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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.
Cyber
Data at rest encryption for rugged storage released by Phoenix International - News
February 19, 2016
SAN DIEGO. Phoenix International Systems, Inc., engineers released Self Encrypting Drive (SED) technology support for the company's RPC24 4004 Series Drive Magazine based, rugged storage solution at AFCEA West 2016 in San Diego this week.
Avionics
Helicopter synthetic vision integration and testing continued by Honeywell - News
February 18, 2016
PHOENIX. In a contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) engineers at Honeywell will continue to improve three-dimensional visibility and safety for U.S. military helicopter pilots experiencing inclement weather and harsh environments.
Cyber
Raytheon sponsors cybersecurity forum in Abu Dhabi - News
February 17, 2016
DULLES, Va. United Arab Emirates officials have partnered with Raytheon - who will be the sponsor - to conduct a week-long cybersecurity event with government leaders. The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington will host the four-day cybersecurity workshop in Abu Dhabi.
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Drone and counter-drone marketplaces to be expanded by U.S. Army, allies at Eurosatory
June 12, 2026
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Electronic attack drone unveiled by Helsing
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Counter-UAS, other air-defense products from Chess Dynamics will show at Eurosatory 2026
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Cross-domain military systems to be shown by Rheinmetall at Eurosatory
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Radar/EW
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Optronics maker Elynxo showing military-focused products at Eurosatory 2026
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7STARLAKE Unveils NV500 Military Jetson Thor Computer for AI-Driven Defense Applications
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Gallium nitride chip developed for military radar and wireless links by Northrop Grumman
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Menlo Micro Launches First DC to 70 GHz Millimeter-Wave MEMS Switching Platform
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A.I.
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AI-enabled, SOSA aligned 3U VPX board launched by Kontron
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USSOCOM increasingly transforming into its own service, SOF Week reveals
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How the U.S. is preparing operators for tomorrow's warfare
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AI-powered helmet displays and more on view from Vuzix at SOF Week 2026
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Battlefield communications module to be unveiled by Vegvisir at Eurosatory 2026
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Training & simulation kits from Saab will go into U.S. Army vehicles
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GUEST BLOG: Enabling agile warfighter communications – CMOSS Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) Mounted Common Infrastructure (MCI) supports Ivy Mass
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Satellite ground station system to be delivered to Poland by Kongsberg
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