregion über.



“We are grateful Force Protection has selected Sterling Heights for the expansion of their engineering center,” said Sterling Heights Mayor Richard Notte. “The jobs Force Protection will be creating are quality high wage engineering positions and will give new employment opportunities for our citizens.”

Sterling Heights Economic Development Manager Luke Bonner said Force Protection’s arrival, combined with the expansion of defense firm SAIC into Sterling Heights and the soon-to-be-launched BAE Systems project in Sterling Heights, make the city the new hot spot for defense contractors, with total defense industry jobs approaching 4,000.

“With government customers such as TACOM and TARDEC located only a few miles away, Sterling Heights is proving to be a tremendous location for defense industry investment,” said Bonner.

For more information, contact Community Relations at (586) 446-CITY (2489).


Die Anzeichen verdichten sich, dass da bald was kommt mit dem Cheetah - und wenn es nicht die Ami´s sind, dann eben UK oder der arabische Raum. Ich halte meine mittlerweile beträchtliche Zahl an shares jedenfalls fest.

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.447.826 von coolrunning am 26.01.09 10:56:43

Was heißt beträchtlich, jenseits von 100K?!

[pagitz01]

ich halte auch eine beachtliche stückzahl mit dam kauf von freitag und die andren 20 käufe habe ich dk von 4 usd und 98000 tsd stück!!

wobei force nur 15 prozent meines depot ausmacht!!!

krise is doch nur was für arme!!!

hab auch schon denn opernball abgesagt ,hab keine lust auf blöde fragen

[KMST]

o man, was sind den hier für leute unterwegs. da komm ich mir glatt vor wie nen bafögtrader. naja aber wenigstens sitze ich mit force im gewinnerboot zusammen

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.448.898 von KMST am 26.01.09 13:09:56

falls jemand noch ne alternative zu force sucht !!!


spartan motors

is zulieferer von chassis!!!!

wenn drpt einen auftrag bekommt dann auch spar!!

der kurs is nahezu identisch,nur spar gibt es schon jahrzente die bestehen auch ohne das militär bauen für die feuerwehr rettung und noch zig andre!!

frpt auftrag wäre ein netter bonus für spar!!

viel glück

[Uptick08]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.448.898 von KMST am 26.01.09 13:09:56

o man, was sind den hier für leute unterwegs. da komm ich mir glatt vor wie nen bafögtrader

....

Ich teile deine 'Bescheidenheit', komm mir auch vor wie ein Aktionär zweite Klasse

[hans1929]

einfach penny stocks kaufen - dann hat man schnell ein paar 1000 stücke zusammen.

[hans1929]

bin leider auch nur kleinstaktionär

[pagitz01]

hallo ihr watchlisttrader


alles klar!!!

oder schon hose voll????

[Gexe006]

Kleinstaktionär ist immer relativ
wenn Aktien fallen-gut, wenn sie steigen-Pech, das man nicht mehr davon gekauft hat (leider hatte ich nicht mehr Kohle)

Eigentlich wollte ich noch ein wenig Lesestoff einstellen

aus'n IV-Board

ARMY PLANS SERIES OF UPGRADES TO FCS MANNED GROUND VEHICLE ARMOR
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD --

The Army is in the first stage of progressively improving the armor for the Future Combat Systems’ fleet of manned ground vehicles, according to Army officials.

The Army is using an “A plus B” replaceable armor system, where A represents the vehicle hull and B is attachable armor, Christopher Hoppel, an engineer with the Weapons and Material Research Directorate at the Army Research Lab, told reporters visiting the testing facility Jan. 22. While the hull of the vehicle will essentially remain the same after prototyping, the armor will go through a series of improvements to make it lighter and stronger.

The Army is conducting ballistic testing of its B1 armor, which meets the threshold requirements for the program. Last fall, the B1 stage of FCS armor was given a technology readiness level of six, said Hoppel.

A TRL of six calls for prototype testing in a relevant environment. However before a program can enter production, it must achieve a TRL of seven.

During the ballistic testing, the engineers are trying to understand what happens to the armor during penetration so they can improve its performance.

The testers are also looking at different ways to mount the armor on vehicles, paying particular attention to attachment seams. The underbody of the vehicle is a key focus area too, especially after the Army’s experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan with improvised explosive devices.

Testing of B1 is ongoing and at Aberdeen, reporters were able to see the armor integrated onto the chassis of the vehicles.

The B2 armor, like B1, is a development test armor only, said FCS spokesman Paul Mehney, that will “get us to the capability that we need.” He said testing on B2 has begun and will continue through fiscal year 09.

“We’re still doing research on B2,” said Hoppel. “We’ve identified some things in the ceramic armor that we can improve.”

B3, the last upgrade scheduled, will have the same capability as B2, but will lessen the weight, according to Mehney. Testing of B3 will be begin mid FY-09 through early FY-12, he said. It will be integrated onto the vehicle during prototyping in FY-13 before the low-rate initial production decision is made.

As for the A part -- the hull -- it is expected to be prototyped in 2011, said Mehney, and while it may undergo some tweaking, the vehicle will not change dramatically after that point in time.

Hoppel said modular armor is different from the kinds of add-ons that can be made to an Abrams tank. FCS vehicles will always be able to add or change armor to confront emerging threats, he said.

Engineers are already incorporating information from ongoing operations about new threats, said Ernie Chin, chief of survivability materials and FCS armor at the Army Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) program.

He said in addition to their work on FCS, ManTech officials also do a lot of operational work, providing input on the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle, for example, as well as the nascent lighter-weight Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle.

According to Chin, the FCS and MRAP programs share materials technology and a daily exchange of ideas and collaboration because many of the engineers for both programs are located at Aberdeen.

A replaceable armor system will also provide cost savings, said Hoppel, because there will be no need to develop new vehicles every time there is a new threat.

“We don’t have to go and develop a completely new vehicle, which has all the attendant [research, development, test and evaluation] costs,” said Col. Gregory Martin, chief of the Army’s Director’s Initiatives Group (G-8). “What we’re able to do is just develop new armor and slap it on its hull.”

FCS armor development is a joint effort between the Army Research Lab and the Tank-Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), headquartered in Warren, MI, said Hoppel. Both are subordinate commands of the Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM).

The Army is developing and testing armor made of ceramic composites due to its light weight and hardness, said Chin.

In one of the Aberdeen research labs, Army officials displayed the experimental materials being tested for FCS. They included Kevlar, carbon and glass fibers, miniaturized trust structures and different types of ceramics. -- Kate Brannen

http://www.investorvillage.com/smbd.asp?mb=132&mn=161043&pt=…

[Gexe006]

USMC Chief Talks Obama, JSF, MRAPs

Jan 26, 2009
The U.S. Marines investigated President Barack Obama before the election -- and they say they are encouraged by what they found, according to the Marine commandant.

Conway said the Marines are looking at more cost-effective ways of using its fleet of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. The Marine Corps has tried to restrict its purchases to smaller, more expeditionary, Category I MRAPs, but "even then, what we've purchased for Iraq far exceeds what we will need." The Army has been investigating options for a more off-road capable vehicle for Afghan operations, but Conway said the Marines are "more frugal than that," testing an individual suspension system on existing vehicles and testing them in-theater. "As long as IEDs are a successful weapon on the battlefield, there will be a need for an MRAP-type vehicle," Conway said.

Für den ganzen Artikel :
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?cha…

[meier1]

Pagitz wieder eingestiegen?

Wer`s denn glaubt.

Bist du nicht brasi für immer dankbar,dass du all deine Teile mit Riesengewinnen verkaufen konntest und dadurch endlich deinen Wellblech-Pizzaofen durch einen Hightechofen ersetzen konntest?

Und jetzt---wo Obama sich aus dem Irak zurückziehen wird,wills`du wieder eingestiegen sein?
Die Engländer haben schon kräftig ihre Truppen reduziert,andere werden folgen.
Wer braucht also die FRPT-Karren noch?

[pagitz01]

mein lieber freund meier!!!

ich bin auch in spartan kürzel spar schon etwas länger drinnen!!!

und nebenbei kleinere käufe von frpt naja auch egal!!!

wer braucht die karen naja mein lieber meier es wird auf dieser erde immer kriege geben und es werden immer mehr werden!!!

ist leider so und auch der liebe obama wird nicht aufhören das militär zu erneuern und zu verbessern!!

immerhin hat er denn homeland minister behalten wir kennen ihm alle unter denn namen gates!!!

frpt kämpft noch immer um diese grossen aufträge für denn neuen humvee sag ich mal so!!!

es ist alles offen die karten werden neu gemischt dieses teil könnte durchaus nochmal die gleiche performance hinlegen!!

und ja brasi hat mir sehr geholfen mit seinen tips nur aussteigen muss jeder selber und nach 9 jahren des tradens is das auch das schwerste an der sache zu verkaufen!!!

aber ich lerne dazu und es gelingt mir schon mal 20-30 plus zu realisieren!!

viel glück

p.s meine hauptaktie ist spar!!!

[meier1]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.454.129 von pagitz01 am 27.01.09 01:54:34

Freut mich,dass du die "Ernsthaftigkeit" meines Beitrags verstanden hast.

Du hast recht,Kriege wird es leider immer wieder geben---siehe den doch überraschenden "Brutalangriff" der Israelis.

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.455.169 von meier1 am 27.01.09 10:29:52

Naja, dem ging ja der Brutalangriff der Hamas verbrecherbande vorraus.
Wie soll sich israel sonst gegwen die raketen aus dem Gaza wehren?

[meier1]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.459.890 von Highnoon120 am 27.01.09 19:59:11

OK.--die eingesetzten Waffen der Israelis waren nicht immer ganz "koscher"(z.B. Phosphorbomben)--aber es war der einzige Weg,der ihnen geblieben ist,dem Hamas Terror zu begegnen.

Schlimm und sehr bedenklich finde ich die zunehmende Anti-Israel-Einstellung vieler Deutscher.
Hier tut sich leider der zum Sozialkasper mutierte ehemalige Arbeitsminister Blühm "als Vorbild" sehr hervor.

[VirtualNormann]

NEUER AFGHANISTAN-KURS

US-Verteidigungsminister Gates will baldige Entsendung Tausender Soldaten

Der neue US-Präsident Barack Obama hat es angekündigt - nun plädiert sein Verteidigungsminister für eine rasche Umsetzung: Pentagon-Chef Gates will die rasche Entsendung Tausender neuer Soldaten nach Afghanistan.

Washington - Schon bis zum späten Frühjahr könnten zwei Brigaden entsendet werden: US-Verteidigungsminister Robert Gates hat die baldige Verlegung von mehreren tausend Soldaten nach Afghanistan angekündigt. Eine weitere Brigade könnte im Sommer folgen, sagte Gates am Dienstag in einer Anhörung vor dem Streitkräfteausschuss des Senats in Washington. Zugleich warnte er bei dem Einsatz vor überhöhten Erwartungen.

Sobald die Infrastruktur in Afghanistan aufgebaut sei, könnten dann noch weitere Truppenverbände verlegt werden, sagte Gates. "Es gibt kaum Zweifel, dass unsere größte militärische Herausforderung derzeit Afghanistan ist." Eine Brigade besteht für gewöhnlich aus mehr als 3000 Soldaten.

Es werde lange dauern und schwierig sein, die Aufständischen zu bekämpfen und dafür zu sorgen, dass die Bevölkerung die islamischen Fundamentalisten ablehne und die Regierung unterstütze, sagte Gates.

Der ranghöchste republikanische Senator, der frühere Präsidentschaftskandidat John McCain, beschrieb den Krieg in Afghanistan ebenfalls als lang und schwierig. Er könne noch keine Besserung der Situation erkennen.

Gates betonte, die USA dürften in Afghanistan keine unrealistischen Ziele verfolgen. "Wenn wir uns zum Ziel setzten, dort eine Art zentralasiatische Walhalla zu schaffen, dann werden wir ehrlich gesagt verlieren, weil niemand auf der Welt diese Zeit, Geduld oder das Geld hat", sagte Gates. Walhalla gilt in der Mythologie als idyllischer Ort.

Gates sprach zum ersten Mal seit der Amtsübernahme von Präsident Barack Obama zu den Senatoren. Obama hatte angekündigt, mehr Kräfte aus dem Irak abzuziehen und sie nach Afghanistan zu verlegen. Im Pentagon war bereits im Gespräch, die Truppenstärke von 34.000 Mann zu verdoppeln. Dafür müsste aber auch die Logistik vor Ort deutlich ausgebaut werden.

Obama sollte am Mittwoch mit den obersten Kommandeuren der Streitkräfte zur Besprechung der Einsätze im Irak und in Afghanistan zusammentreffen.

flo/AP

http://www.spiegel.de/politik/ausland/0,1518,603938,00.html

Die brauchen auf jeden Fall paar motorisierte Fortbewegungsmittel.

Cheetahs oder so

[hans1929]

Short Interest


http://www.nasdaqtrader.com/Trader.aspx?id=ShortInterest

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.461.693 von VirtualNormann am 28.01.09 07:37:06

Die brauchen auf jeden Fall paar motorisierte Fortbewegungsmittel

klar, und weil die es so machen wie ich, -wenn ich umziehe lasse ich meine Wohnungseinrichtung immer in der alten Wohnung stehen-, nehmen die dann für Afghanistan nur neue Fahrzeuge, Geld haben sie ja genug

[VirtualNormann]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.462.462 von wohinistmeinGeld am 28.01.09 09:54:25

Falls du darauf anspielen solltest, dass man die Fahrzeuge aus dem Irak mitnehmen könnte, dann hast du sicherlich einerseits recht. Andererseits hast du aber bestimmt auch mitbekommen, dass man seit Monaten davon redet, dass es in Afghanistan ganz andere Ansprüche an die Fahrzeuge gibt. Der Hindukusch ist eben keine Wüste...

[hans1929]

den kenn ich gar nicht!
Ist der neu?

http://www.forceprotection.net/models/force_armor/

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.468.956 von hans1929 am 28.01.09 20:25:06

Ich würde behaupten das ist ein Cougar Light mit Force Amor, aber mich bitte nicht darauf festnageln

Force Amor TM Flyer
http://www.forceprotection.net/models/force_armor/specs/fa_f…
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Critical features for add-on armor are:
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Minimize fit depth to keep vehicle size down
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Generally EFP is add-on armor, thus, weight, ease of fitting and adaptability to various
platforms are critical. A simple system is also desired, since fitting is usually
accomplished/required in the field. Lastly, the system must be affordable and readily
available. Often the requirement to acquire and fit EPP protection is in response to
the appearance of significant number of EFP weapons on the battlefield, and the
desire is to counter them quickly.
Force Protection Technologies Force Armor™ EFP Protection
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solution that offers unequalled protection at considerable weight savings. It meets
all the “critical” criteria for add-on EFP protection. The design allows easy
reconfiguration to almost any combat vehicle and base armor. It is offered in two
protection levels AE4+ and AE5. The system has an installed weight/sqft starting at
102 lb and is as compact as 11.75” in depth to minimize the overall impact on vehicle
width and length. Equally important Force Armor™ uses commercially available
materials so it is both affordable and available with short lead time.
The adaptability of Force Armor™ to various tactical and combat vehicles is
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result, it can be fit for a wide range of systems with minimal cutting and welding

[hans1929]

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/081217/20081217005634.html?.v=1

aber günstig - finde ich echt den hammer!

[hans1929]

ist zwar eine alte geschichte aber jetzt gibts wenigstens bilder dazu.

[hans1929]

vielleicht falls es mit dem cheetah nichts wird steht plan b schon lange

[VirtualNormann]

STERLING HEIGHTS: New defense facility is celebrating its opening

Defense contractor Force Protection Inc. will have an open house at 11 a.m. today to celebrate the opening of its engineering facility in Sterling Heights.

The city is making its mark as a hot spot for defense contractors, with defense industry jobs in the city approaching 4,000.

The more than 8,800-square-foot facility at 41155 Technology Drive, off 18 Mile and west of Mound, employs 27 engineers who design military vehicles.

http://www.freep.com/article/20090129/NEWS04/901290405/1006/…

[Gexe006]

Force Protection Looks at Expansion in Michigan
January 28, 2009 by Dagpotter
Filed under: BAE Systems, Business Line, Companies, Department of Defense, Events, Force Protection, Michigan, Oshkosh Truck Corp, Proposal, U.S. Army, development program, logistics, production program
Force Protection which had ridden the boom in the demand for MRAP vehicles from the U.S. military had its struggles in the past two years. See this previous article for more. Recently the company had bid on the new MRAP-ATV requirement for lighter, more maneuverable MRAPs for Afghanistan along with several other companies. In preparation in case it wins one of the multiple development contracts that are part of this plan the company as reported by Crain’s Detroit Business is looking at more space in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Other companies who bid include Oshkosh and BAE Systems. The contract announcements are expected in April.

http://www.defenseprocurementnews.com/2009/01/28/force-prote…

[Gexe006]

DOD IG: Marines May Have Paid Too Much For MRAP
By kris osborn
Published: 29 Jan 20:23 EST (01:23 GMT) Print | Email



Related TopicsAmericas
The U.S. Marines failed to ensure they got the best price for thousands of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, according to a Jan. 29 report from the U.S. Department of Defense's inspector general.

Nevertheless, the report praised the Corps' Systems Command for the vehicles' rapid delivery.

"Marine Corps Systems Command [MCSC] officials did not properly determine that contract prices were fair and reasonable when they awarded nine firm-fixed-price indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts in January 2007 for MRAP vehicles," the report summary states.

The report said MCSC officials did too little to keep MRAP prices from escalating.

"MCSC contracting officials did not attempt to obtain cumulative quantity pricing discounts from one of the contractors. Consequently, DoD has no assurance that prices paid were fair and reasonable and likely paid more than it should have for MRAP vehicles," the report said.

The report recommends that MCSC follow Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements for determining prices.

One analyst said the MRAPs were needed too quickly for standard acquisition practices.

"The only magic to the speed of delivery was going outside the traditional acquisition system. You cannot provide speed to the warfighter in a highly regulated system," said Daniel Goure, vice president of the Lexington Institute, a think tank based in Arlington, Va.

He added that Defense Secretary Robert Gates "now faces a dilemma between getting something to the war fighter speedily … versus quality of oversight, where you ensure the best price."

http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=3924768&c=AME&s=TOP

[new_investor]

Neuer Videobeitrag über FRPT...

http://www.wxyz.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=17894

Schau mer mal

[new_investor]

Einfacher für ungeübte....


http://www.wxyz.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=17894


Schau mer mal

[VirtualNormann]

Blick zur Konkurrenz...

As the old saw tells it, when you owe the bank $10,000, you have a problem. When you owe the bank $10 million dollars, the bank has a problem. And Fools, Oshkosh's (NYSE: OSK) bankers have a problem.

This maker of heavy trucks -- everything from armored vehicles that compete against General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) and Force Protection (Nasdaq: FRPT), to garbage scows populating fleets at Republic and Waste Management (NYSE: WMI), to the fire engines at your local fire department -- reported its fiscal Q1 2009 earnings yesterday.

Kompletter Text:

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2009/01/30/oshkosh-bgo…

[meier1]

Gerade gelesen:Umsatz an der Deutschen Börse im Januar um 70 Prozent gefallen.

Der Euro ist vom Sommer 2008 auf jetzt von 1,60 auf 1,27 Dollar gefallen.

Die Euro-Länder Slowakei,Italien,Portugal und Malta nähern sich dem Staatsbankrott.
In China,Rußland,etc.geht`s massiv bergab---mit Auswirkungen auf das Exportland Deutschland.

Der große "Knall" nähert sich zusehends.

Also---alle Aktien verscherbeln,solange es noch Käufer gibt und die Kohle ausgeben,solange die Kohle noch was wert ist.

Auch die Amis werden unter Obama den Rüstungsetat drastisch kürzen müssen.

[Highnoon120]

Mal n anstoss zum nachdenken wo die reise hingehen könnte.

http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2009/February…

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.499.993 von Highnoon120 am 03.02.09 10:16:40

wenn das kommt dann können sich die shorts hier warm anziehen und die longs werden reich belohnt

[Uptick08]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.500.011 von Highnoon120 am 03.02.09 10:18:15

Bin seit gestern Abend "erstmal draußen", wünsche dir/Euch viel Glück weiterhin...

Ich halte Obahma nicht unbedingt für FRPT förderlich, werde die Militärentwicklung drüben erstmals abwarten

[hans1929]

ging schön peu à peu weiter nach norden - denke das bleibt so!

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.500.062 von Uptick08 am 03.02.09 10:24:47

Jo danke, denke aber du bist zu früh raus. diese woche gehts up

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.500.011 von Highnoon120 am 03.02.09 10:18:15

wenn das kommt dann können sich die shorts hier warm anziehen und die longs werden reich belohnt

schon wieder


Und welche Shorts?
Von 16 Mio bis auf 2 Mio runter ohne dass euer herbeigesehnter Shortsqueeze gekommen ist, aber natürlich wird er durch die letzten 2 Mio ausgelöst.

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.501.345 von wohinistmeinGeld am 03.02.09 13:05:05

naja, dein name sagt ja schon alles, wenn man keine ahnung hat wird man eben auch nie zu geld kommen.
leg man weiter auf dem Sparbuch an da ist es sicher

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.502.240 von Highnoon120 am 03.02.09 15:12:15

ich habe vielleicht keine Ahnung, aber die letzten 2 Jahre bin ich mit meinen Einschätzungen trotzdem richtig gelegen und habe keinen Absturz von 30 auf 2$ mit gemacht.
Aber den passenden Namen hast du ja. Wofür stehen die 120? Für 120% Minus?

[coolrunning]

Bleibt sachlich Leute !

Bringt keinem etwas, sich hier anzumachen....


LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT - News) today announced that Charles Mathis, Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the 30th Annual Cowen and Company Aerospace/Defense Conference being held at the InterContinental The Barclay New York on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 11:55 a.m. ET.

[coolrunning]

Hier noch die Quelle:

http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2009-02/13009453…

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.503.833 von coolrunning am 03.02.09 18:12:22

richtig, alles herbeireden eines shortqueeze wird ihn nicht bringen. Wenn es einen richtigen run gibt, dann weil es Aufträge hagelt und nicht wegen den paar Shorts die sich, wenns drauf ankommt, in 1 Tag eindecken.
Aber von den Verschwörungstheorien lassen sich manche eben nicht abbringen.

[Gexe006]

Hier wurde kräftigst aufgestockt

http://app.quotemedia.com/quotetools/showFiling.go?name=FORC…

[Gexe006]

Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, S.C., is being awarded a $17,282,920 firm fixed priced modification to previously awarded delivery order #0010 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5031) for the purchase of 41 Joint Program Office, South West Asia ITC instructors for a six month period of performance and 55 Mobile Red River Army Depot training instructors for a six month period of performance. Work will be performed in OIF/OEF Area’s of responsibilities, and various locations within the United States, and work is expected to be completed by Jun. 30, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity

http://www.defenselink.mil/contracts/contract.aspx?contracti…

[Gexe006]

Force Protection Inc
Force Protection Didn’t Offer Truck Discounts to U.S. (Update1)

By Tony Capaccio

Feb. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Force Protection Inc. failed to offer the U.S. Defense Department discounts in 2007 that may have amounted to as much as $45.6 million on early orders for bomb- resistant vehicles used to protect troops in Iraq, according to the Pentagon Inspector General.

The company was the only contractor among five not to offer discounts on its cumulative orders of 2,863 vehicles valued at about $1.4 billion, the Jan. 29 audit said. The Marine Corps, which manages the vehicle program, should “open discussions” with Ladson, South Carolina-based Force Protection to negotiate for payment of the discounts, the audit recommended.

Force Protection’s failure to offer discounts was just one of the potential pricing flaws during the early stages of the Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected vehicles, or MRAPs, program managed by the Marine Corps Systems Command, according to the unreleased 70-page report obtained by Bloomberg News. Force Protection was the Pentagon’s biggest supplier of the specialized armor vehicles at the time.

“We identified significant indicators that the contract prices paid may not be fair and reasonable,” said the audit signed by Richard Jolliffe, assistant inspector general for acquisition and contract management.

Force Protection spokesman Tommy Pruitt said in an e-mail that the company “has not received nor reviewed this non-public report so we are unable to comment on its specific findings.”

New Discussions

The Marine Corps Systems Command couldn’t immediately say whether any new discussions have occurred with Force Protection concerning the discount, according to spokeswoman Captain Geraldine Carey.

The audit concluded the Marine Corps effectively managed acceleration of production and delivery to Iraq of urgently needed vehicles. Still, it questioned the prices paid under the initial contracts awarded in January 2007. Contracts under the program have grown in value to $9.1 billion for almost 14,000 vehicles.

The MRAP effort was elevated in May 2007 by Defense Secretary Robert Gates as the Pentagon’s highest-priority program. The House Armed Services Committee has scheduled a hearing tomorrow to review the entire MRAP program and may question Pentagon and Marine Corps officials about the audit findings.

Director of Defense Procurement Shay Assad in a memo included in the report agreed with the audit’s conclusions, including “your view that reduced prices should have been sought where the quantities procured are in excess” of original orders.

Additional Training

“I believe that additional training and policy guidance will be necessary to address this matter,” Assad wrote.

Marine Corps Systems Command Brigadier General Michael Brogan, in a letter that was included in the report, said he agreed with the majority of the audit’s findings but didn’t explain why government contracts officers didn’t press for a discount.

He verified that the potential savings was $45.6 million.

The audit praised Force Protection’s initial acceleration of production for vehicles badly needed in Iraq, jumping from an average of 2.1 vehicles per month in 2006 to 346 vehicles in December 2007.

London-based BAE Systems Plc, Navistar International Corp. in Warrenville, Illinois; Jacksonville, Florida-based Armor Holdings Inc. and Falls Church, Virginia-based General Dynamics Land Systems offered discounts on 1,073 vehicles of about $35.8 million. Armor Holdings was later bought by BAE Systems.

The BAE Systems discount alone was about $32 million, according to the audit.

The voluntary discount offers were one tip-off of potential pricing problems, the audit said.

“While this is not evidence that that MRAP contract prices were over-inflated, it does raise concerns about price reasonableness,” the audit said.

Force Protection fell 16 cents to $5.95 in Nasdaq Stock Market composite trading as of 5:19 p.m. New York time. Shares have risen almost 29 percent in the last 12 months.

For Related News and Information: Most-read aerospace stories: TNI ARO READ <GO> To See Force Protection versus peers: FRPT US <Equity> RVC <GO>

Last Updated: February 3, 2009 18:11 EST
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=conewsstory&refer=con…

Die wollen wohl den Kurs drücken

Ich würde behaupten das dies kein objektiver Bericht ist, die sollen mal schauen was vor allem bei Navistar die Fahrzeuge gekostet haben, mit der ganzen Aufrüsterei um sie auf den Standart der MARP von Force Protection zu bekommen.
Sollte Navi das überhaupt je schaffen

und Cramer hat uns immer noch nicht lieb
Force Protection [FRPT 5.95 -0.16 (-2.62%) ]: Cramer doesn’t like FRPT, or Osh Kosh [OSK 7.95 0.21 (+2.71%) ], he said.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/29001000/?__source=yahoo%7Cheadline%7…

[coolrunning]

Pentagon plans to field new lighter armored vehicles


Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael Brogan, who heads the Pentagon's MRAP program, will testify before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday about troops' vehicle needs in the field.

By Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY
QUANTICO, Va. — The Pentagon plans to field an all-terrain armored vehicle later this year to provide off-road maneuverability and enough armor to deflect the growing threat of roadside bombs in Afghanistan.
Such a vehicle will combine the maneuverability of the Humvee, the military's workhorse vehicle, with the protection of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) troop carrier, Pentagon documents show.

The Pentagon could buy up to 10,000 of the new trucks, which the military will need as it plans to almost double the number of servicemembers in Afghanistan to 60,000 over the next few years. So far, the Pentagon says it will buy at least 2,080 of the new MRAPs.

There were a record 3,276 attacks from improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in 2008. Those attacks killed 161 coalition servicemembers and wounded 722.

Commanders in eastern Afghanistan are calling for the new vehicle, said Marine Brig. Gen. Michael Brogan, who heads the Pentagon's MRAP program. Brogan declined to estimate the new vehicle's cost, although the base price for a current MRAP is about $500,000. An armored Humvee costs $200,000.

Brogan is scheduled to testify today before the House Armed Services Committee about efforts to protect troops in combat.

Paved roads are scarce, and rutted mountain passes are common in eastern Afghanistan. Fighting with Taliban and other militants has intensified there as well. Commanders issued an urgent plea for the new truck to transport troops late last year.

"It's a desire to get off the roads and be able to maneuver cross-country," Brogan said, explaining why commanders want the new truck. "That does a couple of things. First of all it increases the areas that they can maneuver and occupy. But it also significantly increases the targeting problem for the bad guys. You're much less predictable if you can go many more places."

Need for 'engineering feat'

The new MRAP needs to be lighter than the current weight of 28,000 pounds. Lighter vehicles are more nimble, but heavier ones provide more protection against explosions. Brogan said he is confident the vehicles will reach the right balance.

"Developing a lighter MRAP that is just as protective will be an engineering feat, but (Defense Secretary Robert Gates) is pursuing it because that's what's needed in Afghanistan, where the road system is much more limited than Iraq, but the IED threat just as dangerous," Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell said.

The military operates 1,608 MRAPs in Afghanistan and 9,746 in Iraq. The first of the new trucks could reach troops in Afghanistan later this year, said Cheryl Irwin, a Pentagon spokeswoman.

Army Capt. Joshua Zaruba, who commands soldiers in Khost province, says his unit received its first MRAP in July. His troops prefer it to a Humvee because of the added protection, but it can get bogged down easily. They patrol rutted roads and farm fields, gravel-filled creek beds and mountain passes. "We need an MRAP that has a lower center of gravity, that can take a beating of the rocky terrain, and it needs to weigh less to reduce the risk of getting stuck," he said by e-mail. "The problems that we are having with the current MRAP are that we get stuck in places that a lighter vehicle can go."

Transportation costs are higher

The bill to transport new armored vehicles to protect troops from roadside bombs in Afghanistan could top $2 billion, according to military figures.

Much of the equipment needed in Afghanistan must be flown in, because the landlocked country has no ports, though some supplies arrive by a hazardous ground route through Pakistan.

The military's Transportation Command estimates that it costs $165,000 to $230,000 to fly an MRAP from the United States to Afghanistan. If the Pentagon bought 10,000 of the new trucks and flew all of them to Afghanistan, transportation costs would total $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion.

[kyron7htx]

Deckel drauf oder was

[Gexe006]

Force Protection Inc
Force Protection Sees General Dynamics Aiding Bid (Update1)

By Edmond Lococo

Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Force Protection Inc., the third- largest maker of blast-resistant trucks for the U.S. military, said it boosted its chances of winning a potential $6.5 billion Pentagon contract for vehicles to be used in Afghanistan after teaming with General Dynamics Corp.

The companies jointly submitted the Cheetah, which “meets or exceeds” all requirements for protection, mobility and weight for the new U.S. MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle, or M-ATV program, Charles Mathis, Chief Financial Officer of Ladson, South Carolina-based Force Protection, told investors at the Cowen & Co. Aerospace and Defense Conference in New York today.

Force Protection has yet to win an order for the Cheetah, which it began developing in 2005. The truck weighs about half of the company’s 17-ton Cougar now used to protect troops in Iraq. The Army and Marine Corps are looking for a lighter, more maneuverable vehicle for less-developed roads in Afghanistan in a program the services have said may need as many as 10,000 trucks.

“General Dynamics obviously provides a lot of attributes including the ability to produce rapidly and deliver,” Mathis said. “They’ve got a great reputation with the Army and the Department of Defense. We see that as a chance to increase our possibility of winning. With General Dynamics we are doing everything possible to win this order and get the Cheetah out and fielded.”

General Dynamics, the Falls Church, Virginia-based maker of Abrams tanks and Stryker troop transports, had $27.2 billion in sales in 2007, compared with $890.7 million for Force Protection. Force Protection hasn’t reported results for 2008, when General Dynamics increased revenue to $29.3 billion. The companies announced their joint bid last month.

Force Protection gained 4 cents to $5.99 at 4 p.m. New York time in Nasdaq Stock Market composite trading. The shares have gained 25 percent in the past 12 months.

Force Protection ranks behind Warrenville, Illinois-based Navistar International Corp. and London-based BAE Systems Plc in terms of orders to build blast-deflecting trucks for the U.S. Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected vehicle, or MRAP, program to protect troops from roadside bombs in Iraq.

Navistar and BAE have both said they also bid for the M-ATV contract, as did Oshkosh Corp.

To contact the reporter on this story: Edmond Lococo in Boston at [e-mail].

Last Updated: February 4, 2009 16:17 EST

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=conewsstory&refer=con…

[coolrunning]

http://www.investorvillage.com/smbd.asp?mb=132&mn=161520&pt=…

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.511.761 von kyron7htx am 04.02.09 16:45:29

jepp, shorts geben sich alle mühe das ding unten zu halten und sicher verkaufen schon einige nervöse finger die geld brauchen oder aber einfach schiss haben.
Aber abwarten, Mc bain hält nicht umsonst 13mill shares seit vorgestern, da ist was im busche, was grösseres.
Das muss man sich mal klarmachen, der mcbain fond hält also um die 20% der shares.
Ich weiss noch nicht so recht wie ich das einordnen soll.

Aber klar ist mal wenn eine gute news den Markt hittet sind wir ganz schnell bei 15$ da der markt ausgedünnt ist.
Ich hab mir leider noch nicht die mühe gemacht und geschaut auf wieviel % der anteile alle fonds zusammen kommen. dürfte aber bei weit über 70% der Handelbaren stücke liegen. D.h. es sind wahrscheinlich weniger als 20mill stücke nicht in festen händen.

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.517.326 von Highnoon120 am 05.02.09 11:14:57

Man kann an den kleinen umsätzen erkennen das keiner stücke abgibt, die basher auf dem yahoo board geben sich alle mühe die leute zu verunsichern mit misleading informations.
Was da so teilweise gepostet wird, da würde man hier für in den Knast gehen.

[hans1929]

Meiner Meinung nach haben die shorts jetzt schon Probleme!
Wir kennen ja nicht denen ihre durschnittspreise und Kosten!

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.517.530 von hans1929 am 05.02.09 11:38:40

allzuviele stücke sind nicht mehr short, etwa 2,5mill, das sind 10% der noch freien stücke. ich denk mal das sie versuchen so billig wie möglich aus der Nummer rauszukommen und solange keine News mehr kommt werden sie das spielchen noch ne weile betreiben können.
Aber irgendwann ist schluss mit lustig, dann wirds richtig lustig für die longs

[Highnoon120]

Der cheetah ist 50% leichter als die Fahrzeuge der Mitbewerber

http://www.ci.sterling-heights.mi.us/bins/site/templates/def…

[Gexe006]

Collection of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Armor Vehicles from DOD, Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines portals.

http://www.visualintel.net/gallery/6799181_yZGxq#P-1-15

The Bomb Squad
As Roadside Explosives Shatter Afghanistan's Dusty Highways, Sgt. Spencer's Team Plays a Deadly Game of Hide-and-Seek

By YOCHI J. DREAZEN
ALONG ROUTE 515, Afghanistan -- A military convoy crawled along at five miles an hour down this dusty two-lane, deep in Taliban territory. Leading the way was "Bonecrusher," a lumbering bomb-clearance vehicle with six wheels and a robot arm.

Suddenly, and unwisely, a smaller truck pulled out and moved to the front of the convoy -- putting it on roadway not yet cleared of explosives. Sgt. Mario Spencer, the highest-ranking Marine in Bonecrusher, swore sharply.

Marines Dispose of an IED
0:36
A Marine EOD unit disposes of explosive ordinance in Afghanistan.
"That's how people get killed," he said.

The words were barely out of his mouth when a violent explosion erupted in front of his windshield. The vehicle out front had struck a bomb.

