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Comms
Testing and installation complete for NASA's Deep Space Network antennas - News
June 16, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif. Engineers at General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies completed the installation and testing of two of NASA?s 34-meter beam waveguide antennas, which will improve communications and tracking of space probes on Mars and other spacecraft. The antenna?s are part of NASA?s Deep Space Network (DSN) and will also help scientists explore the universe.
Cyber
Virtual reality technology can ease design process for combat vehicles - News
June 16, 2016
PARIS. At this year?s Eurosatory, BAE System is showcasing its virtual reality (VR) technology that will speed up the design and development process for new vehicle parts, therefore facilitating the decision steps for tank commanders on the battlefield. Engineers are demonstrating this technology by using its Terrier Combat Engineer vehicle with a VR headset.
Unmanned
Ultra Electronics, Northrop Grumman to collaborate in ASW capabilities - News
June 15, 2016
LOS ANGELES. Ultra Electronics and Northrop Grumman will deliver anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities and maritime domain awareness (MDA) for Northrop Grumman?s autonomous systems under a memorandum of agreement between the companies.
Radar/EW
COTS in space? Not so fast, say some rad-hard designers - Story
June 15, 2016
The role of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts fielded in satellites and other space applications remains a hot topic as the demand for low-cost nanosatellites grows. COTS signal-processing designs are also attractive to military space system designers, but they fear the reliability of such components in long space missions.
Cyber
Harris and Brocade establish a cybersecurity partnership at Federal Forum 2016 - News
June 14, 2016
WASHINGTON. Harris and Brocade officials established a strategic partnership to provide cybersecurity solutions to meet the demands in sectors such as government, financial services, healthcare, oil and gas, and energy. The announcement was made at this year's Federal Forum, where officials say as the partnership progresses, Brocade and Harris expect to create additional solutions to address more cybersecurity challenges.
Radar/EW
Perimeter surveillance radar introduced at Eurosatory - News
June 14, 2016
PARIS. At this year's Eurosatory, Rockwell Collins officials introduced its PSR-500 Perimeter Surveillance Radar (PSR), a high-resolution radar that is able to track and record in all types of weather.
Avionics
Denmark buys 27 F-35A fighter aircraft - News
June 13, 2016
DENMARK. The Danish Ministry of Defence announced that Denmark will acquire 27 F-35As to replace the F-16 aircraft, which has been in operation since 1980. The F-35As are expected to join the Royal Danish Air Force by 2024.
Comms
Aeronautics research agreement signed by NASA and United Arab Emirates - News
June 13, 2016
WASHINGTON. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and NASA officials have agreed to cooperate in aeronautics research, as well as the exploration and use of airspace and outer space. The cooperation was formalized with NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and UAE Space Agency Chairman Dr. Khalifa Al signing the agreement at a meeting in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Unmanned
Autonomous flights at the touch of the pilot's fingertips - Other
June 10, 2016
Airborne platforms take another step to full autonomy as Sikorsky's S-76 helicopter completes a 30-mile self-governing flight for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)'s Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) program. It's a major milestone and marks the completion of Phase 1 for Sikorsky.
Comms
UEI to provide I/O controller for U.S. Navy's LCAC SBC4 upgrade - News
June 10, 2016
WALPOLE, Ma. The U.S. Navy?s Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) fleet will receive United Electronic Industries' (UEI) DNR-MIL series I/O control chassis along with its VxWorks BSP as the new Command, Control, Computers, Communication, and Navigation (C4N) SBC4 Control, Alarm, and Monitoring System (CAMS).
Cyber
U.S. Navy to use Tempus' Learjet for electronic warfare training - News
June 09, 2016
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. Department of Interior officials selected Tempus Jets Inc. ? a Tempus Applied Solutions Holdings Inc subsidiary ? to provide airborne electronic warfare threat simulation services in support of the Department of the Navy under its Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) role.
Cyber
Northrop Grumman and NEC enter into cybersecurity collaboration agreement - News
June 09, 2016
FALLS CHURCH, Va. NEC Corp. and Northrop Grumman have entered into a collaboration agreement to deliver the Japan-Cyber Operations Research, Training, and Experimentation (J-CORTEX) system, a cloud-based cyber range that emulates customer's environments for training and testing purposes.
Unmanned
BAE Systems' APKWS laser-guided rockets deploy on USAF F-16 - News
June 08, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va. U.S. Air Force (USAF) officials deployed BAE Systems' Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rockets on F-16 aircraft for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. This marks the first time the weapon system has been used in combat operations on a fixed-wing platform.
Cyber
Leidos to provide ISR and analytic software to U.S. Army - News
June 08, 2016
RESTON, Va. U.S. Army officials selected Leidos to compete for task orders to provide its Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Research and Development ? Analytic Software to the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Sensors Electron Devices Directorate (SEDD).
Avionics
Rockwell Collins' flight management software receives first FACE verification statement - News
June 07, 2016
PAX RIVER, Md. The Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) consortium issued the first FACE Verification Statement to Rockwell Collins Missionized Flight Management Software (MFMS-1000) once it completed verification authority tests and inspections.
Comms
USAF receives 1,400 of Rockwell Collins' Remote Secure Receivers - News
June 06, 2016
DAYTON, Ohio. U.S Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) and Air Combat Command (ACC) officials received 1,400 of Rockwell Collins' Remote Secure Receivers (RSC) making the total 1,800 to date that have been delivered.
Unmanned
DARPA's CODE program for unmanned systems moves to Phase 2 - News
June 06, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) officials selected Lockheed Martin and Raytheon to move to Phase 2 in the Collaborative Operations in Denied Environment (CODE) program, which aims to develop and demonstrate the value of collaborative autonomy. Six additional companies will collaborate with the two prime contractors in support of CODE to make further advancements in the program.
Radar/EW
AN/SPY-1D(V) radar transmitter contract won by Raytheon - News
June 03, 2016
TEWKSBURY, Mass. U.S. Navy officials selected Raytheon to deliver its Aegis Weapon System AN/SPY-1D(V) Radar Transmitter Group, Missile Fire Control System MK 99 equipment under a contract valued at $365,848,801. If all options are exercise, the contract could be worth up to $423,056,873.
Avionics
T-50A aircraft completes flight test for USAF T-X trainer competition - News
June 02, 2016
FORT WORTH, Texas. Lockheed Martin engineers completed an initial flight test of the T-50A aircraft configured with a 5th generation cockpit. The test was conducted in Sacheon, South Korea completing a milestone in an effort to win the bid under the U.S. Air Force?s T-X Advanced Pilot Training competition, also known as the T-X program.
Cyber
U.S. Cyber Command cybersecurity contract won by Parsons - News
June 02, 2016
PASADENA, Ca. General Services Administration officials selected Parsons to support the U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) under a five-year multiple-award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to deliver services in support of USCYBERCOM's cyber missions.
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