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Radar/EW
Navy awards Raytheon $235 million for missiles, spares - News
January 25, 2017
WALTHAM, Mass. The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon Company $235 million for Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) all-up round production missiles and spares, thereby funding the fourth year of full-rate production for the multimission missile. The missiles will be deployed on Aegis cruisers and destroyers to support U.S. Navy fleet operations.
Avionics
Carbon nanotube technology licensed for aircraft deicing - News
January 25, 2017
CHARLOTTE, N.C. UTC Aerospace Systems has obtained an exclusive license from engineering design firm Metis Design to use a carbon nanotube (CNT) heater based technology for aircraft electrothermal ice protection. This technology -- codeveloped by Metis Design and the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology -- responds to the military, aviation, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) markets' need for low-power, lightweight ice protection.
Comms
USAF missile-warning satellite launches, on its way to final orbit - News
January 24, 2017
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Following a successful launch on January 20, the third U.S. Air Force Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) GEO satellite acquired the correct signals and is responding to commands as planned; signal acquisition occurred approximately 37 minutes after liftoff.
Radar/EW
Thales Group contracted to upgrade Swiss Air Force master radars - News
January 23, 2017
LA DEFENSE, Paris, France. The procurement organization for Switzerland's armaments, known as armasuisse, has awarded Thales Group the contract to upgrade the master radars for the Swiss Air Force. The agreement, which amounts to 74 million euros (approx. $79.5 million) is intended to extend the lifespan of the radars and ensure the systems' continued operation until 2030.
Comms
Raytheon logs next step in GPS modernization effort - News
January 23, 2017
AURORA, Col. Raytheon reports that it has reached a milestone in its development of the U.S. Air Force Global Positioning System Next-Generation Operational Control System, known as GPS OCX, with the completion of the Factory Qualification Test of the Launch and Checkout System (LCS). GPS OCX is aimed at dramatically increasing the performance and security of the GPS system used by millions of military and civilian users every day.
Cyber
"Hack the Army" program finds 118 unique and actionable vulnerabilities - News
January 23, 2017
WASHINGTON. Officials released the results of the latest Department of Defense (DoD) bug bounty program, termed "Hack the Army": The three-week scheme found 118 unique and actionable reports; the first vulnerability was found within five minutes of the launch of the program.
Comms
Naval Research Laboratory R&D contract won by Polaris Alpha - EOIR Technologies - News
January 20, 2017
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Electronics Science and Technology Division (ESTD) officials selected Polaris Alpha - EOIR Technologies to provide research, development, and technical services under a five-year indefinite delivery/ indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract valued an estimated $48 million.
Unmanned
Counter-drone system reaches TRL-9 status - News
January 20, 2017
LONDON. The AUDS [Anti-UAV Defence System] has been named the first fully integrated counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipment worldwide to achieve TRL-9 status. TRL-9 -- the highest technology readiness level or maturity that a technology system can attain -- signifies that a technology system or product is in its final form and has been real-world proven through successful mission operations, according to the definition from the Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA.
Avionics
NAVAIR avionics projects funding continues through fiscal 2018 - News
January 19, 2017
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. Funding for avionics projects will continue through fiscal 2018. The Navy?s Avionics Component Improvement Program (AvCIP) are accepting proposals from Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) program offices with more than $10 million in funding for selected projects.
Unmanned
Shaw AFB selected to host new Reaper UAV unit - News
January 19, 2017
WASHINGTON. U.S. Air Force officials have selected Shaw Air Force Base (just outside of Sumter, North Carolina) as the preferred location to base a new MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) group, including mission-control elements.
Comms
Northrop Grumman/Lufthansa partnership aids Australian air force - News
January 19, 2017
SYDNEY, Australia. Northrop Grumman Integrated Defence Services (IDS), a fully-owned Australian subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corp. (Falls Church, Va.) has signed an agreement with Lufthansa Technik to support the Royal Australian Air Force?s fleet of KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft. Northrop Grumman IDS is the prime contractor for MRTT Through-Life Support (TLS).
Radar/EW
ONR embarks on sensors project to diagnose brain injuries - News
January 18, 2017
ARLINGTON, Va. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has announced that it will sponsor the development of a portable, three-part system that can measure blast pressure, establish injury thresholds for the brain, and analyze potential traumatic brain injury (TBI) symptoms in warfighters, who may be injured despite wearing protective body armor.
Comms
Diligent selected for U.S. Air Force COMSEC/CCI tool program - News
January 18, 2017
SAN ANTONIO, Texas. U.S. Air Force officials selected Diligent Consulting Inc. for the Air Force Communications Secure (COMSEC) and Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) Accountability and Tracking (COMSEC/CCI) Tool program. A contract worth over $1.5 million under the NETCENTS-2 Application Services Small Business IDIQ vehicle.
Radar/EW
Multi-mission radar order received by RADA for HEL weapon system - News
January 18, 2017
NETANYA, Israel. RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. officials received a Multi-mission Hemispheric Radar-based (MHR) RPS-42 system order for development and testing of a High Energy Laser (HEL) ground-based tactical weapon system from a Far-Eastern customer.
Comms
Marine F-35B squadron relocates to Japan - News
January 18, 2017
YUMA, Arizona. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 ?Green Knights,? an F-35B squadron with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, recently left Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and has transferred to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.
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Digital engineering, modular design key to MOSA progress for Navy, official says
August 28, 2025
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General: MOSA key to integrated fires, coalition interoperability
August 28, 2025
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People, standards, and business models must drive MOSA transformation, Army official says
August 28, 2025
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Air Force has 'turned the corner' on MOSA implementation, official says
August 28, 2025
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Preparing the future force to lead DSEI 2025 discussions
August 26, 2025
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AI-powered edge computing solutions to be showcased by Maris-Tech at DSEI 2025
August 25, 2025
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AI-powered counter-drone systems provider expands presence in Ukraine
August 21, 2025
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eVTOL drone for long-range reconnaissance delivered to U.S. Army
August 21, 2025
A.I.
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Artificial intelligence pact signed between AFWERX and Arize AI
August 13, 2025
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Artificial intelligence integrated into Turkey's combat management system
August 11, 2025
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AI technology from Oxford Dynamics to be integrated into BAE Systems platforms
August 08, 2025
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AI-focused Air Force TENCAP HOPE 2.0 contract won by Raft and SAIC
August 07, 2025
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Crane Aerospace Launches xMOR 120W DC-DC Converter Product Family
August 15, 2025
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RuggON Introduces New Vortex Vehicle Mount Computer
August 15, 2025
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Dual-function satellite test system delivered to Taiwan Space Agency
August 14, 2025
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Next-generation European weather satellite MetOp-SG A1 launched
August 14, 2025