"Improvised explosive devices," or IEDs -- the military's antiseptic term for buried bombs -- are the top killer of U.S. forces in both Afghanistan and Iraq. They have killed more than 2,000 U.S. troops in the two countries, and they're gaining popularity. Last year, attacks rose 33% in Afghanistan, according to the International Security Assistance Force, the official name of the U.S.-led military alliance here.

In the coming months, as the U.S. ramps up its war effort in Afghanistan, bomb-clearing personnel will become increasingly important. President Barack Obama is planning to deploy tens of thousands of Americans to the country this year. They will be housed at dozens of new bases in areas that must be cleared of IEDs for the first time.

Kyrgyzstan's decision on Friday to move ahead with plans to close the Manas air base, which is used by U.S. forces to airlift supplies into Afghanistan, means that more food, equipment and fuel will have to be driven into the country. That makes it even more important for teams like Sgt. Spencer's to keep Afghanistan's roads clear of bombs.

His job is one of the most dangerous in the military. Taliban militants have buried at least 31 bombs along Sgt. Spencer's road in recent weeks, according to U.S. officers here. This past Thursday and Friday, two separate explosions in the area killed six Afghans and badly wounded two Canadian soldiers.


"When I first got the job, my mom said, 'Why you?' " said Sgt. Spencer, who hails from Virginia and answers to Spence. "She was sure I'd get blown up."

Militants here are learning to build ever-more-powerful bombs, drawing directly on tactics first developed in Iraq. For instance, instead of burying one bomb, they "daisy chain" several together in an effort to pierce heavy U.S. armor.

Still, top U.S. officials say the problem could be much worse. Afghans haven't yet begun using "explosively formed penetrators," or EFPs, which U.S. officials accuse Iran of providing to Iraqi militants. EFPs can destroy even large armored vehicles like Sgt. Spencer's Buffalo, and have caused hundreds of American deaths in Iraq.

Sgt. Spencer and his men eat, work and sleep inside their 13-foot-tall armored vehicle, a Buffalo MPCV built by Force Protection Inc., a South Carolina company. The truck is their home away from home. Photos of family members line the dashboard. A crate of Rip It, an energy drink, sits between the two front seats. The cabin is strewn with hunting magazines, Pringles containers and Christmas cookies.

The windows are three solid inches of bomb-proof glass, so the men prop open the roof hatches to smoke. They pass the time watching "Get Smart" and other comedies on a laptop. At night, they sleep in their seats, using dusty towels as pillows.

A Buffalo had a starring role last year in "Transformers," the movie about robots who disguise themselves as trucks. So the bomb-clearance teams here have taken to naming their vehicles after characters in the film. Thus Sgt. Spencer's truck is Bonecrusher. His commanding officer, Lt. Samuel Murray, travels in a vehicle called "Megatron."

Late one night in early January, a convoy of 40 or so Marine vehicles set off from the patrol base at Delaram on a four-day mission to clear portions of Route 515, a mottled, 20-mile dirt road connecting Bakwa and Delaram, the two biggest towns in the southern province of Farah.

Inside Bonecrusher, Lance Cpl. Jason Mueske pulled portable speakers out of his backpack and connected them to an iPod. Jimi Hendrix's "Voodoo Child" soon echoed through the cabin.

"Let's get blown up and get this over with," Sgt. Tom Paidousis said as the truck lumbered into the darkness.

Route-clearance work, as it is called, is slow and tedious. The vehicles amble along at barely more than walking speed. They stop for anything even slightly suspicious.

Over the course of the mission, the team checked out a pile of hay, a mound of dirt, and a Ziploc bag that appeared to be filled with white powder. All passed muster.

At one point in the mission, a bomb became wedged in the prongs of Bonecrusher's mechanical arm. The men disembarked and had to pry it loose by hand.

The Marines never actually encounter the people whose bombs they dig out of the dirt. It leaves them itching for a fight they know will likely never come.

"I wish we'd see a couple of these guys planting a bomb, just one time, so we could smoke 'em," Cpl. Tom Ruggles mused as the truck drove past a silent village of domed houses and crumbling mud walls. "But they're always long gone."

Sgt. Spencer and his team have a distant relationship, too, with the Marines they're trying to protect. They aren't part of the same unit as the convoy members, so despite the fact that they travel together for days on end, the men in Bonecrusher don't have particularly close ties to them.

The route-clearance personnel also expect to get blamed if any bombs do kill or wound someone. "Fairly or unfairly, they'll hold us responsible," Sgt. Spencer said that night. "You can see it in their faces."

At 8 a.m. the next morning, Bonecrusher got word that a possible buried IED had been spotted in a nearby section of road. Bonecrusher was given the task of unearthing it.

"Megatron wants you to dig it out so we can see what we're dealing with," Sgt. Spencer told Cpl. Ruggles. "Be cool, Ruggles. Do it nice and slow."



In the front seat, Cpl. Ruggles took up a yellow plastic control pad with a half-dozen or so paddles and toggles. Using it to control the truck's 30-foot-long mechanical arm, he traced a box in the dirt around the bomb, a maneuver that cuts any wires connecting it to a roadside trigger.

A few minutes passed. The arm, under Cpl. Ruggles' command, plucked a coil of severed black wiring out of the dirt.

Next, he clawed carefully at the dirt, revealing a blue jug about the size of a watermelon -- the bomb itself.

But now, Sgt. Spencer and his Marines faced a new challenge. Somehow, the blue bomb had gotten stuck between the prongs on the end of the mechanical arm. Cpl. Ruggles wasn't able to shake it off.

Cursing under his breath, Sgt. Spencer pulled on body armor, grabbed his M-4 rifle, and climbed out of his vehicle. Then, he walked up to the stuck bomb, and tried to yank it free with his own two hands.

"This is about the dumbest thing you can possibly do," he said.

The jug wouldn't budge. So Cpl. Ruggles and Sgt. Paidousis joined him. Together, it took the men 15 minutes of sweating and cursing to get the bomb unstuck.

They put it down on the ground, and bomb-disposal experts from another vehicle came over to take a look. Their conclusion: It held enough explosives to demolish an armored Humvee and likely kill its crew.

The disposal team took the jug a few hundred yards into the open desert, to be safely blown up. Once it was wired for controlled demolition, Sgt. Spencer got on the radio and counted down -- "10, nine, eight..."

At zero, the jug exploded in a bright flash.

"It makes me feel a whole lot better that we found it, instead of it finding us," Cpl. Mueske said.

Sgt. Spencer, Bonecrusher's top-ranking Marine, joined the service nine years ago, inspired in part by the sight of his stepfather in his Coast Guard uniform.

"I remember thinking how professional and put together he was," he says. "I'd never seen a man who looked like that before."

Sgt. Spencer married a fellow Marine, Rafaelina Anderson, and now has two children. He carries photos of his wife, son and daughter on his iPod.

"Cute, aren't they?" he said one afternoon.

"That's how you know they take after their mom," Cpl. Mueske joked.

Cpl. Mueske is a second-generation Marine. He was a pitcher on his high-school baseball team in Wisconsin, and once tossed a shutout game. But after graduation, he dropped out of technical school two credits short of an engineering degree.

"Jay wasn't doing well, and he knew it," recalls his father, Allen Mueske. "He needed structure, and the Marines gave that to him."

The elder Mr. Mueske, who himself served nearly four years in Vietnam, says he thinks about his son constantly. "I wake up each morning worrying about him and go to bed each praying that he stays safe," he said.

The men don't choose bomb-clearance duty, they're assigned it. They get several weeks of training at a bomb-clearance school in California, and at the South Carolina factory where Buffalos are manufactured.

After the incident with the blue jug, the convoy resumed its long, slow trip down Route 515.

The quiet didn't last long.

A few miles down the road, full-fledged crisis erupted: It was at this moment that the smaller vehicle suddenly pulled out and passed Bonecrusher, putting it in front of the bomb-clearing crew. Within moments, it struck a bomb so powerful that the explosion shook Bonecrusher, some 20 yards behind.

The radio crackled with confusion. "Troops in contact!" someone said, using the military term for an attack in progress.

There is a procedure for this. Partly because IEDs are such a constant risk, all vehicles carry flares specifically to indicate whether anyone's been hurt or killed in an attack.

Peering through the thick black smoke obliterating the view, Cpl. Ruggles scanned for a flare. Within seconds, he spotted one.

"Green smoke, they're OK!" he said.

When the smoke eventually cleared and the bombed truck came into view, the Marines aboard Bonecrusher broke into laughter. The truck, a heavily armored MRAP, or "Mine Protected Ambush Protected" vehicle, wasn't damaged at all by the blast. It was able to drive away under its own power.

"That's a tough SOB," Cpl. Mueske said of the truck.

After about two hours, the convoy pulled in to a nearby U.S. patrol base, surrounded by sandbagged walls. It wasn't yet 4 p.m., but the journey was over for the day.

That afternoon, a Marine who had been aboard the bombed MRAP, Sgt. Marquis Summers, walked over to Bonecrusher to chat with Sgt. Spencer and his men.

Sgt. Summers almost certainly had cheated death: He'd spent most of the day standing in his vehicle's open hatch, but ducked inside just as the bomb went off.

Then, in an odd twist of fate, just minutes after the explosion Sgt. Summers received word that his wife had given birth to a baby girl back in the U.S.

"She might never have known me," he said of his new daughter, shaking his head.

It's still unclear why Sgt. Summers's truck pulled out passed Bonecrusher, exposing itself to danger. Sgt. Spencer asked for an explanation, but never got one. Marine officers said the fog of war could make it tough to ever know definitively.

Night fell over Route 515, and the cat-and-mouse game of planting, and dismantling, roadside bombs continued to play out. The convoy received word that a reconnaissance aircraft had spotted two men who appeared to be hiding a bomb along the highway. Their location: the same stretch of road where, just a few hours earlier, Sgt. Spencer had been wrestling with the blue jug.

Write to Yochi J. Dreazen at [e-mail]

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123397062617659323.html

[Gexe006]

Statement to the 111th/Feb 4th

http://armedservices.house.gov/pdfs/ALSPEF020409/Lennox_Full…

[VirtualNormann]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.535.207 von Gexe006 am 07.02.09 23:33:28

"The next layer of protection incorporates the use of armored vehicles such as the up-armored HMMWV (UAH) with fragmentation protection kits, the armored security vehicle (ASV), the XM153 Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) and the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle (MRAP). Protection is further layered through the use of passive and active counter-measures like Counter Radio Controlled IED Electronic Warfare (CREW) devices and Counter Rocket, Mortar (C-RAM) equipment, and route clearance equipment such as the Buffalo, the Husky, the RG-31, and the Cougar."

"The next evolution of MRAP is the MRAP-All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV). A Request for Procurement (RFP) was released in Dec 08 and evaluation of vendor proposals is underway."

"In other areas of our Tactical Wheeled Vehicle (TWV) fleets, we are also increasing Soldier protection levels. In the next few months, we will be fielding the first of over six thousand medium vehicles built in line with our Long Term Protective Strategy (LTPS). These cabs will be capable of easily accepting armor kits that provide better protection when needed and allow for removal of the kits when the protection is not needed."

(ein Fall für Force Armor???)

[VirtualNormann]

Hier der Webcast von:

FORCE PROTECTION INC at Cowen and Company Aerospace/Defense Conference Wednesday, February 4, 2009


http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/confLobby.zhtml?ticker=FRP…

[Gexe006]

23--Request for industry comments on draft performance specification for MRAP recovery vehicle

Solicitation Number: W56HZV09R3000
Agency: Department of the Army
Office: U. S. Army Materiel Command
Location: U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (Warren)

Notice Type:
Sources Sought Synopsis:
Added: Feb 09, 2009 8:58 am
This is an Army/Marine Corps request. All interested parties are advised that the Government will not pay for, or provide any reimbursement for the information provided. No contract or other instrument will be issued as a result of this request for information and no reimbursement will be provided for any information submitted. Any costs associated with providing the Market Survey/Request for Information submissions will be solely at the expense of the concern submitting the information.

The PEO-CS & CSS Office, on behalf of the warfighter, is seeking information on Industrys knowledge and expertise related to a Mine Resistant Ambushed Protected (MRAP) class recovery vehicle. This recovery vehicle will provide the capability to be able to retrieve vehicles ranging in weight from 38,000-73,000 lbs.

A performance specification has been drafted which lays out the specific characteristics that the PEO-CS & CSS Office is looking for in this recovery vehicle. With the Industrys comments relaying their knowledge and expertise of recovery vehicles, the program office can further mature the performance specification while also developing an acquisition plan. The performance specification consists of both a classified and unclassified portion which states the requirements to be met with this recovery vehicle. The procedures to receive both sections of the specification are outlined below.

If the performance requirements create an inconsistency or if two or more requirements cannot be achieved, because some aspects are mutually exclusive, you are asked to identify the issue and recommend how it might best be resolved. An alternative approach may be that if the indicated performance parameters are not achievable with a single vehicle at a reasonable weight, interested parties may address how the capabilities may be achieved using multiple platforms. Request that all responders keep in mind the impacts from performing recovery operations in mountainous terrain with poorly developed roadways.

It is important to understand that an acquisition strategy has not yet been developed for this requirement and it has yet to be determined whether the strategy will be a full and open competition or be limited to the five current MRAP original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

In order to provide comments to the Government, your firm must request the detailed information on the recovery vehicle, including the classified and unclassified portions of the performance specification, by sending your facility clearance information, and the name of your security officer, along with their security information to:

Ms. P. Ryczek
PEO CS & CSS ~ SFAE-CS&CSS-MRAP
Mail Stop #298
US Army TACOM
Warren, MI 48397-5000
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
(Do NOT send CUI or FOUO via electronic mail)

Interested parties are to provide a brief company description along with your expertise in providing this type of vehicle. Interested parties are to provide this information to Ms. Ryczek (listed above) and request the two portions of the performance specification. Please include the companys unclassified mailing address and POC information, secure fax number, classified mailing address along with DSS office for SF 254, CAGE code and security POC (email and phone number). Comments provided by interested parties may be used in maturing the performance specification while also structuring an acquisition plan solely at the Governments discretion.

NOTE: If the interested party is a foreign concern, or if a US interested party has a team member or partner who is a foreign entity, they will need to adhere to all ITAR requirements.

NOTE: All information must be provided in a format readable by MS Word 2003, or MS Excel 2003. If your submittal contains classified information, it should be properly labeled.




Contracting Office Address:
TACOM - Warren Acquisition Center, ATTN: AMSTA-AQ-AMB, E Eleven Mile Road, Warren, MI 48397-5000
Place of Performance:
TACOM - Warren Acquisition Center ATTN: AMSCC-TCC-ADCB, E Eleven Mile Road Warren MI
48397-5000
US
Point of Contact(s):
Earl Rashid, [phone]

TACOM - Warren Acquisition Center

General Information
Notice Type:
Sources Sought
Posted Date:
February 9, 2009
Response Date:
March 11, 2009
Archiving Policy:
Automatic, on specified date
Archive Date:
May 10, 2009
Original Set Aside:
N/A
Set Aside:
N/A
Classification Code:
23 -- Ground effects vehicles, motor vehicles, trailers & cycles

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=986a9d1…

[Gexe006]

Author: Brasileiro58

Recs: 2 Short interest up 82% to 4.1 million shares
Settlement Date Short Interest Percent Change Average Daily Share Volume Days to Cover
01/30/2009 4,133,384 81.70 834,067 4.96
01/15/2009 2,274,814 7.49 1,529,658 1.49
12/31/2008 2,116,285 (15.02) 964,518 2.19

[hans1929]

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=frpt

ist ja der hammer!

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.555.240 von hans1929 am 11.02.09 09:54:26

Was denn

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.555.521 von kyron7htx am 11.02.09 10:30:30

na das Short Interest 4,133,384.000

Ich hatte mich schon gewundert warum wir nicht über 7Dollar stehen
da wird die sache doch klarer.

[kyron7htx]

Na da muß man sich fragen warum das Short interest gestiegen ist?!
Hat sich was an den Aussichten geändert?! Auftragsvergabe zukunftsorientiert negativ. aussicht auf neue Aufträge speziell Cheetah verschlechtert?!

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.558.871 von kyron7htx am 11.02.09 16:37:36

Wer weiß!
Ich glaub an FRPT!
Die shorties sind auch nicht immer die dollsten - beim shorten hat sich auch der ein oder andere schon in die Finger verbrannt oder auch mal mehr.

Ich fühle mich eher mit meiner These bestätigt, dass die shorties mit den jetzigen Preisen jetzt Probleme bekommen.

Vielleicht wurde gedacht drauf prügeln und es gehen genung raus damit eingedeckt werden kann - scheint ja nicht der Fall zu sein.

Ich sehe die Entwicklung positiv.
Grüße
Hans

[Gexe006]

MRAP VEHICLE SPARE PARTS
Solicitation Number: 2009-MRAP003
Agency: Defense Logistics Agency
Office: DLA Acquisition Locations
Location: Defense Supply Center Columbus

Notice Type: Sources Sought
Synopsis:
Added: Feb 11, 2009 9:10 am
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

MRAP Force Protection Industries Inc (FPII)

REF# NOTICE–2009-MRAP 003

Reference: Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) Land Supply Chain Sources Sought Notice-2009-MRAP 003 due 45 days from the date of this ad. The point of contact (POC) for the submission of information is [e-mail] .

This Sources Sought Notice is seeking to identify the actual manufacturers of Mine Resistant Armored Protection (MRAP) vehicle spare parts, who may be suppliers to FPII. This effort is to breakout items for future procurements that will support the MRAP vehicles. This is NOT an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP).

Manufacturer name/cage

FPII 1EFH8

Attached is a listing of known FPII part numbers and DoD National Stock Numbers (NSNs). A list of these NSNs and part numbers are located at http://www.dscc.dla.mil/offices/land/land_MRAP.html.We" target="_blank" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.dscc.dla.mil/offices/land/land_MRAP.html.We are also seeking to identify manufacturers of other MRAP vehicles and a complete listing of this initiative can be found at http://www.dscc.dla.mil/offices/land/land_MRAP.html.

If your company has supported an MRAP vehicle directly or indirectly for the above OEM, provide your company cage and part number in addition to the OEM cage and part number to the point of contact listed above by close of business April 8, 2009. If you wish to submit data but cannot meet this time frame, contact the POC listed above to request additional time. For a description of the data to be submitted see SOURCE APPROVAL REQUEST GUIDELINES FOR A CATEGORY I – SAME ITEM

The government is not obligated to purchase any material as a result of this inquiry. The government will not pay for information submitted by respondents in response to this source’s sought notice. If any solicitation would result it would be synopsized on the FedBizOpps website. It would be the vendor’s responsibility to monitor the FedBizOpps website for any notices.

General Information
Notice Type:
Sources Sought
Posted Date:
February 11, 2009
Response Date:
Apr 08, 2009 5:00 pm Eastern
Archiving Policy:
Automatic, 15 days after response date
Archive Date:
April 23, 2009
Original Set Aside:
N/A
Set Aside:
N/A
Classification Code:
25 -- Vehicular equipment components
NAICS Code:
336 -- Transportation Equipment Manufacturing/336399 -- All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

https://www.fbo.gov/index?tab=core&s=opportunity&mode=form&i…

[rmr69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.559.770 von Gexe006 am 11.02.09 18:14:15

Äh nett, und was glaubst Du das das zu bedeuten hat, weil mir eröffnet sich der Sinn nicht wirklich. Wäre es da nicht einfacher gewesen direkt FRPT zu fragen? Oder verstehe ich da was falsch???

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.559.812 von rmr69 am 11.02.09 18:18:57

Frag mich was leichteres
Habe es zur Info eingestellt, vielleicht kann ja wer mehr damit anfangen als wir.

[rmr69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.559.970 von Gexe006 am 11.02.09 18:39:41

Nun, danke für deine prompte Antwort.
Einerseits bin ich ja beruhigt, dass ich nicht der einzige bin, der damit nichts anfangen kann, aber
andererseits allerdings finde ich die erste Intention, die ich entdecken kann, nämlich an Ersatzteile heranzukommen, ohne FRPT zu involvieren, als gelinde gesagt erschreckend, insbesondere im Hinblick auf die laufende Ausschreibung.
Kann aber auch nur damit zusammenhängen, dass man seitens DoD glaubt die Fahrzeuge in der Vergangenheit zu teuer gekauft zu haben und nun versucht die tatsächlichen Kosten zu rekonstruieren.
Wie immer......, uns bleibt nur die Spekulation???

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.559.551 von hans1929 am 11.02.09 17:46:16

jepp sieht ganz danach aus, mit 2 milionen shares haben sie den kurs gerade mal 1$ gedrückt, bei niedrigen umsätzen. das gibt ne nette explosion wenn ne gute nachricht kommt.

[hans1929]

denke ist eine normale ausschreibung
bei uns geibt dazu auch richtlinien
ab gewissen größen/volume kosten muß ausgeschriebn werden

aber ist das ding wirklich so wichtig? Ich glaube nicht!

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.560.480 von Highnoon120 am 11.02.09 19:43:53

genau das hab ich gedacht,
und die größten volumen wurden nicht die letzte zeit gehandelt...

[hans1929]

http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/defense/index.jsp?plckC…

[hans1929]

http://www.jameshasik.com/weblog/2009/02/governments-should-…

endlich sagts mal einer!

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.561.678 von hans1929 am 11.02.09 22:15:25

danke für die beiden Links, hab Sie gleich zu Yahoo getragen und vom IV-Board wurden Sie dann auch entdeckt

[Gexe006]

Hier mal zum Vergleich die größeren Investoren vom 03.01.09, 10.02.09 und 31.08.08
Quelle : cnbc.com

Large Block Owners 311 03.01.09
Total Number of Shares
Held 95.7M
All Insider 73%

Top Institutional Holders

Franklin ... 7.2M $19,193,506
Heartland ... 6.8M $19,062,117
Gruber & McBaine ... 3.8M $10,284,098
Barclays Global ... 3.8M $10,253,943
Wellington ... 3.6M $9,710,444
Lehman Brothers Inc. 2.5M $8,289,183
Midsummer ... 2.4M $37,883,613
MFC Global ... 2.3M $6,273,390
Vanguard Group, Inc. 2.3M $6,035,867
Barclays Global ... 1.9M $5,141,861

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Heartland Value Fund 6.0M $16,080,000
Franklin ... 3.3M $8,815,056
John Hancock ... 2.6M $8,999,114
iShares Russell ... 1.1M $2,946,170
Fidelity Select ... 959.6K $2,677,153
Franklin Small ... 952.9K $2,553,772
Vanguard Total ... 846.5K $2,268,700
Vanguard ... 675.1K $1,809,204
MainStay Small ... 489.4K $1,365,451
iShares Dow ... 426.4K $1,697,259

Large Block Owners 335 11.02.09
Total Number of Shares
Held 88.4M
All Insider 67%

Top Institutional Holders

Heartland ... 6.8M $19,062,117
Franklin ... 6.3M $37,807,791
Barclays Global ... 3.8M $23,009,599
Wellington ... 3.6M $9,710,444
Gruber & McBaine ... 3.6M $21,544,445
Vanguard Group, Inc. 2.9M $17,617,786
Midsummer ... 2.4M $37,883,613
MFC Global ... 2.3M $6,273,390
Fidelity ... 1.8M $4,919,550
Ashford Capital, ... 1.4M $30,338,054

Heartland Value Fund 6.0M $16,080,000
Franklin ... 3.3M $19,669,416
John Hancock ... 2.3M $6,530,879
iShares Russell ... 1.1M $2,946,170
Fidelity Select ... 959.6K $5,738,127
Vanguard Total ... 846.5K $2,268,700
Vanguard ... 675.1K $1,809,204
Franklin Small ... 616.1K $3,684,278
MainStay Small ... 479.9K $1,910,002
CREF Stock Account 365.0K $978,146

und noch eine etwas ältere Tabelle vom 31.08.08

Large Block Owners 342
Total Number of Shares
Held 89.6M
All Insider 67%

Top Institutional Holders

Heartland ... 6.5M $21,543,797
Fidelity ... 5.5M $18,225,035
Gruber & McBaine ... 3.5M $11,729,978
Franklin ... 3.5M $11,453,626
Wellington ... 3.4M $11,411,887
MFC Global ... 3.3M $10,895,080
Barclays Global ... 3.0M $9,807,391
Lehman Brothers Inc. 2.5M $8,289,183
Midsummer ... 2.4M $37,883,613
Vanguard Group, Inc. 2.1M $6,922,054

Top Mutual Fund Holders

Heartland Value Fund 6.5M $21,432,250
Fidelity ... 3.4M $14,393,137
Franklin ... 3.3M $10,887,252
John Hancock ... 2.0M $5,833,191
Fidelity Select ... 994.6K $3,291,970
Franklin Small ... 994.3K $3,291,133
Fidelity Advisor ... 663.7K $2,196,847
iShares Russell ... 624.0K $1,254,220
Vanguard ... 598.1K $1,202,149
Vanguard Total ... 489.9K $984,701

Da hat das letzte Filling von Gruber & McBaine für etwas Verwirrung gesorgt, da es so aussah als hätten die nochmals kräftig zugelangt

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.562.001 von Gexe006 am 11.02.09 23:20:39

ja, da hatte ich mich auch erst getäuscht. also mc baine ist mit 3,8 nicht mit 19mil shares drin, wie zuerst angenommen.
Man muss da filling richtig lesen. Aber nichts desto trotz sind ziemlich genau 70% in den händen von fonds, unter anderem auch der AXA fonds, allerdings nur, mit ich glaub, knapp 60000 shares.
Also abwarten und Tee trinken, das Jahr hat gerade erst begonnen. Schauen mer mal was's bringt

[Highnoon120]

geht man davon aus das diese 70% auch weitestgehend gehalten werden, dann sind von ca 70mill shares 49mill in festen händen. D.h 21mill stückes sind also frei. Davon sind allerdings schon 4mille short, müssen also irgendwann gedeckt werden, also sind das so ziemlich genau 19% der "freien" stücke die short sind.

[coolrunning]

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aGdXs…

[Highnoon120]

Sieht ganz danach aus als wenn Navistar der direkte konkurent von FRPT pleite geht Das ist dann ein konkurent weniger der für's M-atv Progamm mitbietet.

[bregenzer]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.581.400 von Highnoon120 am 15.02.09 09:47:11

Wunschdenken

[Gexe006]

unter dem Aufmacher "Cheetah...not if, but when!"im IV-Board gefunden

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The lengths of the magnetically backed PL tape and the adhesively backed PL tape required for the MRAP Cougar Kits are reversed because the Cougar vehicles have non-magnetic spall liners installed throughout the vehicles. Other specialized kits are being defined by the Marine Corps. National Stock Numbers have been established for both the MRAP Basic Kits and the MRAP Cougar Kits. Numerous large and small orders for MRAP kits have been received from the Army, USMC, Air Force, Navy and contractors supporting the services. Multiple requests for quotes and purchase orders continue. It is anticipated that installation of DHi’s AfterGlow Emergency Egress PL Lighting Kits will spread to many other types of military vehicles and DHi is ramping up its production capacity to accommodate the rapid pace of orders.

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http://www.dh-inc.com/?cat=News&item=162&title=DHi%C2%AE%20S…

[Highnoon120]

Die Dresdner Bank scheint das Schmuckstück auch entdeckt zu haben,
New holding 10700 stücke

http://www.mffais.com/frpt.html

[Highnoon120]

http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache:FLpkiLyozZAJ:contractin…

Wenn ich das richtig sehe ist der 10.April ein wichtiger termin für FRPT.
Schaut euch mal may 09 an da steht ASAP, was heist as soon as possible, übersetzt so schnell wies geht

[new_investor]

Force Dynamics, LLC Appoints Damon Walsh as Program Director
Tuesday February 17, 7:30 am ET



LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Force Dynamics, LLC, a joint venture between Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT - News) and General Dynamics Land Systems Inc., a business unit of General Dynamics Corp. (NYSE: GD - News) today announced that it has appointed Damon Walsh as Program Director in charge of the venture’s submission in response to the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) solicitation for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV). Force Dynamics submitted Force Protection, Inc.’s Cheetah vehicle in response to the solicitation. The Cheetah brings a new level of mobility and weight-reduction to the MRAP category, combining an unprecedented level of survivability and maneuverability.
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“Appointing Damon Walsh to the role of program director for Force Dynamics demonstrates our commitment to delivering the best vehicle possible for the M-ATV solicitation. Damon is highly familiar with General Dynamics Land Systems having previously served as commander of the Lima Army Tank Plant (LATP), a government facility operated by General Dynamics. Damon obviously knows Force Protection very well. Working with us on the Force Dynamics joint venture which successfully sold over 3,500 Cougar Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles made him uniquely qualified for this position. We are confident that he will bring the same high level of customer service and operational excellence to this role with the Force Dynamics M-ATV offering as he did in his previous role with the MRAP program”, said Michael Moody, Chief Executive Officer, Force Protection, Inc. and Mark Roualet, president, General Dynamics Land Systems, in a joint statement.

Force Protection's Cheetah incorporates the lessons learned during operation of the Cougar MRAP in Iraq and Afghanistan with U.S., NATO and coalition forces. It is a mature design incorporating 3 years of prototype, pre-production, and user test and evaluation.

Mr. Walsh came to Force Protection in 2005 and has served in multiple capacities. He brings with him more than 25 years experience in both the operational Army and the Acquisition community, having been a career officer in the U.S. Army with over a decade spent in the Army Acquisition Corps. Mr. Walsh retired as a Lieutenant Colonel and has played a crucial role at Force Protection in the company’s delivery of 3,500 MRAPs to the U.S. military through its Force Dynamics joint venture with its partner General Dynamics Land Systems.

About Force Dynamics, LLC

Force Dynamics, LLC is a joint venture between leading defense manufacturers Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT - News) and General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD - News).

About Force Protection, Inc.

Force Protection, Inc. is a leading American designer, developer and manufacturer of survivability solutions, predominantly ballistic- and blast-protected wheeled vehicles currently deployed by the U.S. military and its allies to support armed forces and security personnel in conflict zones. The company’s specialty vehicles, the Cougar, the Buffalo and the Cheetah, are designed specifically for reconnaissance and urban operations and to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). The company also is the developer and manufacturer of ForceArmor™ an armor package providing superior protection against explosively formed projectiles (EFPs) now available for a wide range of tactical-wheeled vehicles. The company is one of the original developers and primary providers of vehicles for the U.S. military’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicle program. For more information on Force Protection and its vehicles, visit www.forceprotection.net.

About General Dynamics Corp.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 91,200 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about the company is available on the Internet at www.generaldynamics.com.

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.591.105 von Highnoon120 am 17.02.09 08:27:04

Vielleicht haben wir Glück und wir bekommen zur Überbrückung bis dahin noch andere gute Nachrichten.

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.612.013 von hans1929 am 19.02.09 15:42:11

wenn nicht sind mit sicherheit nächsten monat an die 6mill papiere short, da verwette ich meine unterhose drauf, das gibt n nettes schlachtefest wenn gute nachrichten kommen hehe

[hajowe]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.614.675 von Highnoon120 am 19.02.09 19:59:17

Wenn das Wörtchen wenn nicht wäre...

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.616.139 von hajowe am 19.02.09 23:31:41

jepp, jepp

http://www.forceprotection.net/models/cheetah/specs/cheetah_…

[hans1929]

Hübsch hübsch, hätte das Auto fast gar nicht erkannt!
Wurde ja einiges geändert.

[hajowe]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.617.428 von Highnoon120 am 20.02.09 09:43:10

Nicht das wir uns falsch verstehen. Ich kann einen Auftrag und die anschließenden 100-200% kaum erwarten, ich brauch doch die Kohle. Dringend!!

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.625.309 von hajowe am 21.02.09 00:18:38

Ich kann den Preis leider auch nicht beeinflussen, must dich schon gedulden

[ono1fz]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.625.493 von Highnoon120 am 21.02.09 08:01:30

Eher wird es so sein das die USA das Kriegspielen aufgeben, und die Anschaffung eines jeden Fahrzeugs 10x überlegen.
Sicherlich gibt es wichtigere Dinge als bombensichere Fahrzeuge.
Sich rauszuhalten, und dazu wird Obama tendieren, ist die preiswertere Lösung.
Soziale Interessen des Volkes wiegen schwerer.

[hans1929]

ganz schön volumen in den letzten minuten!
SL oder was!

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.635.345 von ono1fz am 23.02.09 17:21:04

na du schlaumeier, deswegen wollen sie auch sämtliche Humvee ersetzen, und wahrscheinlich durch unseren cheetah. Wie siehts denn aus mit afghanistan, na egal, an deinem posting erkennt man das du genau null ahnung hast.
Einfach nur Blabla oberschlau ins blaue. such dir ne andere beschäftigung als investieren

[VirtualNormann]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.635.345 von ono1fz am 23.02.09 17:21:04

Was gibt es wichtigeres als Sicherheit für die Truppen vor Ort? Neue Kriege wird Obama sicher nicht anzetteln (wobei die Amis ja zu allem fähig sind...) aber selbst bei einem geordneten Rückzug braucht man Fahrzeuge.
Auch hat Obama einen Truppenabzug aus dem Irak angekündigt, aber mit der Ergänzung, dass diese nach Afghanistan verlegt werden (müssen). Und gerade eben da braucht es neue Fahrzeuge, weil die aus dem Irak für das dortige Gelände nicht bzw. nur bedingt geeignet sind. Wie ich schon einmal hier geschrieben habe; der Hindukusch ist keine Wüste!

[VirtualNormann]

Und wer's noch nicht gelesen hat:

Raytheon Joins Force Protection Blast-Proof Truck Bid

Feb. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Raytheon Co. joined a Force Protection Inc.-led effort to win a U.S. blast-resistant truck order that may be valued at about $6.5 billion, giving the company’s bid support from two of the top 10 American defense contractors.

Raytheon installed radios, computers and other electronics on the two Force Protection-designed Cheetah prototypes being submitted to the Army today in the MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle contest, Damon Walsh, the Force Protection executive vice president leading the bid, said in an interview. The company announced last month that General Dynamics Corp. would help build the M-ATV trucks through a venture called Force Dynamics.

Force Protection is counting on support from two of the Pentagon’s largest suppliers to help it win the new order for vehicles intended for Afghanistan. Bids were submitted last month and test vehicles were due today. The Ladson, South Carolina- based company was toppled by Navistar International Corp. and BAE Systems Plc as the largest supplier of trucks to protect troops in Iraq from roadside bombs.

“They were obviously going to need an electronics partner at some point,” Chris Donaghey, an analyst with Atlanta-based SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, said in an interview. He rates Force Protection shares “buy” and doesn’t own any. “With General Dynamics and Raytheon as teammates on M-ATV, I believe it really helps strengthen their position.”

The company’s M-ATV teaming arrangement is stronger than Force Protection’s bid for a potential Humvee-replacement called the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, Donaghey said. Force Protection, which had relied on DRS Technologies Inc. for electronics integration in that bid, was eliminated from the contest in October.

Raytheon JLTV Bid

Raytheon, the world’s largest missile maker, had also sought to break into the truck market with an unsuccessful JLTV bid with Blackwater Worldwide. Raytheon spokesman Jon Kasle today confirmed his company bid with Force Protection and General Dynamics. He said he didn’t have additional information.

“Raytheon will help us deliver a fully integrated solution,” including radios, intercoms, cameras, jamming devices and computers, Walsh said. “That gives us, we believe, a competitive edge.”

Shares Fall

Force Protection fell 53 cents, or 9.8 percent, to $4.87 at 4 p.m. New York time in Nasdaq Stock Market Composite trading. Raytheon fell $1.72, or 3.8 percent, to $43.84.

General Dynamics in Falls Church, Virginia, is the fifth- largest U.S. defense contractor overall, by volume of prime defense contracts in fiscal 2008, after Lockheed Martin Corp., Boeing Co., Northrop Grumman Corp. and BAE, according to government data as of Feb. 12. Waltham, Massachusetts-based Raytheon is seventh and Navistar in Warrenville, Illinois is 11th.

The Army has said it wants to buy as many as 10,000 all- terrain vehicles costing $500,000 and $800,000 each. Confirmed bidders for the Afghanistan order include Navistar, BAE, Force Dynamics and Oshkosh Corp. General Dynamics also has a second bid separate from its work with Force Dynamics.

