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Testing and installation complete for NASA's Deep Space Network antennas - News

June 16, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems NASA General Dynamics

SAN JOSE, Calif. Engineers at General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies completed the installation and testing of two of NASA?s 34-meter beam waveguide antennas, which will improve communications and tracking of space probes on Mars and other spacecraft. The antenna?s are part of NASA?s Deep Space Network (DSN) and will also help scientists explore the universe.

Cyber

Virtual reality technology can ease design process for combat vehicles - News

June 16, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems BAE Systems

PARIS. At this year?s Eurosatory, BAE System is showcasing its virtual reality (VR) technology that will speed up the design and development process for new vehicle parts, therefore facilitating the decision steps for tank commanders on the battlefield. Engineers are demonstrating this technology by using its Terrier Combat Engineer vehicle with a VR headset.

Unmanned

Ultra Electronics, Northrop Grumman to collaborate in ASW capabilities - News

June 15, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems Ultra Electronics Holdings and Sparton Corporation Northrop Grumman

LOS ANGELES. Ultra Electronics and Northrop Grumman will deliver anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities and maritime domain awareness (MDA) for Northrop Grumman?s autonomous systems under a memorandum of agreement between the companies.

Radar/EW

Webcast on solving thermal management problems in military systems: June 21 @ 2pm Est - News

June 15, 2016

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

FOUNTAIN HILLS, Arizona. Embedded computing experts are gathering next week for a webcast titled "Beating Back the Heat: Solving Thermal Management Challenges in Military Electronics." The speakers will cover the thermal management challenges created by commercial processors in military applications such as radar, electronic warfare, sonar, etc., and how to solve them. The webcast, hosted by Military Embedded Systems online and OpenSystems Media, will be held on June 21 at 2 pm Est.

Cyber

Harris and Brocade establish a cybersecurity partnership at Federal Forum 2016 - News

June 14, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems Harris Corporation

WASHINGTON. Harris and Brocade officials established a strategic partnership to provide cybersecurity solutions to meet the demands in sectors such as government, financial services, healthcare, oil and gas, and energy. The announcement was made at this year's Federal Forum, where officials say as the partnership progresses, Brocade and Harris expect to create additional solutions to address more cybersecurity challenges.

Radar/EW

Perimeter surveillance radar introduced at Eurosatory - News

June 14, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems Rockwell Collins

PARIS. At this year's Eurosatory, Rockwell Collins officials introduced its PSR-500 Perimeter Surveillance Radar (PSR), a high-resolution radar that is able to track and record in all types of weather.

Avionics

Denmark buys 27 F-35A fighter aircraft - News

June 13, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems

DENMARK. The Danish Ministry of Defence announced that Denmark will acquire 27 F-35As to replace the F-16 aircraft, which has been in operation since 1980. The F-35As are expected to join the Royal Danish Air Force by 2024.

Comms

Aeronautics research agreement signed by NASA and United Arab Emirates - News

June 13, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems NASA

WASHINGTON. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and NASA officials have agreed to cooperate in aeronautics research, as well as the exploration and use of airspace and outer space. The cooperation was formalized with NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and UAE Space Agency Chairman Dr. Khalifa Al signing the agreement at a meeting in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Comms

UEI to provide I/O controller for U.S. Navy's LCAC SBC4 upgrade - News

June 10, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems

WALPOLE, Ma. The U.S. Navy?s Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) fleet will receive United Electronic Industries' (UEI) DNR-MIL series I/O control chassis along with its VxWorks BSP as the new Command, Control, Computers, Communication, and Navigation (C4N) SBC4 Control, Alarm, and Monitoring System (CAMS).

Cyber

U.S. Navy to use Tempus' Learjet for electronic warfare training - News

June 09, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. Department of Interior officials selected Tempus Jets Inc. ? a Tempus Applied Solutions Holdings Inc subsidiary ? to provide airborne electronic warfare threat simulation services in support of the Department of the Navy under its Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) role.

Cyber

Northrop Grumman and NEC enter into cybersecurity collaboration agreement - News

June 09, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems Northrop Grumman

FALLS CHURCH, Va. NEC Corp. and Northrop Grumman have entered into a collaboration agreement to deliver the Japan-Cyber Operations Research, Training, and Experimentation (J-CORTEX) system, a cloud-based cyber range that emulates customer's environments for training and testing purposes.

Unmanned

BAE Systems' APKWS laser-guided rockets deploy on USAF F-16 - News

June 08, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems BAE Systems

ARLINGTON, Va. U.S. Air Force (USAF) officials deployed BAE Systems' Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rockets on F-16 aircraft for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. This marks the first time the weapon system has been used in combat operations on a fixed-wing platform.

Cyber

Leidos to provide ISR and analytic software to U.S. Army - News

June 08, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems Leidos

RESTON, Va. U.S. Army officials selected Leidos to compete for task orders to provide its Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Research and Development ? Analytic Software to the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Sensors Electron Devices Directorate (SEDD).

Avionics

Rockwell Collins' flight management software receives first FACE verification statement - News

June 07, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems Rockwell Collins

PAX RIVER, Md. The Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) consortium issued the first FACE Verification Statement to Rockwell Collins Missionized Flight Management Software (MFMS-1000) once it completed verification authority tests and inspections.

Comms

USAF receives 1,400 of Rockwell Collins' Remote Secure Receivers - News

June 06, 2016

Mariana Iriarte - Technology Editor, Military Embedded Systems Rockwell Collins

DAYTON, Ohio. U.S Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) and Air Combat Command (ACC) officials received 1,400 of Rockwell Collins' Remote Secure Receivers (RSC) making the total 1,800 to date that have been delivered.