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Cyber
Cybersecurity firm acquired by Northrop Grumman - News
June 08, 2012
FALLS CHURCH, Va. Northrop Grumman Corp. officials signed an agreement to purchase privately-held Australian cybersecurity firm called M5 Network Security Pty Ltd., based in Canberra, Australia. M5 also provides secure mobile communications services and products, and advanced analytics to Australian intelligence and military organizations.
Radar/EW
New 3U OpenVPX SBCs released by Kontron use 3rd gen Core i7 processors - News
June 07, 2012
ECHING, Germany. Kontron officials released their latest generation of 3U OpenVPX single-board computers (SBC) that use interface technology that is based on the 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processors.
Radar/EW
Radar/EW
Rugged 3U mission computer subsystem released by Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions - News
June 06, 2012
HIGH WYCOMBE, UNITED KINGDOM. A new line of rugged VPX subsystems was announced by officials at Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions (CWCDS). The Multi-Platform Mission Computer (MPMC)-9335 3-slot system can be quickly configured for aerospace, defense, and law enforcement applications.
Unmanned
Liquid-hydrogen-powered Phantom Eye UAV makes 1st autonomous flight - News
June 05, 2012
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. The Phantom Eye unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ? a liquid hydrogen-powered aircraft from Boeing -- made its first autonomous flight from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center. During the 28-minute flight the UAV rose to an altitude of 4,080 feet and reached a cruising speed of 62 knots.
Unmanned
Unmanned
Polar Hawk UAV to perform HALE security missions for Canada's Arctic territories - News
June 04, 2012
OTTAWA. Engineers at Northrop Grumman Corp. and L-3 MAS are joining hands to produce the Polar Hawk, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for Canada to have continuous surveillance of its Arctic regions. The new UAV will be a variant of Northrop Grumman?s Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE).
Comms
U.S. Navy ships to use Sub-Net Relay system from Rockwell Collins - News
June 01, 2012
OTTAWA, Ontario. Officials at Science Application International Corporation (SAIC) chose the Rockwell Collins Sub-Net Relay (SNR) solution for U.S. Navy ships under the PEOC4I Battle Force Tactical Networking program.
Unmanned
Unmanned
Comms
Navigation payload elements powered on in GPS III test bed - News
May 30, 2012
DENVER. Navigation payload elements of the GPS III Non-Flight Satellite were powered on by the Lockheed Martin team that is producing the satellite system. These navigation elements include advanced atomic clocks that improve GPS accuracy, and the Mission Data Unit, which is the heart of the GPS III navigation payload. The test was completed before the integration of the full Navigation Payload Element.
Comms
Secure smartphones and tablets for defense coming from Samsung and General Dynamics - News
May 29, 2012
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. General Dynamics C4 Systems and Samsung are teaming to provide Samsung Approved for Enterprise (SAFE?) smartphones and tablet devices with General Dynamics defense-level information and cyber security technologies. The SAFE tablets and smartphones also have the Samsung Secure Android platform and will a cost-effective commercial technology solution for for military and government agencies, law enforcement and public safety, as well as financial, utility, and other industry personnel who need to be able to browse the Internet and access secure networks.
Avionics
New rugged computer system for avionics, C4ISR released by Kontron - News
May 25, 2012
ECHING, Germany. Engineers at Kontron released a new multi-mission rugged computer system called ApexVX -- based on 3U OpenVPX technology -- is designed for avionics and military applications such as precision-guided munitions, mobile military vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, electronic warfare, and C4ISR.
Avionics
Avionics
Avionics upgrade by Boeing for NATO & U.S. AWACS fleet worth $368 million - News
May 24, 2012
SEATTLE. U.S. Air Force and NATO officials tasked Boeing to create a new design for modernizing the avionics and flight deck of the U.S. and NATO E-3 707 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft fleet ? under a $368 million contract.
Unmanned
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U.S. Navy autonomous system support to be provided by Leidos
October 18, 2024
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Automation system for military aircraft to be developed by Honeywell, Merlin
October 18, 2024
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Gray Eagle Extended Range drone supports Army Vanguard demonstrations
October 17, 2024
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Directed energy C-UAS system has upcoming testing with U.S. Army, Navy
October 16, 2024
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SAIC/Wind River partnership expands accelerate mission-critical systems development
October 15, 2024
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AI-powered display that adapts during battle under development by Kopin
October 14, 2024
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AI software provider Palladyne AI proceeds to Phase II of USAF contract
October 11, 2024
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GUEST BLOG: Deploying AI at the edge: Enhancing military readiness and response
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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U.S. DoD announces Intel to receive up to $3 billion in CHIPS Act funding
September 16, 2024
Comms
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Shared situational data for warfighters enabled by goTenna/EVERYWHERE Communications joint solution
October 15, 2024
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Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles for U.S. Army to be built by BAE Systems
October 11, 2024
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Leonardo to enhance secure communication network for UAE Defence
October 10, 2024
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A new model for COTS collaboration
October 10, 2024