Oshkosh in a statement today confirmed it also delivered two test vehicles.

Armor Kits

Force Protection also has a new way to benefit from the M- ATV program even if its own bid isn’t ultimately successful --the company is supplying armor kits to two other bidders in the contest.

The new kits, called Force Armor, are designed to stop the most dangerous bombs used in Iraq, called explosively formed penetrators, or EFPs. Force Protection has agreements to supply them to Oshkosh and General Dynamics for its second M-ATV bid, Walsh said.

To date, the kits have only been added on the company’s own Cougar vehicles. If they were applied to a winning Oshkosh or General Dynamics M-ATV bid, it would represent the first application on another manufacturer’s vehicles, Walsh said.

Force Protection won its first contracts for the armor from the Marine Corps in December valued at $30 million.

To contact the reporter on this story: Edmond Lococo in Boston at [e-mail].
Last Updated: February 23, 2009 17:22 EST

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=conewsstory&refer=con…

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.647.861 von Highnoon120 am 25.02.09 09:59:46

das übliche gekeife wenn einer was gegen die geheiligte Aktie sagt, aber der Kursverlauf zeigt wer mehr Ahnung hatte.

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.651.217 von wohinistmeinGeld am 25.02.09 16:27:19

am kursverlauf siehst du das force den auftrag bekommt???
Du warst doch öfter negativ gegen die Fa. eingestellt, finde das aber etwas früh zu sagen, dass der Aftrag für Force steht!!!
Bist Du insider?!?!?! Erzähl mal mehr...

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.653.085 von hans1929 am 25.02.09 19:40:55

ich war weder positiv noch negativ, sondern objektiv, was einigen anderen hier auch gut tun dürfte.

Mit dem Kursverlauf habe ich die grenzenlosen Optimisten wie z.B. highnoon angesprochen die seit 30$ nur steigende Kurse sehen, alle Warnungen in den Wind geschlagen hatten und alle die ein Wort negativ schrieben, und wie ich die Aktie für überbewertet hielten, für blöd hinstellen wollten.
Das meinte ich mit "der Kursverlauf zeigt wer mehr Ahnung hatte"
Vor 2-3 Monaten hatte ich mal geschrieben dass der faire Wert um 7$ liegen sollte, die wurden mal kurz gestreift und sollten eigentlich dieses JAhr auch mal das Ziel bleiben. Diejenigen die immer noch auf 40$ warten brauchen ein paar Jahrzehnte Gedult.

Wenn tatsächlich Riesenaufträge für Cheetah kommen sollten sieht das wieder anders aus. Aber mal abgesehen davon, dass man ungelegte Eier in die Pfanne hauen will, man hat sich was Stüchzahlen anging schon mal gewaltig verschätzt und mußte mit Konkurenten geteilt werden mit denen niemand gerechnet hat.
Also Mal abgesehen davon, dass USA sich nicht mehr viel leisten können wäre etwas Zurückhaltung in den Erwartungen nicht schlecht.

[coolrunning]

Any new vehicle is tested in theatre in no uncertain terms—previously by insurgents in Iraq and currently in Afghanistan. A Mastiff vehicle was disabled after six stack mines exploded, but it was soon functional again and there was no loss of life. No wonder the enemy has given up on that vehicle and we are seeing it undertake many tasks for which it was never intended.

I am not saying that every vehicle requires a V-shaped hull, but when our forces are sent into areas where mines and explosives are prevalent, Ministers, civil servants and commanders have a duty to make sure that the right vehicles are available. To hide behind talk about a certain type of vehicle not being available is simply not good enough. It is surely a question of will. After all, if Force Protection can design and build the Wolfhound in 90 days, a replacement for the Snatch Land Rover could undoubtedly be provided—although that is with the proviso that the finance is available. I seriously question whether the powers that be know what they want or, as the past has often proved, have they got it horribly and expensively wrong? The UK has run into a cash crisis that is second to none, and we must ask where the funds will come from.

The policy of adding armour to convert a vehicle, rather than designing for purpose, has been repeated time and again. It happened with the Land Rover, the Panther, the Pinzgauer Vector, the M-WMIK being turned into a Jackal and now the Viking. As a result, weight is an increased factor, the vehicle's manoeuvrability is decreased and the chance of being flipped over by a mine strike dramatically increases. Some people might accuse me of not wanting protection for our troops, but my answer to that is that such vehicles did not have the right design in the first place for the purpose for which they were intended. The addition of armour to those vehicles thankfully decreases the number of deaths, but it often increases the number of terrible injuries, about which the public are not fully informed.

Let us consider the Warrior, which I understand is to have additional underbelly armour added and is already low to the ground. The blast can be prevented from penetrating the hull of the Warrior, but that runs the risk of turning the vehicle over. The mindset seems to be that if a tank cannot take a blast, nothing can. Tanks and other infantry back-up vehicles were designed to take on other tank formations, but if I were in Afghanistan, I would rather be in a Mastiff than a Warrior any day. On tracked vehicles, the Viking was used because the Marines had nothing else. It will be replaced by a larger version of the same type, the Warthog. There are advantages and disadvantages to tracks versus wheels, but I cannot understand why if a mine-protected tracked vehicle is required, it cannot be produced quickly—to say it cannot be done is simply absurd.

We are constantly told that there is no alternative to the Snatch Land Rover—an assertion which I vigorously dispute. Let us examine the situation regarding Force Protection's Cheetah vehicle. More than a year ago, I asked what consideration had been given to that vehicle. The answer stated that

"The Cheetah has been considered for a protected patrol vehicle programme. It did not, however, meet a number of key user requirements."—[Hansard, 10 December 2007; Vol. 469, c. 55W.]

Further questioning resulted in the following response:

"The Cheetah vehicle did not meet the minimum internal space".—[Hansard, 18 February 2008; Vol. 472, c. 87W.]

Follow-up questions last February about the Panther, which only has side exit doors, versus the Cheetah, which has a rear exit, elicited a further reference to internal space. Yet, where precisely are those 401 Panthers ordered in 2003—now weighing 7 tonnes—100 of which are supposed to be operational? Perhaps the Minister will answer that when he winds up.

Again, last December, at a briefing for Members of both Houses, we were told that one reason why the Cheetah was unacceptable was because it took a fully kitted-out Fijian soldier—in other words, a very large chap—some 40 seconds to get in or out of the passenger door. However, if the vehicle can take the blast, someone would stay in it and get out of the killing zone altogether as soon as possible. In many vehicle designs, the soldier would have to evacuate the vehicle, which would probably be badly damaged anyway.

Back in November 2005, I highlighted the issues relating to another vehicle when I asked the then Secretary of State, John Reid, if the Buffalo vehicle designed with the V-shaped hull principle would be introduced for action against roadside explosive devices. The answer was that an assessment had been carried out on the vehicle, but there were no plans to procure it. Yet exactly three years later, in answer to another question concerning the Talisman project, I was told that the Buffalo would be purchased to counter improvised explosive devices as part of a three-vehicle package. Although I was delighted to have flagged-up the Buffalo issue, why did it take so long to recognise its attributes and get it into service?

Those examples show that different tactics have to be used with blast-absorption-type vehicles compared with blast-deflection vehicles. I wonder whether that has been recognised. I do not believe that those who gave the December presentation understood the difference and, as they also indicated a preference for low-profile vehicles—presumably the physical height of the vehicle must be a priority—the safer design of blast deflection is completely ruled out. That is surprising, because one would think that the greatest priority is to save the lives of soldiers whenever possible.

I also asked about the relative dimension specifications of the Cheetah and the Snatch Land Rover. I have since discovered that the measurements provided in a written answer on the Cheetah were based on an old and now non-existent specification. The Cheetah has recently been changed—it is now much lighter and has better armour and mobility. I respectfully suggest to the Minister that the MOD should re-examine the Cheetah and revisit the decision not to consider that vehicle in the light of the facts that I have just put in the public domain. In addition, I do not take kindly to receiving inaccurate replies to written parliamentary questions—I would use a different word from "inaccurate", if I were not trying to stay in order this afternoon, Mr. Williams.

Having the correct vehicle for the job is crucial. Tactical advantage and manoeuvrability were lost in Iraq with the Snatch Land Rover having to be replaced by the Challenger tank. In Afghanistan, the first battle for Garmsir was unsuccessful when Vikings were used, but the day was won when Warriors were correctly used—although I understand that that vehicle is now being used as a transporter, which is not its role. I can never understand the view of those in the Army who say, "We are soldiers and therefore we expect casualties" without appreciating the political reaction back in the UK. The conflict also needs to be won on home ground. If public support wanes as a result of a growing casualty list and a war being waged at a considerable distance from the UK, considering such a war is also a drain on resources at a time of great economic hardship, the cause may be lost.

I do not accept that suitable vehicles cannot be procured. There should be better co-operation between the operational and procurement side of the Army, and a clear definition of what is required. A company such as Force Protection could then be approached—as, indeed, could others—to produce what the UK needs in double quick time using commercial parts. For example, in relation to the Iveco Trakker Hovertruck, which is a half-track vehicle, the commercial technology exists to convert the half track back to conventional wheels, depending on whether there are summer or winter conditions. More intelligent procurement of vehicles that are better designed to include protective and practical features gives a great tactical advantage. As a result, the death toll will not be seen to be mounting. We will also be seen to be winning the conflict and hearts of minds both here in the United Kingdom and in Afghanistan.

Nothing succeeds like success. While paying full tribute both to the professionalism and bravery of our soldiers, as ever supported by their families and friends, and to their achievements against the odds, we should ensure that our armed forces are provided with what is required to finish the job with the minimum of casualties.


http://www.theyworkforyou.com/whall/?id=2009-01-20b.208.0&s=…

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.655.521 von coolrunning am 26.02.09 08:43:05

Hallo wohinistmeinGeld,
tut mir leid hatte dich völlig falsch verstanden. Vielen Dank für deine Antwort.

[hans1929]

neue Zahlen zum Short Interest

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=frpt

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.655.868 von hans1929 am 26.02.09 09:23:17

Da ist der Wahre link, dort sind 4,1mill short

http://www.nasdaq.com/aspxcontent/shortinterests.aspx?symbol…

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.655.868 von hans1929 am 26.02.09 09:23:17

Das sind als o nicht die neuesten short interest. der nächste report kommt anfang märz. Ich mach ne wette drauf das dann über 6mill short sind

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.654.773 von wohinistmeinGeld am 25.02.09 23:18:04

Objektiv??? Ich glaube am anfang warst du einfach uninformiert und hast hier ins blaue reingequatscht, wenn ich mich recht erinnere, Genauso wie der Kollege 6-7 posts zurück, der is von genau der selben Sorte

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.655.929 von Highnoon120 am 26.02.09 09:29:12

schau nochmal hin

[hans1929]

http://www.nasdaqtrader.com/Trader.aspx?id=ShortInterest

Weiß nicht warum dein link den februar nicht geht?

[hans1929]

Bleibe bei meiner meinung, dass es richtig war zu halten. Aber eins sollten wir bedenken und zwar das es vermutlich noch tiefer gehen wird. Einige werden auch schlechte Stimmung machen - ich denke aber sollte force nur 1/3 des Auftrages bekommen sollte es sich gelohnt haben.

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.655.968 von Highnoon120 am 26.02.09 09:32:55

dann bin ich ja froh, dass ich vor 2 Jahren schlecht informiert war und deshalb den Absturz ins blaue voraus geträumt habe.
Das ist mir jedenfalls lieber als so gut wie ihr informiert zu sein um dann von dem Absturz völlig überrascht zu werden.
Aber der Absturz war ja gar nicht fundamental begründet sondern nur von den bösen Verschwörern so hin gedreht worden.

[ono1fz]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.648.642 von VirtualNormann am 25.02.09 11:39:14

hallo highnoon124,
hast du Probleme mit der höflichen Diskussion?
Ich habe kopiert,
deswegen wollen sie auch sämtliche Humvee ersetzen, und wahrscheinlich durch unseren cheetah
woher weißt du das? Hast du bessere Info's, dann laß es mich wissen, oder schwimmst du auch nur im Pool der Hoffenden?
Wie soll das funktionieren die Staatsverschuldung > unendlich.
Am meisten spart an der Sicherheit, und das haben die Amerikaner nicht erfunden.
Es wäre schön wenn deine nächste Antwort, wenn sie kommt, etwas höflicher ausfallen würde. Sollte dir das mental nicht möglich sein, trage ich dir das auch nicht nach.

[hans1929]

Das hab ich grad im internet gefunden...
Ist zwar schon paar tage verfügbar, aber vielleicht kennen es noch nicht alle!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NqQS7gPK64&hl=de
Grüße
Hans1929

[Highnoon120]

Hahahaaaaa, NAV schmiert ab, 1 konkurent weniger beim M-ATV Wettbewerb.

DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

Navistar International Corp. (NAV) said Monday that it expects $55 million to $75 million in charges related to the closure of two facilities.
The company disclosed in January that it was closing its Indianapolis Engine Plant and its foundry, Indianapolis Casting Corp., by July 31, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The company said that the majority of the charges are expected to be recognized in the first quarter of fiscal 2009, while the remainder will occur throughout fiscal 2009.
The charges include about $22 million in personnel costs for employee termination and related benefits, about $16 million for pension and other postretirement benefit curtailments, and about $17 million to $37 million of other charges related to inventory valuation adjustments and other contractual costs.
Shares of the Warrenville, Ill.-based holding company, whose wholly owned subsidiaries produce products such as International brand commercial and military trucks, closed Monday at $26.61, down 5.4%.
-Brian Kalish; Dow Jones Newswires; 202-862-1350; [e-mail]

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.688.525 von Highnoon120 am 03.03.09 12:14:30

Nehm noch n r dazu,
Ist aber erst sicher wenn sie chapter 11 beantragen, aber das müssen sie bei 21$ miesen pro share
Ist nur ne Frage der Zeit wann die News kommt.

[VirtualNormann]

Force Protection, Inc. Retraces Its Rally, By the Numbers
Wall Street's stance switched from bullish to bearish over the course of 1 session

http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/observations.as…

[Gexe006]

Neu auf der FRPT Homepage

Cougar Independent Suspension Spec Sheet
http://www.forceprotection.net/models/cougar/specs/cougarIS_…

[Gexe006]

Oshkosh, Navistar Army Truck Bids Pass First Round (Update3)

By Edmond Lococo

March 6 (Bloomberg) -- Oshkosh Corp. and Navistar International Corp. said they separately passed the first round of a contest to build trucks to protect U.S. troops in Afghanistan from roadside bombs.

Oshkosh received $1 million for the two vehicles it delivered last month, signifying the truck met the government’s initial requirements for weight and crew protection, Steve Zink, vice president of Oshkosh Defense, said in an interview today. Navistar spokesman Roy Wiley confirmed his company also received funds after passing initial requirements. He didn’t give a value.

The Army has said it wants to buy as many as 10,000 all- terrain vehicles, potentially valued at about $6.5 billion. The new trucks have to be lighter than the Mine-Resistant, Ambush- Protected, vehicles, or MRAP, used in Iraq in order to navigate the less developed road network in Afghanistan. The new trucks are called MRAP All-Terrain vehicles, or M-ATV.

“This is a significant event for us,” said Zink of Oshkosh, which is based in the Wisconsin city of the same name. “We achieved all of their initial requirements. That gets us through this gate into the next.”

Pentagon spokesman Chris Isleib said he didn’t have a complete list of which companies passed the first round of the contest.

Force Protection Inc., based in Ladson, South Carolina, and its joint venture partner General Dynamics Corp. are “in the final stages of the award process,” Tommy Pruitt, a spokesman for Force Protection, said in an interview, without elaborating.

London-based BAE Systems Plc spokesman Steven Field said he didn’t immediately have information available on the status of his company’s bid.

Separate Bid

General Dynamics, based in Falls Church, Virginia, also submitted a second bid separate from the Cheetah vehicle it’s bidding with Force Protection through their Force Dynamics joint venture. Ken Yamashita, a General Dynamics spokesman, said he had no information on the status of the second bid.

Oshkosh bid for the contract with a modified version of the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement, or MTVR, it has sold to the U.S. Marine Corps since 1998, Zink said. The TAK-4 suspension system on the truck has already been proven in combat conditions on vehicles in Iraq and Afghanistan, he said.

Wiley of Warrenville, Illinois-based Navistar, declined to provide details on the company’s bid.

Oshkosh fell 18 cents, or 3.5 percent, to $4.95 at 4 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading, while General Dynamics dropped 89 cents, or 2.4 percent, to $36.49 and Navistar dropped $1.13, or 4.7 percent, to $22.92. Force Protection rose 5 cents to $4.44 in Nasdaq Stock Market composite trading.

To contact the reporter on this story: Edmond Lococo in Boston at [e-mail].

Last Updated: March 6, 2009 16:40 EST

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=afsYR…

[ono1fz]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.720.526 von Gexe006 am 07.03.09 01:44:49

Hallo Gexe006,
wirst du hier auch Leichenbestatter sein?
Ich habe mal deine Boardmails durchgelesen, außer Kopien
wichtiger oder weniger wichtiger Meinungen, sehr wenig.
Über die die Mitteilung deiner eigenen Meinung würde ich mich sehr freuen.

[hans1929]

Force zieht mmit geringem Volumen gut durch!
Auf nach Norden!

[meier1]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.731.427 von hans1929 am 09.03.09 19:02:50

Mit Norden wird das nichts mehr.
Obama wird 15000 Soldaten aus dem Irak abziehen!Außerdem wird er mit Rußland wieder engere Kontakte pflegen,was letztendlich in einer Abrüstungsspirale enden könnte.
Force wird noch ne Weile dümpeln,und dann wird auch hier die Finanzkrise//Wirtschaftskrise das letzte Wort haben.

[pes05]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.733.608 von meier1 am 10.03.09 01:01:42

Hallo meier1,

soviel zu deiner Einschätzung
aus iv kopiert


The Retreat in Defense Shares Is Overdone


Barron's Online


MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009
INVESTORS' SOAPBOX PM



The Retreat in Defense Shares Is Overdone

Morgan Joseph

WE CONTINUE TO THINK THE global security situation and weak employment in many key Congressional districts bodes well for [defense-technology] spending.

We view the recent sell-off across the sector as a reaction to concern that defense spending will come under pressure this year. We, however, disagree with that notion because we believe proponents of defense spending wield considerable clout in the legislature. In fact, the Obama Administration plans to request from Congress a $20 billion increase in the base military budget to $533.7 billion for fiscal 2010.

Since outlining its fiscal 2010 defense budget last month, the Administration's next expected move is to provide a detailed request to Congress in April. Congress typically marks-up legislation, reflecting the Administration's priorities, with some caveats, shortly after receiving the request. We think it is possible Congress may seek to add funding for certain projects. Many important members have interests in supporting defense spending because their districts or states contain defense bases and/or contractors. Recently, at the AUSA, an array of companies told us their defense businesses had strong outlooks, despite the weak economy.

We remain confident in our projections for Buy-rated FLIR Systems (ticker: FLIR) and Axsys Technologies (AXYS). We believe programs that increase operational effectiveness and safety such as sensors and communications systems produced by FLIR and Axsys are less likely to face reductions than large platforms, like aircrafts and ships. Recall, last year, Congress added $1 billion to the White House's budget request for Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities.

Meanwhile, the Administration plans to drawdown troops in Iraq from 160,000 to 50,000 in 18-months, and expand U.S. operations in Afghanistan. We think the withdrawal timeline could be extended if difficulties are encountered. The reduction of U.S. forces in Iraq may present opportunities for companies that handle logistics. As part of the Administration's plans to reduce forces in Iraq, a sizable amount of equipment will require removal, much of it by private contractors.

An increasing U.S. presence in Afghanistan could benefit communications network providers. The terrain of that country and other factors have resulted in a poor state of its infrastructure, including roads. This could prove beneficial for developers of military vehicles such as Force Protection (FRPT) and BAE Systems [traded in London].

--Michael French
--James R. Moore

[VirtualNormann]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.733.608 von meier1 am 10.03.09 01:01:42

Wie oft soll ich es dir noch erzählen...die Truppen werden im Irak abgezogen, aber in Afghanistan aufgestockt ( von 17.000 ist da die Rede ).

Soll ich es noch einmal fett oder in rot für dich schreiben?

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.730.908 von ono1fz am 09.03.09 18:00:24

Hallo ono1fz,

Leichenbestatter will ich sicher nicht sein, wäre aber ein Krisensicheres Geschäft

Ich denke das Force ein guter Laden mit Zukunftsaussichten ist,
die Entwicklung und Verbesserung neuer Produkte und Fahrzeuge schreitet weiter voran.
Sicher ist aber auch das die Konkurenz nicht schläft.
Nun kommt es darauf an, Aufträge zu akquirieren.
Aktie mit Potential in beide Richtungen, wobei mir das Potential für steigende Kurse höher erscheint. Eine Leiche kann ich in diesem Wert nicht erkennen

Gruß
Gexe

[kyron7htx]

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Press Release Source: Force Dynamics, LLC


Force Dynamics, LLC Receives Award for Cheetah M-ATV Vehicles
Wednesday March 11, 11:12 am ET


—Vehicles pass first gate in M-ATV competition—


LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Force Dynamics, LLC, a joint venture between Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT - News) and General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD - News), today announced that it was awarded a contract for two Cheetah light weight, high mobility Production Representative Vehicles (PRVs) as part of the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) program. The value of the award is $1 million. The two vehicles were delivered on February 23rd and met the government’s initial requirements. The Cheetah vehicle, which has been in development since late 2005, previously successfully passed testing to MRAP I survivability levels and has undergone initial mobility and durability testing at the U.S. Army’s Nevada Automotive Test Center.
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Damon Walsh, executive vice president for Force Protection and program director of Force Dynamics, commented, ”Delivery of these first test vehicles and the subsequent sale to TACOM is an important milestone gate in the M-ATV competition. We have long believed that there was a need for a lightweight, highly mobile and highly survivable tactical wheeled vehicle to supplement the current fleet. We are proud, not only to have pioneered the MRAP category of vehicles with our Cougar MRAP, but to have foreseen – through the development of the Cheetah – the need to evolve the category with enhanced mobility to navigate the rugged terrain and wider variety of missions that characterize the conflict in Afghanistan. Our troops can’t afford to choose between mobility and survivability; they deserve both and the Cheetah was designed to meet this very requirement.”

The Cheetah provides the same level of survivability as the Cougar at approximately half the curb weight. The M-ATV Cheetah incorporates several improvements to the original FPI Cheetah, including independent suspension, additional interior capacity, and a significantly increased power-to-weight ratio. Cheetah is well positioned to meet the two most important criteria of the selection process: survivability and mobility.

The strong partnership between Force Protection and General Dynamics Land Systems as well as a strong suite of OEMs and partners will allow Force Dynamics to successfully execute on the aggressive procurement schedule required to deliver this urgently needed survivability solution to the conflict in Afghanistan. Together, Force Protection and General Dynamics have successfully delivered over 3,000 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Category I and Category II vehicles under the MRAP program. Force Protection has commenced low-rate production of the Cheetah at its Ladson, South Carolina, facility and Force Dynamics has begun to procure long-lead materials to move from limited to extended production of Cheetah vehicles.

Mike Cannon, chairman of the board for Force Dynamics and vice president, Ground Combat Systems, at General Dynamics Land Systems, commented, “We are confident that the respective strengths of each of the partners contributing to this effort position our submission extremely well. We believe we offer an unmatched combination of research and development expertise; manufacturing ability and an excellent logistics network to our customer. We are excited to enter the testing and evaluation phase of the M-ATV program and to have the continued opportunity to serve our customer and the war fighter with some of the most important and life-saving equipment on the battlefield.”

About Force Protection, Inc.

Force Protection, Inc. is a leading American designer, developer and manufacturer of survivability solutions, predominantly ballistic- and blast-protected wheeled vehicles currently deployed by the U.S. military and its allies to support armed forces and security personnel in conflict zones. The company’s specialty vehicles, the Cougar, the Buffalo and the Cheetah, are designed specifically for reconnaissance and urban operations and to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). The company also is the developer and manufacturer of ForceArmor™ an armor package providing superior protection against explosively formed projectiles (EFPs) now available for a wide range of tactical-wheeled vehicles. The company is one of the original developers and primary providers of vehicles for the U.S. military’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicle program. For more information on Force Protection and its vehicles, visit www.forceprotection.net.

About General Dynamics Corp.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 92,300 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about the company is available on the Internet at www.generaldynamics.com.

Force Protection, Inc. Safe Harbor Language

This press release contains forward looking statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations which are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on beliefs and assumptions by Force Protection’s management, and on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Examples of these factors include, but are not limited to, the ultimate selection of Force Dynamics under the M-ATV Program, our ability to fulfill any order for the Cheetah on a timely basis, our ability to effectively manage the risks in our business, the reaction of the marketplace to the foregoing and other risk factors and cautionary statements listed in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risks set forth in the Company’s 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2008.




Contact:
FPI:
Force Protection, Inc.
Tommy Pruitt, 843-574-3866
Senior Communications Director
or
GDLS:
GDLS
Peter Keating, 586-825-7930
VP, Communications

[hans1929]

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=conews&tkr=FRPT%3AUS

[kyron7htx]

Force Protection to Announce Fiscal Year-End 2008 Results

Force Protection to Announce Fiscal Year-End 2008 Results

Business Wire

LADSON, S.C. -- March 12, 2009

Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT) today announced that it will release
financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 on Monday,
March 16, 2009 after the market close. A conference call to discuss those
results will be held at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that same day and will
include comments from Michael Moody, Chief Executive Officer, President
and Chairman and Charles Mathis, Chief Financial Officer.

While the question-and-answer session of the call will be limited to
institutional analysts and investors, retail brokers and individual
investors are invited to listen to a live webcast. The webcast can be
accessed via the home page of the Company’s website at
www.forceprotection.net. Please visit the website at least 15 minutes
prior to the call to register for the webcast and download any necessary
software. The replay of the call will be available on the Company’s
website until Monday, March 23^, 2009.

About Force Protection, Inc.

Force Protection, Inc. is a leading American designer, developer and
manufacturer of survivability solutions, predominantly ballistic- and
blast-protected wheeled vehicles currently deployed by the U.S. military
and its allies to support armed forces and security personnel in conflict
zones. The company’s specialty vehicles, the Cougar, the Buffalo and the
Cheetah, are designed specifically for reconnaissance and urban operations
and to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and
improvised explosive devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside
bombs). The company also is the developer and manufacturer of ForceArmor™
an armor package providing superior protection against explosively formed
projectiles (EFPs) now available for a wide range of tactical-wheeled
vehicles. The company is one of the original developers and primary
providers of vehicles for the U.S. military’s Mine Resistant Ambush
Protected, or MRAP, vehicle program. For more information on Force
Protection and its vehicles, visit www.forceprotection.net.

Safe Harbor Language

This press release contains forward looking statements that are not
historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations
are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on beliefs and
assumptions by Force Protection’s management, and on information currently
available to management. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the
date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update any of them
publicly in light of new information or future events. A number of
important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from
those contained in any forward-looking statements. Examples of these
factors include, but are not limited to, our ability to effectively manage
the risks in our business; the reaction of the marketplace to the
foregoing; and other risk factors and cautionary statements listed in the
Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including the risks set forth in the Company’s 2007 Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2008.

Contact:

Force Protection, Inc.
Tommy Pruitt, 843-574-3866
Senior Communications Director
or
Investor Relations:
ICR Inc.

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.757.718 von kyron7htx am 13.03.09 05:36:40

Press Release Source: Force Protection, Inc.
Force Protection, Inc. Announces Unaudited FY08 Results
Expects to Report Q4 Revenues of $239 million, Diluted EPS of $0.17

Expects to Report FY08 Revenues of $1.3 Billion, Full Year Diluted EPS of $0.69

End Fiscal 2008 with Cash Balance of $111 million

Monday March 16, 2009, 4:05 pm EDT
Buzz up! Print Related:Force Protection Inc.
LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT - News) today announced preliminary results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, the Company’s net sales grew 49% to $1.3 billion versus $891 million in fiscal 2007. For the full year ended December 31, 2008, the Company reported operating income of $68.5 million, versus the fiscal 2007 level of $5.8 million. Earnings per diluted share for fiscal 2008 were $0.69 on net income of $46.9 million versus $0.11 per diluted share, or net income of $7.7 million, in fiscal 2007.

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Michael Moody, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Force Protection, Inc., said, “This has been a transformative year for our Company. We have begun a comprehensive process that is designed to sustain an efficient, forward-thinking, customer-focused and profitable developer of survivability technology. We are working to diversify our business, improve our operational efficiency, and push forward with new products and technology. We are proud of our recent new product introductions including the development of the Tactical Support Vehicle, an important program for the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence, and the first deliveries of ForceArmor™, a composite armor solution approved and certified to defeat the increased threat levels that our war-fighters are now facing. In addition, as was recently announced by Force Dynamics, LLC, a joint venture between Force Protection and General Dynamics Land Systems, a division of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD - News) we delivered and the government accepted two M-ATV Cheetah PRVs (production representative vehicles) for the M-ATV competition. While we clearly see a number of important opportunities in front of us in 2009, we recognize that our success will depend on the ability to convert these opportunities into revenues.”

The Company reported revenues for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008 of $239.1 million, a decline of 46% versus the prior year’s level of $440.4 million. The Company noted that the decline in revenues was primarily the result of lower revenues recognized on shipments of vehicles due to the substantial completion of production under the MRAP program. However, revenues related to the Company’s service and support business increased to $97.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 versus $27.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. This growth was due both to an increased need for spare parts as well as by additional service work on the Company’s fielded fleet of over 4,000 total vehicles.

The Company reported operating income for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008 of $13.2 million, an increase of 33% versus $9.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Earnings per diluted share for fourth quarter 2008 were $0.17 on net income of $11.7 million versus $0.12 per diluted share on net income of $8.3 million for fourth quarter 2007. Gross profit margin increased by six percentage points, largely as a result of the shift in product mix from vehicle production to service and support. The Company also noted that it had decreased general and administrative expenses in the quarter to $20.0 million versus $27.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2007.

Mr. Moody continued, “At the core of our strategic planning is an initiative to right-size our vehicle manufacturing base and then to utilize world-class partners to deliver the best possible set of capabilities to our customers. We are fortunate to work with leaders such as General Dynamics Land Systems, NP Aerospace Limited, Spartan Chassis, Raytheon Technical Services Company, BAE Systems and others. More broadly, our strategy is focused on diversifying the range of products and services Force Protection offers to its customers. We plan to execute this imperative by continuing to invest in our innovation resources and identifying companies with complementary businesses with which to partner. Culturally, we believe that Force Protection is, and will be, most competitive as an innovative, nimble, forward-thinking company focused on understanding and responding to customer requirements. During this strategic transformation, sustaining this position is consistent with our heritage and will enable us to deploy our considerable capital resources most effectively.”

The Company noted that as of December 31, 2008 it continued to maintain a strong capital position, with no long-term debt and $111.0 million of cash and cash equivalents. The Company further commented that it had generated $36.4 million in operational cash flow over the course of 2008 versus an operational cash use of $(9.1) million in the prior year. Inventory decreased to $88.5 million as of December 31, 2008 versus $140.6 million. Additionally, payables improved to $47.1 million from $146.5 million as of December 31, 2007.

Mr. Moody concluded, “We have done much work in many areas of our organization and I am deeply grateful for the tireless efforts of our employees, the valuable advice and support of our partners, the continued loyalty of our customers, and the support shown the Company by our shareholders. The successful implementation our strategic vision for this business will require continued dedication and commitment. Our goal of true organizational excellence can be achieved only by a culture which demands excellence of each and every employee. It is our mission to create the organization and build the team that willingly accepts this responsibility. In that way, despite the challenges that still lie ahead of us, we believe that we will succeed in delivering value to our customers, the industry, and to our shareholders.”

Today the Company also filed a Form 12b-25 stating that it was unable to file is 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K by the March 16, 2009 prescribed due date. The Company is working as expeditiously as possible to complete this filing. As previously reported on the Form 8-K filed on January 16, 2009, the Company was informed by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that, as a result of the October 2008 deregistration of Jaspers + Hall, PC, the Company’s auditor in 2006, the Company should have a firm currently registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) re-audit the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006, if such audit report is required to be included in any future filings with the SEC. The audit report of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006 is required to be filed with the Company’s 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company has engaged Grant Thornton LLP, the Company’s current independent registered public accounting firm, to re-audit the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006 and to audit the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2008.

About Force Protection, Inc.

Force Protection, Inc. is a leading American designer, developer and manufacturer of survivability solutions, predominantly blast and ballistic protected wheeled vehicles currently deployed by the U.S. military and its allies to support armed forces and security personnel in conflict zones. The Company’s specialty vehicles, the Cougar, the Buffalo and the Cheetah, are designed specifically for reconnaissance and urban operations and to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). The Company also is the developer and manufacturer of ForceArmor™ an armor package providing superior protection against explosively formed projectiles (EFPs) now available for a wide range of tactical-wheeled vehicles. The Company is one of the original developers and primary providers of vehicles for the U.S. military’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicle program. For more information on Force Protection and its vehicles, visit www.forceprotection.net.

Material Weakness Discussion

As previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, the Company concluded that its internal control over financial reporting was not effective based on the material weaknesses identified. The Company has worked throughout 2008 to remediate the material weaknesses that existed as of December 31, 2007. Although the Company has completed remediation of certain material weaknesses, not all of the material weaknesses that were identified were remediated as of December 31, 2008.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward looking statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations. These statements are based on beliefs and assumptions of Force Protection’s management, and on information currently available to management. These forward looking statements include, among other things: the growth and demand for Force Protection’s vehicles, including the Tactical Supply Vehicle, the ForceArmor™ kits and the M-ATV Cheetahs; the rate at which the Company will be able to produce these vehicles and products; the Company’s ability to develop new technologies and products, and the effectiveness of these technologies and products; the Company’s execution of its business strategy and strategic transformation, including ability to right-size its manufacturing base, diversify the range of its product offerings and utilize world-class partners; the timing to file the 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K; and the Company’s expected financial and operating results, including its revenues and cash flow, for past and future periods. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Examples of these factors include, but are not limited to, the ability to effectively manage the risks in the Company’s business; the ability to develop new technologies and products and the acceptance of these technologies and products; the ability to obtain new orders for its vehicles and products; the timing and nature of the final resolution of the Company’s previously disclosed accounting issues; the Company’s ability to identify and remedy its internal control weaknesses and deficiencies, and other risk factors and cautionary statements listed in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risks set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and the Quarterly Report for the period ended September 30, 2008.

