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Radar/EW
Precision aiming lasers to be developed by L3 Technologies - News
December 09, 2019
LONDONDERRY, N.H. L3 Technologies won a $37.5 million contract to deliver precision aiming lasers for the U.S. Navy. The laser combines a range finder with a ballistics and environmental sensor to prepare the operator for increased likelihood of a first-round hit, according to a Pentagon announcement.
A.I.
Autonomy software contract won by BAE Systems - News
December 05, 2019
UNITED KINGDOM. BAE Systems won a contract by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop software that will enable semi-autonomous multi-domain mission planning. The technology will be designed for military operators to leverage battlespace resources from across various domains, such as space, air, land, and sea.
A.I.
Army heavyweight robot contract won by FLIR - News
December 05, 2019
WILSONVILLE, Ore. FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that its Kobra robot has been chosen for the U.S. Army?s Common Robotic System-Heavy (CRS-H) program. The five-year production contract to build upwards of 350 unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) is worth up to $109 million.
Cyber
Military cloud services contract awarded to Alion - News
December 05, 2019
WASHINGTON. Enlighten IT Consulting, LLC., a subsidiary of Alion Science and Technology, a company that designs and delivers complex engineering solutions for Defense and Intelligence agencies, announced that it won the U.S. Air Force LevelUP Cloud Services Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA).
Radar/EW
DARPA's hypersonic OpFires program reaches milestone - News
December 04, 2019
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. Aerojet Rocketdyne has finished a series of subscale propulsion-system test firings as part of a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) effort to develop a ground-launched hypersonic missile for tactical use.
Radar/EW
High-energy laser task order won by Radiance - News
December 04, 2019
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. Radiance Technologies, Inc., has been awarded the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) Manufacturing Advancement of Components for High Energy Lasers (MACHEL) task order (TO).
A.I.
U.S. Army researchers use AI to contextualize robotic thinking - News
December 03, 2019
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. A U.S.-Army-led research team developed new algorithms and filled in knowledge gaps about how robots contribute to teams and what robots know about their environment and teammates through effective bidirectional communication that utilizes specific algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) approaches.
Radar/EW
Sensor targeting system for U.S. Army designed by Elbit subsidiary - News
December 03, 2019
ISRAEL. Elbit Systems of America subsidiary, Kollsman, Inc., was awarded a Prototype Project via the Sensors Communications and Electronics Consortium (SCEC) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) held by SOSSEC, Inc. for the development of the Multi-Domain User Sensor Architecture (MDUSA) targeting system in support of the U.S. Army.
Avionics
Portable V-22 virtual reality trainer introduced by Raytheon - News
December 03, 2019
ORLANDO, Fla. Raytheon Company debuted a virtual reality version of its portable V-22 trainer. Aircraft Functional V-22 Trainer-Virtual Reality is a fully immersive system intended to provide hyper-realistic training across all experience levels, including early-career aviation maintenance students and those engaged in continuing education.
Radar/EW
Nine new Virginia-class submarines to make up fifth block - News
December 03, 2019
GROTON, Conn. The U.S. Navy awarded General Dynamics' subsidiary Electric Boat a contract valued at $22.2 billion for the construction of nine new Virginia-class submarines. The contract also includes the option of a 10th ship to be constructed within the contract time frame, bringing the total potential contract value to approximately $24.1 billion.
Comms
Geospatial collaboration platform to be developed for USAF - News
December 02, 2019
BOCA RATON, Fla. Immersive Wisdom, Inc., provider of geospatial collaboration and real-time intelligence platforms, and Entegra Systems, provider of advanced technology, integration, and analytic services, announced that it had won a major contract with the U.S. Air Force, awarded by AFWERX. AFWERX is a catalyst for agile Air Force engagement across industry, academia, and non-traditional contributors to create opportunities and foster an Air Force culture of innovation.
A.I.
Dismounted soldier training simulator introduced by Raytheon - News
December 02, 2019
ORLANDO, Fla. Raytheon unveiled a new immersive military training product today at I/ITSEC, a modeling, simulation, and training event. The Synthetic Training Environment Soldier Virtual Trainer (STE SVT), uses virtual reality to train squads of soldiers in multiple scenarios while using real and virtual weapons.
Comms
Next-gen SATCOM system contract won by GDMS - News
December 02, 2019
FAIRFAX, Va. General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) announced that it has been awarded a $731.8 million cost-plus-award-fee and firm-fixed-price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity sole-source contract for the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) ground system sustainment. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Navy Nov. 8.
Radar/EW
Semi-active laser seeker production rates doubled - News
November 27, 2019
FORT WORTH, Texas. Elbit Systems of America is doubling its Semi-Active Laser seeker production rates to keep up with increasing demand for the Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition GBU-54/56 (JDAM). The increase in production rates is under an existing five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract with Boeing, supporting both domestic and foreign customers.
Comms
5G to be tested for AR, VR, and logistics at Hill Air Force Base - News
November 27, 2019OGSEN, Utah. Engineers at Hill Air Force Base in Ogsen, Utah are performing demonstrations that leverage commercial 5G technologies as a way to enhance future systems and capabilities. The demonstrations focus on using the technology in congested environments with high-power, mid-band radars, the base announced.
Unmanned
Autonomous, vehicle-launched UAS introduced by Elbit - News
November 26, 2019
ISRAEL. Elbit Systems is launching MAGNI, an autonomous Multi-Rotor Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) that is designed to enhance the situational awareness capabilities of mobile forces. According to the company, MAGNI enables rapid deployment and launch from any combat vehicle, transforming it to an effective intelligence gathering platform.
Radar/EW
M1A2 Abrams tank to be equipped with new display systems - News
November 26, 2019
CARLSBAD, Calif. Palomar Display Products, Inc., manufacturer of high-resolution tactical targeting displays, announced that it won two contracts totaling over $6.2 million to deliver military display systems and spare display parts for the M1A2 Abrams tank fire control system.
Comms
C5ISRO support provided to U.S. Pacific Air Force Command - News
November 25, 2019
RESTON, Va. Leidos, science and technology company, won a follow-on contract by the U.S. Pacific Air Force Command (PACAF) to provide command, control, communications, computers, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and operations (C5ISRO) support.
Unmanned
Glide munition launched from Gray Eagle UAS in GA-ASI demo - News
November 25, 2019
CALIFORNIA. A U.S. Army MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) performed a flight demonstration using a Dynetics GBU-69B Small Glide Munition (SGM). The SGM is a lightweight munition with increased effective range.
Comms
5G technology to improve Army communications - News
November 25, 2019
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. A U.S. Army-funded project may boost 5G and mm-Wave technologies, improving military communications and sensing equipment.
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