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Avionics

SYSGO PikeOS hypervisor virtualizes European Space Agency IMA4Space project - News

April 29, 2013

Brandon Lewis - Technology Editor, Embedded Computing Design SYSGO

MAINZ, GERMANY. SYSGO has announced that its PikeOS certified Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) ran on the LEON platform of the recently completed IMA4Space project. The IMA4Space project, a program established by the European Space Agency (ESA) to define a Time and Space Partitioning (TSP) solutions for space equipment, focused on the implementation of an Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) system to reduce the amount of electronics in future space applications.

Radar/EW

Low Frequency Sensor radar cues Multifunction Fire Control Radar in 360-degree MEADS demonstration - News

April 26, 2013

Brandon Lewis - Technology Editor, Embedded Computing Design MEADS International

ORLANDO, FL. A Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) Low-Frequency Sensor has cued a Multifunction Fire Control Radar (MFCR) in a demonstration at Hancock Airport in Syracuse, N.Y. The UHF Low-Frequency Sensor acquired, tracked, and relayed the location of a small test aircraft to the MEADS Battle Manager. The Battle Manager then produced corresponding cue search commands for the X-band MFCR, which searched the cued area and set up a dedicated track once the target was acquired.

Avionics

DO-178C, DO-278A, DO-254 Certification Management System developed by LDRA - News

April 25, 2013

Brandon Lewis - Technology Editor, Embedded Computing Design LDRA Technology

SAN JOSE, CA. The LDRA Compliance Management System (LCMS), a resource for developing infrastructure that supports DO-178B/C, DO-278A, and DO-254 compliancy, has been released by LDRA. LCMS ensures certification readiness through a process that includes LDRA Certification Services (LCS) professionals support from development and production through the maintenance lifecycle.

Avionics

GNAT Pro 7.1 release includes Ada 2012 support, other enhancements - News

April 25, 2013

Brandon Lewis - Technology Editor, Embedded Computing Design AdaCore

SAN JOSE, CA. A new release of the GNAT Pro multi-language development environment has been released by AdaCore. GNAT Pro 7.1 is a Freely Licensed Open Source Software (FLOSS) that includes enhancements in Ada language features, new tools, and run-time improvements over previous versions.

Cyber

GrammaTech CodeSonar integrated with Eclipse IDE - News

April 24, 2013

Brandon Lewis - Technology Editor, Embedded Computing Design GrammaTech

SAN JOSE, CA. GrammaTech has announced integration of the CodeSonar static analysis tool into the Eclipse IDE. Using the CodeSonar Eclipse plug-in enables developers to run static analysis and correct defects from within the Eclipse environment.

Radar/EW

VPX system development chassis released by Emerson Network Power - News

April 24, 2013

Brandon Lewis - Technology Editor, Embedded Computing Design Emerson

SAN JOSE, CA. Emerson Network Power has released the KR8-VPX-3-6-1 VPX system chassis. The KR8-VPX-3-6-1 meets Emerson safety, Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC), and environmental requirements, and is suited for use in benign ground installations and development and testing.

Comms

Raytheon to provide SAASM to USAF, foreign governments - News

April 22, 2013

Alice Moss Raytheon Company

Comms

Octo-contract for nearly 7 billion awarded to General Dynamics, others - News

April 22, 2013

Alice Moss U.S. Air Force

Avionics

Northrop Grumman OA navigation system enters Phase II of DARPA ASPN contract - News

April 22, 2013

Brandon Lewis - Technology Editor, Embedded Computing Design Northrop Grumman

WOODLAND HILLS, CA. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Northrop Grumman a follow-on contract to demonstrate an open architecture, plug-n-play navigation system for the All Source Positioning and Navigation (ASPN). The 18-month Phase II contract will result in an implementation of the system into Android-based handheld devices to exhibit the system’s scalability.

Unmanned

CUTLASS counter-threat UGV released by Northrop Grumman - News

April 19, 2013

Brandon Lewis - Technology Editor, Embedded Computing Design Northrop Grumman

LONDON. The CUTLASS Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) has been released by Northrop Grumman Corporation. The CUTLASS unmanned ground system is based on a modular design and enables remote surveillance and handling of hazardous threats.

Comms

Astro Aerospace to provide additional 48 JIB antennas for GPS III satellites - News

April 18, 2013

Brandon Lewis - Technology Editor, Embedded Computing Design Astro Aerospace

CARPINTERIA, CA. Astro Aerospace, a business unit of Northrop Grumman, has been awarded a follow-on contract by Lockheed Martin to provide an additional 48 self-deploying, monopole JIB antennas for the next-generation Global Positioning System (GPS III) satellite constellation.

Comms

Raytheon to provide security solution along Jordanian border for DTRA - News

April 17, 2013

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

DULLES, Va. Raytheon Co. won a Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) border security contract with a value of $35.9 million. Under the contract Raytheon engineers will design, develop, and implement an integrated surveillance system along different parts of the Jordanian border. Raytheon also will provide equipment, training, and maintenance and repair.

Comms

U.S. Navy contract modification supports Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) - News

April 16, 2013

Alice Moss Bath Iron Works

Radar/EW

Raytheon awarded CEC, Phase II AIM-9X contract modifications - News

April 16, 2013

Alice Moss Raytheon Company

Comms

Lockheed Martin to modernize USAF Theater Battle Management Core System - News

April 16, 2013

Brandon Lewis - Technology Editor, Embedded Computing Design Lockheed Martin

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. The U.S. Air Force has chosen Lockheed Martin to upgrade the Command and Control (C2) system that allows Joint Force Air Component Commanders (JFACCs) to deploy air assets and synchronize and execute air operations. Lockheed Martin will be responsible for modernization of the Air Tasking Order Management System (ATOMS) of the Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS), which directs flying operations for all JFACC airborne assets.