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Unmanned

Textron to supply additional unmanned surface vehicles to U.S. Navy - News

April 04, 2017

Lisa Daigle - Assistant Managing Editor, Military Embedded Systems Textron

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. Textron Systems Unmanned Systems -- a business unit of Textron Inc. -- has received a $14.8 million contract to provide two additional fourth-generation common unmanned surface vehicles (CUSVs) for the U.S. Navy?s Unmanned Influence Sweep System (UISS) program.

Comms

Esterline displays multi-level secure communication system at Sea-Air-Space 2017 - News

April 04, 2017

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems Esterline

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. At this year's Sea-Air-Space show, the Navy League's Global Maritime Exposition, Esterline showcased its Palomar and AVISTA brands of Esterline Control & Communication Systems, as well as the Codis brand of Esterline Advanced Displays.

Cyber

Cubic Global Defense demonstrates virtual gaming tech & C4ISR solutions at Sea-Air-Space 2017 - News

April 04, 2017

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems Cubic

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. Cubic Global Defense and Cubic Mission Solutions (CMS) (Cubic Corp.?s business divisions) officials are showcasing the company?s air combat and maritime virtual training systems along with a selection of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) solutions at the Navy League?s Sea-Air-Space (SAS) Exposition in National Harbor, Maryland.

Comms

NASA embarks upon laser-communications system for spacecraft - News

April 03, 2017

Lisa Daigle - Assistant Managing Editor, Military Embedded Systems NASA

NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, Md. NASA has launched a program aimed at developing a laser communications system for its Orion spacecraft, the vehicle the agency intends to use for its future manned missions to deep space.

Avionics

BAE Systems delivers new F-35 Lightning II simulator for flight trials - News

March 31, 2017

Lisa Daigle - Assistant Managing Editor, Military Embedded Systems BAE Systems

LONDON. BAE Systems has developed a new F-35 Lightning II flight simulator facility aimed at enabling pilots to prepare for trials on the U.K. Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier. The ?2m (approximately $2.5 million) simulator facility is intended to be an immersive experience for naval pilots to practice takeoff and landing on the navy's new Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier under challenging sea and weather conditions.

Cyber

Operational risk is focus of DISA's cyber assessment program - News

March 31, 2017

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

FORT MEADE, Md. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) officials launched a cyber assessment program called Command Cyber Operational Readiness Inspection (CCORI), which aims to provide combatant commands and federal agencies with a greater understanding of the operational risk their missions face because of their cybersecurity posture. CCORI?s seek to provide a more threat-focused, mission-based assessment.

Radar/EW

Elbit Systems signs $82 million contract to supply Condor2 system - News

March 31, 2017

Lisa Daigle - Assistant Managing Editor, Military Embedded Systems Elbit Systems

HAIFA, Israel. Elbit Systems has received a contract worth approximately $82 million to provide an Asia-Pacific country with its Condor 2 electro-optic/infrared (EO/IR) airborne solution, for use in intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions. The contract, a follow-on order from a current user, will be satisfied over a four-year period by Elbit Systems' ISTAR Division.

Radar/EW

U.S. Navy conducts first AN/SPY-6(V) AMDR Ballistic Missile test - News

March 31, 2017

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems Raytheon Company

WASHINGTON. The U.S. Navy completed a flight test with Raytheon's AN/SPY-6(V) Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR). During a flight test, designated as Vigilant Hunter, the AN/SPY-6(V) AMDR searched for, detected, and maintained track on a short-range ballistic missile target launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Kauai, Hawaii.

Cyber

General Dynamics obtains $140 million NATO IT and cloud contract - News

March 30, 2017

Lisa Daigle - Assistant Managing Editor, Military Embedded Systems General Dynamics Information Technology

FAIRFAX, Va. General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded a contract by the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) to deliver a significant upgrade to NATO's technical infrastructure in decades. The single-award contract has a potential value of $140 million over five years.

Radar/EW

Semiconductor industry report calls for enhanced investment in R&D - News

March 30, 2017

Lisa Daigle - Assistant Managing Editor, Military Embedded Systems

WASHINGTON. Leading companies from the defense, technology, and aerospace industries -- led by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) and Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) -- have released a report identifying the key areas of scientific research that are needed to advance innovation in semiconductor technology and fulfill the promise of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and supercomputing.

Comms

Astro Aerospace will provide L-band mesh reflectors for Inmarsat 6 satellites - News

March 30, 2017

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems Northrop Grumman Astro Aerospace Airbus Defence & Space

CARPINTERIA, Calif. Northrop Grumman's business unit, Astro Aerospace will provide Airbus Defence and Space with nine meter L-band mesh reflectors for two Inmarsat 6 satellites.

Unmanned

TARDEC & AM General enter partnership for autonomous driving vehicle - News

March 30, 2017

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems AM General

TROY, Mich. U.S. Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) and AM General officials entered a partnership to develop and demonstrate an autonomous driving vehicle that may revolutionize how soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines, along with equipment and supplies, are transported inside U.S. military facilities.

Radar/EW

Patent for warfighter's wearable battery issued to Inventus Power - News

March 30, 2017

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems

WOODRIDGE, Ill. The U.S. Patent Office issued the Patent Number 9,564,761 B2 to Inventus Power?s Primary Conformable Wearable Battery (P-CWB) with removable command module.

Comms

German companies team for digitization of Germany's ground forces - News

March 29, 2017

Lisa Daigle - Assistant Managing Editor, Military Embedded Systems Rheinmetall Waffe Munition

MUNICH and DUESSELDORF, Germany. German defense-electronics companies Rheinmetall and Rohde & Schwarz have entered a partnership that aims at leading the digitization of Germany?s ground armed forces. The two enterprises established a joint venture to compete for two major German procurement projects: "MoTaKo," which stands for ?mobile tactical communications,? and ?MoTIV,? short for ?mobile tactical information network.?

Comms

AAR wins $909 million, 15-year contract from Air Force - News

March 29, 2017

Lisa Daigle - Assistant Managing Editor, Military Embedded Systems AAR Corporation

WOOD DALE, Ill. Aviation services company AAR Corp. has won a 15-year, $909 million fixed-price contract from the U.S. Air Force for its Landing Gear Performance-Based Logistics One program. Work is expected to run through 2032.