Force Protection, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)


As of December 31,
2008 2007
(In Thousands,
Except Share Data)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 111,001 $ 90,997
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $ — in 2008 and $323 in 2007 138,449 118,794
Inventories 88,502 140,639
Advances to subcontractor — 25,106
Deferred income tax assets 15,572 14,530
Income taxes receivable — 6,565
Other current assets 2,417 8,481
Total current assets 355,941 405,112
Property and equipment, net 61,429 66,707
Intangible assets, net 654 1,355
Deferred income tax assets — 1,496
Total assets $ 418,024 $ 474,670
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 47,115 $ 146,515
Due to United States government 39,015 18,969
Other current liabilities 20,783 20,710
Advance payments on contracts 29,504 56,552
Total current liabilities 136,417 242,746
Deferred income tax liabilities 3,141 —
Other long-term liabilities 139 295
139,697 243,041

Commitment and contingencies

Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock 68 68
Additional paid-in capital 256,939 257,160
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 21,320 (25,599 )
Total shareholders’ equity 278,327 231,629
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 418,024 $ 474,670


Force Protection, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)


For the three months ended December 31, For the year ended December 31,
2008 2007 2008 2007
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
Net sales $ 239,058 $ 440,394 $ 1,326,331 $ 890,672
Cost of sales 201,856 399,328 1,149,670 786,803
Gross profit 37,202 41,066 176,661 103,869
General and administrative expenses 19,983 27,931 93,950 84,044
Research and development expenses 4,054 3,204 14,259 14,052
Operating income 13,165 9,931 68,452 5,773
Other income, net 52 721 1,463 4,209
Interest expense (107 ) (523 ) (332 ) (609 )
Income before income tax expense 13,110 10,129 69,583 9,373
Income tax expense (1,402 ) (1,861 ) (22,664 ) (1,721 )
Net income $ 11,708 $ 8,268 $ 46,919 $ 7,652
Earnings per common share:
Basic $ 0.17 $ 0.12 $ 0.69 $ 0.11
Diluted $ 0.17 $ 0.12 $ 0.69 $ 0.11
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic 68,330 68,247 68,314 68,054
Diluted 68,420 68,624 68,393 68,404




Contact:
Company:
Force Protection, Inc.
Tommy Pruitt, 843-574-3866
Senior Communications Director
or
Investor Relations:
ICR, Inc.
James Palczynski, 203-682-8229
Principal and Director

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Force-Protection-Inc-bw-146539…

[sauerback]

Allemal beachtenswert: Analystenschätzungen im Schnitt für den Umsatz im Jahr `08: 852 mio, erzielt: 1,3 milliarden; Quartals-Gewinn geschätzt 0,11, erzielt 0,17$

[sauerback]

UPDATE 1-Force Protection Q4 profit tops Street view
Mon Mar 16, 2009 5:45pm EDT

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* Q4 EPS 17 cents vs est 11 cents

* Q4 rev falls 46 pct to $239.1 mln

* To delay filing annual report

* Shares rise about 12 pct

March 16 (Reuters) - Defense contractor Force Protection Inc (FRPT.O) reported quarterly profit above market estimates, helped by higher gross margin and lower expenses, sending its shares up about 12 percent.

For the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, net income was $11.7 million, or 17 cents a share, up from $8.3 million, or 12 cents a share, a year earlier.

Revenue fell 46 percent to $239.1 million.

"The decline in revenues was primarily the result of lower revenues recognized on shipments of vehicles due to the substantial completion of production under the Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) program," the company said in a statement.

However, revenue from its service and support business rose more than three-fold to $97.7 million.

Gross profit margin rose by 6 percentage points, largely due to the shift in product mix from vehicle production to service and support. General and administrative expenses fell 28 percent to $20 million.

The Ladson, South Carolina-based company also said it would not be able to file its 2008 annual report by the due date of March 16, and is working "as expeditiously as possible" to complete this filing.

Shares of the company were trading at $5.80 after the bell. They closed at $5.20 Monday on Nasdaq..

[Gexe006]

Das CC-Trancript

http://seekingalpha.com/article/126280-force-protection-inc-…

[kyron7htx]

Was ist denn nu los. -7,69%

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.783.235 von kyron7htx am 17.03.09 14:38:53

Ich weiß auch von nichts!
Vielleicht ein paar kursdrücker?!?!?!?!

[hans1929]

Wird schon nicht so schlimm werden - geht bestimmt auch wieder in die andere Richtung

[hans1929]

IN THE NEWS

Ridgback Tested for Helmand
Publisher: MoD Oracle
Date: 03/17/2009
Website: http://www.modoracle.com/news/Ridgback-Tested-for-Helmand_17…

Lighter and more agile than the Mastiff Armoured Fighting Vehicle, the Ridgback, though very similar, is nearly two metres shorter but, crucially, a metre slimmer than its big brother, allowing troops greater access and mobility within built-up environments.

While manoeuvrability is its special feature, it is passenger-protection that remains paramount. Ridgback is mine and IED (improvised explosive device) strike-proofed to the same level as a Mastiff 2; just as heavily armoured but nine tonnes lighter.

As with Mastiff, the base vehicle is the American Cougar. These are shipped to Coventry where NP Aerospace up-armours then unleashes the new beasts for the Ministry of Defence.

The 4x4s become Ridgbacks and the 6x6s become the Mastiffs soldiers know and love. In sharing the same basic platform and major components, Ridgback benefits from the proven support and training regimes already in place for Mastiff.

Among the upgrades fitted at Coventry, Ridgback incorporates an impressive electronics pack including Bowman communications, electronic countermeasures, night vision and thermal imaging. The multi-camera feeds to the TV screens inside give the crew impressive situational awareness from within the vehicle.

Some vehicles will be fitted with a remote weapons system allowing the crew to operate Ridgback's weapons via a camera and joystick from inside the vehicle.

Other attributes include run-flat tyres, modified seats offering superior protection from bomb blasts, and easy gear selection and driveability.

Jason Purveur, Ridgback project manager, said:

"We had infantry support us throughout the whole design and development process. All of the attributes that they think they will need in theatre we try and accommodate within the build of the programme. My hope is that they get exactly what they want."

Once out of the factory, Ridgback is put through its paces in a series of tough mobility tests at the Army's Combat Support Trials and Development Unit (CSS TDU) at Long Valley, Aldershot.

To enable it to carry out different roles within Afghanistan Ridgback will be introduced in four variants: a troop-carrying protected weapons station,
Although the vehicles are very tough, they are certainly not indestructible, and the Ridgback team is keen that its drivers and battlefield commanders "don't try to write cheques the vehicle can't cash by putting it to uses it's not designed for".

Mr Purveur had the following message for front line troops and commanders eagerly awaiting the arrival of the vehicles in theatre:

"Bear with us - we're getting them out to you as fast as we possibly can. Fingers crossed, when you receive them you'll appreciate everything that we've done, and most importantly, that they'll keep you guys safe."

Ridgback vital statistics

Top speed: 55mph (90km/h)
Weight: 19.5 tonnes
Weapons: A mixture of weapons systems, including a 7.62mm Heavy Machine Gun; General Purpose Machine Gun; and Grenade Machine Gun mounted.

[rmr69]

http://www.newratings.com/en/main/company_headline.m?section…

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.741.109 von Gexe006 am 10.03.09 21:09:57

Naja, er hat schon des öfteren bewiesen mit seinen posts, das er genau 0 ahnung vom investieren hat.
An seiner stelle würd ich einfach das gute alte sparbuch nehmen

[Highnoon120]

heute gehts hoffentlich mal konstant up.

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.793.055 von Highnoon120 am 18.03.09 15:35:38

Zumindest scheint er bei den Aktien in deren Threads er schreibt nicht investiert zu sein

sieht erst mal gut aus

[coolrunning]

18.03.2009 14:02
Intellicheck Mobilisa Aids Force Protection Inc. With Corporate Security Measures
Intelli-check - Mobilisa, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US:IDN), a global leader in access control and wireless security systems, has been contracted by Force Protection, (News) Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) to provide them with the Defense ID ® access control system. Defense ID is currently in use at over 70 secure facilities nationwide.

Utilizing Intellicheck Mobilisa’s patented ID reading technology, Defense ID quickly scans various forms of IDs, such as Drivers Licenses, Military ID’s or Passports, and instantly compares the data to over 100 ”bad guy” lists.

Force Protection, Inc., headquartered near Charleston, South Carolina, is a leading manufacturer of ballistic and blast-protected vehicles, which have been used to support armed forces and security personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo and other hot spots around the globe.

”The important work being conducted by Force Protection is critical to our armed forces,” said Dr. Nelson Ludlow, CEO of Intellicheck Mobilisa. ”They are developing equipment vital to the US military and recognized the importance of protecting their staff and assets.”

Mr. W. Thomas Hall, Security Director for Force Protection added ”We were seeking a leading-edge credentialing system for our integrated, enterprise security system. When introduced to the speed, accuracy, and flexibility of the Sentry handheld device, along with its relatively seamless integration into our existing technology platform, we turned to Intellicheck Mobilisa’s Defense ID system.”

About Intellicheck Mobilisa

Intellicheck Mobilisa is a leading technology company, developing and marketing wireless technology and identity systems for various applications including: mobile and handheld wireless devices for the government, military and commercial markets. Products include the Defense ID system, an advanced ID card access control product currently protecting over 50 military and federal locations. ID-Check is a technology that instantly reads, analyzes, and verifies encoded data in magnetic stripes and barcodes on government-issue IDs from approximately 60 U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions to determine if the content and format are valid.

About Force Protection

Force Protection, Inc. is a leading American designer, developer and manufacturer of survivability solutions, predominantly blast and ballistic protected wheeled vehicles currently deployed by the U.S. military and its allies to support armed forces and security personnel in conflict zones. The Company’s specialty vehicles, the Cougar, the Buffalo and the Cheetah, are designed specifically for reconnaissance and urban operations and to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). The Company also is the developer and manufacturer of ForceArmor™ an armor package providing superior protection against explosively formed projectiles (EFPs) now available for a wide range of tactical-wheeled vehicles. The Company is one of the original developers and primary providers of vehicles for the U.S. military’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicle program. For more information on Force Protection and its vehicles, visit www.forceprotection.net.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. When used in this press release, words such as "will," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "encouraged" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company or its management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the company's management identify forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from the information presented here. Additional information concerning forward looking statements is contained under the heading of risk factors listed from time to time in the company's filings with the SEC. We do not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information.

[rmr69]

Schön, dass sie heute auch wieder steigt. Dumm ist leider nur, dass dabei nichts bei uns ankommen wird, da unser lieber $ zur Zeit ne echte Rallye hinlegt

[Gexe006]

Der neue Report der Robinson Group

http://www.therobinsgroup.biz/files/03_19_09_FRPT_Update.pdf

We are maintaining our Buy rating but lowering our price target to $7.75 from $9.00. Our price target is based on
a P/E multiple of 12x our FY 10 estimate plus $2.35 a share in cash and equivalents. We have not discounted our
price target because we have not included any upside from Cheetah or Force Armor. We have also not included
in our estimates any use of the cash in internal or external diversification.

[coolrunning]

http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/222836…

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.803.976 von rmr69 am 19.03.09 16:05:44

nich der $ aber der euro legt ne rally hin

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.803.976 von rmr69 am 19.03.09 16:05:44

Helikopter ben beglückt die amis mit kontrollierter inflation

[Highnoon120]

Schaut euch das mal an. Sehr interessant.

http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSTRE52J1RY2…

[Highnoon120]

Hab noch was feines gefunden, eine tevhnische Analyse des DJ.
Wenn ich es so betrachte , werden wir noch einen Ausverkauf im DJ sehen bis auf 6000. Da verwette ich meinen Hintern drauf.

http://www.godmode-trader.de/de/boerse-nachricht/EW-Analyse-…

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.811.347 von Highnoon120 am 20.03.09 13:21:17

hoffen wir mal das er den Überblick nich verliert

[Gexe006]

Military Services Ponder Future of Their War-Worn Trucks
April 2009

By Stew Magnuson

MONTEREY, Calif. — Six years after the invasion of Iraq changed the way the military looked at tactical wheeled vehicles, the Army and Marine Corps are still trying to find the right balance between protection and performance.

How much armor belongs on how many vehicles is still being studied. And new devices are being added to the fleet as operational requirements change.

Up-to-date radios, sniper detectors, improvised explosive device jammers are but a few items added in reaction to the surge in violence. New mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles — MRAPs — were hurried into the field as well. No one is sure yet what will happen to them once they’re no longer needed in great numbers.

Furthermore, ground forces must decide which vehicles are “reset” — brought back to a depot and returned to a “like new” condition. Or which ones should be “recapitalized” — stripped down to their frames and rebuilt with the latest technology.

And the so-called Afghan surge may throw new realities for the Army’s Tank, Automotive and Armaments Command to consider.

All this makes for an increasingly confusing mix of vehicles and an uncertain future for the military’s fleet of tactical wheeled vehicles.

As the Army and Marine Corps contemplate future vehicle designs, they face a challenge that TACOM leaders refer to the “three Ps” —payload, performance and protection — also known as the “iron triangle.”

That has been out of balance for a number of years, said Army Lt. Col. Sam Homsy, humvee product manager. Protection now dominates this equation — and rightly so, he said.
“We’re skewed heavily towards protection and that’s understandable,” he said at the National Defense Industrial Association tactical wheeled vehicles conference.

As the military undertakes the slow and methodical process to replace the humvee with the joint light tactical-wheeled vehicle, there will be more than just the three “Ps” to consider, said Lt. Gen. Stephen M. Speakes, Army chief of staff. The tactical-wheeled vehicles of the future will have to serve as sensor platforms, they should be lethal and have the means to extend the network, Speakes said.

So much extra equipment and armor has been added to the humvee, for example, that it is bumping against weight limits. Its replacement, the JLTV, is being designed with far more sophisticated technology and improved armor, but it may end up being too expensive — estimates range from $400,000 to $500,000 per truck — for the Army to be able to afford in large numbers. A fully loaded humvee costs about $125,000.

“We’re going to have to begin to weigh very carefully how much we can afford,” Speakes said. “At the same time, we are asking for more capability.”

“Every time you add a little widget to the truck, you’re adding price, you’re adding cost, and it continues to go up,” said Army Lt. Col. Al Grein, product manager for medium tactical vehicles. “We never take anything away. We always add.”

Speakes said: “We shouldn’t question the end state; we want soldiers to have the very best.”

He added that he can no longer go to senior Army leadership and ask for more truck capabilities without a cost-versus-benefit analysis in hand.

“There are those who question the utility of our reset strategy and the need to spend the amounts of money we’re spending,” he said.

Grein noted that every device added to a truck can have second- and third-order effects as far as logistics. In other words, how do you repair, maintain and replace these new technologies?

“Technology insertion never stops. We are constantly looking for ways to make the trucks better,” he said. But “it’s more than simply the part, what is the logistics tail to support that part as well?” Grein asked.

Army reset costs are running at about $17 billion to $18 billion per year — including ground vehicles and aircraft. All this comes from the supplemental budget, but those are predictable numbers. Reset should be migrated to regular budget, he said.

Janet Bean, executive director of TACOM’s life cycle management command’s integrated logistics support center, said funding reset through supplemental budgets is “probably not the most appropriate way to fund this stuff because it is an enduring mission.”

There is an effort at TACOM to make the Army recognize it as a base requirement, she said.

Recapitalizing the trucks is the preferred method because it is the only way that allows TACOM to insert new capability and change the configuration of a system for the better, she said.

“It’s also the most expensive way,” she added. “We cannot do that for every instance.”

Reset money comes with strict rules as to how it can be used, she noted. Recap is not normally part of the reset requirements.

During the last five years, 14,000 individual pieces of equipment have been reset, she said. It’s hard to make firm plans on what can be done because the amount of money and what it can be used for fluctuates, she said.

“We see a lot of bouncing back and forth between reset and recap as money becomes available,” she said. Furthermore, the command sometimes has the funds to reset a certain number of trucks, but it can’t do so because they’re not available. Units can’t spare them because of their operational tempo.

The Afghan surge is also playing havoc with the Army’s planning as it must decide what kind and what numbers of trucks will be needed, she said.

There is also uncertainty about what will happen to the new fleet of mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles that have been rushed over to Iraq in response to the improvised explosive device threat.

“If these do come back, how do we reset them and to what? That is the problem,” said Col. Scott Kidd, Army project manager of tactical vehicles.

The key word is “if.” Other program managers at the conference acknowledged that there is talk of leaving the trucks in Iraq. They can’t simply be shipped over to Afghanistan for the surge since they have been deemed to heavy to operate in the rough environment there. A lighter version is in development.

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James T. Conway said his service may have purchased too many MRAPs. The Marines hope to leave Iraq entirely as it takes up a new mission in Afghanistan, he told reporters in Washington, D.C.

The MRAPs that was designed for Iraq may survive as a vehicle for explosive ordnance disposal teams, but the Marines want the lighter version the Army is developing for the Afghan mission.

“We won’t need all that we have purchased, I believe, and I would add quickly that we have tried to purchase on the lower end.”

The unneeded MRAPs are probably heading to a Marine Corps warehousing facility near Barstow, Calif., where it is hot and dry, he said.

The Marines also face uncertainty over how many trucks to armor, said Chris Yunker, a vehicles analyst at the Marine Corps fires and maneuver integration division.

The iron triangle has shifted toward protection, he said. “That has bumped up against our expeditionary ethos.”

The Marines want to remain a light, agile force, he suggested. And that doesn’t always fit with what the Army wants.

The Marines require a thorough analysis on how to approach its armoring strategy, he said. And that is still ongoing. How much armor and on which trucks is one item being discussed. And what tradeoffs for protection should be made for the force to remain agile?

“Force protection is not a mission unto itself but a consideration for mission planning. We can gain protection through several ways and not just armor,” Yunker said.

There are other unintended consequences that resulted from ground forces’ needs to quickly up-armor tactical vehicles.

Some medium trucks added so much armor to their cab that the front axle has become too heavy for the C-130 transport aircraft’s floor, Grein said.

“Any way we can to take weight out of the front of that truck, we are interested in looking at,” he told industry members.

As the ground services continue to struggle with armor and weight issues, industry has not come forward with low-cost, lighter armor, officials said. So it’s steel plates and B-kits — the add-on armor that is attached to the vehicles after it comes off the production line — for the foreseeable future, they said.

The Army has about 200,000 trucks in its fleet. But some 29,000 are in Iraq and Afghanistan. Those remain behind after a unit returns to their home base, which leaves holes in its inventories.

Lt. Col. Lewis Johnson, product manager for heavy tactical vehicles at TACOM, said there is still a great deal of uncertainty on how many large trucks will be needed. The Army is growing its numbers, there will be new demands in Afghanistan, and there is the annual supplemental budget process that creates budget fluctuations.

Some day, the JTLV will be added into this complex mix. But the humvee, despite the efforts to replace it, will be in the military’s inventory for decades to come. Craig MacNab, AM General spokesman, said if the humvee stopped production today, the truck would still be in service until the 2030s.

In May 2007, then Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Richard Cody ordered TACOM to continually improve the humvee until the JTLV came on line.

Homsy said the second generation humvee variant — the expanded capacity vehicle II — is undergoing tests at the Aberdeen and Yuma proving grounds.

Upgrades include a more robust power systems in order to handle all the new electronics such as IED-jammers being added to the dashboard area, improved suspension, tires and to handle the added armor.

In 2004, the Army released the first operational requirements document for the humvee.

Normally such documents are released before a weapon system is built, but the truck never had one. The Army wanted to formalize the requirements to serve as a roadmap for future upgrades.

But because of the war, and the ongoing needs to add armor — it has never been able to comply with the 2004 document, Homsy said.

The ECV 2 is an effort to restore the balance, meet the requirement and serve as a bridge until the JTLV goes into production, he said.

http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2009/April/Pa…

[Gexe006]

Cougar in Thailand

http://www.army.mil/-news/2009/03/16/18269-sddc-units-finish…

[Highnoon120]

Es tut sich was in richtung naked shorting.
es scheint erkannt zu werden das das einfach betrug ist, hat ja auch lange genug gedauert.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=aB1jlqmF…

[rmr69]

Beeindruckend heute: So mag es weitergehen......und auf das der $ wieder an Stärke gewinnt!

[coolrunning]

Neuer Kontrakt:

http://contracting.tacom.army.mil/confls/awd/W56HZV08C0028P0…

[Highnoon120]

Ein Künstler der im kommen ist, schauts euch an. Noch gibts die Werke billig. Am 15.Mai ist eine Ausstellung in Berlin.
Wer interesse hat, ich werd da sein und mal schauen was es noch zu haben gibt

http://suchadisgrace.blogspot.com/

[coolrunning]

Aus IV
Based on the M-ATV RFP criteria.....
Why would the Cheetah not be selected for at least part of the requirement?

I have gone thru the selection criteria many times and I can't find a reason.

I'm cautiously optimistic that Cheetah will be selected based on the following:

1) Management's statements in previous conf calls and PR's expressing confidence in the cheetah vehicle and how well it matches the RFP specs.
2) Cheetah has been tested at Aberdeen. Survivability characteristics are known where the other vehicles had not been tested early
3) Cheetah mobility test were underway as well at Nevada Test Center (based on a previous PR)
4) In Low rate production since RFP submittal. Beginning purchase process for long lead time items now.
5) Cheetah improvements based on feedback from DOD customers. The other vendors have not had the opportunity for feedback on their prototype vehicles.
6) Vehicle Pricing - FRPT should have a lower per vehicle price. Based on the DOD IG report on MRAP I, NAV and BAE costs per vehicle were high, and I don't think they can go but so low if they want to make a profit given their large fixed costs.
7) With Raytheon onboard, Force Dynamics offers a turnkey solution.
8) ForceDynamics covering all bases even the political lobbying this time around.
9) Proven production capabilty building similar vehicle. Force Dynamics was the only team ahead of the production schedule for MRAP 1. (Remember in MRAP 1, NAV claimed they could deliver XXX vehicles per month...well they were never able to do that and it may hurt them a little this time...past performance is mentioned in the RFP evaluation criteria.)


Since the selection evaluation criteria is based on Techical(Survivabiltiy/Mobility/Manprint)+Production/delivery +Price, I can't see how FRPT can be left out this time. I could be wrong, but I'm making a big bet that I'm not. But I'm watching it like a hawk this time around :-)

Maceo

[hans1929]

Force stellt sich im Moment gut gegen den TREND und Markt!
Weiter so!

[KMST]

der strategiewechsel hin mit aller macht nach afganistan und pakistan mit mehr leuten und mehr kohle ist ja auch gut für force. irak tritt nach hinten nachdem wir den irakischen markt sehr gut mit fahrzeugen abdecken konnten. nur wer hat jetzt das beste fahrzeug für die engen, steilen buckelpisten am hindukusch das möglichst klein, wendich und leicht sein soll und dennoch den insassen den nötigen schutz bieten muss? ich kenne da jemanden da ist da ganz gut im rennen ums interimsvehicle for the us army
naja speku treibt den kurs, wie weit und mit welchem ausgang wird sich zeigen müssen. ich hoffe nur die marines rocken derbe im cheetah auf dem testgelände rum und unser baby hält durch und kann seine vorteile gut ausspielen

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.866.466 von KMST am 27.03.09 16:02:46

immer mit der der Hoffnung auf Erholung der Wirtschaft.
Ich könnte mir das auch so vorstellen. Wirtschaft treibt die USA an den Rand des Ruins, viele Mio Arbeitslose, Unruhen in USA, bürgerkriegsähnliche Zustände (Waffen haben die Amis ja genug), Aufspalltung der USA ähnlich der UDSSR.
Irak oder Afghanistan sind dann eher noch Nebensache.

[sampler]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.866.580 von wohinistmeinGeld am 27.03.09 16:11:58

Was rauchst Du denn für ein Zeug


sampler

[VirtualNormann]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.866.580 von wohinistmeinGeld am 27.03.09 16:11:58

Wenn das passiert, dann ist auch ein Investment in Force nur noch Nebensache...

[rmr69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.866.986 von VirtualNormann am 27.03.09 16:45:54

Na, irgendwomit müssen sich die Nord- und Südstaaten dann doch auch bekriegen!

[kyron7htx]

Force Protection, Inc. Announces Filing of 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K
-- Company files required re-audit of 2006 consolidated financial statements --

Friday March 27, 2009, 3:12 pm EDT
Buzz up! Print Related:Force Protection Inc.
LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT - News) today announced that on March 26, 2009 it timely filed its 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that includes the audited results for the years ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 and the re-audited results for the year ended December 31, 2006.

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As announced previously, Force Protection engaged Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 and to re-audit the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006.

As noted by Michael Moody, CEO of Force Protection, “I am very pleased with the filing of the Company’s 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K within the prescribed period. This filing is a milestone; the Company has been able to complete, with its auditors, two full-year audits for 2008 and 2006 within this period of time. This accomplishment represents a tremendous amount of good work by our Force Protection team and our auditors.”

About Force Protection, Inc.

Force Protection, Inc. is a leading American designer, developer and manufacturer of survivability solutions, predominantly ballistic- and blast-protected wheeled vehicles currently deployed by the U.S. military and its allies to support armed forces and security personnel in conflict zones. The Company’s specialty vehicles, the Cougar, the Buffalo and the Cheetah, are designed specifically for reconnaissance and urban operations and to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). The Company also is the developer and manufacturer of ForceArmor™ an armor package providing superior protection against explosively formed projectiles (EFPs) now available for a wide range of tactical-wheeled vehicles. The Company is one of the original developers and primary providers of vehicles for the U.S. military’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicle program. For more information on Force Protection and its vehicles, visit www.forceprotection.net.


Contact:
Force Protection, Inc.
Tommy Pruitt, 843-574-3866
Senior Communications Director
or
Investor Relations:
ICR, Inc.
James Palczynski, 203-682-8229
Principal and Director

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.866.873 von sampler am 27.03.09 16:35:28

Das muß was sein das einen klarer denken lässt.

Wenn du mal meine Beiträge im Nov. 2007 bis Jan.2008 ließt und die Kommentare darauf, dann wirst du die gleiche Antworten wie deine finden als ich ansagte, dass ich mich vorläufig aus dem Aktienmarkt größtenteils zurückziehe weil die Amis ihre Wirtschaft zugrunde richten was natürlich auch Auswirkungen auf die restliche Welt hat.

Eigentlich war das auch nicht so schwer zu erkennen, schließlich gab es genug warnende Stimmen, aber Gier frisst eben Hirn und da wird an 40$ bei frpt festgehalten, egal was da kommen mag.

Ausgerechnet die Deutschen, die sonst immer die größten Heulsussen sind scheinen sich von der derzeitigen Situation nicht beeindrucken zu lassen.
Mir macht das schon Sorgen und bin auf alles vorbereitet.
Nächstes Jahr wird es los gehen wenn der KFZ Markt einen Einbruch erleiden wird gegen den der aus den letzten Monaten ein leichter Stolperer war.
Man kann nur hoffen, dass andere Branchen vorher zum Laufen kommen und einen Teil auffangen können, sonst gute Nacht.

[meier1]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.870.323 von wohinistmeinGeld am 28.03.09 01:47:02

Nächstes Jahr wird es los gehen wenn der KFZ Markt einen Einbruch erleiden wird gegen den der aus den letzten Monaten ein leichter Stolperer war.

Wird nicht passieren.
Audi,BMW,Mercedes und Porsche werden mit der Lieferung von Autos gar nicht nachkommen,wenn all die Pleitebanker ihre Millionenboni in den Markt werfen.
Auch Ferrari wird nicht zu kurz kommen,wenn viele der scheinheiligen Gewerkschaftsfunktionäre,die die Boniverträge in den Aufsichtsräten gegen üppige Aufwandsentschädigungen mitbeschlossen haben,ihre Kohle ausgeben wollen.
Vielleicht wird auch der ein oder andere perverse Oberbanker sich eine Stassenversion eines Cougar zulegen.

[ono1fz]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.876.147 von meier1 am 29.03.09 23:20:46

Schön schwarz gemahlt, aber nicht den Nagel auf den Kopf getroffen,
den USA geht das Geld aus um Krieg zu spielen, sie haben andere Sorgen. Irgendwann muß man die Entscheidung treffen, Mensch oder Material und aus Hauhaltsgründen könnte die Entscheidung zum Nachteil des Menschen getroffen werden, erst Menschen dann Material.
Diese Betrachtung bezieht auf das gerade verwandte Material.

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.876.147 von meier1 am 29.03.09 23:20:46

Auch in USA kann die Autoindustrie nicht von den paar Reichen leben, die Masse machts, und die kaufen keine Autos mehr, eher Waffen, damit sie sich im Fall von Unruhen verteidigen können. Unruhen kommen garantiert wenn es ein paar Mio Arbeitslose mehr gibt, und bei der Menge an privaten Waffen kann das so richtig heiter werden.
Vielleicht brauchen die Amis ihre frpt Karren nicht in Afghanistan sondern im eigenen Land.

[rmr69]

Hat irgendjemand eine Ahnung, warum wir jetzt den 2ten Tag in Folge richtig verprügelt werden???
Gestern könnte man ja noch mit dem Markt argumentieren, aber heute?

[coolrunning]

Überlege ich auch die ganze Zeit,man kann aber nur spekulieren:

a) der Preis wird gedrückt (100er)
b) es wissen einige mehr.... und schlechte Nachrichten erwarten uns


Eigentlich ist die Auftragslage auch bald abgearbeitet und ich erwarte schon recht bald einige Bestellungen.
Alles wartet aber auf den Cheetah..... wenn die Blase platzt, dann wissen wir, wohin die Reise geht

[kyron7htx]

Es wird billig eingesammelt. Aber das muß man aushalten. Sollte eigentlich bald mal wider eine größere Bestellung reinkommen, damit es wieder raus geht aus der Stagnation.

[rmr69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.890.680 von kyron7htx am 31.03.09 19:14:49

Das hoffe ich auch, aber dennoch verstehe ich den Kursverlauf nicht????

[coolrunning]

01.04.2009 15:34
Spartan Chassis, Inc. and Force Protection, Inc. Announce Service and Sustainment Partnership
Spartan Chassis, (News) a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), and Force Protection, (News) Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT), today jointly announced that they have entered into a Contractor Team Arrangement and will combine service capabilities and infrastructure to more effectively support future customer needs related to spare parts and sustainment for Force Protection’s fleet of Cougar vehicles. The two companies noted that each would commit key staff, facilities and information systems to speed response capability on critical programs.

John Sztykiel, president and CEO of Spartan Motors, said: ”We are proud of our partnership with Force Protection in rapidly delivering key components for over 3,000 Cougar vehicles under the MRAP program. This new work structure will strengthen that relationship, create enhanced capabilities for the customer, and ensure that the service, upgrades, and spares parts this fleet of vehicles will need throughout its lifecycle are delivered and executed with excellence.”

Michael Moody, Chairman and CEO of Force Protection, Inc., commented: ”It is a strategic priority for our Company to build the relationships and partnerships that provide the highest possible level of customer experience. Over the course of the MRAP program, Spartan has been a key partner, met difficult production requirements in short spaces of time, and executed with excellence. We are very pleased to formalize our relationship, further enhance our combined capabilities and position ourselves to capture the increasing need for service and support work.”

About Spartan Chassis, Inc.

Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR), is a leading developer and manufacturer of custom chassis for recreational vehicles, fire trucks, defense and specialty vehicles. Spartan Motors (www.spartanmotors.com) which also manufactures emergency rescue vehicles under the brand names of Crimson Fire, Crimson Fire Aerials and Road Rescue, reported sales of $844.4 million in 2008 and is focused on becoming the premier manufacturer of specialty vehicles and chassis in North America.

About Force Protection, Inc.

Force Protection, Inc. is a leading American designer, developer and manufacturer of life saving survivability equipment, predominantly ballistic- and blast-protected wheeled vehicles currently deployed by the U.S. military and its allies to support armed forces and security personnel in conflict zones. Force Protection’s specialty vehicles, the Cougar, Buffalo, and Cheetah, are designed specifically for reconnaissance, forward command and control, and urban operations and to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection is one of the original developers and primary providers of vehicles for the U.S. military’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicle program.

For more information on Force Protection and its vehicles, visit www.forceprotection.net.

Spartan Motors, Inc. Safe Harbor Language

This release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements concerning Spartan’s business, future plans and objectives and the performance of its products. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that ultimately may not prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Technical complications may arise that could prevent the prompt implementation of the plans outlined above. Spartan cautions that these forward-looking statements are further qualified by other factors including, but not limited to, those set forth in Spartan's Annual Report on Form 10-K filing and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov ). Government contracts and subcontracts typically involve long payment and purchase cycles, competitive bidding, qualification requirements, delays or changes in funding, extensive specification development and changes, price negotiations and milestone requirements. An announced award of a governmental contract is not equivalent to a finalized executed contract and does not assure that orders will be issued and filled. Government agencies also often retain some portion of fees payable upon completion of a project and collection of contract fees may be delayed for long periods, which can negatively impact both prime contractors and subcontractors. Spartan undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Force Protection, Inc. Safe Harbor Language

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Force Protection generally uses words such as ”believe,” ”may,” ”could,” ”will,” ”intend,” ”expect,” ”anticipate,” ”plan,” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the risks described in Force Protection’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although management believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, they relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made, and Force Protection’s future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements may not meet these expectations. Force Protection does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this document to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in expectations, except as required by law.



Contacts:

Company:
Force Protection, Inc.
Tommy Pruitt, 843-574-3866
Senior Communications Director
or
Investor Relations:

[Uptick08]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.891.265 von rmr69 am 31.03.09 20:23:43

dennoch verstehe ich den Kursverlauf nicht????

Kein Geld mehr vorhanden um Krieg zu spielen

http://www.ftd.de/politik/international/:Kassensturz-Washing…

[wohinistmeinGeld]

ihr habt euch nicht gewundert als der Kurs von 0,50 auf 30 $ stieg, und ihr habt euch nicht gewundert als es wieder abwärts bis 2 $ ging.
Warum solltet ihr euch also wundern wenn der Kurs sich im angemessenen Rahmen bewegt.

[VirtualNormann]

Na bitte, es geht doch

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.907.898 von VirtualNormann am 02.04.09 17:30:58

Sag ich doch. Wurde eingesammelt. Ab gen Süden. Aber der Gesamtmarkt spielt auch mit.

[rmr69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.900.821 von wohinistmeinGeld am 01.04.09 20:17:48

Ach ja, den Anstieg heute verstehe ich auch nicht! Schön, dass wir mal drüber gesprochen haben!

[rmr69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.908.533 von rmr69 am 02.04.09 18:26:37

Noch was....geh noch ein paar Konserven kaufen, die Welt geht bald unter!

[KMST]

schönes ding, ne komplette woche in paar std revidiert

[VirtualNormann]

Navistar Files Protest in MRAP ATV Competition

April 2, 2009 -- While the latest Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle program is in its earliest stages, Navistar has already filed a protest, Inside the Army has learned.

The MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle program -- meant to yield lighter, more maneuverable MRAPs geared toward Afghanistan -- is just getting off the ground, with program officials set to award the first round of contracts this month. In late February, competitors delivered prototypes of their offerings to Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, to serve as production representative vehicles.

But, early this week, Navistar filed a protest in the effort, according to Michael Golden of the GAO.

Golden told ITA today that the company filed the protest March 30, and Army Materiel Command has until April 30 to submit to the GAO its report on the protest.

GAO's decision is then due by July 8, he said. He would not provide additional information about the protest because he said it is protected.

Navistar spokeswoman Elissa Koc declined to comment on the protest, telling ITA in an e-mail today that the company “cannot comment yet on communications we have with the government because the matter is still under review.”

However, the company has long been involved in the MRAP effort and has even previously provided lighter variants for Afghanistan.

Last year, the Pentagon ordered more than 1,200 of Navistar's category I MRAP trucks -- which the company calls the MaxxPro Dash -- to send to the country.

In a press release, the company said the vehicle allows “for greater mobility in a smaller, lighter-weight vehicle optimized for Afghanistan operations.”

Navistar confirmed in February to ITA that it had sent two M-ATV production-representative vehicles to Aberdeen.

According to its press release at the time, the company's version of the M-ATV was based on its International MXT platform.

“Designed to navigate Afghanistan’s rough terrain and perform in off-road conditions, Navistar’s M-ATV unit utilizes a specially designed, lightweight armor, which is incorporated into the survivability system,” the statement said.

The M-ATV program, expected to produce 2,080 vehicles, was slated to award this month five contracts for vehicles to take into additional testing.

A single production award in the effort was slated for June.


Coincidentally, Brig. Gen. Michael Brogan, program executive officer for MRAP, told ITA in February that he did not anticipate protests in the M-ATV effort because of his “faith in the recognition by U.S. industry that this is a urgent and compelling need that will provide a life-saving need to our troops who are already in theater and in harm’s way in Afghanistan. And even if they’re disappointed, they recognize that we’re going to make the best decision we can given all the information available to us.”

Other confirmed competitors in the M-ATV effort include Oshkosh, the team of Force Protection and the Michigan-based General Dynamics Land Systems, BAE Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada. -- Marjorie Censer

April 2, 2009

Inside Washington Publishers

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.908.545 von rmr69 am 02.04.09 18:27:37

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.908.545 von rmr69 am 02.04.09 18:27:37

kann schon verstehen warum er sich fragt wo sein geld hin ist.

