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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.
Comms
Satcom companies team up to provide VSAT solutions for U.S. Special Forces stationed in Europe - News
November 22, 2019
TAMPA, Fla, and REHOVOT, Israel. Satellite companies NIC4 and Get SAT have teamed up to develop and deliver turnkey Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite-communications solutions for Special Operations Forces stationed in Europe.
Avionics
Pro Line Fusion avionics to feature on Airbus C295 - News
November 21, 2019
NETHERLANDS. Airbus? new C295 tactical aircraft will come equipped with Collins Aerospace System?s Pro Line Fusion flight deck to advance the capabilities of C295 operators. According to the company, the selection marks the first fixed-wing search and rescue platform to include Pro Line Fusion among its standard equipment.
Unmanned
USV and UUV sensor degradation detection to be developed by Mikros - News
November 21, 2019
PRINCETON, N.J. Mikros Systems Corporation announced the receipt of a $150,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract delivery order from the Naval Sea Systems Command for topic number N193?A02: "Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) and Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) Autonomous Behavior Development."
Cyber
DoD Cyber Crime Center awards Jacobs training contract - News
November 20, 2019
DALLAS, Texas. Jacobs, American international technical professional services firm, was selected by the U.S. GSA Federal Systems Integration and Management Center (FEDSIM) to provide support to the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) for modernization and delivery of specialized cyber training for its Cyber Training Academy (CTA) located in Linthicum Heights, Md.
Comms
Secure satellite systems contract worth up to $3.3 billion inked between Lockheed Martin, USAF - News
November 20, 2019
BETHESDA. Lockheed Martin has signed a contract with the U.S. Air Force -- worth as much as $3.3 billion -- to support a suite of secure satellite-communications systems over the next decade.
Unmanned
Kobra heavy UGV chosen by U.S. Army - News
November 19, 2019
WASHINGTON. The U.S. Army announced it has chosen the Kobra robot made by FLIR Systems Inc. for the heavy version of its Common Robotic System. The track-mounted vehicles are used for explosive ordnance disposal and other heavy-lifting duties. The contract is valued at up to $109 million for the five-year production run.
Comms
Raytheon's Pit Boss equipped with autonomous mission management - News
November 19, 2019
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. Raytheon is designing Pit Boss, an autonomous mission management system for DARPA's Blackjack satellite constellation, with prime Scientific Systems Company, Incorporated.
Radar/EW
TT Electronics acquires aerospace and defense power supplier - News
November 19, 2019
UNITED KINGDOM. TT Electronics, a global provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, announced it has acquired Excelitas Technologies Corp., a California-based business that designs and manufactures power electronics for defense and aerospace markets.
Unmanned
Solar-powered UAS introduced by Leonardo - News
November 18, 2019
ITALY. Leonardo has invested in Skydweller Aero Inc., a start-up specializing in large-scale solar-powered unmanned aerial systems (UAS), including a solar-powered unmanned aerial system (UAS) that the company claims is capable of perpetual flight with heavy payloads.
Radar/EW
Missile-warning equipment from BAE Systems purchased by U.S. allies - News
November 18, 2019
MERRIMACK, N.H. BAE Systems has won contracts worth $71 million to deliver aircraft survivability equipment to several U.S. allies via U.S. Army Foreign Military Sales.
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