Military Embedded Systems
Industry News
Comms
High-speed Ethernet encryption to be demonstrated by Naval Research Lab and ViaSat - News
November 17, 2015
AUSTIN, Texas. ViaSat engineers in Carlsbad, California, developed a single-port 100 Gbps encryption device built to scale from 10 to 40 to 100 Gbps, enabling users to migrate their security infrastructure, as the demand for more bandwidth increases. ViaSat representatives and experts from the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) will be demonstrating the product family this week in Austin, Texas at SC15 (Supercomputer Conference).
Radar/EW
Flight test demonstrates target engagement by tracking data from different radars - News
November 16, 2015
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Army completed a flight test where the Patriot Advanced Capability Three (PAC-3) interceptor received command and control information from the integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) to destroy a cruise missile target using tracking data from Sentinel and Patriot radars.
Avionics
Webcast on managing DO-178C expense within avionics software tomorrow at 2pm Est. - News
November 16, 2015
FOUNTAIN HILLS, Arizona. Embedded software experts from DDC-I will cover how data distribution infrastructures can isolate applications from the details of the underlying I/O subsystem, enabling developers to craft DO-178C software that can be readily upgraded and reused across multiple platforms with minimal impact on the software and its DO-178C verification evidence in a webcast titled "Cut DO-178C Avionics Software Costs with Adaptable Data Distribution" happening tomorrow, Nov. 17 at 2 pm Est. The event is hosted by Military Embedded Systems online and OpenSystems Media.
Radar/EW
Next Generation Jammer Preliminary Design Review completed - News
November 16, 2015
El SEGUNDO, California. Raytheon and U.S. Navy officials finished the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the Navy's Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) program.
Avionics
Industry announcements at Dubai Airshow expands Boeing's presence in Middle East - News
November 13, 2015
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates. At the Dubai Airshow, Boeing made a series of announcements that helped to expand its plans with the Middle East’s aerospace industry.
Comms
Jointly owned division set up in Saudi Arabia by Orbital ATK - News
November 12, 2015
DULLES, Va. To support its grown regional presence, Orbital ATK, Inc. established a jointly owned subsidiary, Alliant Techsystems Operations LTD, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Officials say the goal is to strengthen Orbital ATK’s alliances in the country and collaborate with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by assisting in realizing its objectives in national security, defense, and training.
Unmanned
Oshkosh exhibits TerraMax unmanned system technology at Dubai Airshow - News
November 12, 2015
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates. At the Dubai Airshow, Oshkosh Defense, LLC exhibited their range of tactical vehicles including TerraMax unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) technology, which can convert a tradition vehicle into an autonomous system.
Radar/EW
AEC signs MOU with Raytheon during Dubai Airshow - News
November 12, 2015
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates. To explore strategic teaming opportunities across a range of mission areas, Raytheon and Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the Dubai Airshow.
Cyber
National Cyber Analyst Challenge won by Iowa State students - News
November 12, 2015
CRYSTAL CITY, Virginia. A team of students from Iowa State University won $25,000 first prize in the first National Cyber Analyst Challenge, a competition created by experts at Lockheed Martin and Temple University’s Institute for Business and Information Technology (IBIT) to inspire university students to pursue cybersecurity careers.
Comms
Submarine mechanical and electronics systems support contract won by Alion - News
November 11, 2015
MCLEAN, Va. U.S. Navy officials at the Mid Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) in Norfolk, Virginia selected Alion Science and Technology to provide engineering, analytical, logistics, and technical support the submarine’s mechanical and electronics systems at MARMC.
Radar/EW
Army Patriot radar processor upgrade contract won by Raytheon - News
November 11, 2015
TEWKSBURY, Mass. U.S. Army officials are acquiring radar digital processor (RDP) upgrade kits from Raytheon to enhance the Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense system's ability to detect and destroy threats, reduce operational cost, and improve reliability.
Comms
U.S. Air Force extends satellite control network contract with Harris - News
November 10, 2015
HERNDON, Va. Harris Corp.’s Network and Space Operations and Maintenance contract with the U.S. Air Force has received a nine-month extension to continue to support the Air Force Satellite Control Network at two network control locations in the U.S. and at antenna sites around the world.
Radar/EW
AEC and Lockheed Martin collaborate in Saudi Arabia's F-15 sensor suite sustainment - News
November 10, 2015
ORLANDO, Fla. In a contract from the U.S. Air Force, Lockheed Martin will collaborate with Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) to perform Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) and LANTIRN Extended Range (ER) sustainment services as well as LANTIRN ER pod upgrades at the Sniper Expanded Repair Capability facility in Saudi Arabia.
Comms
RadioMap spectrum management program reaches final phase - News
November 09, 2015
ARLINGTON, VA. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) advanced RF mapping program - RadioMap - has reached its final phase, therefore DARPA officials selected engineers at Lockheed Martin to further develop technology from Phases 1 and 2 into a full system that can be transitioned to military services.
Radar/EW
Contract modification asks for radar digital processors upgrade kit for U.S. Army Patriot system - News
November 09, 2015
TEWKSBURY, Mass. In a contract modification, Raytheon will provide radar digital processor upgrade kits to the U.S. Army for the Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense system. This will enable the Army to finish upgrading its Patriot inventory.
-
Drone and counter-drone marketplaces to be expanded by U.S. Army, allies at Eurosatory
June 12, 2026
-
Electronic attack drone unveiled by Helsing
June 11, 2026
-
Counter-UAS, other air-defense products from Chess Dynamics will show at Eurosatory 2026
June 11, 2026
-
Cross-domain military systems to be shown by Rheinmetall at Eurosatory
June 10, 2026
Radar/EW
-
Optronics maker Elynxo showing military-focused products at Eurosatory 2026
June 11, 2026
-
7STARLAKE Unveils NV500 Military Jetson Thor Computer for AI-Driven Defense Applications
June 10, 2026
-
Gallium nitride chip developed for military radar and wireless links by Northrop Grumman
June 10, 2026
-
Menlo Micro Launches First DC to 70 GHz Millimeter-Wave MEMS Switching Platform
June 09, 2026
Cyber
-
U.S. Air Force engages Rise8 to support readiness, supply-chain initiative
May 21, 2026
-
Why Military AI Needs a “Trust Layer” (video)
May 20, 2026
-
Anduril and Booz Allen will join forces to increase security, lethality for SOF teams
May 19, 2026
-
PODCAST: Enabling network security in hostile environments (video)
May 18, 2026
-
Battlefield communications module to be unveiled by Vegvisir at Eurosatory 2026
June 05, 2026
-
Training & simulation kits from Saab will go into U.S. Army vehicles
June 04, 2026
-
GUEST BLOG: Enabling agile warfighter communications – CMOSS Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) Mounted Common Infrastructure (MCI) supports Ivy Mass
June 03, 2026
-
Satellite ground station system to be delivered to Poland by Kongsberg
May 28, 2026