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Unmanned

UTC Aerospace Systems releases new TASE500 compact camera payload - News

August 01, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. UTC Aerospace Systems has announced a new Cloud Cap Technology TASE500 compact camera system configuration.

Unmanned

Logos Technologies chosen to develop gunfire, explosion recognition system for U.S. Army - News

July 31, 2014

Logos Technologies

FAIRFAX, Va. The U.S. Army Research Library (ARL) has awarded Logos Technologies a $9.7 million contract to further develop and deploy the Optical Gunfire, Rockets and Explosive Flash Detection (OGRE) system that will locate explosive detonations and hostile gunfire.

Comms

Rockwell Collins sells its military ground-based satellite communications business - News

July 30, 2014

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

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE: COL) officials announced the company has sold its satellite communications business. The business, which designs, manufactures, and services ground-based satellite communication systems mainly for military customers, will be renamed DataPath, Inc.

Radar/EW

Upgraded AWACS aircraft delivered to France by Boeing - News

July 29, 2014

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

SEATTLE. Boeing officials deployed the first of four upgraded Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft to the French military. The upgraded platform will enhance the fleet’s surveillance, communications, and battle management capabilities.

Radar/EW

Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) reviews completed by Raytheon for Navy - News

July 28, 2014

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

TEWKSBURY, Mass.. Raytheon engineers finished two critical program reviews for the Navy's Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) -- the hardware Preliminary Design Review and the Integrated Baseline Review.

Unmanned

ADLINK's Express-HL COM Express to power Cornell University AUV in RoboSub competition - News

July 25, 2014

ADLINK Technology

San Jose, CA. ADLINK Technology has announced its sponsorship of the Cornell University autonomous underwater vehicle (CUAUV) Gemini submarine, which will participate in the 17th annual international RoboSub competition July 28-August 3.

Comms

2,500th Spartan light armored vehicle ready for deployment - News

July 24, 2014

STREIT Group

STREIT Group has delivered its 2,500th Spartan Light Armored Vehicle (LAV), which is available in many configurations to support counter-terrorism, military, and police operations. Its rugged exterior is designed for difficult off-road conditions.

Radar/EW

Northrop Grumman to leverage COTS computing for Navy Ship Self-Defense System - News

July 23, 2014

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

Northrop Grumman to leverage COTS computing for Navy Ship Self-Defense System

Avionics

Curtiss-Wright's enhanced rugged LCD touchscreens for airborne surveillance platforms launched at ALEA - News

July 22, 2014

Curtiss-Wright

PHOENIX, AZ. Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced at the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) show an enhanced and improved family of rugged touchscreen LCD displays designed for use onboard airborne surveillance platforms.

Comms

International Space Station mission planning support to be provided by Lockheed Martin - News

July 22, 2014

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

ROCKVILLE, Md. As part of team ld by SGT, Inc., in Greenbelt, Md., Lockheed Martin engineers will provide mission and flight crew operations support to NASA for the International Space Station (ISS) and other future human space exploration programs.

Avionics

F-35 Gen III Helmet Mounted Display System delivered for software integration to Lockheed Martin - News

July 21, 2014

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

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. Lockheed Martin officials received delivery of the Rockwell Collins ESA Vision Systems, LLC, Gen III Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) for software integration into the F-35 Lightning II jet fighter. The helmet will be integrated into Low Rate Initial Production 7 for the F-35 program.

Unmanned

Advanced Cockpit GCS for unmanned aircraft demonstrated by GA-ASI at Farnborough Air Show - News

July 17, 2014

John M. McHale III - Editorial Director, Military Embedded Systems General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) engineers demonstrated the company's Advanced Cockpit Block 50 ground control station (GCS) at the Farnborough Air Show this week at the company’s stand in Hall 2 (Stand A-9).

Radar/EW

Patriot radar gets digital processor upgrades from Raytheon - News

July 16, 2014

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

LONDON. Raytheon won a $235.5 million contract to provide Radar Digital Processor (RDP) kits for upgrading the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System for the U.S. and two partner nations.

Comms

International Rectifier introduces new rad-hard DC-DC converters for satellite applications at NSREC - News

July 15, 2014

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

PARIS. Engineers at International Rectifier announced the release of the M3G120 Series of 40W radiation-hardened (RAD-Hard) 120V input DC-DC converters at the Nuclear Space Radiation Effects Conference (NSREC) in Paris this week. The products will support a variety of digital and analog satellite power systems requiring as long as 15 years or more of mission life such as space stations and NASA’s Orion MPCV (Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle) programs.

Comms

New RadHard-By-Design products released by Aeroflex at NSREC 2014 - News

July 15, 2014

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

PARIS. Aeroflex Microelectronic Solutions - HiRel engineers expanded their RadHard-by-Design (RHD) Analog Function Series family with four new products -- Quad Op Amps, Quad Comparators, Analog Multiplexers, and A to D/D to A converter. The devices are specifically developed for spacecraft designers involved in work on LEO, MEO, GEO, HEO, or Deep Space missions with specific radiation requirements. They made the announcement this week at the Nuclear Space Radiation Effects Conference (NSREC) in Paris.