[wohinistmeinGeld]

ist schon witzig, da glauben ein paar sie leben in einer heilen Welt und kaufen gleichzeitig Rüstungsaktien, und dann glauben die noch sie hätten Ahnung von dem was sie tun.
Träumt weiter von euren 40$, manchmal erfüllen sich Träume.

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.912.524 von wohinistmeinGeld am 03.04.09 10:14:30

Für mich hast du keine Ahnung was passiert. Navistar ist gerade aus dem Wettbewerb für leichtere Fahrzeuge rausgeflogen. Deshalb auch der Anstieg gestern. Es steigt die Warscheinlichkeit eines großen Auftrages auch deshalb, weil Force anscheinend Partner sucht und teilweise auch schon gefunden hat um größere Produktionslinien zu bewältigen. Das deutet in den letzten Tagen, Wochen und Monaten darauf hin. Und übrignes, bin mit einem Average von 1,45 $ dabei mit 102 K. Also ich kann nicht klagen über die Kursentwicklung. Das der Kurs mal hoch oder tief liegt, liegt in der Natur von Aktienmärkten. Und laß doch den Optimisten Ihren Optimismus. Wir lassen Dir großzügigerweise auch Deinen Pessimismus. Ich bin aber überzeugt, das Force bald deutlich über 10$ steht. Weitere Kursziele verkneife ich mir hinsichtlich Deiner dann wohl desaströsen Kommentare wegen. Und sei nicht so pathetisch. Kriege wird es immer geben. Und hier handelt es sich schließlich nicht um Fahrzeuge um Menschen oder Ähnliches zu zerstören oder um Angriffe zu starten, sondern um lebensrettende Fahrzeuge gegen gemeingefährliche aus dem Hinterhalt geführte Angriffe mit IED's der übelsten Form.

[coolrunning]

Dem bleibt nichts hinzuzufügen....

[Gexe006]

The Force Protection Center for Brain Research, a collaborative that combines the expertise of Force Protection Industries and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), is developing an MRI-compatible "phantom brain" in order to find ways to minimize or prevent the effects of TBI. This knowledge will ultimately be integrated into the design of MRAP vehicles to counter the effects of the shockwaves on the human body - and to save lives.

http://www.thinktbi.com/main.html#save_lives

Ist das jetzt sicher das NAV aus dem Rennen ist

[Gexe006]

Navistar Drops After Protesting U.S. Truck Contest (Update3)

By Edmond Lococo

April 2 (Bloomberg) -- Navistar International Corp., the largest maker of blast-resistant trucks for the U.S. military, fell the most in more than four months after protesting a Pentagon program to buy all-terrain trucks for troops in Afghanistan before awards were made.

Navistar, which said in March it passed the first round of the contest, dropped $4.62, or 14 percent, to $29.21 at 4:15 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading. It was the largest decline since Nov. 19.

The Army has said it wants to buy as many as 10,000 all- terrain vehicles that can navigate Afghanistan’s undeveloped roads in a program that may be valued at about $6.5 billion. Navistar filed a protest of the contest with the U.S. Government Accountability Office on March 30, Michael Golden, the GAO’s managing associate general counsel for procurement law, said in an interview today. The contest was under way at the time, and a GAO decision on the matter is due by July 8, he said.

“To the best of the GAO’s knowledge, no companies have received confirmation that they have been selected to proceed to the next round of the selection process and no other companies have filed protests,” Ann Duignan, a New York-based analyst with JPMorgan Chase & Co. who rates the shares “overweight,” wrote in a report today. “As such, we believe that Navistar filing a protest does not mean that the company is no longer in the running to win the contract.”

Roy Wiley, spokesman for Warrenville, Illinois-based Navistar, confirmed the protest and declined to specify its legal basis because “the matter is under review.”

A ‘Technicality’

In a statement, Navistar cited a “technicality in the evaluation” process as the reason for the protest. The outcome of the M-ATV program does not affect Navistar’s previously stated 2009 financial forecasts, the statement said.

The protest was reported earlier today by trade publication Inside the Army.

The trucks the Pentagon wants to buy are called MRAP All- Terrain Vehicles, or M-ATVs, and protect troops from roadside bombs.

Other confirmed contract bidders whose vehicles were accepted for the contest include BAE Systems Plc, based in London; Oshkosh Corp. in the Wisconsin city of the same name, and Force Dynamics, a joint venture between Force Protection Inc. and General Dynamics Corp.

Each of those bidders received a $1 million contract for their two test vehicles last month. The Defense Department was planning to award contracts for additional test vehicles this month before the final contract award in June.

Iraq-War Vehicles

The contest to buy trucks for Afghanistan comes after the $22.4 billion Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected vehicle, or MRAP, program for more than 15,800 trucks used mostly in Iraq. Navistar was the largest supplier for that project, followed by BAE Systems and Force Protection.

Steve Field, a BAE spokesman, and Tommy Pruitt of Ladson, South Carolina-based Force Protection, both declined to comment on Navistar’s protest.

Navistar last year won contracts valued at more than $1.1 billion for more than 1,200 trucks it calls the MaxxPro Dash to be used in Afghanistan. Delivery was scheduled to be completed by May. Those awards were under the original MRAP program rather than the current M-ATV contest.

To contact the reporter on this story: Edmond Lococo in Boston at [e-mail].

Last Updated: April 2, 2009 17:20 EDT

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aYt72…

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.912.524 von wohinistmeinGeld am 03.04.09 10:14:30

dieser traum wird sich erfüllen, und du wirst dich ärgern das du hier statt zuzugreifen nur dumme kommentare abgelassen hast

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.914.861 von Gexe006 am 03.04.09 14:29:53

jepp, sie sind draussen

[hajowe]

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- Navistar International Corp.'s protest over a contract evaluation process suggests that it is unlikely the company will win a $3 billion military pact, an analyst said Friday as he downgraded the stock.

Navistar Defense LLC, a part of Navistar International Corp. of Warrenville, Ill., said Thursday it is "in discussions" with the government over a technicality in the evaluation of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All Terrain Vehicle program. The company was not specific about the issues being discussed.

Analyst Jerry Revich of Goldman Sachs downgraded the Warrenville, Ill., company to "Neutral" from "Buy" and cut his profit estimate for this year to $2.40 per share from $4.50 per share. For 2010, Revich slashed his estimate to $2.25 per share from $6.60 per share and for 2011, he cut his estimate to $5.25 per share from $7.60.

Revich said in a note to investors that Navistar's protest suggests it is unlikely to win the contract because of the "urgent nature" of the program. It will more likely win a share of the work, he said.

"We believe that Navistar offers the US military a compelling value proposition driven by its strong manufacturing capability and low cost structure, although the M-ATV dispute suggests its engineering performance on this contract didn't meet the military's expectations," Revich said.

He said Navistar's protest is positive for Oshkosh Corp., Force Protection Inc. and General Dynamics Corp.

The contractor's protest could jeopardize delay the start of the program and put pressure on other government contractors, according to another analyst.

Analyst James McIlree of Collins Stewart LLC said in a note to investors that Navistar's protest could delay the start of the military all-terrain vehicle program. That would pressure companies such as Axsys Technologies Inc., FLIR Systems Inc., Harris Corp. and other contractors that provide government equipment, he said.

The U.S. Army is seeking contractors to supply military all-terrain vehicles for Afghanistan, McIlree said. The Army could start with 2,000 vehicles, but because President Barack Obama has ordered more troops, the number of vehicles needed in Afghanistan could rise, he said.

However, McIlree said Navistar's protest could delay the process another quarter, slowing procurement and hurting vendors. Delays would be seen as "incrementally negative by this skittish market," he said.

Shares of Navistar closed at $29.21 Thursday, down $4.62, or about 14 percent from its close Wednesday. The shares fell 23 cents to $28.98 in Friday premarket trading.

[sauerback]

Force Protection Joint Venture Awarded $122.6 Million Wolfhound Contract by United Kingdom Ministry of Defence

* Force Protection and NP Aerospace Limited Launch Joint Venture –

* First Direct Commercial Sale to a Foreign Government of Force Protection Vehicle-

* Monday April 6, 2009, 7:30 am EDT



LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT - News) and NP Aerospace Limited, a subsidiary of The Morgan Crucible Company plc today jointly announced an award for 97 Wolfhound heavy tactical support vehicles including spares and support by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (UK MoD). The approximate total value of the contract is $122.6 million. Based on the successful Cougar/Mastiff vehicle platform, the Wolfhound provides survivable logistics support capability essential for mobile operations. It is a multi-mission adaptable platform that can be configured to address a wide range of support tasks. The award was made to a new Force Protection and NP Aerospace 50-50 joint venture, Integrated Survivability Technologies Limited (IST).

The establishment of IST is intended to provide a single point of contact and design authority for future Force Protection business in the United Kingdom, including new projects, fleet upgrades and logistics support. The Wolfhound award represents the first direct sale to an overseas government of a Force Protection product. All previous Force Protection product orders for non-United States governments have been awarded through the United States Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.

Michael Moody, Force Protection's Chief Executive Officer, said, "We have established this partnership in the United Kingdom as the base for growing our business with the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence. We are confident that this new IST joint venture will provide maximum benefits and flexibility to our customer and the war fighter while providing Force Protection with important experience internationally in direct commercial contracts."

Force Protection currently supplies mine resistant ambush protected vehicles to the UK MoD, which to date has ordered a total of 447 Force Protection Cougar Mastiff 6x6 and Ridgback 4x4 vehicles. The Cougar Mastiff vehicle has been in service with British forces since 2007. In addition, 14 Force Protection Buffalo route clearance vehicles have also been ordered by the UK MoD. NP Aerospace has been carrying out the integration work on Mastiff and Ridgback vehicles in the United Kingdom.

Mike Linton, Managing Director of IST and previously Operations Director of NP Aerospace, said, "Force Protection and NP Aerospace have been working successfully to bring these vitally important vehicles into theatre. Our new, integrated operation here in the UK will bring tangible benefits in terms of an enhanced ability to tailor our vehicle solutions to customer needs. A direct commercial relationship with the companies working on the integration of Force Protection vehicles will also result in more efficient development and production programs, saving the customer both time and money."

[coolrunning]

Hier eine Quelle:
http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINBNG4415302009…

Das müßte weiteren Auftrieb geben....

[coolrunning]

Trading for clients lifts bank revenues
By Greg Farrell and Michael Mackenzie in New York
Published: April 5 2009 22:04 | Last updated: April 5 2009 22:04
Big banks that have been battered by the credit crisis are set to report a benefit from the turmoil: robust first-quarter revenues from the old-fashioned business of trading for clients in the capital markets.

The resurgence, which will be seen when banks report first-quarter results this month, results from the declining number of participants in the markets and still elevated levels of fear among investors.

The combination has led to wider differences than normal between bid and offer prices, a gap that enables banks to reap profits by serving as intermediaries, buying and selling on behalf of clients and “making markets”.

Conditions have changed from the fourth quarter, when fears of financial collapse made it hard for banks to make money by trading for clients.

“It was a tale of two markets,” Bruce Thompson, head of global capital markets at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, said. “There’s no question that the markets in the first quarter were strong.”

A number of US banks said last month they had enjoyed a good start to the year in comments that have helped lift sentiment towards the sector.

Bid-offer spreads narrowed during the boom years as banks competed to gain market share. Harry Harrison, head of rates trading at Barclays Capital, said: “From 2003 to 2006, there was intense competition and vol atility was low, which led to bid-offer spreads being crushed.”

Now, according to a report from Morgan Stanley-Oliver Wyman, bid-offer spreads and margins in some markets are up 50-300 per cent from last year.

“Simplicity is in,” says Fred Brettschneider, head of global markets for the Americas at Deutsche Bank. “It’s a most favourable trading environment for liquid products.”

Mr Harrison said the biggest beneficiaries were banks with deep client bases, which meant they could often match buyers and sellers in-house, capturing the wide spreads as profit.

Mr Brettschneider said opportunities were good in foreign exchange trading, interest rate products and corporate credit.

“Good old-fashioned market making for clients is much more profitable,” Mr Brettschneider said. “People have called it a boring business model, but it’s effective. Market making and client activity is the bread and butter for everyone at the moment. Banks have been shifting resources from proprietary trading to serving clients.”

So what has it to do with FRPT?

1) service revenue and new vehicles in bought in pound sterling will boost revenue huge currency factor. 2) with naked shorting so dangerous these days, Moody and his team are in calm waters and it is full steam ahead. Buckle up and enjoy the ride. If you see a stock that you like buy it and wait.

When FRPT news hit (good news that is), lookout, because market makers have no other game in town but to squeeze shorts. In addition the have the so called friction factor that they can use to make a stocks fly skywards. Look at what they did with Solars last week, 50% gains in one day almost across the board. I am optimistic about Robert Gates announcements tomorrow.

My further musings follow

I also love ILMN, but lately it has been walked down to sub$35. How they did this was by controlling the price at open and close. They hammer it early, then spike it at close, then repeat next day.

Look at the spikes at the close each day of this week for ILMN. This is a trap that they will spring shortly via some news, and you will wake and PPS is above $40. They can do this because volume is very light in this stock and healthcare in general. Most funds held onto to healthcare positions during the meltdown, and are still under water anyway.

http://finance.yahoo.com/echarts?s=ILMN#chart3:symbol=ilmn;r…
;crosshair=on;ohlcvalues=0;logscale=on;source=undefined

[Gexe006]

Press Release Source: Force Protection, Inc.
Force Protection Joint Venture Awarded $122.6 Million Wolfhound Contract by United Kingdom Ministry of Defence
Force Protection and NP Aerospace Limited Launch Joint Venture –
First Direct Commercial Sale to a Foreign Government of Force Protection Vehicle-

Monday April 6, 2009, 7:30 am EDT
Buzz up! Print Related:Force Protection Inc.
LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT - News) and NP Aerospace Limited, a subsidiary of The Morgan Crucible Company plc today jointly announced an award for 97 Wolfhound heavy tactical support vehicles including spares and support by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (UK MoD). The approximate total value of the contract is $122.6 million. Based on the successful Cougar/Mastiff vehicle platform, the Wolfhound provides survivable logistics support capability essential for mobile operations. It is a multi-mission adaptable platform that can be configured to address a wide range of support tasks. The award was made to a new Force Protection and NP Aerospace 50-50 joint venture, Integrated Survivability Technologies Limited (IST).

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{"s" : "frpt","k" : "c10,l10,p20,t10","o" : "","j" : ""} The establishment of IST is intended to provide a single point of contact and design authority for future Force Protection business in the United Kingdom, including new projects, fleet upgrades and logistics support. The Wolfhound award represents the first direct sale to an overseas government of a Force Protection product. All previous Force Protection product orders for non-United States governments have been awarded through the United States Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.

Michael Moody, Force Protection's Chief Executive Officer, said, "We have established this partnership in the United Kingdom as the base for growing our business with the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence. We are confident that this new IST joint venture will provide maximum benefits and flexibility to our customer and the war fighter while providing Force Protection with important experience internationally in direct commercial contracts."

Force Protection currently supplies mine resistant ambush protected vehicles to the UK MoD, which to date has ordered a total of 447 Force Protection Cougar Mastiff 6x6 and Ridgback 4x4 vehicles. The Cougar Mastiff vehicle has been in service with British forces since 2007. In addition, 14 Force Protection Buffalo route clearance vehicles have also been ordered by the UK MoD. NP Aerospace has been carrying out the integration work on Mastiff and Ridgback vehicles in the United Kingdom.

Mike Linton, Managing Director of IST and previously Operations Director of NP Aerospace, said, "Force Protection and NP Aerospace have been working successfully to bring these vitally important vehicles into theatre. Our new, integrated operation here in the UK will bring tangible benefits in terms of an enhanced ability to tailor our vehicle solutions to customer needs. A direct commercial relationship with the companies working on the integration of Force Protection vehicles will also result in more efficient development and production programs, saving the customer both time and money."

About Force Protection, Inc.

Force Protection, Inc. is a leading American designer, developer and manufacturer of survivability solutions, predominantly ballistic- and blast-protected wheeled vehicles currently deployed by the U.S. military and its allies to support armed forces and security personnel in conflict zones. Force Protection’s specialty vehicles, the Cougar, the Buffalo and the Cheetah, are designed specifically for reconnaissance and urban operations and to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection also is the developer and manufacturer of ForceArmor™, an armor package providing superior protection against explosively formed projectiles (EFPs), now available for a wide range of tactical-wheeled vehicles. Force Protection is one of the original developers and primary providers of vehicles for the U.S. military’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicle program. For more information about Force Protection and its vehicles, visit www.forceprotection.net.

About NP Aerospace

NP Aerospace is a composite technical moulding and vehicle integration business that develops, manufactures and markets ballistic protective and other composite products in the defence and civil sectors. It is based in Coventry, UK with approximately 300 employees and has a strong position in the UK with the Ministry of Defence. NP Aerospace has a high degree of experience and expertise in armour systems for military vehicle protection and has been responsible for integrating a significant number of vehicle systems, including Mastiff, used by the British Army. In addition, NP Aerospace enjoys unique areas of application know-how in products such as personal body armour, military helmets, explosive ordnance suits and protective kits for a wide range of vehicles.

About The Morgan Crucible Company plc

The Morgan Crucible Company plc is an advanced material technology company that provides highly engineered solutions to its chosen markets. Morgan has a global spread with manufacturing operations in more than 50 countries. From medical instruments, aerospace, power generation and satellite communications to body armour, trains and fire protection systems: Morgan Crucible’s materials, technical and insulating ceramics and carbon, are fundamental components of many of the modern world’s sophisticated products.

About Integrated Survivability Technologies Limited

Integrated Survivability Technologies, Limited (IST) is a joint venture of Force Protection Advanced Solutions and NP Aerospace and is a United Kingdom company.

Force Protection, Inc. Safe Harbor Language

This press release contains forward looking statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Force Protection’s beliefs and expectations are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on beliefs and assumptions by Force Protection’s management, and on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Force Protection undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. These include, but are not limited to, the benefits of Force Protection’s products to the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, the effects of establishing direct commercial relationships, the success of Integrated Survivability Technologies Limited, and the ability to integrate Force Protection’s products with NP Aerospace. A number of important factors could cause actual result to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Examples of these factors include, but are not limited to, Force Protection’s ability to fulfill the order for the Wolfhound vehicles on a timely basis, Force Protection’s ability to effectively manage and grow Integrated Survivability Technologies Limited, Force Protection’s ability to manage its relationship with the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence and other strategic partners, Force Protection’s ability to effectively manage the risks in its business; the reaction of the marketplace to the foregoing; and other risk factors and cautionary statements listed in Force Protection’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risks set forth in the Company’s 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.


http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Force-Protection-Joint-bw-1485…

[Highnoon120]

heheeee

[hans1929]

Passt ja alles im Momet

[Highnoon120]

up 5%

[sauerback]

Hungarian Military Orders Force Protection Cougar Vehicles

Further Demonstrates Direct Commercial Sales Capability, Expands Customer Base

* Tuesday April 7, 2009, 7:30 am EDT



* Force Protection Inc.

LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT - News) today announced that the Hungarian Ministry of Defence has ordered three Cougar vehicles. The contract calls for delivery of vehicles, spare parts and training by June 2009. The value of the award totals $1.3 million.


“We are extremely pleased to provide the battle proven Cougar to the Hungarian Ministry of Defence. Cougar’s reputation for providing survivability to its occupants is certainly world renowned. This award is important to Force Protection in that part of our long term strategy is to continue to grow our customer base. This award further demonstrates our capability to enter into commercial agreements with appropriate foreign governments,” said Michael Moody, Chief Executive Officer of Force Protection.

About Force Protection, Inc.

Force Protection, Inc. is a leading American designer, developer and manufacturer of survivability solutions, predominantly ballistic- and blast-protected wheeled vehicles currently deployed by the U.S. military and its allies to support armed forces and security personnel in conflict zones. Force Protection’s specialty vehicles, the Cougar, the Buffalo and the Cheetah, are designed specifically for reconnaissance and urban operations and to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection also is the developer and manufacturer of ForceArmor™, an armor package providing superior protection against explosively formed projectiles (EFPs), now available for a wide range of tactical-wheeled vehicles. Force Protection is one of the original developers and primary providers of vehicles for the U.S. military’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicle program. For more information about Force Protection and its vehicles, visit www.forceprotection.net.

[meier1]

Was wollen denn die Ungarn mit Cougars?

Haben die ihre Pferde geschlachtet und bugsieren die Touristen jetzt mit Cougars durch die Puszta?

[sauerback]

Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, S.C., is being awarded a $21,869,956 firm fixed priced modification to previously awarded delivery order #0007 under contract M67854-07-D-5031 for the purchase of the augmentation parts for the Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Category (CAT) I and II Prescribed Load List; CAT I and II Authorized Stockage List; CAT I and II Battle Damage Repair List; and I and II Deprocessing Kit. Work will be performed in Detroit, Mich., and work is expected to be completed by Oct. 30, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

[sauerback]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.938.045 von meier1 am 07.04.09 22:52:34

Wenn noch Folgeaufträge kommen ist mir das Wurschti, was sie damit machen

[hajowe]

Force Protection Appoints Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Business Development

Randy Hutcherson, Formerly of EADS, Textron, Legislative Affairs for USMC


LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT - News) today announced that it has named Randy Hutcherson as Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Business Development, a new position within the company’s management structure. Mr. Hutcherson, who will have responsibility for global sales, program and contract management, communications and legislative activities for Force Protection, will be based in Ladson, SC. He comes to Force Protection most recently from EADS North America where he held the position of Vice President of Tanker Programs and, prior to that, as Vice President, Rotorcraft Programs. Prior to his employment by EADS, Mr. Hutcherson was Director, Government Affairs for Textron Corporation, with responsibility for developing, planning and implementing strategic communications to maximize congressional and executive support for programs and issues of interest for Textron and its subsidiary companies.

Prior to employment in the private sector, Mr. Hutcherson served 26 years in the United States Marine Corps in a variety of capacities and retired as a Colonel in the Marine Corps Office of Legislative Affairs in 2002. Mr. Hutcherson holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, an M.S. in Systems Management from Troy State University, and an M.S. in National Security Strategies from the National War College.

Michael Moody, Force Protection's Chief Executive Officer, said, "Force Protection is very pleased to add Randy to our management team. His skill set, experience and relationships throughout the defense industry and inside the Beltway will prove invaluable to us as we continue to build partnerships and reinforce our relationship with our customers. Focusing on a highly coordinated, professional legislative function is important to us as well as ensuring that all of the constituencies involved in the evaluation and procurement of our products are properly educated on the merits of those products and the capabilities of our organization.”

Randy Hutcherson, EVP, Global Sales and Business Development, said, "I am very excited to work with Force Protection in this key role. This company and this management team have clearly demonstrated an ability to innovate products that save lives and enable the war fighter to successfully achieve key mission objectives. Further, in a very short space of time and under great pressure, this company has developed a track record of meeting and exceeding customer expectations across an increasing range of programs for a broadening array of customers. These are rare attributes for any company and I am pleased to be in a position to enhance and expand the level of understanding about our products, our capabilities, and our ongoing development efforts.”

About Force Protection, Inc.

Force Protection, Inc. is a leading American designer, developer and manufacturer of survivability solutions, predominantly ballistic- and blast-protected wheeled vehicles currently deployed by the U.S. military and its allies to support armed forces and security personnel in conflict zones. Force Protection’s specialty vehicles, the Cougar, the Buffalo and the Cheetah, are designed specifically for reconnaissance and urban operations and to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection also is the developer and manufacturer of ForceArmor™, an armor package providing superior protection against explosively formed projectiles (EFPs), now available for a wide range of tactical-wheeled vehicles. Force Protection is one of the original developers and primary providers of vehicles for the U.S. military’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicle program. For more information about Force Protection and its vehicles, visit www.forceprotection.net.

Contact:

Force Protection, Inc.
Tommy Pruitt, 843-574-3866
Senior Communications Director
or
Investor Relations:
ICR Inc.
James Palczynski, 203-682-8229
Principal and Director

[coolrunning]

Keine news und der Kurs steigt.....

Gute news die letzten Tage und der Kurs sinkt....

Börse ist unlogisch...

[coolrunning]

http://www.investorvillage.com/smbd.asp?mb=132&mn=165342&pt=…

[hans1929]

http://www.n-tv.de/1134972.html
da könnte sich bald was tun.

[sauerback]

Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, S.C., is being awarded a $158,113,017 firm fixed priced delivery order #0012 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5031) for the purchase of independent suspension kits for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles. Work will be performed in, OIF/OEF areas of responsibilities, and various locations within the United States, and work is expected to be completed by Dec. 30, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.945.827 von sauerback am 08.04.09 23:36:48

ohne Kommentar

[KMST]

klingt nett, das auftragsbuch wird wieder voller, die mk ist dafür immer noch recht günstig und ich hoffe auch das es diesmal gereicht hat mit den zahlen von 2006
in einer woche kam wieder mehr auftagsvolumen rein wie 50% der mk sind

[kyron7htx]

So langsam sollte doch mal der Knoten platzen. die 10$ sind längst fällig. Da wird gedeckelt was das Zeug hält.

[coolrunning]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.944.631 von hans1929 am 08.04.09 20:32:14

Das ganze shorten bzw. naked shorting ist sowas von pervers und zeigt das ganze Spiegelbild und die Natur des Menschen.

Ich gehöre wohl eher zu einer Randgruppe, wo Moral, Ehrlichkeit und Achtung mit zu den wichtigsten Charaktereigenschaften gehört, die man täglich anstrebt.


Das schöne ist dann der morgendliche Blick in den Spiegel, mit einem guten Gewissen....

Allen hier wünsche ich wunderschöne, besinnliche Ostertage.

[Highnoon120]

Der Betrug mit ungedeckten leerverkäufen muss beendet werden. Ganz klar. Das einfachste wäre wohl die regel einzuführen das am ende eines handelstages shortpositionen gedeckt werden müssen, tut es der shorter nicht dann muss es der makler eben ausführen zu jedem preis.
Damit ist dieser quatsch mit den naked shorts beendet.
Ist doch wohl n witz das ich leuten verkaufen kann was ich gar nicht besitze, die sec versucht mit der uptick rule doch nur das alte system zu retten. Möglichst kompliziert damit leerverkäufe ja nicht eingeschränkt werden. Ich sage schluss damit, diesem Betrug muss ein Riegel vorgeschoben werden mit einfachen aber klaren regeln.

[Highnoon120]

jetzt aber noch mal was anderes

http://www.defenselink.mil/contracts/contract.aspx?contracti…

Schaut mal auf die Hansel Phelps corporation an.
Die hat gerade n 250mill $ Auftrag an land gezogen.
Es gibt aber keine Homepage

Wollte mir die mal anschauen und ev. was reinstecken. Leider ist die aber nicht Börsennotiert.
Scheint sowas wie ne backbone firma der USA für die Army zu sein.

[coolrunning]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.946.617 von Highnoon120 am 09.04.09 09:09:09

Hansel oder Hensel.....

ist beides wohl dasselbe...

Muss diese Firma sein, da es ja um Bauten geht.

http://www.answers.com/topic/hensel-phelps-construction-co

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.947.004 von coolrunning am 09.04.09 09:51:42

nein ist eben nicht hensel, die gibts zwar auch ist aber nicht die selbe die ich meine, ich habs kontroliert es gibt diese hansel phelbs corp. aber eben ohne internetpresänz

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.949.846 von Highnoon120 am 09.04.09 15:15:15

Nicht schlecht in 15 Min. 350000 Stück. Das läßt auf mehr hoffen.

[coolrunning]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.950.177 von kyron7htx am 09.04.09 15:45:56

Fragt sich nur, wer so blöd ist und jetzt zu den Preisen verkauft

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.950.227 von coolrunning am 09.04.09 15:50:48

Eineige shorts müssen covern. Das beschleunigt den Anstieg. Die brennen jetzt.

[kyron7htx]

Uaaahhhhhhhhhh. shortsqueezeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

[kyron7htx]

7$ ist durch wie Butter.

[rmr69]

Geil!

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.950.423 von rmr69 am 09.04.09 16:07:44

knabbern tun wir doch noch ein wenig an den 7$

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.950.461 von Gexe006 am 09.04.09 16:11:41

Normal kommt zurück. Shorts versuchen nochmal alles um Ihre Verluste zu begrenzen. Aber um 22:00 meine ich sollten wir deutlich ü. 7$ schließen.

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.950.642 von kyron7htx am 09.04.09 16:29:32

nix dagegen

verdient hätten wir es aber bei den MM's drüben

[coolrunning]

http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2009-04/13601359…

[VirtualNormann]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.953.373 von coolrunning am 09.04.09 22:48:18

Versteh ich das jetzt richtig, "wir" statten Cougars mit Oshkosh-TAK-4 Einselradaufhängungen aus???

[coolrunning]

http://www.investorvillage.com/smbd.asp?mb=132&mn=165625&pt=…

[coolrunning]

http://www.pinksheets.com/pink/quote/quote.jsp?symbol=frpt&t…

[Highnoon120]

Navistar hatte ja Protest gegen das Ausscheiden eingelegt.
Das hätte den Terminplan für das bestimmen des Contract winners verschoben.
Sie haben nun doch die Protestnote zurückgezogen

http://www.insidedefense.com/

Damt kann es locker flockig weitergehen und nächste Woche sollten weitere positive Nachrichten folgen, wahrscheinlich, sehr wahrscheinlich ein multimilliarden dollar Auftrag.
Hinsetzen und anschnallen die Rakete startet bald

[KMST]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.955.740 von Highnoon120 am 11.04.09 09:13:47

aus welcher ecke soll der multimrd.-auftrag kommen?

[coolrunning]

Noch ist gar nicht beschlossen - wir sollten nicht so euphorisch sein.

Die Lage bessert sich zwar - siehe

http://www.charleston.net/news/2009/apr/10/company_finalizin…

aber das muss auch alles erst einmal geschafft und pünktlich abgearbeitet sein. Da hatte FRPT ja bisher eher ein schlechtes Image. Ich glaube aber, das neue BoD ist planerisch besser drauf und seriöser sowieso.

Die Umrüstung auf das "rauhe" Gelände in Afghanistan erfolgt ja mit den Teilen von Oshkosh.
Man wird sehen, was kalkulatorisch übrig bleibt - erst dann kann man evtl. jubeln.

Es wird Zeit für die erste Cheetah-Bestellung - egal woher... egal wieviel Stück. Wenn es nur 10 Stck. sind ... aber dieses Signal wird uns einen mächtigem Schub geben - auch dem sharepreis, da bin ich mir sicher.


Es kommt langsam Bewegung rein.... - ich bleibe dieses Jahr auf jeden Fall noch dabei, denn mein Kursziel sind nicht 10 Dollar...

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.956.058 von coolrunning am 11.04.09 12:53:32

sicherlich, aber irgendwie kann ich mich nicht von der vorfreude lösen, na ok bleiben wir nüchtern
also neue timeline, alles verschiebt sich um etwa 1nen Monat

http://www.investorvillage.com/smbd.asp?mb=132&mn=165693&pt=…

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.956.009 von KMST am 11.04.09 12:13:52

US ARMY

[KMST]

schöner post aus dem yahoo message board:

"
Profitable since 2007
Highest-rated MRAP product line
No Debt
No Legacy costs
No Pensions
Insiders loaded up in DEC
Orders from England, Canada and France to be filled
Force Armor Patent and first sale
Over $80m Cash on hand
Untapped $40m Credit line
Cheetah Factory open for business, PAID FOR IN FULL and awaiting Afghan orders.
MRAP Patent
At least 3 profitable Qs front loaded.
Leading buyout candidate
Five upgrades in Dec.
Stimulus package ready to surface.
Low Float.....

GENERAL DYNAMICS / RAYTHEON / FRPT JOINT VENTURE
CONSIDERED FAVORITE TO WIN MATV

We generated net income of $11.2 million, (inaudible) to $0.17 per fully diluted share that compares to $8.3 million or $0.12 per share in 2007. We generated $36.4 million in cash flows from operating activities in 2008 compared to our cash use of $9.1 million in 2007, a $45.5 million improvement year-over-year.

Now looking at the balance sheet, you will see a continuing improvement in the strength and quality of the balance sheet. Shareholders equity rose to $278 million which included retained earnings of $21.3 million compared to an accumulated deficit of $25.6 million at the end of 2007.

Inventories decreased to $88.5 million from $140.6 million in 2007. Accounts payables decreased to $47.1 million from $146.5 million, a reduction of nearly $100 million. Cash in at the year at $111 million.

I would also like to highlight a couple of items related to the balance sheet. As you can see, we have almost no short-term or long-term debt and the company has no defined benefit pension plans and therefore pension funding requirements.

Finally, we have a $40 million credit facility extending to April 2010 that is not been used.

...................
Navistar’s tenure as the No. 1 U.S.-based armored vehicle maker may be short-lived because the MRAP program to supply vehicles in Iraq is winding down and requirements for Afghanistan will be smaller, said Dean Lockwood, a military-vehicle analyst at Forecast International in Newtown, Connecticut."

[hans1929]

die shorts ziehen sich langsam zurück!
Schnell können sie wohl nicht mehr bei den preisen.

http://www.nasdaq.com/aspxcontent/shortinterests.aspx?symbol…

[hans1929]

AH geht es im Moment gut weiter...

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.961.641 von hans1929 am 13.04.09 22:32:08

naja dachte da käm noch mehr volumen aber immerhin
http://www.nasdaq.com/aspxcontent/ExtendedTradingCharts.aspx…

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.961.814 von hans1929 am 13.04.09 23:08:28

aus dem IV-Board

Edgefield Blast Range - news article
From the Aiken (SC) Standard 4/13/09

Company blasting its way through riveting research


Tucked way back in the woods of rural Edgefield County, behind a tall, shiny barbed wire fence, sits a most unusual and unmarked place - an explosives testing range that's involved with cutting-edge, life-saving military and medical research.

Oh, and they blow up lots of stuff there, too.

Force Protection Inc., the South Carolina-based company that makes the armored vehicles U.S. troops use in the Middle East, owns the 350-acre explosives range. It conducts explosive tests to learn how to build better vehicles to protect soldiers, like the lighter, safer armored vehicles like the Cougar and the Buffalo.

The company also uses its explosive technology to help physicians learn more about traumatic brain injury - a relatively new injury suffered by soldiers impacted by blasts from explosions. Years ago people with these injuries died, but today they survive because of the advanced protective equipment.

Last week, company officials invited the media to the range to explain the work they do and its implications for defense and medicine - and to blow up a few things.

The event had the Hollywood car explosion, complete with fireball, a chest pumping kaboom, billowing black smoke and truck parts flying high into the air.

First, they riddled an old pickup with bullets from a machine gun controlled from inside a Cougar 4x4. Then they blasted a land mine under the truck, which, of course, caused the kaboom and fireball.

Even from more than 125 yards away and from behind a reinforced bunker, the force of the blast could be felt.

But while the final explosion of the day was certainly the most dramatic, the real purpose of the blast was to show how this research is being used.

Today's military personnel face threats from enemy explosives, said Keith Williams, range director. Homemade bombs hidden along the side of a road, land mines or suicide bombers loaded with explosives are commonplace in today's warfare.

By studying explosions and their results in controlled situations, researchers can come up with better equipment, he said. Williams and his team demonstrated a controlled explosion that showed the impact of a typical homemade device.

The blast propelled a copper concave disk with such force that it shattered and shot through six 1-inch armored steel plates and indented a seventh plate. The foam igloo around the bomb was destroyed and a steel plate the bomb was sitting on was thrown about 20 feet. What was left of the bomb site was debris and a crater in the ground.

Force Protection's ballistic- and blast-protected vehicles are designed to withstand blasts from explosives like this, Williams said.

But while it appears that some soldiers walk away from the same type of explosion that a few years ago would have meant certain death, they can have serious brain injuries, said Dr. Mark S. George, a professor at the Medical University of South Carolina who is working with Force Protection to study traumatic brain injuries.

For several years, soldiers have been returning home with no visible injuries but with severe neurological problems, George said. Standard testing methods don't show any damage so these soldiers don't get the benefits and honors other injured soldiers get.

The problem is that, until recently, brain injuries were caused by a some sort of blow to the head. That shows up on standard testing. But scientists are discovering that these huge blasts can cause tissue damage to the brain, he said.

