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Unmanned

U.S. Navy's MQ-4C Triton demonstrates new capabilities during flight tests - News

June 22, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. The U.S. Navy?s MQ-4C Triton completed two flight tests demonstrating the unmanned aerial system (UAS) capabilities to extend its time on station as well as its interoperability between platforms.

Comms

U.S. Army tasked BAE Systems to provide geospatial intelligence capabilities - News

June 21, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems BAE Systems

ARLINGTON, Va. BAE Systems will provide geospatial intelligence technical and analytical support to the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) under the Global Intelligence five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at an estimated $75 million.

Radar/EW

Electromagnetic spectrum R&D contract won by Alion Science and Technology - News

June 21, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems Defense Information Systems Agency

McLean, Va. Defense Information Systems Agency?s (DISA) Defense Spectrum Organization (DSO) officials tasked Alion Science and Technology to help drive electromagnetic spectrum research and development (R&D) to improve efficiency and increase sharing between commercial and federal spectrums under a five-year multiple-award contract that is valued up to an estimated $137 million.

Cyber

DoD announces "Hack the Pentagon" results and future cybersecurity plans - News

June 20, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems

WASHINGTON. Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Ash Carter announced the results of Hack the Pentagon, a Department of Defense (DoD) cyber bug bounty program. Out of all the submissions, officials deemed 138 were to considered to be legitimate, unique, and eligible for a bounty.

Comms

U.S. Navy announces first network-enabled weapon to achieve initial operational capability - News

June 20, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. Rear Adm. DeWolfe Miller, director of Air Warfare, announced that the U.S. Navy?s first air-to-ground network-enabled weapon, Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) C-1, completed operational testing against land and sea targets, achieving Initial Operational Capability (IOC).

Radar/EW

DARPA's M3IC program aims to research magnetic components to create radar systems - News

June 17, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

ARLINGTON, Va. The Magnetic, Miniaturized, and Monolithically Integrated Components (M3IC), a new Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) program, will research miniaturized magnetic components with the goal to catalyze chip-based innovations in radar and other radio frequency (RF) systems.

Comms

Testing and installation complete for NASA's Deep Space Network antennas - News

June 16, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems NASA General Dynamics

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

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems BAE Systems

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

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems Ultra Electronics Holdings and Sparton Corporation Northrop Grumman

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

Webcast on solving thermal management problems in military systems: June 21 @ 2pm Est - News

June 15, 2016

John M. McHale III - Editorial Director, Military Embedded Systems

FOUNTAIN HILLS, Arizona. Embedded computing experts are gathering next week for a webcast titled "Beating Back the Heat: Solving Thermal Management Challenges in Military Electronics." The speakers will cover the thermal management challenges created by commercial processors in military applications such as radar, electronic warfare, sonar, etc., and how to solve them. The webcast, hosted by Military Embedded Systems online and OpenSystems Media, will be held on June 21 at 2 pm Est.

Cyber

Harris and Brocade establish a cybersecurity partnership at Federal Forum 2016 - News

June 14, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems Harris Corporation

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

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems Rockwell Collins

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

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems

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

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems NASA

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.

Comms

UEI to provide I/O controller for U.S. Navy's LCAC SBC4 upgrade - News

June 10, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems

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).