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Videocentric ISR missions push rugged computing to the limits - Story
August 01, 2017
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions put extreme performance demands on data servers, as they struggle to contend with large amounts of video and data coming in while hewing to strict size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints. Even as SWaP dominates the conversation, though, designers are beginning to realize that performance eclipses nearly everything else.
Comms
Call for papers issued for Aviation Electronics Europe conference - News
July 28, 2017
MUNICH, Germany. Aviation Electronics Europe (AEE) officials issued a call for papers for the annual AEE conference held in Europe on June 19 and 20, 2018. The deadline to submit abstracts for consideration is November 10, 2017.
Avionics
U.S. Army Chinook helicopters undergo modernization effort to increase lifting power - News
July 28, 2017
PHILADELPHIA. U.S. Army officials tasked Boeing to build and test three Army CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters as part of a modernization effort. The contract is valued at $276 million and is expected to validate technology advancements that will increase the helicopter?s lifting power.
Comms
Research of aerospace systems technologies contract won by Infoscitex - News
July 28, 2017
DAYTON, Ohio. Infoscitex Corp. (IST), a DCS Corp. subsidiary, received a contract modification on its indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity Research of Aerospace Systems Technologies (RAST) contract. The contract is valued at $70 million.
Avionics
Team completes electromagnetic testing on the KC-46 tanker - News
July 27, 2017
EVERETT, Wash. The Boeing-built KC-46 tanker has completed electromagnetic testing. This testing evaluates the aircraft?s ability to safely operate through electromagnetic fields produced by radars, radio towers, and other systems under mission conditions.
Radar/EW
Leonardo DRS to deliver combat computing upgrades to Australian army - News
July 27, 2017
ARLINGTON, Va. Australian army officials selected Leonardo DRS to provide its Battle Management System (BMS) hardware, called the Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS) for the army's M1A1SA main battle tanks and associated combat vehicles.
Comms
Navy tasks Engility to assist with secure network-centric capabilities - News
July 26, 2017
CHANTILLY, Va. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) Program Executive Office of Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I) selected Engility Holdings, Inc. for a $39 million contract for secure network-centric warfare capabilities.
Unmanned
Lockheed Martin receives anti-ship missile contract from U.S. Navy and Air Force - News
July 26, 2017
ORLANDO, Fla. U.S Air Force and Navy officials selected Lockheed Martin for the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) production contract worth an estimated $86.5 million.
Radar/EW
Navy's electromagnetic railgun is ready for field demonstration - News
July 25, 2017
ARLINGTON, Va. Office of Naval Research (ONR) officials announced at the Naval Future Force Science and Technology Expo that the Navy's electromagnetic railgun is ready for field demonstrations at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division's new railgun Rep-Rate Test Site at Terminal Range.
Radar/EW
Analog to network radar video data converter released by Cambridge Pixel - News
July 25, 2017
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom. Officials at Cambridge Pixel released the HPx-346. It is a compact, low power, standalone primary radar input and network distribution card.
Cyber
U.S. Army taps Leidos to modernize software in artillery system - News
July 24, 2017
RESTON, Va. U.S. Army officials selected Leidos to provide systems engineering, software development, and integration on the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS).
Avionics
Kaman signs multi-year manufacturing contract for H-60 cockpits - News
July 21, 2017
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Kaman Aerospace Corporation (Kaman), a subsidiary of Kaman Corp., and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, officials entered into a multi-year (MY) agreement to continue manufacturing H-60 cockpits. It outlines the pricing and conditions for the cockpits under the Department of Defense MY IX H-60 procurement authorization.
Comms
SAIC wins C4ES task order worth $621 million - News
July 21, 2017
RESTON, Va. U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Systems Integration and Management Center officials selected Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) for a task order under the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Command, Control, Communications, and Computers Enterprise Support (C4ES) worth approximately $621 million.
Comms
Cobham features PDMs for space applications in product showcase at NSREC - News
July 19, 2017
NEW ORLEANS, La. Cobham officials showcased a series of products at this year?s Nuclear Space Radiation Effects Conference (NSREC).
Comms
Cubic Corp. acquires Deltenna Limited, enhances wireless communication capabilities - News
July 19, 2017
SAN DIEGO. Cubic Corp. officials acquired the wireless infrastructure company Deltenna Limited, which specializes in the design and delivery of radio and antenna communication solutions. Cubic states the addition of Deltenna will enhance Cubic?s tactical communication and training capabilities by delivering high-capacity data networks within challenging and rigorous environments.
Avionics
F-16 in-flight simulator contract won by Calspan - News
July 17, 2017
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. U.S Air Force officials selected Calspan for a five-year contract worth an estimated $20 million.
Comms
German forces to receive Rohde & Schwarz's software-defined radio systems - News
July 14, 2017
MUNICH. The German Federal Ministry of Defense (BMVg) selected Rohde & Schwarz to equip an initial 50 command vehicles with the company's joint radio system, also known as SVFuA. The SVFuA is an advance measure in the ?Mobile Tactical Communications? (MoTaKo) program for digitizing tactical communications within the German armed forces.
Comms
Ultra Electronics to acquire Sparton Corp. for $23.50 per share - News
July 14, 2017
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. Ultra Electronics Holdings plc officials entered into a merger agreement with Sparton Corp. in which Ultra will acquire Sparton for $23.50 per share in cash.
Unmanned
Possible FMS approved for missile warning systems to Netherlands - News
July 13, 2017
WASHINGTON. State Department officials approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of the Netherlands for AN/AAR-57A(V)7 Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS). The estimated cost is $58.2 million.
Comms
DISA tasks AT&T to support communications network in Pacific region - News
July 13, 2017
VIENNA, Va. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) officials tasked AT&T to deliver a modern communications network to support U.S. military services in the Pacific region.
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