George showed computer models that demonstrated how delicate brain tissues are jostled and disrupted during an explosion.

Researchers have developed new techniques to see this type of damage to the brain. Now, they need to develop a type of test dummy that can be used to learn more about the impact of explosions and develop ways to prevent them, he said.

But coming up with a test dummy, or phantom head, that actually shows the damage has been difficult, he said. The early testing has led to very simple equipment - celery stalks placed in an agar gel in a plastic container.

These containers are placed at strategic distances from a blast to determine the impact on the celery tissue.

George set up a test blast that would impact three containers at different distances from the blast site. One container was destroyed (and probably would have been a lethal injury), one was damaged and a third appeared to be unharmed. Super-slow-motion images of the blast clearly showed the explosion and the shock waves that were strong enough to actually distort the blast itself.

George said he'll will take the containers back to MUSC and study them.

Contact Jennifer Miller at [e-mail].

Sidebar breakout

Force Protection Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturer of ballistic- and blast-protected vehicles, which have been used to support armed forces and security personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo and other hot spots around the globe.

The company is headquarted in Charleston, and it has a large testing explosive range near Edgefield. Force Protection also has become the nation's leading center for blast protection technology and research to counter improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

Force Protection's specialty vehicles are built for a variety of missions and are designed for rapid adaptation. They provide the solution for a 360-degree battlefield where the "front line" is on all sides.

Source: Force Production

[Gexe006]

Press Release Source: PTC
PTC Delivers Enterprise PLM Solution to Force Protection, Inc. for Faster Product Innovation
PTC Enterprise PLM Solutions to Facilitate Alignment with United States Army and its Suppliers in Ballistic Vehicle Space

Monday April 13, 2009, 8:00 am EDT

NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PTC (Nasdaq: PMTC - News), the Product Development Company®, announced that Force Protection, Inc., a leading American designer, developer and manufacturer of ballistic and blast-protected vehicles used to support the armed forces, has standardized on PTC Windchill® as its platform for product development content and process management. With Windchill, a core component of the PTC® Product Development System, Force Protection will have the ability to increase process transparency and collaboration with its suppliers, partners and customers to drive faster product innovation in the ballistic vehicle space.

Like many defense manufacturers, Force Protection has a paramount task: develop innovative technology to save the lives of military personnel. Additionally, the company’s environment is characterized by a complex supply chain and the need to comply with numerous government regulations. The company required a PLM solution that would enable enterprise-wide collaboration, with complete traceability throughout the product development lifecycle with the aim of providing increased visibility to decision-makers.

PTC Windchill was selected as the enterprise PLM solution after an extensive technical benchmark against other large PLM solution providers. With Windchill, Force Protection will able to better align with the United States Army and other key suppliers so they can improve cost-estimating capabilities to remain cost competitive, drive faster design cycles to deliver next-generation, innovative vehicles and accelerate time to market of its expanding line of vehicles.

“Force Protection continually evaluates technology solutions that can help advance our competitive edge by helping us bring higher quality products to market in shorter timeframes,” said Mark Edwards, executive vice president of development, Force Protection, Inc. “As a company, we are always pushing the limits of our technology solutions. The PTC Product Development System offers a comprehensive set of capabilities that meets our most critical and dynamic product development requirements.”

“Organizations that experience rapid, significant growth like Force Protection realize the critical importance of having a single, integral technology platform for product development,” said C. Richard Harrison, chairman and chief executive officer, PTC. “Force Protection standardized on PTC software because it was the best technology to help drive productivity and efficiencies in product development and will enable Force Protection to focus on creating products that save lives. We look forward to continue helping Force Protection realize the value that the PTC Product Development System can bring to their business.”

About PTC Solutions for Aerospace and Defense

PTC (Nasdaq: PMTC - News) provides product lifecycle management solutions designed to meet the requirements of the global aerospace and defense industry. These solutions enable digital automation of product development and program management processes, as well as complete visibility and control over program information for secure, collaborative product development. PTC is an industry leader with 18 of the top 20 A&D companies as customers.

About Force Protection, Inc.

Force Protection, Inc. is a leading American designer, developer and manufacturer of survivability solutions, predominantly ballistic- and blast-protected wheeled vehicles currently deployed by the U.S. military and its allies to support armed forces and security personnel in conflict zones. The company’s specialty vehicles, the Cougar, the Buffalo and the Cheetah, are designed specifically for reconnaissance and urban operations and to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). The company also is the developer and manufacturer of ForceArmor™ an armor package providing superior protection against explosively formed projectiles (EFPs) now available for a wide range of tactical-wheeled vehicles. The company is one of the original developers and primary providers of vehicles for the U.S. military’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicle program. For more information on Force Protection and its vehicles, visit www.forceprotection.net.

About PTC

PTC (Nasdaq: PMTC - News) provides discrete manufacturers with software and services to meet the globalization, time-to-market and operational efficiency objectives of product development. Using the company’s CAD, and content and process management solutions, organizations in the Industrial, High-Tech, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Consumer and Medical industries are able to support key business objectives and create innovative products that meet both customer needs and comply with industry regulations. For more information on PTC, please visit http://www.ptc.com.

Except for the historical information contained herein, matters discussed in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include: PTC's successful development and integration of the technologies necessary to offer integrated PLM solutions that address the evolving product lifecycle management functions for the aerospace and defense industry, including the ability to be deployable across an extended supply and customer chain and to satisfy the data management, regulatory and security needs of these customers; the ability of PTC to successfully partner and effectively coordinate and manage joint activities (including sales, marketing, implementation and support) with third parties in order to efficiently and cost effectively deliver products and services that meet customer requirements; the success of PTC’s customer satisfaction initiatives in providing the foundation for long-term relationships and repeat business; the possibility that current economic conditions could cause our customers to reduce or forego investment in our solutions and/or could negatively impact our ability to collect receivables due from our customers, either of which would negatively impact our cash from operations and thereby reduce amounts available to invest in our business initiatives; together with such other risks and uncertainties as are detailed from time to time in reports filed by PTC with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including PTC's most recent reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q. The announcement of any particular selection of PTC products is not necessarily indicative of the timing of recognition of revenue therefrom or the level of revenue for any particular period.

PTC and its logo, The Product Development Company, Pro/ENGINEER, Wildfire, Windchill, Arbortext, Mathcad, CoCreate, CADDS, ProductView, Optegra, InterComm, IsoDraw, IsoView, FlexPLM, ProductPoint and all PTC product names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Parametric Technology Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries. Names of products from other vendors mentioned in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners in the US and other countries including TeamCenter, a registered trademark in the US of Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/PTC-Delivers-Enterprise-PLM-bw…

[KMST]

[VirtualNormann]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.965.599 von KMST am 14.04.09 16:05:27

[VirtualNormann]

Da hat sich unser BOD ja letzte Woche ordentlich was an Shares gegönnt (per Optionen)

http://www.nasdaq.com/asp/holdings.asp?symbol=FRPT&selected=…

[pes05]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.966.407 von VirtualNormann am 14.04.09 17:40:14

die 7 dollar haben trotzdem nicht gehalten,
anstieg ist umso schwerer,downmove ist wie Butter,liegt wohl an der Panzerung

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.967.228 von pes05 am 14.04.09 19:34:44

dow ist auch dick im minus!
und nach so einem Anstieg sind doch kleine rücksetzer eher normal.

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.967.419 von hans1929 am 14.04.09 20:00:45

schön locker durch die hose atmen, hat man ein bisschen luft vor den anschnallgurten und das gemächt wird nicht so gequetscht

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/4275187/ACQUISITION-SCHEDULE

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.966.407 von VirtualNormann am 14.04.09 17:40:14

Davis jack alan is der böse bub hat sich n paar trades gegönnt.
erst gekauft dann paar tage später verkauft und dann wieder gekauft.
tztz hat sich nen kleinen prämiumlohn gegönnt

[VirtualNormann]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.967.228 von pes05 am 14.04.09 19:34:44

Da ist auch noch ein GAP, welches sicher noch geschlossen werden will. Lieber gleich als später. wenn's nach mir gänge natürlich gar nicht

[Highnoon120]

es uss nicht jedes gap geschlossen werden. Das ist einfach nur totaler käse. Der kurs ist wie er ist ob da nun gap ist oder nicht

[VirtualNormann]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.972.080 von Highnoon120 am 15.04.09 14:51:19

Wegen mir muss es auch nicht geschlossen werden, aber in der Regel ist es halt so. Wollte nur der Vollständigkeit halber darauf hinweisen.

[hans1929]

was ein sprung

[hans1929]

der kurs schwangt heut aber stark

[coolrunning]

Du meinst er ist schwanger ?


Oder im Sinne von differieren... also schwankt...

Ich hoffe du verstehst Spaß


Mal im Ernst: Es decken sich einige recht gut ein, wenn ich die trades der letzten Wochen sehe.
Mal eben 80 - 300.000 Dollar... die kommen nicht vom Kleinanleger.
Hoffe die Instis haben recht, denn wenn der Auftrag in die andere Richtung geht..... wird man sehen, wo der wirkliche Wert von FRPT liegt.
Bleibe aber optimistisch...

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.975.291 von coolrunning am 15.04.09 21:25:30

gut das du mich trotzdem verstehst!
hab mich noch nie auf Legasthenie durchschecken lassen - hab aber öfter solche aussetzer!

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.975.291 von coolrunning am 15.04.09 21:25:30

schwangt von schwengel heheheheeee

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.976.100 von Highnoon120 am 15.04.09 23:07:31

wenn ich am schreiben bin, da kommt somanchesmal was lustiges raus. Leider manchmal auch ein bissl wirr - aber das liegt dann am 1929

[meier1]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.976.337 von hans1929 am 16.04.09 00:21:29

Sei froh,dass du als Weltkrieg 1-Teilnehmer überhaupt noch in der Lage bist,irgendwas schreiben zu können.

Nebenbei sieht es für FRPT gar nicht mal so schlecht aus.
Die Truppen,die Obama im Irak abzieht,wird er zum großen Teil nach Afghanistan verlegen "müssen".
Pakistan wird sich als immer größeres Pulverfass erweisen.
Die Chinesen wollen offensichtlich größte Militärmacht werden und die Russen haben erneut eine Modernisierung ihrer Streitkräfte angekündigt.

Ist zwar alles nicht im Sinne des"Pazifisten" meier1,aber wenn Kohle z.B. im Aktienhandel gemacht werden kann,muß man einfach moralische Bedenken beiseite schieben.

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.976.337 von hans1929 am 16.04.09 00:21:29

ist ja kein problem, läst man sich hal öfter mal verbessern.
Hab auch einen verwandten mit leghastenie. Der ist architekt.

[hans1929]

Natürlich ist, das kein Problem. Im Gegenteil!
Ich lach auch immer wieder über mein Deutsch.
Bin froh, dass alle Teilnehmer hier sehr höflich sind.
Ich lese auch immer in einem anderen board – da wollte ich nicht Teilnehmer sein – dort fallen sehr unschöne ausdrücke.

mal schauen vielleicht haben wir glück und sehen bei force bald dunkelgrüne kurse!

Euer Hans1929

[hans1929]

eigentlich sollte unten ein opa-smilie stehen
eigentlich brauch ich es ja nicht kommentieren.
ich sag nur 1929

[hans1929]

Das ist ist der letzte versuch!!! Sonst muß ich mal meinen altenpfleger fragen ob der mir den smiley einfügt!
Außerdem will ich nicht nerven - bin ja kein dauerspammer!

[VirtualNormann]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.976.396 von meier1 am 16.04.09 01:04:14

WK 1 wohl eher nicht

[KMST]

frechheit vom dod und wieder typisch navistar, am ende holen die sich wieder nen dickes stück vom kuchen obwohl die wie sonst auch die schlechtesten fahrzeuge haben. wir brauchen auch solche arschkriecher in der firma !!!


Army to Let Trucks That Failed Blast Tests in Contest (Update2)
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By Edmond Lococo

April 15 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Army said it will allow trucks to move forward in a contest for all-terrain use in Afghanistan even if their hulls failed early blast tests.

The term “hull breach” was “open to more than one reasonable interpretation that may have resulted in an inconsistency” in the conclusions of the tests, the Army said in a statement posted today on the Web site of the Tank- Automotive and Armaments Command. As a result, hull breaches won’t be used to immediately reject contestants, the Army said.

The Army mentioned no specific test results, manufacturers or vehicles in the amended terms of the MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle, or M-ATV, contest released today. The statement posted today was dated April 8, one day before Navistar International Corp. announced it had dropped a pre-award protest filed with the Government Accountability Office on March 30.

“The Army said, ‘We want this process to keep going, so we are going to do what we have to do to keep it going,’” James McIlree, a New York-based analyst with Collins Stewart LLC, said in an interview today. For any bidder that failed “it buys them time to try to get their vehicle as good as everybody else’s. It looks like a second chance.”

Elissa Koc, a spokeswoman for Warrenville, Illinois-based Navistar, today declined to comment on whether the amendment to terms of the contest was a response to Navistar’s protest or whether Navistar vehicles passed early blast testing. Cheryl Irwin, a Pentagon spokeswoman, said she couldn’t provide information or data on the evaluation of specific bids.

10,000 Vehicles

The U.S. Army has said it plans to announce production contracts for M-ATVs by June. The service wants to buy as many as 10,000 vehicles that can navigate Afghanistan’s undeveloped roads in a program that may be valued at about $6.5 billion.

Other confirmed bidders include BAE Systems Plc, based in London; Oshkosh Corp., in the Wisconsin city of the same name, and Force Dynamics, a joint venture between Force Protection Inc. and General Dynamics Corp.

Tommy Pruitt, a spokesman for Ladson, South Carolina-based Force Protection, declined to comment on the Army decision.

“We’re going to continue to focus on making our submission the best it can be,” Force Protection’s Pruitt said.

BAE spokesman Steve Field said he didn’t immediately have information on the amendment, and Oshkosh spokeswoman Ann Stawski didn’t immediately return a call to her office.

Navistar fell 3 cents to $35.28 at 4:15 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading and has declined 44 percent in the past year. Force Protection dropped 8 cents to $6.81 on the Nasdaq Stock Market and has more than doubled in the past year.

To contact the reporter on this story: Edmond Lococo in Boston at [e-mail].
Last Updated: April 15, 2009 16:33 EDT

[kyron7htx]

Whouuuw. Jezt geht es aber up. 1 Stunde gehandelt. +11,60%. Nach Handelsschluß News?! Cheetah Auftag. M-ATV Zusage. Wahuuuuu.

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.981.286 von kyron7htx am 16.04.09 16:37:47

richtig schön dunkelgrün!

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.981.312 von hans1929 am 16.04.09 16:40:43

Yieeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaa. Da ist noch Potenzial. Wie schon oft gesagt. Bei M-ATV Auftrag in ordentlicher Höhe sehn wir wieder Höchstkurse.

[KMST]

was ist dran an der sache das oshkosh wenn sie gewinnen von uns die armor verbaut im wert von 150mio und wir verbauen deren einzelradaufhängung im falle des sieges. sieht nach win-win aus oder?

[coolrunning]

Auffällig sind auch die permanenten Blöcke, die gekauft werden. Da decken sich Große ein....

Erinnert mich irgendwie alles an den hype 06/07

Ob wir auch in die Höheh gelangen, hängt sicher auch sehr stark vom Cheetah ab.

10 Dollar sollte aber auch so kurzfristig drin sein.

Ich bleibe noch eine ganze Weile...

[VirtualNormann]

ACHT DOLLAR !!!!

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.980.717 von KMST am 16.04.09 15:47:24

NAV kriegt nix, wahrscheinlich haben sie sie nur wieder reingeholt um weiter verzögerungen zu vermeiden. aber man kann davon ausgehen das sie draussen sind.
mein scenario immer noch FD greift alles ab und OSK liefert die suspension dazu.
Wer hält die wette?

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.981.326 von kyron7htx am 16.04.09 16:42:14

selbst ohne M-ATV müsste der preis zwischen 12 - 15$ notieren. meine meinung.
Der Buchwert liegt bei 6$

[KMST]

heute nächstes leg up? wochenschluß mit ner 8 vorn dran wäre ja was, noch sieht das umfeld gut aus, citigroup kommt auch noch und wird positiv überraschen, general electric als indikator für die gesamtwirtschaft denke ich ebenfalls. durch deren dicke finanzsparte wirds wohl ebenfalls positiv für dieses quartal enden und wirklich alle industriezweige in den usa können sich eigentlich an ge hochziehen. hoffen wir das beste

[KMST]

sieht noch gut aus für ein happy wochenende. mal sehen ob gegen ende ein paar gewinne mitgenommen werden oder noch leute rein wollen.
zur zeit ist das meine lieblingsaktie, nur leider zuwenig kohle hier drin und zuviel anderen schrott im depot

[ChrisHamburg01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.991.660 von KMST am 17.04.09 18:58:03

hahahaha, genau DAS denke ich auch jeden Tag

[KMST]

aber wenigstens habe ich zu prima guten kursen nochmals nachgelegt, nur halt etwas wenig^^
naja wenigstens den zeitpunkt gut getroffen also nicht alles falsch gemacht

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.991.737 von KMST am 17.04.09 19:05:59

[VirtualNormann]

Form-8k

http://biz.yahoo.com/e/090417/frpt8-k.html

[kyron7htx]

8$ wird heute stark gedeckelt. Aber ist nur eine Frage der Zeit. Wie kann man Force jetzt shorten, bei den Aussichten.

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.993.270 von kyron7htx am 17.04.09 21:48:05

aber das du auch schön nach und nach vekaufst
du versaust sonst den kurs

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.991.660 von KMST am 17.04.09 18:58:03

ich hab noch n paar perlen und einige sind billig geworden, da lohnt sich das nachgreifen

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.993.720 von Highnoon120 am 17.04.09 22:54:21

#verkaufst#

[Highnoon120]

sehr viele neue funds eingestiegen, unter anderem auch general motors
invest.

http://www.mffais.com/frpt

[coolrunning]

Morgan Close to Agreeing New Three-Year Credit Line (Update1)
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By Tim Barwell

April 17 (Bloomberg) -- Morgan Crucible Co., which provides body armor to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, will agree a new three-year credit line by the end of this quarter, according to Chief Executive Officer Mark Robertshaw.

“There has been a big preoccupation with debt in the market, and we’re well advanced in renegotiations,” Robertshaw said today in an interview at the company’s annual general meeting in London. “Our current $420 million facility will be replaced with a similar three-year deal, starting from when the new facility is confirmed, which will be in this quarter.”

The company, whose current credit line expires in March, has eliminated 10 percent of the workforce to cut costs and counter a deepening decline in demand for products supplied to the automotive and consumer industries. First-quarter sales, excluding the impact of acquisitions and currency movements, fell 9 percent.

Morgan Crucible’s NP Aerospace unit won a contract from the defense ministry to help supply 97 “Wolfhound Tactical Support” vehicles, which transfer troops and supplies in war zones.

“The increasing number of roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan has increased the number of vehicle casualties, so vehicles have to be upgraded to better protect them,” Robertshaw said.

NP Aerospace is a 50-50 joint venture with Force Protection Inc., the third-largest maker of blast-resistant trucks for the U.S. military. The vehicles will be built in Coventry, which has a “well established” automotive engineering skill base, Robertshaw said. The majority of the vehicles will be shipped out “early” next year, he said.

To contact the reporter on this story: Tim Barwell in London on [e-mail]

Last Updated: April 17, 2009 11:56 EDT

[KMST]

gm invest finde ich aber scheiße das die dabei sind. dort gehen wohl am 1. juni mit chapter 11 die lichter aus und dann müssen die alles was noch was wert ist egal zu welchen preisen verkaufen.
ich sehe aber gerade, das sind ja nur 24k, dann ists wurst. das saugt unser kyron nochmal weg

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.995.015 von KMST am 18.04.09 13:15:08

Ne, ne hab keine Kohle. Bin zu fett drin bei Force

[KMST]

jaja, erzähl ne sowas...du willst dich nur davor drücken wegen meldepflicht wegen subst. shareholder

[Highnoon120]

Vielleicht kann mir hier jemand bei meiner Steuererklärung weiterhelfen.
Hab den Jahresbericht von Cortal consors bekommen. Hatte im letzten jahr ein split bei Gerdau mitgemacht. für 100 Stücke gabs 100 stücke drauf, also 1:2 split.
Allerdings haben die die 100 stücke als Dividenden verbucht für zeile 33 im KAP Formular.
Aber das sind ja keine Einnahmen, der Preis ist ja der nur halbiert worden und dafür 100 stücke mehr im depot.
Wie trage ich das da ein, möchte ja keine Quellensteuer dafür bezahlen.

[Highnoon120]

Benutze ELSTER

[KMST]

sry, kann ich dir nicht helfen. der rotz steht mir nächste woche aber auch bevor

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.995.950 von Highnoon120 am 18.04.09 19:13:36

Ich würde bei der Steuererklärung die Stücke von Gerdau nicht als Dividende angeben, würde dem Finanzamt dazu ein Schreiben mit der Erklärung des Sachverhaltes beilegen.

[sampler]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.995.950 von Highnoon120 am 18.04.09 19:13:36

Wende Dich doch an Cortal consors, die sollen das berichtigen oder eine Erklärung für das Finanzamt beifügen!


sampler

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 36.997.571 von sampler am 19.04.09 14:29:45

jau, gerade erledigt. die klären es ab und rufen mich zurück

[KMST]

meine lieblingsaktie ist auch wieder gut mit dem markt gedreht

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.012.716 von KMST am 21.04.09 20:37:53

[rmr69]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.012.927 von hans1929 am 21.04.09 21:09:55

Heute über die 8....?

http://data.cnbc.com/quotes/FRPT/tab/1

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.012.947 von rmr69 am 21.04.09 21:12:22

ich hoffe doch

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.012.962 von hans1929 am 21.04.09 21:13:20

heut nich mehr, aber morgen, oder besser heute, verdammmt is ja schon 1 Uhr

[VirtualNormann]

After Hours
Last: $ 8.05

[hans1929]

http://www.defenseprocurementnews.com/2009/04/21/mrap-atv-mo…

[KMST]

so ne scheiße, schon wieder neues 52 wochen hoch...

[rmr69]

In einer halben Stunde schon über 500T gehandelt - wow!!!

[KMST]

so, ich lehn mich mal aus dem fenster und behaupte das wir heut mal über 8 schließen. der anstieg beschleunigt sich immer mehr und wenn ich in mein depot schaue könnt ich auf und nieder springen. meine 3 wochen spanienrundreise ist damit schonmal wieder drin
mal sehen ob nochwas dazu kommt, momentan bin ich da sehr positiv eingestimmt

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.021.170 von KMST am 22.04.09 20:58:49

Die Mondfahrt ist noch nicht zu ende, das ist der Anfang, Schnallt euch gut an und den kopf zwischen die Arme

[Highnoon120]

Ein Matv auftrag rechtfertigt einen Kurs über 20$ für 68mill ausstehende Stücke allemal

[KMST]

da ich einige von euch schonmal im yahoo posten sehen habe mal ne kurze frage: kann es sein das dieses messageboard das mit abstand das mit dem niedrigsten niveau hat? was sich da für alteregos tummeln und wie sich da unterste schublade angepisst wird ist glaube einmalig. irgend nen admin oder jemanden der auf die netiquette achtet scheints da nicht zu geben^^
und die kurziele die da ausgegeben werden sich auch spitze. hab von 2 bis 90$ da schon alles gelesen. ich persönlich warte erstmal ob, wann und wie wir die 13$ erreichen. dannach entscheide ich weiter.

[KMST]

Cash-rich defense companies are positioned to make deals
By Nick WakemanApr 21, 2009

Despite proposed cuts to several lucrative military projects, large defense contractors are well positioned to survive and even thrive as the Obama administration shifts the government’s priorities to new areas.

According to an analysis by the investment bank Houlihan Lokey, large defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon have enough cash and access to debt to make $41.5 billion in acquisitions.

That is compared to pure-play publicly traded government services companies that have about $2.1 billion at their disposal.

“The large primes are best positioned to change themselves," said Anita Antenucci, managing director of Houlihan’s aerospace, defense and government group.

Her comments were part of the firm’s annual “Market to Market” seminar.

With access to that much capital, or “dry powder” as she called it, the companies can make acquisitions to replace revenue lost because of budget cuts, she said.

The companies can use acquisitions to move into faster-growing areas such as health care, cybersecurity and energy that are high priorities for Obama administration, Antenucci said.

Despite their strong position as buyers, overall merger and acquisition activity has been dropping. In the first quarter of 2009, there were only 11 announced deals, compared to 24 in the first quarter of 2008.

Since the first quarter of 2008, the number of deals announced each quarter has dropped. Along with the drop in volume there has been a drop in the value of the deals as well, according to Houlihan Lokey’s analysis.


About the Author

Nick Wakeman is the editor of Washington Technology.

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.021.538 von KMST am 22.04.09 21:42:10

naja erstma ganz wichtig m-atv vertrag.
danach die politische entwicklung. bin mit der meinung dass da noch einiges kommen könnte. längerer einsatz, wiederaufabau. vielleicht weitere einsätze, dann noch die ganze wartung der fahrzeuge...

bin auch auf die m-atv entscheidungen gespannt

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.021.480 von KMST am 22.04.09 21:34:39

Jo jo Deutsche werden da als stupid krauts bezeichnet. Aber die Amis haben sich in Hiroshima und Nagasaki auch nicht mit Ruhm bekleckert.

[VirtualNormann]

Moin moin,

After Hours
Last: $ 8.25

After Hours
High: $ 8.3142

Wünsche einen schönen Donnerstag

[Highnoon120]

http://knobias.10kwizard.com/filing.php?param=&ipage=6271159…

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.021.480 von KMST am 22.04.09 21:34:39

ja, bin imo auch ein bisschen sehr postitiv gestimmt, obwohl mir klar ist das wir noch Rückschläge im Kurs sehen werden, dank der momentanen Volatilität an den Gesamtmärkten. Wird schon bald wieder schlechte stimmung geben. Aber das siind hier dann nur gelegenheiiten Nachzugreifen, oder bares einzufahren.
Könnte auch gut sein das wir nächstes oder übernächstes Jahr ne Div bekommen.

[Highnoon120]

Hier mal was zum thema steuer für aktionäre

http://www.konz-steuertipps.de/konz/lexikon/E/Einkuenfte-aus…

[KMST]

damn, heute gibts gut aufs maul!

[kyron7htx]

Schlechte News oder was!

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.027.333 von kyron7htx am 23.04.09 16:09:22

hab nichts von schlechten news gehört.
minus auch nicht so groß
nix besonderes - denke ich.
irgendwann mußte mal kleiner rücksetzer kommen

[sampler]

Überlegt mal!!

Wieviel solcher Rücksetzer hat wir in den letzten 12 Mon.???

Ich bin ganz entspannt und gönne mir jetzt mal ein Weizen auf dem Balkon


sampler

[coolrunning]

Zur Kenntnis

BAE Systems information and Electronic Systems Integration, Washington DC was awarded on Apr. 21, 2009 a $ 15,984,010 firm fixed price indefinitzed contractual action with 12month period of performance contract for two (2) Bar Armor kits prototypes (1 each) for the RG-31 and Cougar CAT I Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles. This contract also includes 325 production Bar Armor Kits for the Cougar CAT I. Work is to be performed in Washington, DC with an estimated completion date of May 1, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received TACOM Contracting Center, Detroit Arsenal, Warren, Mich. Is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-C-0311).

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.031.369 von coolrunning am 23.04.09 23:13:42

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.031.369 von coolrunning am 23.04.09 23:13:42

Und welche Schlüsse ziehen wir daraus?!

[KMST]

das die force armor nicht mehr alleine ist und sich die anteile am armorgeschäft wieder geteilt werden muss. zwar haben wir schon mehr verkauft aber die 15 mio hätten wir sicher auch gern genommen...

[VirtualNormann]

Die Dinger sind doch höchstens für eine Safari geeignet

[hajowe]

http://www.stockpickr.com/problog/1614/

[Highnoon120]

lest mal den yahoo post here
Yahoo is nicht nur auf der untersten ebene
sowas findet man eben auch

fett

http://messages.finance.yahoo.com/Stocks_(A_to_Z)/Stocks_F/t…

[KMST]

das klingt alles super aber sowas wäre für force allein nicht machbar. wenn das so kommt wird wohl wie beim mrap programm aufgeteilt werden und da wird jeder etwas dazu beitragen. wieviel wir da vom kuchen bekommen wird die große frage sein.
aber nix desto trotz bin ich schon gespannt wie nen flitzebogen. wenn die entscheidung planmässig kommt bin ich aber gerade im urlaub und völlig handlungsunfähig.stecke also bissel in der zwickmühle.
vorm urlaub verkaufen und gewinne sichern oder liegen lassen mit augen zu und durch und aufs beste hoffen. weil bei ner schlechten news hat sich das mit den stops wohl auch erledigt. da fällt das ding dann einfach zu schnell um jeden stop im markt zu treffen.

[hajowe]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.039.849 von KMST am 25.04.09 10:06:52

Weder noch. Laptop mitnehmen...

Gute Nacht allerseits, ich geh pennen.

[KMST]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.039.900 von hajowe am 25.04.09 10:26:31

laptop mitnehmen steht überhaupt nicht zur debatte...und übrigens nette schlafenszeiten hast du, gn8.

[VirtualNormann]

Augen zu und durch...hab ja das selbe Problem

[KMST]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.040.607 von VirtualNormann am 25.04.09 15:28:47

du fährst wohl auch bald in urlaub? übrigens mein neues spielzeug ist da, ein bolide sag ich dir...mx-freerider sind uns überlegen,
damit spring ich übern mond!!!

[Highnoon120]

Monocock for helis???
Look at this

Randy Hutcherson
Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Business Development
Randy Hutcherson joined Force Protection as Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Business Development in April 2009. He has responsibility for Force Protection’s global sales, program and contract management, as well as communications and legislative activities. Prior to serving in this newly formed position, Mr. Hutcherson was employed as Vice President of Tanker Programs for EADS North America as well as Vice President of Rotorcraft Programs. In addition to his vast experience in the private sector, Mr.
Hutcherson served 26 years in the United States Marine Corps in a variety of capacities and retired as a Colonel in the Marine Corps Office of Legislative Affairs in 2002. He holds a bachelor of science in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, a master of science in Systems Management from Troy State University and a master of science in National Security Strategies from the National War College.

espacialy on this

Mr. Hutcherson was employed as Vice President of Tanker Programs for EADS North America as well as Vice President of Rotorcraft Programs.

i smell new biz for FRPT

[coolrunning]

http://www.investorvillage.com/smbd.asp?mb=132&mn=166579&pt=…

We have started the manufacture and production of certain of our products for which we have no orders. If we do not receive orders for those products, we may incur losses.

At times, if we believe that there is a probability of selling certain of our vehicles or products, we may commence the manufacture and production of such items without orders. Presently, we are in the process of procuring materials and fabricating approximately 50 Cheetah vehicles in our production facility and in subcontractors' facilities in anticipation of receiving future orders. In the event that we do not receive such orders, we may have excess inventory and incur losses, and, as a result, our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows may be materially adversely affected.

Moreover, we are seeking to sell our Cheetah vehicles to the U.S. military and our future results of operations will depend to a large degree on our ability to sell significant quantities of Cheetah vehicles. Because we have commenced the manufacture and production of our Cheetah vehicles, we have incurred expenses for components, raw material, and other expenses without any orders from customers to purchase the vehicles we manufacture. We may experience difficulties, expenses and delays in starting up production, as we have no prior experience in manufacturing the Cheetah vehicle in commercial quantities and it may take a substantial period of time for us and our employees to achieve requisite efficiencies in producing the Cheetah. To the extent that we do not receive orders for the Cheetah in significant quantities, or if we incur delays or unforeseen expenses in connection with outfitting and equipping this facility, our business, prospects, results of operations and financial condition may be materially adversely affected. If these events occur, they could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial position and cash flows. In addition, if we are not able to sell the Cheetah in significant quantities or at all, we may not be able to sustain the growth of our business, our net sales may decline and our business may be materially adversely affected.
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Because we previously were a small business within the meaning of applicable federal regulations, we were not required to comply with the accounting and estimating requirements in order to enter into contracts with the U.S. military. However, as a result of the growth of our business, as of November 14, 2007, we are no longer considered a small business and we therefore are required to meet these additional accounting and estimating standards to the extent that they apply to new contracts that we are awarded after November 14, 2007. We have been advised by the DCAA that our accounting and estimating systems do not meet these requirements and, although we have been seeking to improve these systems, we have extensive work remaining in order to meet these standards. There can be no assurance as to when we will be able to meet these standards and, until we are able to do so, we may not be eligible for new contract awards by the U.S. military. Accordingly, any failure to meet these standards will likely have a material adverse effect on our business. In that regard, we continue to enhance our accounting system; however, there is some uncertainty as to whether our system will be capable of generating the data necessary to comply with these standards. If our accounting system is inadequate for these purposes, we could incur substantial delays and additional expenses through efforts to remedy those deficiencies or acquire and implement a new accounting system.
CAS requires us to maintain detailed accounting records. Given the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and other deficiencies in our accounting system described below under Item 9A, Controls and Procedures, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in complying with CAS.


Risiko - oder zwischen den Zeilen lesen....

[Highnoon120]

Einige kleinere Fonds haben ihre positionen aufgelöst. Aber die Fondskäuferseite überwiegt eindeutig
http://www.mffais.com/frpt

[Highnoon120]

checke gerade ob ich mit ner kleinen tradingpos noch mal reingehe,
als entry point hab ich mir die 7,59$ erarbeitet
Haltedauer 1- 4 Wochen

[KMST]

dann check gleich mal this mit out...
http://www.force-dynamics.net/

[HeinzBork]

http://insidedefense.com/

Five Contracts Awarded for Additional Test Vehicles in M-ATV Initiative

DefenseAlert, April 30, 2009 -- All of the remaining bidders in the fast-paced Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle competition have been informed they will move forward, allowing for additional survivability and mobility testing of their vehicles before a production decision in June.

Wir sind scheinbar noch dabei, auf IV ist man nicht sicher, FRPT hat keine News ausgegeben, wie OSK oder NAV.

[VirtualNormann]

Force Dynamics, LLC Selected To Continue in M-ATV Competition

Last update: 8:15 a.m. EDT May 1, 2009
LADSON, S.C., May 01, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Force Dynamics, LLC, a joint venture between Force Protection, Inc. (FRPT:
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FRPT 7.62, -0.26, -3.3%) and General Dynamics Land Systems, has been awarded an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for the M-ATV Cheetah, a lightweight, high-mobility vehicle, by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command's (TACOM) Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) program. The IDIQ contract includes an initial order for three vehicles for testing and evaluation and it enables Force Dynamics to compete for future M-ATV vehicle orders.
Previously, Force Dynamics delivered two Production Representative Vehicles (PRVs) to undergo initial survivability and mobility screening as part of the M-ATV solicitation. During this new phase of the evaluation, Force Dynamics will deliver additional PRVs for continued testing.
TACOM has indicated that if an M-ATV vehicle submission can meet all of the inspection requirements, survivability threshold and mobility tests that the vehicle will be given a "fair opportunity" for selection for a production delivery order.
Damon Walsh, executive vice president and managing director of Force Dynamics, commented "We are very pleased that the Cheetah has been selected to continue to compete for this important and urgently needed program. This is a strong validation of the M-ATV Cheetah's high level of mobility, combined with MRAP-I level protection. We believe that the M-ATV Cheetah provides the war fighter with the highest level of performance. In order to be as prepared as possible, Force Dynamics has already initiated production of the M-ATV Cheetah. We are fully ready to respond to the customer's demand for these critical vehicles."
Mike Cannon, chairman of the board of Force Dynamics and vice president, Ground Combat Systems, at General Dynamics Land Systems, commented "This is an important milestone for Force Dynamics in the M-ATV competition. Our submission offers superior mobility and survivability, and the complementary strengths of this partnership offer the best in production capability, service and support, and research and development."
"Our M-ATV effort is backed by world-class manufacturing abilities and logistical support that will allow us to successfully deliver on the aggressive procurement schedule outlined by TACOM and to provide total lifecycle support for the vehicle," Cannon said.
The Force Dynamics joint venture is supplemented by a cohesive partnership of world-class OEMs and an award under this program would create and sustain thousands of skilled employment opportunities in several states, including South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama and Michigan.
Force Protection and General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (GD:
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About Force Protection, Inc.
Force Protection, Inc. is a leading American designer, developer and manufacturer of survivability solutions, predominantly ballistic- and blast-protected wheeled vehicles currently deployed by the U.S. military and its allies to support armed forces and security personnel in conflict zones. Force Protection's specialty vehicles, the Cougar, the Buffalo and the Cheetah, are designed specifically for reconnaissance and urban operations and to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection also is the developer and manufacturer of ForceArmor(TM), an armor package providing superior protection against explosively formed projectiles (EFPs), now available for a wide range of tactical-wheeled vehicles. Force Protection is one of the original developers and primary providers of vehicles for the U.S. military's Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicle program. For more information about Force Protection and its vehicles, visit www.forceprotection.net.
About General Dynamics Corp.
General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 92,900 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about the company is available on the Internet at www.generaldynamics.com.
Force Protection, Inc. Safe Harbor Language
This press release contains forward looking statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations. These statements are based on beliefs and assumptions of Force Protection's management, and on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Examples of these factors include, but are not limited to, the ultimate selection of Force Dynamics under the M-ATV Program, our ability to fulfill any order for the M-ATV Cheetah on a timely basis, our ability to effectively manage the risks in our business, the reaction of the marketplace to the foregoing and other risk factors and cautionary statements listed in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risks set forth in the Company's 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
SOURCE: Force Protection, Inc.

