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Getting social at Xponential 2018 - News
April 29, 2018
DENVER. This week?s Xponential 2018 conference and exhibition at the Colorado Convention Center bringing together more than 8,500 industry leaders and more than 725 exhibitors focusing on unmanned systems technology. To stand out from this crown you will need a strong social media presence whether you?re speaking, launching new products and solutions, or just networking. Military Embedded Systems has a few social media best practices that will help you drive maximum exposure and return on investment for yourself and your brand at Xponential this week.
Cyber
Naval Research Lab team aims to design better armor through nanoscience - News
April 27, 2018
WASHINGTON. A multidisciplinary team of researchers at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) reports that they have pushed grain-size engineering to the limit and as a result recently discovered previously unseen behaviors in nanocrystalline ceramics that could lead to the design of lighter and stronger ceramic armor for the warfighter. The discovery -- recently published in American Chemical Society Nano -- continues NRL research published in 2014.
Unmanned
Aeryon Defense USA will present the SkyRaider UAS at Xponential 2018 - News
April 27, 2018
DENVER. Officials at Aeryon Defense USA will be showcasing the company's multimission Defense and Federal Government Group 1 Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS), the R80D SkyRaider, at AUVSI's XPONENTIAL in Denver, Colorado.
Cyber
Award: $145 million task order will support Army IT counterinsurgency program - News
April 27, 2018
ARLINGTON, Va. IT contractor CACI International has been awarded a $145 million task order to support the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) Counter Insurgency Targeting Program (CITP).
Unmanned
Houston Mechatronics to showcase multipurpose underwater robot at Xponential 2018 - News
April 26, 2018
HOUSTON. Officials at Houston Mechatronics will be showcasing their new subsea robot, Aquanaut, at Xponential, taking place April 30th ? May 3rd at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
A.I.
Ardenna, HUVRdata collaboration includes AI-based solutions - News
April 26, 2018
HAMPTON, Va. and AUSTIN, Texas. Ardenna and HUVRdata officials announced they are collaborating to offer an integrated platform solution at a lower cost and with improved efficiency.
Radar/EW
BAE Systems to develop next-generation aircraft missile warning system for the Army - News
April 26, 2018
MERRIMACK, N.H. BAE Systems received a contract by U.S. Army officials to develop a Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) next-generation missile warning system for aircraft that will protect pilots and crews from new and emerging threats.
Avionics
DLA extends program to address legacy F/A-18 Hornets materials - News
April 26, 2018
ST. LOUIS. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) officials selected Boeing for a five-year $427 million sole-source contract to provide and manage consumable material for F/A-18 depot maintenance with the option for five additional years.
Radar/EW
Portable, precise laser technology demonstrated by DARPA - News
April 26, 2018
ARLINGTON, Va. A team of researchers at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) reports that it has made significant progress advancing chip-based integrated photonics and nonlinear optics to miniaturize optical synthesizer components.
Radar/EW
E-scan radar sale set to bolster India's border security effort - News
April 26, 2018
CAMBRIDGE, U.K. Electronic-scanning radar and surveillance company Blighter Surveillance Systems has secured its first sale into India; the company will supply its Blighter B400 series E-scan micro Doppler ground surveillance radars.
Unmanned
MUM-T capabilities testing completed by European helicopter manufacturers - News
April 25, 2018
DONAUWORTH. Engineers at Airbus Helicopters and Schiebel completed Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) capabilities testing using the H145 platform and a CAMCOPTER S-100 unmanned aerial system (UAS)
Comms
Wright Brothers Institute, Navy look to provide max return on commercial investments for military - News
April 25, 2018
DAYTON, Ohio. Officials at NSWC Crane and Wright Brothers Institute (WBI) signed a new Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) to solidify a collaborative framework that will allow the two organizations to provide maximum return on commercialization investments for both the Air Force and the Navy.
Radar/EW
U.S. Navy accepts delivery of future USS Michael Monsoor destroyer - News
April 25, 2018
BATH, Maine. The U.S. Navy accepted hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) delivery of the future USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) from shipbuilder General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) on April 24.
Radar/EW
Analysts: Global rugged equipment market to reach nearly $44 billion by 2022 - News
April 25, 2018
LONDON. The global rugged equipment market -- defined as devices that are used in harsh conditions and extreme climates that are designed based on certain military standards that determine their resistance to dust, water, and vibration -- will total nearly $44 billion by 2022, according to a market study by Technavio, "Global Rugged Equipment Market 2018-2022."
Cyber
Virsec, Raytheon partner to deliver commercial cybersecurity technology to government infrastructure - News
April 24, 2018
DULLES, Va. Virsec and Raytheon officials announced they are partnering to bring commercial cybersecurity tools to global government and critical infrastructure customers. The focus of the alliance is Virsec's patented Trusted Execution technology, which networks by detecting deviations in software applications caused by cyber intrusions and Raytheon's experience in defense cybersecurity.
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TEWS Technologies releases VNX+ carrier board for use with QMC modules
March 06, 2026
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Uncrewed communications tech market to reach $4 billion by 2030, study says
March 05, 2026
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Uncrewed aircraft system tested in Arctic NATO exercise by Shield AI
March 04, 2026
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Directed energy and space manufacturing expansion planned in New Mexico by AeroVironment
March 04, 2026
Radar/EW
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Modern Defense Systems Require Durable Field Test Solutions with Laboratory Precision
March 02, 2026
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SRC wins contract under Missile Defense Agency SHIELD program
March 02, 2026
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Hypersonic weapon garners Castelion $50 million U.S. Navy contract
February 27, 2026
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Senseeker Machining Company Acquires Axis Machine
February 11, 2026
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IT infrastructure award announced by U.S. Air Force
February 12, 2026
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Cybersecurity certification level 2 announced by Spectra Defense Technologies
January 20, 2026
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Network-modernization contract for U.S. Space Force won by CACI International
January 05, 2026
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Air Force installation to begin M2M comms across systems, infrastructure
December 02, 2025
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Radiation-tolerant parts from Micross debut for satellite, space use
March 04, 2026
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PODCAST: Military aftermarket suppliers, counterfeit parts, component recreation
March 03, 2026
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Satellite communication systems to be supplied to Israel by Orbit
February 27, 2026
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Armored 6x6 vehicles delivered to German armed forces by Patria
February 24, 2026