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Avionics

AdaCore launches free online programming university - News

October 31, 2013

NEW YORK. AdaCore recently launched a free online resource center called AdaCore University, created for anyone interested in learning about the Ada programming language. The website offers learn-at-your-own-pace pre-recorded courses, with access to AdaCore’s GNAT Ada toolset for writing and running example programs.

Cyber

Lockheed Martin Trusted Sentinel allows confidential data to be shared securely among all security levels - News

October 30, 2013

Lockheed Martin

PHOENIX. Lockheed Martin has announced its cyber security solution, called Trusted Sentinel, that allows intelligence to be shared securely among personnel at all security clearances. The data can be automatically or manually shared between two or more differing security domains by using a single consolidated configuration of hardware and software.

Radar/EW

JSOW C-1 networks with with E-2D aircraft during demonstration - News

October 29, 2013

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

TUCSON, Ariz. U.S. Navy and Raytheon personnel established communications among an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft, an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft and the latest version of the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) C-1 in a demonstration of the new version's capabilities.

Avionics

NSC Crane places follow-on order for U.S. Marine Corps Targeting System - News

October 28, 2013

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

ORLANDO, Fla. The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division awarded Lockheed Martin with a $33.9 million follow-on production contract for the Target Sight System (TSS) -- the fire control system -- for the AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopter operated by the U.S. Marine Corps. The system's sensors enable pilots to have enhanced capabilities for acquiring, tracking, and designating targets.

Avionics

Boeing, Lockheed Martin team up for U.S. Air Force Long-Range Strike Bomber program - News

October 25, 2013

Boeing Lockheed Martin

ST. LOUIS. Boeing (prime contractor) and Lockheed Martin (primary teammate) have joined forces to compete for the U.S. Air Force’s Long-Range Strike Bomber program. In the past, the team partnered on the development of the F-22 Raptor stealth fighter.

Comms

TMLS unleashes Commando Select 90mm Direct Fire armored vehicle at AUSA 2013 - News

October 24, 2013

Textron

WASHINGTON. Textron Marine and Land Systems (TMLS) unveiled the Commando Select 90mm Direct Fire armored vehicle at the 2013 Association of the United States (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Conference in Washington, DC.

Unmanned

Raytheon pairs with U.S. Army, completes AI3 live-fire demo - News

October 23, 2013

Raytheon Company

WASHINGTON. Raytheon has teamed up with the U.S. Army and completed the live-fire demonstration phase of the Accelerated Improved Intercept Initiative (AI3) program from September 16-30 at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. During the tests, the AI3 system destroyed 22 of 24 threats. The AI3 is designed to enhance protection for warfighters by intercepting rockets, artillery, mortars, cruise missiles, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in flight.

Comms

AeroVironment Pocket DDL digital video and data receiver enables secure remote viewing - News

October 23, 2013

AeroVironment, Inc.

WASHINGTON. AeroVironment, Inc. has released its new secure digital video and date receiver, Pocket DDL, at the 2013 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, DC. The Pocket DDL weighs only four ounces, and enables remote viewing of video and data from airplanes, helicopters, ground robots, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs), and other unmanned aircraft that are equipped with AeroVironment’s Digital Data Link (DDL).

Radar/EW

Northrop Grumman to showcase military systems advances at AUSA 2013 - News

October 23, 2013

Northrop Grumman

WASHINGTON. Northrop Grumman will be highlighting its most significant advances in U.S. military systems at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition from October 21-23 in Washington, DC, located at booth 6330.

Avionics

Sikorsky Aerospace Services announces phase maintenance kits for legacy helicopters, new variants at AUSA 2013 - News

October 22, 2013

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company

WASHINGTON. Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) announced at the Annual Meeting and Exposition of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) the introduction of configuration-specific phase maintenance kits for Sikorsky Aircraft's legacy UH-60A and UH-60L BLACK HAWK helicopters, as well as the UH-60M model and newest international variant, the S-70i BLACK HAWK aircraft.

Unmanned

GA-ASI announces successful Improved Gray Eagle (IGE) UAS endurance demonstration at AUSA 2013 exposition - News

October 22, 2013

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

WASHINGTON. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual exposition that the Improved Gray Eagle (IGE) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) has successfully completed the first of two planned U.S. Army endurance demonstration flights, flying for 45 hours nonstop.

Unmanned

Boeing to display new technology at AUSA annual meeting and exposition - News

October 18, 2013

Boeing

WASHINGTON. Boeing is set to showcase new technologies designed to meet the demands of the U.S. Army at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition on October 21-23 in Washington, DC.

Unmanned

5D Robotics showcases plug-and-play robotics technology at U.S. Army Robotics Demonstration - News

October 17, 2013

5D Robotics

SAN DIEGO. 5D Robotics, Inc. demonstrated its Lighten the Load software kit plug-and-play technology at the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence Robotics Limited Demonstration on October 7-11, at Fort Benning, GA. The Lighten the Load technology is designed to carry warfighters’ equipment for them on long walking journeys.

Radar/EW

French navy E-2C Hawkeye aircraft getting upgrade from Northrop Grumman - News

October 16, 2013

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

BETHPAGE, N.Y. Northrop Grumman engineers will be upgrading the three E-2C Hawkeyes owned and operated by the French navy as part of a $34.5 million U.S. Navy contract. Modifications will include an upgraded Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system to increase commonality and interoperability with the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft of the U.S. Navy

Comms

Protected tactical waveform demonstrated on small, lightweight, modem by Raytheon - News

October 15, 2013

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

MARLBOROUGH, MA. Raytheon engineers demonstrated a new unclassified waveform that enables sensitive data to be passed through small, low-cost satellite terminals. Tactical users such as forward deployed forces or remotely piloted aircraft, would be able to use this technology to operate missions more securely and reliably than in environments where communications can be jammed.