Tag Archives: PNDC
Big Things Coming for the UAV Industry?
Wired.com’s Danger Room has a great piece on the future of the Unmanned Systems business. Needless to say, if you’re somebody in the supply chain already, this makes you look pretty smart: But based on current tech trends (everything always gets … Continue reading
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We’re…almost…there…
Depending on who you listen to, the agony that has been the Boeing/EADS tanker death match may be finally coming to some sort of conclusion. The Air Force is making noises that the decision may be made in the next … Continue reading
Filed under Northwest Regional News, Washington News
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
On September 23rd, PNDC will be hosting our 5th Annual Member Meeting and Social at the Governor Hotel in Portland. This year is going to be one heckuva good time. Why do I say this with so much confidence? Well, … Continue reading
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Freightliner Staying Put in PDX
Here’s a little good news for your post-holiday work week: Freightliner negotiated a deal with the unions to keep their Portland manufacturing operations around “well into the future” (whatever that means.) Read the full story from The Oregonian here. This … Continue reading
Filed under Oregon News
The “War on Overhead” Has Begun
Ashton Carter, the Pentagon’s acquisition boss, made news today by announcing plans for a detailed “soup to nuts” review of defense spending. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, this shouldn’t be much of a surprise. What is somewhat newsworthy … Continue reading
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How It’s Done: URS Electronics
URS Electronics specializes in the distribution of electronic components, products, and services. At home in Portland since 1935, URS has over 75 years of experience supplying industrial, commercial and regional government customers. They’ve been PNDC members since 2005, and the … Continue reading
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How It’s Done: Offices By Design
In the interest of providing some educational content for our members, this post will be the first of an occasional series called How It’s Done. We’ll be keeping an eye out for member companies that notch a win with the … Continue reading
Filed under How It's Done, Oregon News
Congressman Norm Dicks: What a Year
It’s been quite a year for Congressman Norm Dicks. In the span of a few months, the longtime Representative from the Kitsap Peninsula has quickly gone from high profile Democratic leader to highest profile. Dicks had long served on the House’s … Continue reading
Filed under Northwest Regional News, Politics, Washington News
STUAS Watch – Smoke or Fire?
If you haven’t heard, the Navy is hosting a little competition known as Small Tactical Unmanned Air Systems (STUAS), Tier II. At stake are around a billion dollars in business over 10 years, and de facto leadership in the small UAV market … Continue reading
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