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[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.079.332 von VirtualNormann am 01.05.09 14:28:11

Hört sich doch sehr gut an

[KMST]

so ich poste wieder mal den chart hier rein. da muss ich ne immer so weit zurück blättern um ihn zu suchen

[kyron7htx]

Sell on good news or what. Oder MM drücken um billige Stücke zu bekommen?!

[pes05]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.079.690 von kyron7htx am 01.05.09 15:52:31

steht doch höher als gestern?
War das weiterkommen nicht eingepreist?

[VirtualNormann]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.079.690 von kyron7htx am 01.05.09 15:52:31

Würde das jetzt nicht als FRPT-Spezifisch bezeichnen.

[KMST]

*gnarf*

[pes05]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/8485336

was bedeuted das nun für Frpt?

alles oder nichts?

[coolrunning]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/8485336

So kann es auch jeder anklicken...

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.081.485 von pes05 am 01.05.09 22:51:55

Viel aber nicht Alles



Britain To Remove Vector Vehicle From Afghan Operations
By andrew chuter
Published: 1 May 2009 15:54 Print | Email

LONDON - Britain is to withdraw the recently purchased Vector armored vehicle from operations in Afghanistan after admitting it is too vulnerable as roadside bombs get bigger.

The MoD bought nearly 200 of the protected patrol vehicles for units in Afghanistan and Iraq, rushing the first ones into service in early 2007 to replace Snatch Land Rovers in which several British troops had been killed by roadside bombs.

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An MoD spokesman confirmed the intention to withdraw the vehicle in a May 1 statement.

"Since its introduction to theater, the evolving threat from larger improvised explosive devices on operations has led to a requirement for more medium and heavy capability vehicles to withstand these devices," the spokesman said. "Following the delivery of Mastiff 2, Ridgback and vehicles from the protected mobility package announced [by the MoD] in October 2008, we intend to withdraw Vector from operations in Afghanistan. This will be a phased withdrawal and will not lead to any capability gap."

Sources said many of the six-wheel-drive Vectors are already sitting in vehicle parks, unused by troops who have moved to the more heavily protected Force Protection Cougar vehicle, known in British Army service as the Mastiff.

Vector has attracted increasing criticism in the media for its vulnerability to roadside bombs. The vehicle has also suffered unreliable front hubs and other technical problems. BAE Systems fixed that problem at its own expense.

Defence Secretary John Hutton called the Vector the least successful of the armored vehicles purchased by the MoD under the urgent operational requirements procurement process.

"Mistakes were probably made there," he told the parliamentary Defence Committee here April 28.

BAE, which acquired Vector builder Pinzgauer as part of a wider purchase of Armor Holding in the U.S., still has to deliver about 20 vehicles it is assembling at its Newcastle factory in northeastern England.

The company recently announced it was closing the ex-Pinzgauer site at Guildford and moving the remaining support work on the company's vehicle fleet to Newcastle as part of a rationalization plan in the land sector here.

Three armored vehicle plants are closing with the loss of up to 500 jobs.

BAE said it would "continue to support the Vector vehicles in British Army service."

http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4069313&c=LAN&s=TOP

[Gexe006]

schon etwas älter

Last year the Cougar 4x4 Ridgback was showcased, this year, Cougar TSV 6x6 Wolfhound.....

The Event - DVD 2009
http://www.theevent.co.uk/press/pr_140409.asp

14th April 2009
A new breed of Mastiff to be displayed at DVD

A new breed of Mastiff vehicle, designed to give troops increased protection as they support missions in high threat areas, is bound for DVD 2009, Defence Equipment & Support's (DE&S) key stakeholder event. Wolfhound, is just one of the MoD's newly-purchased protected support vehicles that will be on show over the two-day event, taking place on the 24/25 June at Millbrook, Bedfordshire.

Following the signing of a £90 million contract, Integrated Survivability Technologies Limited (IST) will build Wolfhound, a six-wheeled variant of the acclaimed Mastiff. Wolfhound will provide a highly-protected load-carrying vehicle, which will undertake a variety of tasks, including transporting bulky stores for use in the construction of forward bases; acting as a Gun Tractor and Gun Limber for the Royal Artillery's 105 Light Gun; and carrying general stores such as ammunition, food or water.

DVD 2009 will offer a unique platform to showcase Wolfhound to key members of the defence sector and attending service personnel, as well as providing an opportunity for them to meet and discuss other technologies and support services. The event will also allow DE&S personnel and the wider industry to highlight the work that is being undertaken to deliver the finest equipment and support for the UK's Armed Forces, for both present and future operations.

IST is a joint venture company between Force Protection Inc and Coventry-based NP Aerospace. Through Wolfhound, the company will supply over 90 heavy tactical support vehicles, based on the Cougar design. The development will create 50 new jobs within NP Aerospace and the supplier base.

Dr Andrew Tyler, Chief Operating Officer for Defence Equipment and Support, said: "I am proud to announce the order of the Heavy Support Vehicle Wolfhound which, with the proven protection capabilities of the excellent Mastiff and Ridgback vehicles, will be a vital asset to battlefield commanders in supporting the front line.

"This contract is an excellent example of how we are continuing to work with British industry to secure highly skilled jobs and retain valued expertise in this ever-changing market."

One of the topics that is certain to be discussed at DVD 2009 will be the shared design characteristics between the Wolfhound and Mastiff. The vehicle has been developed to utilise the support solution that is already in place and ensure that the training cost for troops using the fleet is minimised. Wolfhound will feature a 7.62 GPMG self defence weapon and the standard installation of radio and electronic equipment featured on the proven Mastiff.

DE&S's Programme Manager, Nick Fox, added: "DVD will provide an excellent opportunity to showcase the vehicle and allow discussion between all key members of the defence community including end users on this new capability.

The vehicle will be much welcomed by front line troops and will be supplied as part of the Tactical Support Vehicle programme. By building on lessons learnt from previous Urgent Operational Requirements and working closely with the new joint venture company Integrated Survivability Technologies (IST), an improved capability will be delivered."

Force Protection Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of IST, Michael Moody, said: "Much like the Wolfhound vehicle requirement, Force Protection and NP Aerospace have come a long way in a very short time. We have established a partnership in the United Kingdom that we believe will become the base for growing our relationship with the UK Ministry of Defence."

[coolrunning]

Hallo zusammen,

ich bin beruflich jetzt und die nächste Zeit sehr eingespannt. Daher fehlt mir Zeit für DD und Sammlung von Fakten.

Mein Stand heute bezüglich Großauftrag:
5 Firmen in engerer Auswahl
Entscheidung Juni 2009
Testfahrzeuge wurden geordert
Auftrag soll an eine Firma vergeben werden

Gibt es Vorgaben über Produktionkapazität, denn da würden ja schon einige wegfallen, wenn die hoch wären.
Gibt es einen Favoriten ? und wenn ja, warum ?


Sollte also nichts an FRPT gehen, werden wir wohl im Kurs auf 4 - 5 Dollar sinken, schätze ich.
Man sollte daher wohl die Kurse der anderen Bewerber genau beobachten, denn einige wissen immer mehr und decken sich einige Tage vorher ein. Der Kleinanleger hat nur die sensible Beobachtungsmöglichkeit von Kursschwankungen....

Wie ist eure Meinung, bzw. welchen Wissensstand könnt Ihr einbringen ?

Einen schönen Restsonntag und eine gute Woche
Cool

[Highnoon120]

http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN013186152009…

[Gexe006]

War machine sports local ties
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Sunday, May 3 2009, 7:50 am
David Allen
A landmine goes off, splintering through the flat, vulnerable underbelly of a military Humvee.
Devastation. Casualties.
It's exactly what Ultra Machines' President Frank Stewart wants to avoid.
Enter the Cheetah, a 25,000-pound behemoth designed to be faster and lighter than its big brother, the MRAP (mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle), while still providing the same ballistic protection.
Sporting a V-shaped hull to dissipate the energy from an IED (improvised explosive device) blast, Stewart said the Cheetah MATV (MRAP all-terrain vehicle) is a joint venture between defense manufacturers General Dynamics and Force Protection.
Ultra, with operations in Shelby and Kings Mountain, handles fabrication.
It's quick - 71 mph - and lightweight compared to its predecessors. With added mobility, it can transport four through rough Afghanistan terrain.
Stewart hopes the military takes a liking to it. A contract could bring Ultra, and the region, a needed, if brief, boost in an unstable economy.
Companies are fighting a battle of their own for the right to produce a minimum of roughly 2,000 combat-ready machines - to specifica-tions, of course. The government is currently holding a tournament of sorts to literally see which of the final five truck designs is left standing.
As it is, the Cheetah is one of them.
"They're destroying them ... to determine who is going to get the award," Stewart said.
June 15 is judgment day, and Stewart says it can't come quickly enough.
Ultra currently employs 300. With the contract, that number could shoot to 700.
In tough times, that's a light Cleveland County has been waiting for. But the jobs won't last long - that is, if the Cheetah outpaces its competition.
"Short-lived, but it's a boost nonetheless," Stewart said of the potential job creation.
Stewart said if the Cheetah is picked up, Ultra will make the entire body. Bolt-on parts such as windows will be installed elsewhere.
From there, the Kings Mountain plant would handle subassemblies and the company's paint facility in Forest City would apply the chemi-cal-resistant paint.
Stewart believes the Cheetah has what it takes to claim the contract.
"It's performed excellent."


http://www.shelbystar.com/news/stewart-38827-cheetah-ultra.h…

[Highnoon120]

$158 mil contract for suspension kits
1500 kits ordered from Force Protection. Link:

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2009/05/marine_mrap_050…

[VirtualNormann]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.088.748 von Highnoon120 am 04.05.09 12:14:13

Der Auftrag ist aber schon einen Monat alt.

http://www.forceprotection.net/news/news_article.html?id=294

[Gexe006]

Press Release Source: Force Protection, Inc.
Force Dynamics Delivers Three Additional M-ATV Test Vehicles
Raytheon Supplies Comprehensive C4ISR System

On Monday May 4, 2009, 4:05 pm EDT
Buzz up! Print Related:Force Protection Inc., General Dynamics Corp.
LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Force Dynamics, LLC (FD), a joint venture between Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT - News) and General Dynamics Land Systems (NYSE:GD - News), announced today the delivery of 3 additional production representative Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All Terrain – Vehicle (M-ATV) Cheetah vehicles to the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test and Evaluation Center for continued testing as part of the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command’s M-ATV program.

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{"s" : "frpt,gd","k" : "c10,l10,p20,t10","o" : "","j" : ""} Force Dynamics, LLC and Raytheon have agreed to provide a comprehensive command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance system (C4ISR) plug-and-play ready architecture for the M-ATV Cheetah.

As part of the Request for Proposals for a lighter weight Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle with better mobility the U.S. Army included a comprehensive C4ISR system architecture that would enable rapid installation of various government furnished equipment (GFE) post delivery. Having this C4ISR capability significantly increases the M-ATV operational flexibility, enabling the M-ATVs to be rapidly configured in the field for various mission profiles. Under the original MRAP program, vehicles required extensive modifications, integration, and testing to fully integrate various C4SIR configurations.

“The collaborative effort to meet and exceed the M-ATV C4ISR integration requirements have resulted in a light weight, highly mobile and survivable vehicle platform with a completely integrated C4ISR plug-and-play system,” said Damon Walsh, executive vice president, managing director for Force Dynamics. “With this approach we can provide a better, more reliable system and ultimately better value for the war fighter by getting the vehicle into operations faster, it truly is a win-win for our team and our customers,” said Walsh.

“The Force Dynamics - Raytheon solution ushers in a new generation of plug-and-play systems built using the C4ISR Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) that provides immediate access to sophisticated radio switching, networked video, navigation systems, Blue Force Tracking, Counter-Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Electronic Warfare, and weapons systems,” explained Sandra B. Gillespie, Vice President of RTSC Mission Systems and Homeland Security Solutions for Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC, a subsidiary of Raytheon Company. “The C4ISR backbone we were able to jointly develop and deliver for this urgent operational requirement provides net-centric integration services for remote monitoring of integrated vehicle and C4ISR systems into one monitoring platform. The vehicle operator and commander will have complete systems status in real time - all the time. The solution Force Dynamics and Raytheon designed, manufactured and installed on the M-ATV Cheetah provides the interoperability necessary so all vehicle and warfighting systems perform coherently providing a strategic advantage over traditional stand alone vehicle and C4SIR systems that require individual control and monitoring,” said Gillespie.

Included in the package are features such as remote data transfer, monitoring of platform usage, and capture of failure information which are built into the Cheetah M-ATV architecture providing local and remote service and support teams tools to effectively monitor and manage each vehicle system more efficiently and effectively. Each M-ATV Cheetah is registered in Raytheon's Force Logistics System II which is electronically integrated to the DoD's current force support systems, which ensures the M-ATV Cheetah is supportable and in turn more available to the warfighter.

About Force Protection, Inc.

Force Protection, Inc. is a leading American designer, developer and manufacturer of survivability solutions, predominantly ballistic- and blast-protected wheeled vehicles currently deployed by the U.S. military and its allies to support armed forces and security personnel in conflict zones. Force Protection’s specialty vehicles, the Cougar, the Buffalo and the Cheetah, are designed specifically for reconnaissance and urban operations and to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Force Protection also is the developer and manufacturer of ForceArmor™, an armor package providing superior protection against explosively formed projectiles (EFPs), now available for a wide range of tactical-wheeled vehicles. Force Protection is one of the original developers and primary providers of vehicles for the U.S. military’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicle program. For more information about Force Protection and its vehicles, visit www.forceprotection.net.

About General Dynamics Corp.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 92,900 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about the company is available on the Internet at www.generaldynamics.com.

About Raytheon Company

Raytheon Company, with 2008 sales of $23.2 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 87 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 73,000 people worldwide.

Force Protection, Inc. Safe Harbor Language

This press release contains forward looking statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations. These statements are based on beliefs and assumptions of Force Protection’s management, and on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Examples of these factors include, but are not limited to, the ultimate selection of Force Dynamics under the M-ATV Program, our ability to fulfill any order for the M-ATV Cheetah on a timely basis, our ability to effectively manage the risks in our business, the reaction of the marketplace to the foregoing and other risk factors and cautionary statements listed in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risks set forth in the Company’s 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.


Contact:
Force Protection, Inc.
Tommy Pruitt, 843-574-3866
Senior Communications Director
or
GDLS
Peter Keating, 586-825-7930
VP, Communications

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Force-Dynamics-Delivers-Three-…

Starkes Team

[kyron7htx]

NEWS --- FRPT Ready for M-ATV Contract Fullfilment 34 minutes ago Force Protection Appoints Senior VP for Government Affairs
Mark L. Garrell, Formerly of DRS Technologies, Senior Legislative Coordinator for Army Budget

On Tuesday May 5, 2009, 7:30 am EDT

LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT - News) today announced that on April 24, 2009 it named Mark L. Garrell, as its Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and Director of Washington Operations, a new position within the company’s management structure. Mr. Garrell will have direct responsibility for all legislative communications and will act as the company’s primary liaison for the Pentagon. Mr. Garrell will be based in Force Protection’s Washington office and report directly to Randy Hutcherson, Executive Vice President, Programs, Global Sales and Business Development. Mr. Garrell was most recently with DRS Technologies (A Finmeccanica Company), where he was Vice President of Government Affairs.

Prior to DRS Technologies Mr. Garrell completed a 22 year career in military service with the United States Army achieving the rank of colonel. Most recently, he was Senior Legislative Coordinator for Appropriations, Army Budget Congressional Liaison, in the Office of the Secretary of the Army for Financial Management and Comptroller. Prior to that post, he served as Battalion Commander for the US Army Third Infantry Division in Iraq from 2002-2004.

Randy Hutcherson, Executive Vice President for Programs, Global Sales and Business Development commented, "Mark brings a valuable skill set and knowledge base to our organization, built from an extraordinary public service record in the field and in Washington. We are very grateful to now have the benefit of his relationships, his management expertise, and his deep understanding of the legislative and procurement environment. Mark will be a critical link between our management team and our external constituencies on Capitol Hill and in the Pentagon.”

Mark L. Garrell, Force Protection’s Senior VP for Government Affairs, said, "I am excited to join Force Protection at a time when the Company is accelerating the transformation of its business to a leading provider of innovative survivability solutions to its customers. My focus will be to communicate this emerging Force Protection story to our customers and key constituencies.”

[pes05]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.098.744 von kyron7htx am 05.05.09 14:15:00

geht in die richtige Richtung a bissl spät die einsicht das für frpt die Front in Washington sitzt

[Gexe006]

House Appropriations Committee Summary of the FY-09 Supplemental
House Appropriations Committee Report on the FY-09 Supplemental

The May, 2009, report details the committee's proposed FY-09 supplemental appropriations bill for Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and pandemic flu preparations. Included are details on plans to increase funding for MRAPs.

House Appropriations Committee Summary of the FY-09 Supplemental

In a May 4, 2009, summary and statement, House Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey (D-WI) outlines the panel's proposed changes to the Obama administration's FY-09 supplemental appropriations request for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as for Pakistan operations and pandemic influenza response. The committee is eying a $4.7 billion increase, in part to pay for more MRAPs and C-17s.

http://www.defensenewsstand.com/defensenewsstand_spclsubj.as…

MINE RESISTANT AMBUSH PROTECTED VEHICLE FUND
FY 2009 Supplemental Request
Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Fund
I.
Description of Operations Financed:
The Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle Fund supports the procurement, fielding, sustainment, and transportation of MRAP Vehicles. The Department will transfer funds to appropriations for operation and maintenance; procurement; research, development test, and evaluation; and working capital funds for these purposes. The Department first initiated an aggressive approach to protect its tactical wheeled vehicles in theater by armoring the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). To fill an Operational Need from theater, the Department began procuring the MRAP in 2007.
The MRAP requirement for all Services is 16,105 plus 133 test vehicles. As of February 10, 2008, all 16,238 MRAP vehicles have been placed on order; 15,030 have been produced and accepted; and approximately 13,510 have been fielded in theater.
The FY 2009 funding request is for the procurement of an additional 1,000 MRAP vehicles for theater needs, establishment of maintenance and repair sites in Afghanistan, and ongoing sustainment of vehicles in theater.
II.
Force Structure Summary: N/A
III.
Financial Summary ($ in Thousands):MRAP Fund
FY 2008 Actual 16,800,000
FY 2009 Request 4,393,000
FY 2009 Bridge 1,700,000
FY 2009 Remaining 2,693,000
Narrative Justification: Operating forces in Iraq and Afghanistan identified an operational need to increase survivability by expanding the use of platforms offering better underbody protection. Designed to mitigate operating forces’ susceptibility to attacks from Improvised Explosive Devices (IED’s), rocket-propelled grenades, and Explosively Formed Penetrators (EFP’s), the MRAP provides operating forces with an effective blast-protected platform. The Department requests funds to sustain and
MRAP - 113
MRAP - 114
maintain vehicles in theater, establish additional repair and maintenance facilities, and procure up to an additional 1,000 vehicles. Funding will be used to:
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Procure up to an additional 1,000 lighter all-terrain type MRAP vehicles to fill an urgent need for Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF);
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Continue production of selected MRAP vehicles at minimum levels;
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Procure test articles and conduct automotive and ballistic testing;
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Replenish spares, procure repair parts, set up additional infrastructure and associated logistics support for increased OEF missions, provide labor associated with vehicle and component repair in Kuwait, Operation Iraqi Freedom and OEF, and support increased air transportation of vehicles already ordered; and
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Sustain the MRAPs, including costs for maintenance personnel and facilities in theater.
Impact if not funded: The Department will not meet a theater urgent need for additional lighter MRAP vehicles to conduct operations for OEF. Lack of sustainment funding in FY 2009 would undermine vehicle readiness in theater.

http://www.defenselink.mil/comptroller/defbudget/fy2009/Supp…

[Gexe006]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.103.059 von Gexe006 am 05.05.09 21:38:30

vergessen

Lawmakers Boost MRAP, Airlift Accounts in $94.2 Billion FY-09 Supplemental
DefenseAlert - 5/5/2009

May 5, 2009 -- House defense appropriators yesterday unveiled a $94.2 billion fiscal year 2009 supplemental spending bill that offers billions more for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles and cargo aircraft than requested in the administration's $83.4 billion package unveiled last month.

[Gexe006]

Press Release Source: Force Protection, Inc.
Force Protection to Announce First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results
On Tuesday May 5, 2009, 5:37 pm EDT

S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT - News) today announced that it will release financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2009 on Monday, May 11, 2009 before the market open. A conference call to discuss those results will be held at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time that same day and will include comments from Michael Moody, Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman and Charles Mathis, Chief Financial Officer.

While the question-and-answer session of the call will be limited to institutional analysts and investors, retail brokers and individual investors are invited to listen to a live webcast. The webcast can be accessed via the home page of the Company’s website at www.forceprotection.net. Please visit the website at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register for the webcast and download any necessary software. The replay of the call will be available on the Company’s website until Monday, May 18, 2009.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Force-Protection-to-Announce-b…

[hans1929]

http://www.forceprotection.net/models/cheetah/

Seite wurde geändert

[coolrunning]

oshkosh und navistar im plus

wir im minus


ein schlechtes Zeichen ?

[KMST]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.112.683 von coolrunning am 06.05.09 20:29:07

verfolge ich auch schon seit über ner woche. bin auch zur zeit bissel enttäuscht, waren halt ziemlich verwöhnt die letzte zeit 8$ rum ist ne harte nuss

[Highnoon120]

Gelegenheit um noch mal nachzutanken

[pes05]

Force Protection, Inc. (FRPT) After Hours Trading

Force Protection, Inc.
May 6, 2009 Market Close: $ 7.46

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Pre-Market Charts | After Hours Charts
After Hours
Last: $ 7.47 After Hours
High: $ 7.5878
After Hours
Volume: 275,336 After Hours
Low: $ 7.4644
After Hours
Time (ET) After Hours
Price After Hours
Share Volume
16:59 $ 7.47 1,477
16:54 $ 7.47 2,798
16:48 $ 7.47 139
16:30 $ 7.47 722
16:19 $ 7.5878 265,200
16:15 $ 7.471 1,300
16:12 $ 7.4971 3,100
16:05 $ 7.4971 200
16:04 $ 7.4971 200
16:00 $ 7.4644 200

Was läuft denn da wieder für ein Schmuu??

[Highnoon120]

verdammt leut, jetzt verkauft mir doch noch mal n paar stücke für 5,64 in Frankfurt.
Kurs steht hier bei 5,58 aber Order wird nicht ausgeführt

[kyron7htx]

Werden die Earnings schlecht sein, oder wieso geht es seit Tagen pö a pö nach unten.

[KMST]

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2009/05/07/pentagon-pi…

keine gute promotion, hoffen wir auf general dynamics

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.122.826 von KMST am 07.05.09 19:29:38

alles im grünen bereich, nur nicht verunsichern lassen. das sind Spielchen mit dem preis, um die leute zu verunsichern und ihnen die shares billig abzujagen, wer drin bleibt wird belohnt das ist zu 98% sicher

[KMST]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.129.891 von Highnoon120 am 08.05.09 15:01:33

sicher ist nur das es demnächst zu einer extremen umverteilung der gelder kommen wird. ich hoffe aber, daß ich hier mit force dynamics im sterntalerregen stehe werde. das ding mit NAV kotzt mich aber an, wenn die bei diesem projekt dabei sind sind die wirklich auch immer einer der topfavoriten. mrap haben die uns gegen ende mit ihrem schrott auch gut übern tisch gezogen

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.129.891 von Highnoon120 am 08.05.09 15:01:33

Aber wenn ich ehrlich bin, meine nerven sind auch runter, und ich überprüfe immer wierder ob ich auch richtig liege.
Da sag noch mal einer investieren ist keine Arbeit

[Highnoon120]

Da fällt mir der song von trio gerade ein hehe,
" Sunday be alone, Monday u need love "

[Highnoon120]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Sp9uybENWo&feature=related

[Highnoon120]

und gerade frisch noch n paar nachrichten

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Force-Protection-Appoints-bw-1…

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.129.891 von Highnoon120 am 08.05.09 15:01:33

Ich denke auch die meisten haben ihre shares behalten. Aber so kurz vor den veröffentlichung zieht das spekulanten an. bald müsste auch neue short zahlen kommen. Eine spannende firmenentwicklung bei frpt.

Gut ding brauch weile. hoffe ich jedenfalls.

ich bin immer noch auf hold - ich geh nicht vor den m-atv verträegn raus.

[hans1929]

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=conewsstory&refer=con…

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.129.891 von Highnoon120 am 08.05.09 15:01:33

ich würde wetten dass ich diesen Spruch irgendwo vor ca. 2 Jahren schon mal von jemand so ungefähr in diesem TRhread gelesen habe.

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.132.455 von wohinistmeinGeld am 08.05.09 18:24:04

das ist wohl richtig, aber was soll man sonst sagen als longie

[wohinistmeinGeld]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.133.192 von Highnoon120 am 08.05.09 19:32:46

manchmal trifft es auch zu, aber mit deinen 98% bin ich nicht einverstanden.
Die Verlierer an der Börse sind immer in der Überzahl also müßte es rein statistisch deutlich unter 50% heißen.

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.133.998 von wohinistmeinGeld am 08.05.09 20:54:30

abwarten

[coolrunning]

Force Dynamics Brings Out 3 Additional M-ATV Test Vehicle

Sat. May 09, 2009; Posted: 12:24 PM

May 09, 2009 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- FRPT | Quote | Chart | News |

Force Dynamics (FD), a joint venture between Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) and General Dynamics Land Systems, announced the delivery of 3 additional production representative Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All Terrain - Vehicle (M-ATV) Cheetah vehicles to the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test and Evaluation Center for continued testing as part of the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command's M-ATV program.
Force Dynamics and Raytheon have agreed to provide a comprehensive command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance system (C4ISR) plug-and-play ready architecture for the M-ATV Cheetah.

As part of the Request for Proposals for a lighter weight Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle with better mobility the U.S. Army included a comprehensive C4ISR system architecture that would enable rapid installation of various government furnished equipment (GFE) post delivery. Having this C4ISR capability significantly increases the M-ATV operational flexibility, enabling the M-ATVs to be rapidly configured in the field for various mission profiles. Under the original MRAP program, vehicles required extensive modifications, integration, and testing to fully integrate various C4SIR configurations.

"The collaborative effort to meet and exceed the M-ATV C4ISR integration requirements have resulted in a light weight, highly mobile and survivable vehicle platform with a completely integrated C4ISR plug-and-play system," said Damon Walsh, executive vice president, managing director for Force Dynamics. "With this approach we can provide a better, more reliable system and ultimately better value for the war fighter by getting the vehicle into operations faster, it truly is a win-win for our team and our customers," said Walsh.

"The Force Dynamics - Raytheon solution ushers in a new generation of plug-and-play systems built using the C4ISR Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) that provides immediate access to sophisticated radio switching, networked video, navigation systems, Blue Force Tracking, Counter-Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Electronic Warfare, and weapons systems," explained Sandra B. Gillespie, Vice President of RTSC Mission Systems and Homeland Security Solutions for Raytheon Technical Services Company LLC, a subsidiary of Raytheon Company. "The C4ISR backbone we were able to jointly develop and deliver for this urgent operational requirement provides net-centric integration services for remote monitoring of integrated vehicle and C4ISR systems into one monitoring platform. The vehicle operator and commander will have complete systems status in real time - all the time. The solution Force Dynamics and Raytheon designed, manufactured and installed on the M-ATV Cheetah provides the interoperability necessary so all vehicle and warfighting systems perform coherently providing a strategic advantage over traditional stand alone vehicle and C4SIR systems that require individual control and monitoring," said Gillespie.

Included in the package are features such as remote data transfer, monitoring of platform usage, and capture of failure information which are built into the Cheetah M-ATV architecture providing local and remote service and support teams tools to effectively monitor and manage each vehicle system more efficiently and effectively. Each M-ATV Cheetah is registered in Raytheon's Force Logistics System II which is electronically integrated to the DoD's current force support systems, which ensures the M-ATV Cheetah is supportable and in turn more available to the warfighter.

[coolrunning]

08.05.2009 15:22
Force Protection Appoints Executive VP for Total Life Cycle Support Jim Grazioplene, Retired US Army Major General

Force Protection, (News) Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT) today announced that as of May 4, 2009 it named James Grazioplene as its Executive Vice President, Total Lifecycle Support. Mr. Grazioplene will have direct responsibility for oversight and management of the Company’s growing business of providing total life cycle support to its fleet of fielded vehicles including service, spare parts and related logistics, maintenance and support through the Company’s in-theatre award-winning Field Service Representatives. Mr. Grazioplene will also have direct oversight of the Company’s newly developed 120 acre off-road training facility located in Roxboro, North Carolina. Mr. Grazioplene will report directly to Michael Moody, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Grazioplene comes to the Company most recently from KBR, Inc., as its Vice President, Global Programs in the Government and Infrastructure Division. Prior to that, he was employed by SYColeman, a subsidiary of L3 Communications Holdings as Vice President, Surveillance and Security Applications.

Prior to his employment in the private sector, Mr. Grazioplene, a graduate of West Point, served in the United States Army for 32 years, achieving the rank of Major General. At the time of his retirement from the Army he held the position of Director of Force Development in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Pentagon.

Michael Moody, Force Protection's Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are excited to welcome MGen Grazioplene, USA (Ret.) to our executive management team. He is a distinguished military and corporate leader with tremendous experience in the full range of total life cycle support services. With MGen. Grazioplene’s addition to the Company, I am confident that our newly constituted executive management team is capable of successfully accelerating the transformation of Force Protection.”

James Grazioplene commented, "I am very pleased to join the team at Force Protection. We believe that our vehicles have proven their effectiveness in the field and will be a key part of the tactical wheeled vehicle fleet for many years to come. It is our intent and my mandate to ensure that the Force Protection world-wide tactical wheeled vehicle fleet reports the highest operational readiness rate. Force Protection’s ability to maintain vehicles at the highest operational levels means that these capable vehicles are available for use as and when needed.”

[Highnoon120]

CC in 5min

[Gexe006]

Aber erst noch die Zahlen

Force Protection says 1Q profit rises 6 percent
Force Protection 1st-quarter profit rises 6 percent as it cuts operating costs
On Monday May 11, 2009, 11:46 am EDT
Print Related:Force Protection Inc.
LADSON, S.C. (AP) -- Force Protection Inc., which makes military vehicles, said Monday that its first-quarter profit rose 6 percent as it controlled operating costs to improve its gross margin.

The company earned $7.4 million, or 11 cents per share, in the quarter that ended March 31. That compares with $7 million, or 10 cents per share, a year earlier.

Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters had expected 8 cents per share profit and $153 million in revenue.

Revenue fell 54 percent to $184.7 million in the most recent period from $403 million a year earlier, when the company received $196.4 million from a General Dynamics Land Systems program, the company said in a statement.

Chief Executive Michael Moody said the company had made progress in increasing its revenue from service and support.

Shares fell 20 cents to $7.31 in late morning trading.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Force-Protection-says-1Q-apf-1…

[Gexe006]

Nochmal etwas ausführlicher :

Quarter 2009 Results
Reports Q1 2009 Net Sales of $184.7 million, Diluted EPS of $0.11

End Q1 2009 with Cash Balance of $119.8 million

On Monday May 11, 2009, 7:30 am EDT
Print Related:Force Protection Inc.
LADSON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT - News), a leading survivability solutions provider, today reported net income of $7.4 million, or $0.11 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2009 compared with $7.0 million or $0.10 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2008. Operating income in the first quarter of 2009 increased 6% to $11.4 million compared with operating income of $10.8 million in the first quarter of 2008.

In the first quarter of 2009, the Company reported net sales of $184.7 million versus $403.0 million in the first quarter of 2008. Net sales in the first quarter of 2008 included $196.4 million of pass-through sales from General Dynamics Land Systems. There were no vehicle pass-through sales from General Dynamics Land Systems in the first quarter of 2009.

Michael Moody, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Force Protection, Inc., said, “Over the course of the first quarter, we made significant progress in transforming our business. Service and support revenues are an increasingly strong part of our business. The first quarter of 2009 was a quarter without a significant number of MRAP vehicle sales, and we are reasonably satisfied with improvements in the gross margins and operating results we were able to generate. These improvements were realized despite the significant added expense in the quarter for the 2006 re-audit work.”

The Company’s cash balance rose to $119.8 million as of the quarter ended March 31, 2009, from $111.0 million as of the year ended December 31, 2008. Operating activity provided net cash of $14.2 million in the first quarter of 2009 compared with $3.1 million in the first quarter of 2008. Inventories as of the quarter ended March 31, 2009 increased to $100.5 million from $88.5 million as of December 31, 2008. Accounts receivable increased $13.9 million or 10% as of the quarter ended March 31, 2009 compared to the 2008 year-end balance.

Mr. Moody continued, “Our recent contract awards for Cougar independent suspension upgrades, a continued strong trend toward sustainment, and the initial shipments of our ForceArmor™ upgrades all confirm demand for Force Protection to diversify to a broader range of products and services. We are also excited to have received an award for the Wolfhound tactical support vehicle from the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence. The Wolfhound vehicle was created through Force Protection’s understanding of our customer’s requirements, our competency to rapidly prototype and the ability to leverage strong industry partnerships.”

He further commented, “We have also been very pleased to have recently strengthened our leadership with the naming of Randy Hutcherson to the position of Executive Vice President, Programs, Global Sales and Business Development and MGen Jim Grazioplene as Executive Vice President, Total Life Cycle Support. We believe that their leadership and guidance will prove invaluable as we further diversify our business and continue to improve and deepen our operational capabilities and relationships with our customers. We are pleased and excited to have been recently down-selected for the ongoing, intense competition for the M-ATV program. While we are positioned to execute well and fulfill customer needs in the event we are selected for a production order, our business plan is not dependent on that outcome.”

Mr. Moody concluded, “Our business is transforming. We believe that the combination of strong leadership, a dedication to partnerships, and a commitment to innovation will set us apart as the leading developer and provider of survivability solutions creating significant and sustainable value for our customers and our shareholders.”

[Gexe006]

Hier noch der Link zum 10-Q

http://app.quotemedia.com/quotetools/showFilingOutline.go?sy…

Viel zu lesen

[ChrisHamburg01]

Begeistert werden die Zahlen ja nicht gerade aufgenommen, wenn ich den Kurs so sehe. Wenigstens gibt es aber auch kein "sell on good news" mit einem 10%igen Minus.

