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Recent and archived news stories on: Aerospace, Agribusiness, Chemicals, Electronics, Energy, Fabrication, Industrial, Plastics, Textiles...FDA Approves Clinical Testing of Aethlon's Ebola Treatment
San Diego-based Aethlon Medical Inc., a medical device company developing therapies for infectious diseases and cancer, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a clinical protocol to treat Ebola-infected individuals in the U.S. with the Aethlon Hemopurifier.
Manufacturing Finds More Firm Footing Across the County
PRODUCTION: Region Sees Gains in Variety of Sectors and Specialties
Nassco, the San Diego shipbuilding unit of General Dynamics, held a steel-cutting ceremony last month marking the beginning of work on the second of five oil tankers it is building.
Navy Awards IT Contract to Lockheed Martin
The U.S. Navy announced on Dec. 30 that it awarded Lockheed Martin Corp. a contract to provide information technology for the P-8A Poseidon aircraft. Some 16 percent of the work will be conducted in San Diego.
Defense Contractor Chooses Vanguard to Make Reflector Antennas
San Diego-based Vanguard Space Technologies Inc. said on Dec. 29 that Harris Corp., the $5 billion Florida defense contractor, has selected it to produce satellite antenna reflectors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
China Reportedly Wrapping Up Qualcomm Investigation; Hefty Fines Expected
The Chinese government is close to settling its antitrust investigation with Qualcomm Inc., according to the Reuters news service, citing a Dec. 26 statement to that effect from China’s National Development and Reform Commission.
Device-Maker BeneChill Inc. Seeks to Raise $14.6 Million
BeneChill Inc., a startup established in San Diego eight years ago to develop a rapid-chilling technology to treat patients suffering from heart attacks and brain injuries, intends to raise more than $14.6 million through an initial public offering.
ResMed Wins Patent Infringement Case Against Chinese Firm
Medical device company ResMed announced a victory in a patent infringement action against Chinese medical device manufacturer BMC Medical Co. Ltd.
Commercial Properties Embrace Solar, Other Efficiencies
ENERGY: Rate Increases, Innovations Boost Green Solutions
Green energy is surging on the commercial side in San Diego.
General Dynamics Nassco Opens Facility in Bremerton, Wash.
General Dynamics Nassco, which operates the largest shipbuilding site on the West Coast in San Diego and employs more than 3,000 here, said it recently opened a new repair and maintenance facility in Bremerton, Wash.
Northrop Grumman Sells 4 Aircraft to South Korea for $657 Million
Northrop Grumman Corp. sold four Global Hawk unmanned reconnaissance aircraft to South Korea for $657 million.
Army Awards General Atomics $114.6 Million Contract Modification
The U.S. Army said on Dec. 15 that it awarded a contract modification worth $114.6 million to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
MEI Pharma Inc. Announces $45 Million Proposed Public Offering
MEI Pharma Inc., a San Diego-based oncology company focused on clinical development of cancer therapies, announced that it plans to offer up to $45 million in shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering.
Cubic Corp. Receives $12 Million Contract From Canadian Government
Kearny Mesa defense contractor Cubic Corp. said on Dec. 9 that it received a $12 million contract amendment to provide urban warfare training aids for the government of Canada.
La Jolla Pharmaceutical, George Washington University Sign Agreement
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Co., a business developing therapies for life-threatening diseases, and George Washington University announced that they have entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement.
Cubic Corp. Receives Potential $1.3 Million Navy Contract
Cubic Corp. said on Dec. 8 that it received a contract to improve U.S. Navy electronics, specifically a data link system that handles video among other types of data. The work could be worth as much as $1.3 million.
