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Unmanned

Ground-based laser defense system tested against UAS, rockets by Lockheed Martin - News

November 28, 2012

Brandon Lewis - Technology Editor, Embedded Computing Design Lockheed Martin

SUNNYVALE, CA. Lockheed Martin has successfully tested and demonstrated the Area Defense Anti-Munitions (ADAM) system, a portable ground-based laser system designed as a countermeasure against short-range airborne threats such as Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) and rockets. The testing, which began at a simulated flight range in August, saw the ADAM military laser system successfully engage an in-flight UAS target at an approximate range of 1.5 km and destroy four small-caliber rocket targets at an approximate range of 1.2 km.

Comms

PacketAssure iQ1000 receives UC APL approval from DoD - News

November 27, 2012

Brandon Lewis - Technology Editor, Embedded Computing Design Ultra Electronics

WALLINGFORD, CT. The Ultra Electronics TCS PacketAssure iQ1000 device has been approved by the US Department of Defense (DoD) for the Unified Capabilities Approved Products List (UC APL). The PacketAssure iQ1000 is an intelligent Layer 2 switch that provides assured line speed LAN switching over Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) links. The device’s approval for the UC APL denotes its achievement of information assurance certification through the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) and open standards-based interoperability for DoD security and Information Technology (IT) mandates.

Avionics

VPT releases 5W dual output DC-DC converter for MIL-COTS programs - News

November 27, 2012

Brandon Lewis - Technology Editor, Embedded Computing Design VPT, Inc.

ELECTRONICA, MUNICH, GERMANY. VPT Inc. announced the VPT5-2800D DC-DC converter at electronica earlier this month. The dual output COTS power converter provides up to 5 W of power from a six-sided metal package that measures in with a small footprint of roughly one square inch.

Radar/EW

AIDEWS testing completed by ITT Exelis - News

November 26, 2012

Brandon Lewis - Technology Editor, Embedded Computing Design ITT Inc.

CLIFTON, N.J. Extensive electromagnetic compatibility testing of the Advanced Integrated Defense Electronic Warfare Suite (AIDEWS) has been completed by ITT Exelis. The AIDEWS, tested at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, provides situational awareness to pilots, as well as defense against radar-based weapons systems such as surface-to-air and air-to-air threats.

Unmanned

Navy announces imminent RFP plan for aircraft carrier-based UAS - News

November 16, 2012

Brandon Lewis - Technology Editor, Embedded Computing Design U.S. Navy

SPRINGFIELD, VA. The U.S. Navy has announced a plan to release an RFP before the end of 2012 for the Unmanned Carrier-Launched Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) aerial system. The RFP for the unmanned platform, which will launch from Navy aircraft carriers, was announced on November 8th by U.S. Navy Deputy Program Executive Officer Patrick Buckley.

Unmanned

Northrop Grumman begins production of Triton UAS fuselage - News

November 15, 2012

Brandon Lewis - Technology Editor, Embedded Computing Design Northrop Grumman

Moss Point, Mississippi – Northrop Grumman began production on the fuselage of the newest line of Navy Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), the Triton high-altitude surveillance drone, on Tuesday at their Unmanned Systems Center in Moss Point, Mississippi. Upon completion, Triton platforms will be able to maintain flight times of up to 24 hours across distances of up to 2,000 miles.

Radar/EW

Space Fence radar proposal from Lockheed Martin submitted to Air Force - News

November 14, 2012

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

MOORESTOWN, N.J. Lockheed Martin officials have submitted the company’s final contract proposal to construct the Space Fence radar, which will enhance how the U.S. Air Force tracks and identifies orbital objects.

Comms

GPS receiver from Rockwell Collins to be used in Curtiss-Wright Controls Digital Beachhead solution - News

November 13, 2012

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

ASHBURN, VA. Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions (CWCDS) selected the SAASM based MPE-S GPS receiver module from Rockwell Collins for the U.S. Army standard embedded GPS receiver for use in rugged electronics subsystems that are compliant with the Army’s Vehicular Integration for C4ISR/EW Interoperability (VICTORY) initiative for interoperable digital network services.

Radar/EW

Mercury Computer Systems now called Mercury Systems - News

November 13, 2012

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

CHELMSFORD, MA. Officials at Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. announced that the company is changing its name to Mercury Systems, Inc. , effective immediately. Other changes include a new logo and website in an effort to rebrand the company.

Comms

Software-defined radios from ITT Exelis will use LynxOS-SE RTOS - News

November 12, 2012

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

SAN JOSE, CA. ITT Exelis engineers are using the LynxOS -SE real-time operating system (RTOS) from LynuxWorks for a new line of software-defined radios (SDRs) that utilize the Rifleman Radio, Soldier Radio, and SideHat variants for the U.S. and International operators.

Comms

Backpack-version mobile tactical network released by Harris Corporation - News

November 09, 2012

Brandon Lewis - Technology Editor, Embedded Computing Design Harris Corporation

Harris Corporation has released a backpack version of its KnightHawk tactical cellular network solution, KnightLite, allowing connectivity and smart apps to warfighters at the tactical edge. The mobile cellular networking technology runs on the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), and works in conjunction with primary radio communications to provide high-bandwidth information exchange in areas with minimal-to-no communications infrastructure.

Comms

Raytheon releases software data transfer solution for cross-domain mobile and tactical information sharing - News

November 08, 2012

Brandon Lewis - Technology Editor, Embedded Computing Design Raytheon Company Red Hat

WASHINGTON – Raytheon has released the software-based Small Format Guard (SFG), a cross-domain data transfer solution for SWaP-C-minded mobile tactical forces. The adaptable, multi-level data transfer solution is operable on AdvancedTCA (ATCA) processor boards, Single Board Computers (SBCs), or other rugged 64-bit x86 architectures, and supports a variety of security protocols for mission-specific requirements.

Avionics

UAS mission simulator/trainer announced by CAE at Unmanned Systems Canada - News

November 07, 2012

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

OTTAWA, Ontario. Engineers at CAE in Montreal launched the company’s Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Mission Trainer. Company officials made the announcement at the Unmanned Systems Canada conference. The new trainer has an open architecture design that uses commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and simulation software to create a platform-agnostic training system for UAS pilots, mission commanders, and sensor operators.

Avionics

Fifth P-8A Poseidon delivered to Navy - News

November 06, 2012

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

SEATTLE. Boeing officials delivered the fifth P-8A Poseidon production aircraft to the U.S. Navy. It is one of 24 low-rate initial production (LRIP) maritime patrol aircraft being built by Boeing for the Navy as part of 2011 and 2012 contracts.

Comms

Secure data transfer for strict SWaP requirements released by Raytheon Trusted Computer Solutions - News

November 05, 2012

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

WASHINGTON. Engineers at Raytheon Trusted Computer Solutions (RTCS) released a secure data transfer solution called Small Format Guard for warfighters in mobile and tactical deployments.