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Radar/EW
Long Range Strike Bomber, B-21, concept unveiled by Air Force - News
February 27, 2016
ORLANDO, Florida. Air Force officials announced the first images of the Long Range Strike Bomber (LRSB), also known as the B-21 at the Air Force Association's (AFA's) Air Warfare Symposium this month in Orlando, Florida.
Comms
Military maritime system procurement & modernization in FY 2017 DoD budget - News
February 27, 2016
WASHINGTON. Funding slated for major shipbuilding and maritime systems totals $27 billion under the Department of Defense Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 acquisition funding request, which totals $183.9 billion.
Comms
DoD FY 2017 space-based systems funding highlights - News
February 27, 2016
WASHINGTON. Funding slated for major space-based systems totals $7.1 billion under the Department of Defense Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 acquisition funding request, which totals $183.9 billion.
Comms
Ground system procurement & modernization for FY 2017 DoD budget - News
February 27, 2016
WASHINGTON. Funding slated for major ground systems totals $9.8 billion under the Department of Defense Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 acquisition funding request, which totals $183.9 billion.
Avionics
DoD FY 2017 aircraft procurement & modernization - News
February 27, 2016
WASHINGTON. Funding slated for major aircraft and related systems totals $45.3 billion under the Department of Defense (DoD) Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 acquisition funding request, which totals $183.9 billion.
Unmanned
UAVs demonstrate collision avoidance & speed in DARPA FLA program - News
February 26, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) engineers completed the first flight data collection with the common quadcopter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platform for the Fast Lightweight Autonomy (FLA) program at the Otis Air National Guard Base, Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Officials deemed the demonstration a success because the quadcopters were able to edge their way around obstacles and achieve their target speeds of 20 meters per second.
Radar/EW
Rugged zero client server released by Chassis Plans - News
February 25, 2016
SAN DIEGO. Engineers at Chassis Plans released their new patent-pending rugged CPZ-156T Rugged Zero Client as part of a partnership with Dell OEM Solutions.The devices leverages a Dell PCoIP ASIC controller in a rugged enclosure designed for use in extreme environments.
A.I.
Biometric attack detection technologies sought by IARPA - News
February 25, 2016
WASHINGTON. Officials at the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) announced that they are hosting a Proposers' Day Conference for the Odin program on Friday March 11, 2016, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm in the Washington metropolitan area. The conference is being held in anticipation of the release of a new Broad Agency Announcement solicitation on the program, which will develop biometric presentation attack detection technologies to ensure biometric security systems can detect when someone is attempting to disguise their biometric identity.
Radar/EW
Electro-optical/infrared systems on the rise in defense applications, say analysts - News
February 25, 2016
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. The increase in troops deploying with electro-optical/infrared (EOIR) systems in land, air, sea. and unmanned vehicles for missions such as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), is driving innovation at the design level according to analysts at Frost & Sullivan. They are focusing on designing miniaturized EOIR systems that enable sufficient heat dissipation and meet industry standards, without hurting on performance.
Radar/EW
200th Electro-Optical Targeting System delivery complete for the F-35 Lightning II - News
February 25, 2016
ORLANDO, Fla. Under a low-rate initial production contract, Lockheed Martin has delivered 200 out of 367 Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) for the F-35 Lightning II.
Radar/EW
R&D project focuses on benefits of Gallium alloys with RF electronic systems - News
February 25, 2016
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) engineers are looking into the effectiveness of Gallium Liquid Metal Alloys (GaLMAs) within various radio frequency (RF) electronic systems. Because of their lightweight and reconfigurable formats officials think they could benefit within size, weight, and power (SWaP)-constrained systems.
Unmanned
Bluefin Robotics bought out by General Dynamics Mission Systems - News
February 24, 2016
FAIRFAX, Va. Officials at General Dynamics Mission Systems announced they are expanding their unmanned platform solutions portfolio with the acquisition of Bluefin Robotics, a manufacturer of unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs) for U.S. military and commercial customers.
Radar/EW
Under a continued partnership, Romania purchases Lockheed Martin's TPS-77 radars - News
February 23, 2016
SYRACUSE, N.Y. Romania officials purchased two TPS-77 radars under a contract agreement with Lockheed Martin. The radars will include Digital Array Row Transceivers (DART), which help to save energy and improves performance of the radars, officials say.
Avionics
CAE, Finmeccanica, Honeywell, & Raytheon join hands for Pilot Training - News
February 22, 2016
WASHINGTON. CAE, Finmeccanica, Honeywell, and Raytheon have teamed up to offer a training solution for the U.S. Air Force's Advanced Pilot Training competition.
Avionics
UH-60V Black Hawk avionics display upgraded to digital and completes CDR - News
February 19, 2016
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. The U.S. Army Prototype Integration Facility, Redstone Defense Systems, - the prime contractor - and Northrop Grumman have completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) of the UH-60V Black Hawk program.
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Helmet display and tracking system to be supplied for Israeli Black Hawk helicopters by Elbit
February 25, 2026
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Rugged data-storage contracts signed by One Stop Systems
February 19, 2026
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A-29 Super Tucano aircraft delivered to Uruguayan Air Force by Embraer
February 19, 2026
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C-27J maritime patrol aircraft to be supplied to Saudi Arabia by Leonardo
February 17, 2026
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Directed energy and space manufacturing expansion planned in New Mexico by AeroVironment
March 04, 2026
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The future of autonomy will integrate aerial and ground systems
March 03, 2026
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From single-band fragility to adaptive spectrum control
March 03, 2026
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Counter-drone weapon station to be integrated on uncrewed surface vessels by Red Cat, Allen Control Systems
March 03, 2026
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SRC wins contract under Missile Defense Agency SHIELD program
March 02, 2026
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Hypersonic weapon garners Castelion $50 million U.S. Navy contract
February 27, 2026
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Senseeker Machining Company Acquires Axis Machine
February 11, 2026
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Modular protection solution shown by Leonardo DRS at WEST 2026
February 10, 2026
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Radiation-tolerant parts from Micross debut for satellite, space use
March 04, 2026
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March 03, 2026
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Satellite communication systems to be supplied to Israel by Orbit
February 27, 2026
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Armored 6x6 vehicles delivered to German armed forces by Patria
February 24, 2026