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Avionics
F-35 Lightning II program to use AGI's STK software for test and evaluation - News
November 11, 2013
EXTON, PA. Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI) won a contract from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics to deliver a test and evaluation integrated solution for the F-35 Lightning II program based on its Systems Tool Kit (STK) software.
Radar/EW
Comark's 15 HMI solution completes MIL-STD-901D shock testing for U.S. Navy - News
November 08, 2013
MEDFIELD, MA. Comark’s 15” Human Machine Interface (HMI) solution has passed the full environmental testing, including MIL-STD-901D Grade-A lightweight shock testing. The 15” HMI is a fanless, sealed computer display unit with Core i5 processors, an LED backlit display, integrated speaker, and a rugged Infrared (IR) touchscreen.
Radar/EW
TE Connectivity's Ruggedized Optical Backplane interconnect system supports VITA 66.1 standard - News
November 07, 2013
HARRISBURG. TE Connectivity has announced the new VITA 66.1-supported Ruggedized Optical Backplane interconnect system, with intermatable connectors. It was designed for high-bandwidth applications like High-Definition (HD) video and images, as well as computing applications requiring optical infrastructure.
Comms
Obama administration ITAR/Export reforms detailed in pay-per-view e-cast next week - News
November 06, 2013
WASHINGTON. An e-cast on how defense companies can navigate the Obama Administration's export compliance reforms will be held on Tuesday Nov. 12, 2013 at 11 AM EST. The event, titled "Managing ITAR/Export compliance reform for defense electronics suppliers," will be hosted by Military Embedded Systems magazine and OpenSystems Media.
Radar/EW
OpenVPX Radar subsystems for Patriot Air and Missile Defense systems to be provided by Mercury Systems - News
November 06, 2013
CHELMSFORD, MA. Mercury Systems, Inc., won follow-on orders from Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems to deliver the company's OpenVPX-based radar subsystems and spares for the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System. Raytheon is the prime contractor for Patriot.
Avionics
Army Special Operations helicopter pilots to use synthetic vision from Rockwell Collins to navigate degraded environments - News
November 05, 2013
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. Rockwell Collins won the first of three phases in a U.S. Army program to develop the Degraded Visual Environment Pilotage System (DVEPS) for the Army’s Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) helicopters. Rockwell Collins's synthetic vision technology, used in business jet cockpits, will enhance the SOAR pilots' situational awareness in degraded environments. The program goal is to develop, qualify, and field a DVE solution can by 2018.
Cyber
IT management for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Afghanistan provided by General Dynamics - News
November 04, 2013
FAIRFAX, Va. General Dynamics Information Technology won a task order to provide information technology (IT) management services supporting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Middle East District reconstruction and infrastructure-development programs in Afghanistan. The task order is under the Information Technology Enterprise Solutions-2 Services (ITES-2S) contract and has a potential contract value of $16 million over eighteen months if all the options are exercised.
Comms
NASA Dryden to implement Quintron DICES VoIP system architecture update - News
November 01, 2013
SANTA MARIA, CA. Quintron Systems, Inc. has been chosen to provide NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (DFRC) with a technology update to expand to IP-based mission command voice featuring a new user station design.
Avionics
AdaCore launches free online programming university - News
October 31, 2013
NEW YORK. AdaCore recently launched a free online resource center called AdaCore University, created for anyone interested in learning about the Ada programming language. The website offers learn-at-your-own-pace pre-recorded courses, with access to AdaCore’s GNAT Ada toolset for writing and running example programs.
Cyber
Lockheed Martin Trusted Sentinel allows confidential data to be shared securely among all security levels - News
October 30, 2013
PHOENIX. Lockheed Martin has announced its cyber security solution, called Trusted Sentinel, that allows intelligence to be shared securely among personnel at all security clearances. The data can be automatically or manually shared between two or more differing security domains by using a single consolidated configuration of hardware and software.
Radar/EW
JSOW C-1 networks with with E-2D aircraft during demonstration - News
October 29, 2013
TUCSON, Ariz. U.S. Navy and Raytheon personnel established communications among an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft, an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft and the latest version of the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) C-1 in a demonstration of the new version's capabilities.
Avionics
NSC Crane places follow-on order for U.S. Marine Corps Targeting System - News
October 28, 2013
ORLANDO, Fla. The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division awarded Lockheed Martin with a $33.9 million follow-on production contract for the Target Sight System (TSS) -- the fire control system -- for the AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopter operated by the U.S. Marine Corps. The system's sensors enable pilots to have enhanced capabilities for acquiring, tracking, and designating targets.
Avionics
Boeing, Lockheed Martin team up for U.S. Air Force Long-Range Strike Bomber program - News
October 25, 2013
ST. LOUIS. Boeing (prime contractor) and Lockheed Martin (primary teammate) have joined forces to compete for the U.S. Air Force’s Long-Range Strike Bomber program. In the past, the team partnered on the development of the F-22 Raptor stealth fighter.
Comms
TMLS unleashes Commando Select 90mm Direct Fire armored vehicle at AUSA 2013 - News
October 24, 2013
WASHINGTON. Textron Marine and Land Systems (TMLS) unveiled the Commando Select 90mm Direct Fire armored vehicle at the 2013 Association of the United States (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Conference in Washington, DC.
Unmanned
Raytheon pairs with U.S. Army, completes AI3 live-fire demo - News
October 23, 2013
WASHINGTON. Raytheon has teamed up with the U.S. Army and completed the live-fire demonstration phase of the Accelerated Improved Intercept Initiative (AI3) program from September 16-30 at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. During the tests, the AI3 system destroyed 22 of 24 threats. The AI3 is designed to enhance protection for warfighters by intercepting rockets, artillery, mortars, cruise missiles, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in flight.
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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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PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: VersaLogic’s Sabertooth AI embedded computer
October 28, 2024
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L3Harris, Palantir to partner on AI project
October 24, 2024
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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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GUEST BLOG: Addressing supply-chain risk and obsolescence in defense
October 10, 2024
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Pentagon's network infrastructure to be supported by GDIT
September 20, 2024
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7 Tenets of Layered Security in Embedded Design
September 17, 2024
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Military cybersecurity market to grow by $17.9 billion through 2028: report
September 16, 2024
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Analog Devices Introduces ADAR3006-CSL and ADAR3007-CSL
November 19, 2024
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Satellite modems and equipment contract signed between Comtech and U.S. Navy
November 18, 2024
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56 command vehicles to be delivered to Latvia by Patria
November 15, 2024
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SLM-5650B satellite modems to be delivered to U.S. Navy by Comtech
November 15, 2024