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Radar/EW
Electronic warfare order estimated at $22.7 million for Mercury Systems - News
October 26, 2015
CHELMSFORD, Mass. A defense prime contractor has ordered radio frequency (RF) microwave tuners and intermediate frequency (IF) receivers for a naval electronic warfare (EW) application from Mercury Systems.
Avionics
Aerospace systems research, tech development contracts awarded by NASA - News
October 23, 2015
WASHINGTON. NASA officials awarded contracts to 11 companies under its Basic and Applied Aerospace technology (BAART) multiple-awards contract, to support research and technology development for aerospace systems located at the agency’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia.
Unmanned
Unmanned aircraft registration requirement announced by FAA - News
October 23, 2015
WASHINGTON. U.S. Transportation officials announced the creation of a task force aimed at developing recommendations for a registration process for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
Unmanned
DARPA seeking airborne networking tech for hostile environments - News
October 23, 2015
ARLINGTON, Virginia. Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) officials are soliciting proposals for technology that will enable manned and unmanned air systems to rapidly, securely, and automatically share data across diverse waveforms and networks despite adversary jamming.
Comms
Miniature optical communications demonstrated by NASA CubeSat in orbit - News
October 22, 2015
EL SEGUNDO, California. The Optical Communications and Sensor Demonstration (OCSD) CubeSat spacecraft from NASA and The Aerospace Corp., is now in orbit and operational and ready to demonstrate optical communications in space.
Avionics
Budget cuts place restraints on DoD helicopter market - News
October 22, 2015
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California. Analysts at Frost & Sullivan say that a reduction new U.S. military helicopter procurement programs the need for logistical support, upgrades, and the remanufacture of current platforms and subsystems will sustain market growth. They say they expect military helicopter funding to decrease from about $9.99 billion in 2015 to $6.89 billion in 2020, at a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of five percent.
Radar/EW
Lockheed Martin receives U.S. Air Force contract for Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod-Sensor Enhancement - News
October 22, 2015
ORLANDO, Fla. The U.S. Air Force has selected Lockheed Martin for the production and upgrade to its Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod-Sensor Enhancement (ATP-SE). The contract is valued at an estimated $176.1 million.
Avionics
Data-mining tool is a highlight at U.S. Navy Sustainment Summit - News
October 21, 2015
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Patuxent River, Md. NAVAIR Logistics and Industrial Operations (AIR 6.0) held a Sustainment Summit this month to discuss the Naval Aviation shift from procurement to sustainment and modernization.
Radar/EW
F-16V completes flight with AESA fire control radar - News
October 21, 2015
FORT WORTH, Texas. The F-16V completes its maiden voyage, flying with Northrop Grumman’s APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR).
Cyber
Thales acquisition of Vormetric to close early 2016 - News
October 21, 2015
PARIS. To grow its cybersecurity solutions, Thales has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vormetric for $400 million. The acquisition is expected to close during the first quarter of 2016 after the transaction undergoes customary closing conditions.
Unmanned
U.S. Army procures APKWS laser-guided rockets for AH-64 Apache Helicopters - News
October 20, 2015
ARLINGTON, Va. For ongoing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. Army has procured an initial quantity of BAE Systems’ Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWSTM) laser-guided rockets from the Navy’s inventory to be deployed in AH-64 Apache helicopters. They are also working together to secure additional rockets to meet ongoing demands.
Comms
Airborne battle command system upgrades to Lockheed Martin's ATOMS - News
October 20, 2015
DENVER. The U.S. Air Force tasked Lockheed Martin to upgrade part of the Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS) to the Air Tasking Order Management System (ATOMS), a battle command system that allows commanders to execute air-tasking orders, deploy air assets, and direct joint U.S. air operations.
Radar/EW
BAE Systems orders Cobham's microelectronic products - News
October 20, 2015
SAN DIEGO. BAE Systems has placed a series of orders from Cobham for microelectronic products for the F-35 Lightning II platform. The order includes integrated microelectronic assemblies for radar and electronic warfare (EW).
Radar/EW
Upgraded electronic warfare weapon tested by Raytheon and U.S. Air Force - News
October 19, 2015
TUCSON, Ariz. The U.S. Air Force and Raytheon completed a series of flight tests of the HARM Control Section Modification (HCSM), an upgrade to existing HARM missiles.
Unmanned
360-degree turret prototype tested for tactical aircrafts - News
October 19, 2015
SUNNYVALE, Calif. Lockheed Martin has developed the Aero-adaptive Aero-optic Beam Control (ABC) turret, a prototype laser turret for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) that can engage targets in a 360-degree field of regard for laser weapon systems on an aircraft flying near the speed of sound.
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Aerosonde drone to support three additional U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ships
November 19, 2024
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Autonomous data-logging vehicle leverages rugged AI-enabled system
November 18, 2024
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U.S. Space Surveillance Network to be modernized by Anduril
November 22, 2024
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EW countermeasures to be developed for U.S. Army combat vehicles by BAE Systems
November 20, 2024
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ForceShield air defense systems to be supplied to Portuguese Army by Thales
November 19, 2024
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Wireless power beaming technology for U.S. Army to be developed by Raytheon
November 14, 2024
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L3Harris, Palantir to partner on AI project
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AI/ML innovation contract signed between U.S. Army and security contractor
October 23, 2024
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AI contract between USAF and Virtualitics targets logistics
October 22, 2024
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Pentagon's network infrastructure to be supported by GDIT
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Military cybersecurity market to grow by $17.9 billion through 2028: report
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