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Avionics

VectorNav IMU used in Autopilot solutions from Unmanned Innovations - News

February 06, 2013
DALLAS, TX. Engineers at Unmanned Innovation and VectorNav Technologies joined hands to integrate VectorNav's VN-100 iniature, calibrated MEMS-based, surface-mount measurement unit (IMU) into Unmanned Innovation's os-Series Autopilots. The autopilots enable rapid prototyping for helicopter, fixed-wing,, multi-rotor, and custom configuration Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs).
Comms

MIDS cryptographic module to be developed by ViaSat - News

February 05, 2013
CARLSBAD. ViaSat won a contract from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) for the design, development, and production of a cryptographic module (LCM) for the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Low Volume Terminal (MIDS-LVT) Block Upgrade 2. SPAWAR officials awarded the contract on behalf of the MIDS Program Office (MPO) (JPEOJTRS10).
Avionics

Partnership to deliver 1553 technology on FPGA-based ComExpress modules - News

January 30, 2013
SAN DIEGO. Officials at Sealevel Systems, Inc. and Sital Technology LTD, joined hands to manufacture and deliver MIL-STD-1553 IP cores, board-level products, and components as well as custom computer designs for avionics and military applications. The companies made the announcement at the AFCEA West show in San Diego this week.
Avionics

F-35 carrier variants complete first ever in-flight dual refueling - News

January 23, 2013
NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md., Jan. 22, 2013 - The F-35C Lightning II carrier variant test aircraft completed its first refueling with a KC-130 Hercules from Lockheed Martin in a flight above Patuxent River, Md.
Radar/EW

InfiniBand generating buzz in military radar, ISR applications - Other

January 22, 2013
LONG BEACH, CA. Speakers at the Embedded Tech Trends (ETT) this week in Long Beach, CA, are touting the benefits of InfiniBand switched fabric for high performance embedded computing (HPEC) applications such as radar and electronic warfare.
Radar/EW

Sensors, bandwidth drive military systems design, says VITA exec - Other

January 21, 2013
LONG BEACH, CA. Sensor technology and the need for greater bandwidth is driving military electronics designs, especially in radar and electronic warfare applications, said Ray Alderman, Executive Director of VITA. During the opening of Embedded Tech Trends (ETT) conference on board the Queen Mary, which is permanently anchored in Long Beach, CA, Alderman also added that sensor development will thrive despite the uncertainty of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) budget.
Unmanned

Methods for embedding GPS on small UAVs and radios being developed by DARPA, Rockwell Collins - News

January 16, 2013
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. Engineers at Rockwell Collins and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) are embedding GPS navigation capability onto radios and even small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The work is being done as part of DARPA’s Dynamics Enabled Frequency Sources (DEFYS) initiative. Under this program DARPA created small electronic oscillators and Rockwell Collins eningeers are testing the miniature clocks on GPS radios.
Comms

Sikorsky CH-53K Helicopters to use area microphone preamplifier from Cobham - News

January 15, 2013
PRESCOTT, AZ. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. officials ordered Model 265-005 Area Microphone Preamplifiers from Cobham for use on CH-53K Super Stallion Heavy Lift Helicopters operated by the U.S. Marine Corps.
Radar/EW

Army orders small, hand held targeting system from Northrop Grumman - News

January 14, 2013
APOPKA, FL. Northrop Grumman won an Army contract to deliver Hand Held Precision Targeting Devices (HHPTDs) to the U.S. Army. The targeting system weighs less than 5.5 pounds and enables a greater degree of precision than prior systems.
Radar/EW

New radar for Fire Scout UAV Wide-Area Search operations to be provided by Telephonics - News

January 09, 2013
SAN DIEGO. Northrop Grumman chose Telephonics Corp. in Long Island, N.Y., for a multimode maritime radar system for the U.S. Navy's MQ-8B Fire Scout vertical takeoff and landing tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Comms

MUOS waveform for secure satellite communications completed by Lockheed Martin - News

January 08, 2013
SUNNYVALE, CA. Lockheed Martin engineers completed and delivered the new software waveform for the U.S. Navy’s Mobile User Objective System (MUOS). The U.S. government has made the waveform available for military satellite communications terminal providers via the Joint Tactical Networking Center (JTNC) Information Repository. Contractors also may integrate the waveform into their MUOS-compatible terminals to deploy WCDMA capabilities for their users.
Comms

Navy's next-gen stratetgic submarine to be developed by General Dynamics - News

January 07, 2013
GROTON, Conn. General Dynamics Electric Boat won three Navy contracts totaling about $4.6 billion for design and development of the next-generation strategic deterrent submarine. The contracts also include continued construction as well as purchasing of materials for Virginia-class attack submarines.
Unmanned

Unmanned vehicle control software firm acquired by Lockheed Martin - News

January 02, 2013
BETHESDA, MD. Lockheed Martin acquired the assets of CDL Systems Ltd., a firm that develops software for vehicle control stations for unmanned systems. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed by the companies.
Unmanned

Australian forces in Afghanistan use digital video exploitation system from General Dynamics - News

December 28, 2012
CANBERRA, Australia. General Dynamics Mediaware engineers designed two video capture and exploitation D-VEX systems for Australian army personnel operating the Shadow 200 Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (TUAS) in Afghanistan. The technology enhances how mission-critical, actionable intelligence is distributed among Australian troops and coalition forces.
Radar/EW

Airborne Low Frequency Sonar systems to be produced by Raytheon for NAVAIR - News

December 26, 2012
PATUXENT RIVER, MD. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) officials awarded Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems in Portsmouth, R.I., a $158,571,809 contract for the 48 MH-60R Full Rate Production Airborne Low Frequency Sonar (ALFS) systems as well as associated program management support.
Avionics

Ada 2012 language revision approved and published by ISO - News

December 19, 2012
GENEVA, Switzerland. Officials at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) approved and published the latest version of the Ada programming language – Ada 2012. New features include enhancements in contract-based programming. The announcement was made by officials at Ada Resource Association (ARA) and Ada-Europe.
Radar/EW

General Dynamics to perform LAV Reconnaissance Surveillance Suite upgrade - News

December 18, 2012
LONDON, Ontario. Canadian government officials selected General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada to upgrade an enhanced surveillance suite for the Canadian LAV III Upgrade vehicles.
Radar/EW

Missile Defense Agency selects Raytheon for AN/TPY-2 radar contract modification - News

December 17, 2012
TEWKSBURY, MA. Raytheon won a contract modification from the Missile Defense Agency in Huntsville, Ala., to produce and deliver the AN/TPY-2 Radar #11 with associated spares and three forward-based prime power units with associated spares.
Radar/EW

New portable RF/IF high-bandwidth signal recorder released by Pentek - News

December 12, 2012
UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. Pentek engineers released a new rugged, portable RF/IF signal recording and playback system called Talon RTR 2727 for military applications.
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