[pes05]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.149.729 von ChrisHamburg01 am 11.05.09 23:39:22

Alles wartet auf die MAT-V Aufträge.
Da traut sich keiner raus oder rein.Es sei denn Sie haben infos
von der DoD.

[HeinzBork]

http://www.therobinsgroup.biz/files/05_08_09_FRPT_IN.pdf

Feine Analyse.

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.150.000 von pes05 am 12.05.09 05:18:30

treffend beschrieben, ich fürchte wir werden so seitwärts zwischen 6,5 und 8,5 laufen bis raus ist was geht bei den M-ATV.

[pes05]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.151.623 von Highnoon120 am 12.05.09 10:35:18

endschuldigt, natürlöich heißt es M-ATV

[coolrunning]

http://www.investorvillage.com/smbd.asp?mb=132&mn=167510&pt=…

[coolrunning]

Force Protection Service Sales Lifted by New Kits (Update2)

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aDowg…
By Edmond Lococo
May 11 (Bloomberg) -- Force Protection Inc., the third- largest maker of blast-resistant trucks for the U.S. military, said new armor and suspension kits will help lift 2009 sales of parts and services 73 percent higher than previously forecast.

Service and support revenue is now targeted at more than $450 million, exceeding a March forecast of about $260 million, Chief Financial Officer Charles Mathis said on a conference call today. He didn’t project total 2009 revenue or earnings for the Ladson, South Carolina-based company.

Chief Executive Officer Michael Moody is boosting revenue from supporting existing vehicles to make up for declining orders of new trucks. The company didn’t have a “significant number” of first-quarter sales of Mine-Resistant, Ambush- Protected vehicles, or MRAPs, as the U.S. military focused on creating a lighter version for Afghanistan’s undeveloped roads.

“Given operational tempo in the Middle East remains high, we believe the core services/support business will remain strong,” James McIlree, an analyst with Collins Stewart LLC in New York, said in a report today. “With survivability and mobility key concerns for the military, we believe demand for Force Armor and the company’s independent suspension kits is likely to increase in the immediate future.”

McIlree rates the shares “hold” and doesn’t own any.

Force Protection fell 9 cents, or 1.2 percent, to $7.42 at 4 p.m. in Nasdaq Stock Market composite trading. The shares rose 89 percent in the past 12 months.

Cougar MRAPs

The MRAP vehicles already in the U.S. fleet “are going to be around for 20 years,” giving the maintenance business long- term viability, Mathis said in an interview today. The company has delivered more than 3,000 Cougar MRAPs to the U.S.

“Our belief is that these MRAPS are becoming more and more a part of the military’s core of tactical wheeled vehicles,” Mathis said. “They’ve become a core part of the concept of operations.”

Force Protection’s first-quarter net income rose 4.8 percent to $7.38 million, or 11 cents a share, from $7.04 million, or 10 cents, a year earlier. Sales dropped 54 percent to $184.7 million, due to the lack of MRAP orders, the company said in a statement today.

Results trailed the average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Bloomberg for earnings of 14 cents a share on sales of $209.8 million.

Advanced Testing

A team including Force Protection this month received one of five orders to deliver three trucks for advanced testing before a final production contract for the new MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle, or M-ATV, next month.

“The company is planning its business plan with or without the M-ATV,” Force Protection’s Mathis said in the interview.

The largest makers of MRAPs are Warrenville, Illinois-based Navistar International Corp. and BAE Systems Plc in London. Each of them delivered vehicles for the new MATV contest this month as did Wisconsin-based Oshkosh Corp. Force Protection’s bid is through a joint venture called Force Dynamics LLC with Falls Church, Virginia-based General Dynamics Corp.

To contact the reporter on this story: Edmond Lococo in Boston at [e-mail].

Last Updated: May 11, 2009 16:13 EDT

[hans1929]

der artikel ist bißchen älter aber das bild vom cheetah find ich immer wieder schön.

http://www.shelbystar.com/news/stewart-38827-cheetah-ultra.h…

[hans1929]

liest sich gut

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2009/05/12/force-prote…

[hans1929]

läuft heute nicht gut

[hans1929]

wird ja immer schlimmer!
was läuft da?

[hans1929]

sektor läuft doch ähnlich!
vielleicht nichts wichtiges...

[kyron7htx]

Gesamtmarkt kackt ab. Oskosh, Navistar, Spartan alle runter.

[coolrunning]

18.05.2009 15:35
Force Protection to Open Total Life Cycle Support Facility in Kuwait
Force Protection, (News) Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT), a leading developer of survivability solutions, today announced that it has signed a lease and will soon open a total life cycle support facility in Kuwait. This strategically located facility in Mina Abdullah, Kuwait includes warehousing, administrative offices, and depot services. The facility is designed to support the ongoing need to modernize, repair, service, supply, and conduct training for the Company’s deployed fleet of vehicles in Iraq, Afghanistan and throughout the Middle East and Central Asia. The Company noted that this facility will immediately and specifically enable it to greatly shorten response times for spare parts, enable it to better serve the route clearance and other MRAP programs, and will serve as a forward logistics station for staging and installation of upgrade kits. With respect to training, the Company noted that it will provide maintenance and repair training as well as Operational New Equipment Training (OPNET) to ensure that the war-fighter achieves a high level of competence with and can fully exploit the enhanced operational capabilities of the upgraded vehicles.

James Grazioplene, Force Protection’s Executive Vice President, Total Life Cycle Support, commented, ”We believe that this new facility will enable us to more rapidly and effectively serve the needs of our customers. It will enhance our logistical supply chain, improve our competitive position, and enable us to further increase our excellent level of operational readiness for our fleet. The ability to rapidly upgrade our fleet of vehicles, in theatre, will ensure the fastest possible implementation of new survivability technologies to the war fighter. We are also enthusiastic about the ability to train both our field service representatives and the war-fighter in critical skill areas for the operation and maintenance of our fleet of vehicles.”

[coolrunning]

Bin ich verkalkt ?
habe im Moment nicht auf dem Schirm, wann eine Entscheidung über den (möglichen) Cheetah-Auftrag fallen soll ? War das Ende Juni oder so ?

Kann mir jemand hier mal helfen oder einen link senden ....

Danke im voraus...

[hajowe]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.210.561 von coolrunning am 19.05.09 17:33:46

Habe auch Ende Juni im Kopf. Habe auf die schnelle dies gefunden:


WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - Each of the competitors to build a potential $2 billion-plus fleet of armored off-road vehicles for Afghanistan and elsewhere has advanced to the next stage, and a sole winner is due to be picked in two months, the U.S. Defense Department said on Friday.

Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN013186152009…

[hajowe]

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The U.S. Army said Tuesday it is planning for a new contract to acquire the next-generation vehicles it had planned to buy under its now defunct Future Combat Systems. The contract, with redefined requirements, will likely re-open the bidding among contractors, said Paul Mehney, an Army spokesman. However, nothing is certain until the Army renegotiates the $87 billion vehicle contract it had awarded to Boeing Co. under FCS, he said. FCS was the Army's modernization program that has now been reorganized under the Army Brigade Combat Team Modernization effort. The Pentagon killed off the vehicle portion of the program in April for being poorly designed and too expensive.

Source: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-army-plans-new-billion-d…

[hajowe]

Army dumps Future Combat Systems brigades
Reorganizes $160 billion program, spreading the tech to all brigades

By Christopher Hinton, MarketWatch

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Nearly six years after its official start, the U.S. Defense Department said Tuesday it will end its effort to modernize the Army though the Future Combat Systems program, opting instead for a more piecemeal and less costly approach.

The $160 billion program intended develop new FCS brigades that would have the technology to link infantry, air support, transport, and reconnaissance through computer and satellite networks. It included combat and non-combat vehicles, unattended ground sensors and flying drones.

Instead of purchasing the whole program, the Army will now pick which equipment it wants to buy and distribute it to all brigades under a new name: Army Brigade Combat Team Modernization, or ABCTM. Such an approach will allow the Pentagon to utilize what works more quickly and reduce the total cost.

"It's a step that's long over due," said Laurence Korb, a defense budget analyst with the Center for American Progress. "This will be more efficient way to modernize."

The Pentagon's decision reflects comments made last month by Defense Secretary Robert Gates that the FCS program had become too expensive and didn't reflect the needs of soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.

On April 6, Gates said he would cancel the $87 billion vehicle component of the program, saying the vehicles' designs hadn't kept up with the combat lessons learned in the Mid-East regarding urban warfare and roadside bombs.

The Army is now planning for a new contract to acquire the next-generation vehicles it would have purchased under FCS. The contract, with redefined requirements, will likely re-open the bidding among contractors.

But first the military will have to renegotiate the original FCS contract with Boeing Co. (BA 44.62, +0.25, +0.56%) , the prime contractor for the program along with SAIC Inc. (SAI 17.27, -0.20, -1.14%) .

The companies' likely take an earnings hit from the canceled program, said Joseph Nadol, an analyst with J.P. Morgan. Nadol lowered his full-year outlook for Boeing by 10 cents to $4.30 a share, and SAIC's by 3 cents to $1.19 a share.

Boeing declined to discuss cancellation fees for the FCS contract or whether it will bid on the new contract until after the Pentagon provides more guidance, expected Thursday.

"If the two companies participate in ABCTM as we expect, they are likely to do so under far less favorable terms," Nadol said in a note to investors.

The Army's new vehicle request will likely incorporate more features already seen in the family of Mine Resistance Ambush Protected vehicles designed to withstand roadside bombs and built by General Dynamics Corp., Force Protection Inc., BAE Land Systems, and OshKosh Corp.

Originally conceived in the late 1990s, the Future Combat Systems was considered the cornerstone of Army modernization. Boeing and SAIC were the primes, with Lockheed Martin Corp. and Raytheon Co. building missiles and BAE Land Systems making many of the ground vehicles.

The program kicked off in 2003 and quickly ballooned to $160 billion as the Army expanded its size, scope and timeline. Over the next several years, some estimates said the final cost of the program would have cost around $300 billion with the military equipping 15 FCS brigades by 2030.


Source: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/army-retreats-from-future-c…

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.210.561 von coolrunning am 19.05.09 17:33:46

Eigentlich war anfang Juni geplant, aber ich denke es hat sich einfach um bis zu 4 wochen verschoben ( NAV protest ).
Soll ja auch das zukünftige vehicel der US army werden, das ist eben sorgfalt angesagt, das geht nicht von jetzt auf gleich.
Ich für meinen Teil denke die chance ist gut das wir alles abgreifen, aber es kann ja alles auch ganz anders kommen. Allerdings sind sie ja klar im geschäft mit den Cougars umd Buffalos,Mastiffs.
Die NAV rg31 werden gegen cougars ausgetauscht und ei gerücht geht um auf de AMI Boards über einen grösseren Buffalo A2 Auftrag. Selbst ohne M-ATV ist die Kiste klar unterbewertet deswegen bin ich auch ganzt etspannt bei dieser Spekulation.
Es spricht auf jeden fall mehr Pro als contra für uns

[Highnoon120]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.217.649 von Highnoon120 am 20.05.09 12:35:17

Kaufe 2 n meine tastatur spinnt n bisschen imo

[coolrunning]

InvestorVillage kann man nicht mehr lesen.... muss man wohl bezahlen, oder mind. anmelden....

Schade eigentlich, aber meine Daten bekommen die nicht...

[meier1]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.231.047 von coolrunning am 22.05.09 09:31:23

Die langen ganz schön zu.

Pick a Payment Plan

Less than 30 cents per day.
Monthly - $8.99 (recurring fee)

Less than 20 cents per day. Best value!
Yearly - $71.88 (recurring fee)

[HeinzBork]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.233.052 von meier1 am 22.05.09 13:38:49

Leider haben die IV´s gemerkt, daß durch Ausschalten der Cookies noch jede Menge weitergelesen hatten.

Man kann aber trotzdem über einen kleinen Umweg mitlesen, ohne sich anzumelden, ist allerdings nicht wirklich zielführend.

Über Google frpt + investorvillage mit der Einschränkung letzte 24h suchen, und dann die übersetzte Seite anzeigen lassen.
Man kann sich dann die nächsten oder vorigen Beiträge anzeigen lassen (in schlecht übersetzten Deutsch)aber durch markierung des Textes kommt der Originaltext zum Vorschein.

Alles in allem, ist es aber ärgerlich als Mitleser Geld zu bezahlen, wahrscheinlich war denen der Traffic zu teuer.

[Highnoon120]

Ich bin seit 3 jahren angemeldet und kann ohne einschränkungen posten. KA wo euer problem liegt, ich zahl kein cent dafür.

[ono1fz]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.233.183 von HeinzBork am 22.05.09 13:56:32

Hallo Heinz Borck,
man muß nicht lesen sondern verstehen. In den USA ist das Geld zum Kriegsspielen ausgegangen. Kaufzusagen gibt es nicht, nur politisehe Erwägungen. Also, mach was draus und helf FORCE über die 6,00€, reden ist zu wenig, kaufen ist angesagt.

[HeinzBork]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.247.302 von Highnoon120 am 25.05.09 19:11:30

Bist wohl Altkunde, da haben sie sich nicht durchgesetzt mit Bezahlen.

[HeinzBork]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.247.364 von ono1fz am 25.05.09 19:18:56

K.A. was Du meinst.
Ich halte Frpt, weil ich hoffe, daß es noch einen grösseren Auftrag geben kann und damit einen Kurssprung.
Wenn nicht, dann dümpelt die Aktie halt weiter so dahin.
Jetzt kaufen - mit Sicherheit nicht, maximal abwarten.

[waxweazle]

-MACD wird heute ein Kaufsignal generieren
-Stochastic hat schon ein Kaufsignal generiert
-Ausbruch aus kurzfristigen Abwärtstrend
- Nächste Ziele:
Bei Bruch der 8$ 8.50$ dann new highs und Richtung 10$

[hans1929]

so kanns weiter gehn

[hans1929]

http://research.scottrade.com/public/markets/news/news.asp?s…

[Gexe006]

Pentagon push for vehicle program menaces another

Reuters, Wednesday May 27 2009 By Andrea Shalal-Esa

WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - The Pentagon's push to develop a $2 billion-plus fleet of armored off-road vehicles for Afghanistan may put pressure on another multibillion dollar competition to replace tens of thousands of military Humvees.
The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle or JLTV program has so far escaped Defense Secretary Robert Gates' sweeping cuts, but analysts and industry executives say the Pentagon is certain to carefully reassess -- and possibly scale back -- the program when it reviews plans for other ground vehicles this summer.
Gates last month canceled the $87 billion manned ground vehicle portion of the Army's Future Combat Systems (FCS) modernization program, saying it had been developed without taking into accounts lessons learned in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Gates, a big fan of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicle program, was concerned about the lack of a V-shaped hull on manned ground vehicles that were being designed by BAE Systems Plc and General Dynamics Corp as part of the FCS program run by Boeing Co and Science Applications International Corp.
Analysts and executives are beginning to suspect the JLTV program may face a similar fate, given rapid movement forward on a lighter version of MRAP trucks built to protect troops against roadside bombs in Iraq.
Lockheed Martin Corp, General Dynamics Corp and BAE Systems are competing for what could be $40 billion of work to replace the workhorse High Mobility, Multi-Wheeled Vehicles, or Humvees, used by U.S. forces in Iraq and elsewhere.
The Pentagon wants a vehicle that is more maneuverable and better protected against roadside bombs than the Humvee, which entered service in 1985. It plans to buy 60,000 JLTV vehicles for the Army, Marine Corps and special operations forces.
But the Marine Corps has already raised concerns about the increasing weight of the vehicles and their rising cost -- another big red flag for Gates.
"It's an absolute certainty that the JLTV program is going to be carefully scrutinized," said Virginia-based defense consultant Jim McAleese, citing Gates' focus on affordability and rapid fielding of weapons for wars being fought today.
He said lawmakers' addition of billions of dollars of extra funding for MRAPs to the fiscal 2009 war spending budget, and signs that the Army could use them for its infantry brigades, could eclipse JLTV, which is not due to be fielded until 2015.
"We're keeping a close eye on it. This program could be in serious jeopardy," agreed one industry executive, who asked not to be named because the competition was still underway.
"MRAP has taken on a life of its own, independent of the original requirements," said John Pike, defense analyst for globalsecurity.org. "MRAP is a hot production line, it's a going concern and it's half a dozen companies, which means you've got a lot of congressional interest. Some of these other programs, like JLTV, are just requirements at this stage."
He said Gates was recently proven to be more supportive of programs that delivered early results to the battlefield -- another factor that could give the MRAP program a boost.
The U.S. Defense Department plans to award a contract around the end of June to just one of four companies bidding to build up to 2,080 lighter, more maneuverable MRAP vehicles.
BAE Systems, Oshkosh Corp, Navistar International Corp and Force Dynamics LLC, a joint venture between Force Protection Inc and General Dynamics, are competing to build the MRAP All Terrain Vehicle.
The number of MRAPs to be ordered could eventually double, given the U.S. military buildup in Afghanistan, said McAleese.
Gates has repeatedly highlighted the rapid development and fielding of thousands of MRAPs, which feature a V-shaped hull, and their importance in protecting troops from roadside bombs.
Dean Lockwood, analyst with Forecast International, said for now, the Pentagon was proceeding with both the MRAP-ATV and JLTV programs, but some of the design work on MRAP-ATV could be transferred to JLTV to save time and money.
He also predicted that the JLTV program could be scaled back, given the growing cost and weight of the developmental vehicles, with the Army and Marine Corps opting instead to continue buying Humvees for less dangerous missions.
"They need something for the long term," Lockwood said. "But on the other hand, when do you reach the point where you've hit good enough?"
James Hasik, a Texas-based defense consultant, said he would not be at all surprised if the JLTV program were cut back or even eliminated, given the Pentagon's success with shorter-cycle programs like MRAP in recent years.
Given the size of the program and cost increases already making themselves apparent, "it's a gigantic target," he said.
Hasik said current efforts to add independent suspensions to the existing MRAPs, and development of the ATV version, could also dampen demand for the JLTV program. (Reporting by Andrea Shalal-Esa, editing by Gerald E. McCormick)

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/8528403

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.275.761 von Gexe006 am 28.05.09 19:47:09

The number of MRAPs to be ordered could eventually double, given the U.S. military buildup in Afghanistan, said McAleese.

[hans1929]

steht auch was über force armor drin!

http://www.charlestonbusiness.com/news/27892-force-protectio…

[kyron7htx]

Seit Tagen aufwärts. Sicherlich auch die US-Börsen sind seit Tagen freundlich gestimmt. Aber Force steigt verhältnismäßig stark prozentual gesehen. Hat die Nasdaq outperformed. Es könnte sein, daß wir einen großen Stück vom M-ATV Kuchen abbekommen nach dem Kursverlauf der letzten Tage. Nachrichten stehen wohl kurz bevor. Hoffentlich Positive.

[HeinzBork]

Gleich sind wir durch die 10$

Kriegen wir was vom Kuchen ab, oder ziehen die Instis den Kurs hoch um noch gut rauszukommen.
Ich trau dem Braten nicht so recht.

[hans1929]

http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-aktien/force-pro…

[hans1929]

vorbörslich lagen wir höher
ob da heut noch mehr geht?
bin mal gespannt!

http://www.nasdaq.com/aspxcontent/ExtendedTradingCharts.aspx…

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.297.195 von hans1929 am 01.06.09 18:25:36

ziemlich großer quatsch
hatte einen zahlendreher
sorry

[HeinzBork]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.297.195 von hans1929 am 01.06.09 18:25:36

Pre-Market
High: $ 8.90

Da liegst Du nicht ganz richtig.

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.296.217 von HeinzBork am 01.06.09 16:14:50

sieht gut aus

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.297.020 von hans1929 am 01.06.09 17:55:07

weiter gehts

[HeinzBork]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.297.845 von hans1929 am 01.06.09 20:03:42

[coolrunning]

FRPT fällt und dann kauft jemand ca. 170.000 Oshkosh....

Hoffentlich kein Insiderwissen....

[hans1929]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.313.018 von coolrunning am 03.06.09 18:40:40

vielleicht nur ein kleiner rücksetzer
nach dem lauf kein wunder
vielleicht neu tanken für den nächsten schub
im moment läuft er doch gut

neue nachrichten
http://www.schaeffersresearch.com/commentary/observations.as…

grüße hans1929

[Gexe006]

June 4, 2009

MRAP Alert.
Big, breaking news:


JROC Dramatically Increases M-ATV Program Requirement to 5,244 Trucks
With less than a month to go before an expected production award, the powerful Joint Requirements Oversight Council has approved a major expansion of the military’s requirement for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicles, lighter MRAPs bound for troops in Afghanistan.

According to a military source, the JROC on Tuesday approved a new requirement for 5,244 of the trucks, more than double the 2,080 objective laid out in the request for proposals. However, the original RFP indicated the program could grow to include as many as 10,000 vehicles.

http://defensenewsstand.com/insider.asp?issue=06042009

[coolrunning]

Ahead of the Bell: Defense Contractors
Analyst sees boon for Pentagon contractors in increased number of military vehicle orders
On Friday June 5, 2009, 9:25 am EDT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- A large increase in Pentagon orders for off-road military vehicles would not only be a boon for several defense contractors, but could lead to new and more-lucrative orders, an analyst said Friday.

Analyst James McIlree of Collins Stewart said an advisory council to the Joint Chiefs of Staff has approved an increase in military all-terrain vehicles from 2,080 to 5,244.

The potential could become much larger if the all-terrain vehicle eventually is transformed into the newer joint light tactical vehicle program, he said. It would yield revenue for the company that wins the contract to more than $2 billion to $2.5 billion for 3,700 vehicles designed to protect troops from bomb blasts, he said.

Suppliers of equipment for the all-terrain vehicles is a "lower risk way to play what could be a winner-take-all game," he said.

Companies that have won previous contracts "are positioned to again be winners this cycle," McIlree said. Contract winners before that McIlree said could receive contracts again are Ultralife Corp., Harris Corp., Comtech Telecommunications Corp., Axsys Technologies Inc. and FLIR Systems Inc.

McIlree said he believes the field of companies that could win the vehicle contract has been narrowed to Force Protection Inc., Oshkosh Corp., BAE Systems and Navistar International Corp.

finance.yahoo.com

[coolrunning]

http://www.usaspending.gov/fpds/fpds.php?reptype=r&detail=-1…

[coolrunning]

http://www.investorvillage.com/smbd.asp?mb=132&mn=168691&pt=…

[pes05]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.338.117 von coolrunning am 07.06.09 14:21:49

ja die Mitarbeiter werden wohl mit Aktien bezahlt--zusätzlich zu ihren Lohn.Die haben es gut. Was sagt das aber über das Vertrauen zu ihrer firma aus.?

[sampler]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.338.141 von pes05 am 07.06.09 14:31:38

...Was sagt das aber über das Vertrauen zu ihrer firma aus.?





Du sprichst in Rätseln!


sampler

[pes05]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.347.857 von sampler am 08.06.09 21:47:04

willst du grammatakalisch was richtig stellen oder verstehst du inhaltlich nicht, was ich damit gemeint habe.

Inhaltlisch bezog es sich auf die vorhergehende Meldung, dass die direktoren ne ganze menge Aktien geschenkt bekommen haben.Letzendlich für mich nicht relevant als Aktionär.
Grammatik darfst du jetzt berichtigen.

[hans1929]

9,5
eben nachbörslich
http://www.nasdaq.com/aspxcontent/ExtendedTradingCharts.aspx…

[coolrunning]

Hatten wir das schon ???

MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIF.
Story by Cpl. Margaret Hughes
Date: 06.05.2009
Posted: 06.05.2009 01:50

The Department of Defense partnered with Force Protection Inc. and Oshkosh Truck Corp. to modify Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles with new independent suspension and central tire inflation systems, and plans to ship them to Afghanistan to do what they do best—protect Marines.

The Combat Center will be the first Marine Corps installation to test the new suspension system with troops and run it through a validation process, said Ryan Palmer, a logistics management specialist with Exercise Support Division.

The existing suspension system is not designed for the harsh terrain of Afghanistan, said Erik Stier, a design engineer with FPI. They were not originally designed as off-road vehicles.

The current MRAP has an issue with the axels bending and springs breaking when it hits harsher terrain, said Dan Nickson, a lead technician with Oshkosh. The independent suspension system virtually eliminates those problems.

"MRAPs were designed to primarily protect war fighters from IEDs [improvised explosive devices]," Stier said. "The new independent suspension system will greatly improve the mobility and help save more lives."

This is the first time FPI, who manufactures MRAP vehicles, and Oshkosh, who manufactures the 7-ton truck, have come together to produce a vehicle that can withstand the terrain in Afghanistan while protecting Marines and sailors from IED blasts, Stier said.

The process for switching suspensions and training the Combat Center's ESD MRAP mechanics on the ins and outs is a collaborative effort between both companies.

FPI field service representatives remove the old suspension system and prepare the hull surface for placing the independent suspension system, said Duane Krug, a field service representative for FPI.

"We align the new suspension, permanently attach the brackets, and finally put the new suspension in their permanently," he said. "We only get one shot to align them correctly, so the whole process takes time."

After FPI finishes with placing the new suspension, Oshkosh takes over and hooks up the brake systems, electrical wires and hoses, and makes sure everything is in working order, he said.

The process for conversion takes approximately six to seven days. The end result is for not only the company representatives to teach the mechanics the process, but to also find the best way to modify the vehicle so even an inexperienced mechanic in Afghanistan can change the suspension on the MRAP, said Ron Johnson, an MRAP vehicle mechanic for ESD.

"Our job is to find out all of the procedures and modifications, and provide a step by step process so any mechanic can do it," Johnson said.

Once the system is installed, not only will the new suspension increase the mobility of the MRAP, but Oshkosh's central tire inflation system that is also being installed into the vehicles will as well.

"Having the ability to deflate the tires before hitting impervious terrain gives the vehicle a bigger foot print and helps provide better traction on softer terrain," said Dean Coenen, the senior test technician for Oshkosh.

With the new systems, the modified MRAPs will be taller and heavier, but this allows the vehicles to drive over harsh terrain while helping prevent roll-over dangers because the suspension eliminates stress concentrated in one area and distributes the weight more evenly, Coenen said.

Although the systems are new to the MRAP, they are not new to Marines. Both systems are in vehicles that Marines are familiar with, like the 7-ton truck, Nickson said. With Marines already familiar with the capabilities, they automatically require less training and have an idea of how to handle the vehicles when in theater.

Once the MRAP vehicles are locked and loaded, the project management office will keep records of each vehicles' performance and maintenance from cradle to grave, Palmer said.

The vehicles will be rotated in with units during Enhanced Mojave Viper, a pre-deployment training exercise, he said.

"This will determine the limitations," Palmer said. "We want them to use it like they will in theater."

At the end of the training evolution, the Marines will receive a survey on the positives and negatives of the modified MRAP vehicles and provide input and recommendations for improvements.

"This is a great example of how we are trying to continuously improve the vehicles our war fighter's use," Stier said.

The overall projected goal is to ship 700 modified MRAP vehicles to Afghanistan, Kuwait and Iraq by the year's end, he said.

[HeinzBork]

Substantial Increase in the M-ATV Program Enhances the Opportunities for Force Dynamics, a partnership of General Dynamics and Force Protection

We are maintaining our Buy rating and our price target of $11.00. Our price target is based upon a P/E multiple of 12x our FY 10 estimate plus $2.10 a share in cash and equivalents. We have not discounted our price target because we have not included any upside from Force Armor or the MRAP program. We have also not included in estimates any use of the cash in internal or external diversification.

http://www.therobinsgroup.biz/files/06_08_09_FRPT_Update.pdf

[Gexe006]

Form 8-K/A for FORCE PROTECTION INC


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

12-Jun-2009

Change in Directors or Principal Officers



Item 5.02. Departure of Director or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers.
On April 13, 2009, the Compensation Committee of Force Protection, Inc. (the "Company") adopted the 2009 Short-Term Incentive Plan for performance during 2009 (the "2009 Short-Term Incentive Program"). All executive officers of the Company, including the Company's named executive officers as defined by Item 402 of Regulation S-K, are eligible to earn a bonus payment under the 2009 Short-Term Incentive Plan. In addition, the Compensation Committee authorized the Company's Chief Executive Officer to determine other employees' eligibility to participate (excluding the executive officers), and their respective payout ranges and metrics within certain guidelines.

Each executive officer's target opportunity to receive a payment under the 2009 Short-Term Incentive Plain is set as a percentage of the executive officer's base salary determined by taking into account the participant's authority level within the Company and median-to-market benchmarks. For 2009, the target opportunity for the executive officers, other than the Chief Executive Officer, has been set at 50% of his or her base salary. The target opportunity for the Company's Chief Executive has been set at 75% of his base salary.

Performance under the 2009 Short-Term Incentive Plan is based on the following metrics and relative weightings: (i) Earnings Per Share, 25%; (ii) Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, 25%; and (iii) New Orders, 50%. Performance sufficient for a 2009 Short-Term Incentive Plan payment is determined by a range of performance achieved for each metric as established by the Compensation Committee. The table below sets forth the ranges for each metric.


Performance Range



Metric Threshold Target Maximum
Earnings Per Share 75 % 100 % 125 %
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 75 % 100 % 125 %
New Orders 75 % 100 % 125 %




To determine the actual percentage payout, the actual performance for each metric is compared to the performance range (75% to 125% of the performance target) for each metric. If the actual performance is less than the performance threshold, there is no payout for that metric. If the actual performance is greater than the performance threshold, but less than the performance target, the payout shall be determined on a linear basis from 50% up to 100%, or the target payment. If the actual performance is greater than the performance target and less than or equal to the performance maximum, the payout shall be determined on a linear basis between the performance target up to 150%, or the maximum payout. As a result, the Company's executive officers, including the Chief Executive Officer, may be eligible to receive a payment equal to up to 150% of the target opportunity, if actual performance is greater than the performance target.



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Eligible Base Salary Percentage Payout



Metric Threshold Target Maximum
EPS 50 % 100 % 150 %
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 50 % 100 % 150 %
New Orders 50 % 100 % 150 %




In order to be eligible to receive any payment under the 2009 Short-Term Incentive Plan, the participant must be employed by the Company at the time the award is made. Any 2009 Short-Term Incentive Plan award shall be determined and paid by March 15, 2010.

http://biz.yahoo.com/e/090612/frpt8-k_a.html

[coolrunning]

Fakten sind mir zwar lieber, aber....

Past history
If past history holds, you'll know a few days before the contract is announced how FRPT will fare. There are always leaks, which is how Josephine Millward knew before the last MRAP award that FRPT wasn't going to get jack, and people always front-run the news with this stock. Just follow the bouncing ball and you'll know how the awards are shaping up, IMO. On the positive side, their isn't a huge short interest, and on the options side, there are many many more calls than puts for July and and almost all of the calls are in the $10-$12.50 range. I guess the abundance of calls could be people hedging their short positions, but my guess is that it's mainly people making cheap bets on the upside movement. At .19 for the July $12.50 calls, I'm tempted, but I'll wait for another week as there's not much point paying for the time premium when nothing will likely be announced for over a week. What I find surprising is that there is barely any options activity in OSK. which leads me to believe that whatever portion of the award OSK will receive has already been baked into their PPS on the run from $3 to $15.

My advice would be that if the PPS starts tanking on high volume, cut your losses and don't think it's just a "head fake" or the MM trying to steal your shares before FRPT is awarded a huge contract. Past history shows this is not the case, and if there is a big sell-off prior to the contract being awarded, FRPT won't fare well. If the PPS jumps on very high volume, I'd get in, but if it runs too far before the contract is announced, I would sell because from what I remember, almost every contract FRPT has been awarded has ended up being a "sell-the-news" event due to the preceding run-up.Good luck to the people who are long here. Hopefully the DoD doesn't screw FRPT over again.


running

[pes05]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.388.572 von coolrunning am 14.06.09 12:29:35

????
hat der Kursrückgang jetzt damit zu tun das Gerüchte in Umlauf sind.??
Dafür sind die Umsätze eher zu gering,aber dafür hätten die jetzt auch 2 Wochen Zeit um abzuverkaufen.Mal schauen wo wir heute abend stehen.

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.348.108 von pes05 am 08.06.09 22:07:14

sieht ja langsam nach einen wiedereinstieg aus!!!

support is bei 7,52!!

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.396.196 von pagitz01 am 15.06.09 18:56:24

puhh hoffe das sind nur gewinnmitnahmen!!!!

und nicht mehr....

gerüchte gibt es??

welche denn??

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.396.449 von pagitz01 am 15.06.09 19:27:28

habe mal meine ersten kauf zu 7,60!!!

[kyron7htx]

Schon heftig heute! Der Gesamtmarkt ist rückläufig. Auch OSK und NAVZ verlieren heute, aber nicht so stark. Ist vielleicht was durchgesickert ü. M-ATV??? Gerüchte haben nur den Zweck zu verunsichern.

[pes05]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.396.449 von pagitz01 am 15.06.09 19:27:28

Na, welche Gerüchte wohl?

Wisst Ihr nicht mehr wie das beim letzten mal war, als jemand/welche schon wusste das Sie nicht mehr viel vom Kuchen bekommen.Da gings schnurschtracks nur noch abwärts.Jetzt gilt die Frage wer hier Verkauft.Leute mit Insiderwissen,? die schon wieder mehr wissen oder
wirklich nur Gewinnmitnahmen.Gretchenfrage.
wo landen wir dann.Erst einmal bei 5 Dollar?Oder was sagt Ihr.

[kyron7htx]

Wird massiv eingesammelt oder rausgeschmissen!

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.396.802 von kyron7htx am 15.06.09 20:09:47

denke doch eher beides die,die was wissen verkaufen die unwiesenden kaufen oder umgekehrt!!

[hans1929]

ich wart auf jedenfall, dis DoD entscheidungen bekannt gibt.
vorher geh ich nicht raus.

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.397.016 von pagitz01 am 15.06.09 20:26:18

So kann man es auch sehen. Schmeissen im großen Stil um vorzutäuschen es wird nichts mit M-ATV (Aber schon wissen das es was wird) und hinsichtlich dessen ordentlich nochmal billig einsammeln. Wir werden es bald wissen! Diese Vorgehensweise wurde auch schon von Coolrunnig 13946 reingestellt.

MM trying to steal your shares before FRPT is awarded a huge contract.

[kyron7htx]

Langsam aber überverkauft heute. Abgaben in Relation zur NASDAQ zu massiv.

[kyron7htx]

Obwohl sich die NASDAQ vom Tagestief schon 0,5% erholt hat , wird Force weiter unten gehalten und unter Verkaufsdruck gesetzt.

[coolrunning]

http://www.nasdaq.com/aspxcontent/ExtendedTradingTrades.aspx…

[kyron7htx]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.399.370 von coolrunning am 16.06.09 09:09:24

Nachbörslich sogar noch etwas weiter runter. Warum ?!

[pagitz01]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 37.399.370 von coolrunning am 16.06.09 09:09:24

na du wird ja nicht so schlim sein bist ja in meinem liebling investiert...

spar

[VirtualNormann]

Collins Stewart Upgrades Force Protection (FRPT) to Buy

June 16, 2009 7:46 AM EDT

Collins Stewart upgrades Force Protection Inc. (Nasdaq: FRPT) to Buy with a $10 price target following yesterday's 13.3% pull back.

The firm notes the pull back was likely driven by increased expectations that M-ATV would be sole-sourced, potentially reducing Force's chance in the procurement. The firm said, "In our view, the odds are still good that Force gets something and it still has a chance of winning the entire award."

The firm notes Force's JV with General Dynamics win a sole-source contract, there is 100% upside to the shares into the teens. Should Force Dynamics be shut out completely, they see 30%-35% downside to about $5 per share.

http://www.streetinsider.com/Upgrades/Collins+Stewart+Upgrad…

[coolrunning]

Es scheint, FRPT wurde massiv gedrückt, um günstiger einsteigen zu können.... wenn bei Börsenschluss die jetzige Tendenz anhält.

Das wäre tendenziell positiv...