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Radar/EW
Two new additions to the Pentek Talon family of recording systems for airborne, ground, or ship applications released - News
December 17, 2013
UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ. Pentek has announced two new additions to the high-speed turnkey recording systems Talon family – the Model RTR 2728 and 2748. These rugged, portable rackmount recorders are used for airborne, ground, or ship applications.
Comms
More GPS III satellite funding won by Lockheed Martin - News
December 16, 2013
DENVER. Lockheed Martin won more than $200 million in contract options from the U.S. Air Force to finish production of the fifth and sixth next-generation Global Positioning System satellites, called GPS III.
Unmanned
GA-ASI completes first flight tests of SAA onboard Predator B UAV, integrates other sensors - News
December 13, 2013
SAN DIEGO, CA. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) has completed the first test flights of the Sense and Avoid (SAA) architecture and Self Separation functionality onboard a company-owned Predator B, to detect intruder aircraft using sensors.
Comms
CWCDS releases rugged units for removable high-density SATA SSDs - News
December 13, 2013
ASHBURN, VA. Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions (CWCDS) has announced the Vortex Removable Memory Cartridge (RMC), small, rugged housing units that will ease the deployment of removable high-density SATA Solid State Drives (SSDs) in defense and aerospace applications.
Comms
Integration for JPSS-1's Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer suite completed by Raytheon - News
December 12, 2013
EL SEGUNDO, CA. Raytheon completed integration and manufacturing for the subassemblies in of its second Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer (VIIR) suite, which will soon fly on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) Joint Polar Satellite System-1 (JPSS-1) spacecraft. The integrated sensor, currently beginning testing, is scheduled for delivery in 2015.
Comms
Newest Boeing WGS satellite to improve communications for U.S. military - News
December 12, 2013
EL SEGUNDO, CA. Boeing has produced the sixth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite, and has delivered it to the U.S. Air Force. The additional satellite will further improve communications capabilities for the U.S. military and allies.
Unmanned
Lockheed Martin to build lander for first private unmanned Mars mission - News
December 10, 2013
DENVER. The nonprofit organization Mars One has chosen Lockheed Martin to develop and construct the mission concept study and lander for the first Mars spacecraft to embark on a private launch. The lander will be based on Lockheed Martin’s successful NASA Phoenix spacecraft that launched in 2007.
Comms
Boeing Inmarsat-5 Global Xpress satellite launches, sends signals from orbit - News
December 09, 2013
EL SEGUNDO, CA. Boeing has launched their first Inmarsat-5 satellite, which sent its first signals from orbit. Boeing plans to establish the world’s first globally-available high-speed mobile broadband service for commercial and government use, called Global Xpress.
Radar/EW
LCR Electronics relocates backplane, chassis, systems product divisions to LCR Embedded Systems; remaining divisions sold to Astrodyne - News
December 06, 2013
NORRISTOWN, PA. Founder of LCR Electronics, Nissen Isakov, has announced the company’s backplane, chassis, and systems product divisions will now operate under a new business entity, LCR Embedded Systems. The former owner of LCR Electronics will now head LCR Embedded Systems, while the remaining filter and control product lines have been sold to Astrodyne.
Comms
Sabtech CEO Michael Carter purchases Sabtech company, stock - News
December 05, 2013
YORBA LINDA, CA. Sabtech CEO Michael Carter has purchased the company and 100 percent of the company’s stock. Carter was recently promoted to CEO from president of Sabtech in July 2013.
Avionics
CES announces video I/O and processor XMC for avionics interfaces - News
December 04, 2013
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND. Creative Electronic Systems (CES) has announced the VPP-8112 video I/O and processor XMC. The VPP-8112 incorporates various input/output channels with efficient image processing capability in a small, air-cooled or conduction-cooled format.
Comms
Small, lightweight SAASM military GPS receiver available from Rockwell Collins - News
December 03, 2013
Rockwell Collins has released a small, lightweight, low-powered Selective Availability Anti-spoofing Module (SAASM)-based GPS receiver, MicroGRAM. Specifically designed for military use, the GPS receiver is the size of a postage stamp and provides accurate positioning, anti-jamming/spoofing, and security, resulting in assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT).
Radar/EW
Navy's Standard Missile-6 with advanced signal processing deployed - News
December 02, 2013
TUCSON, AZ. U.S. Navy personnel are deploying the Standard Missile-6 from Raytheon for the first time, reaching initial operational capability on schedule.
Comms
Small tactical radio terminal from ViaSat for DA20 Falcon from BAE Systems UK - News
November 26, 2013
CARLSBAD, Calif. BAE Systems, UK chose ViaSat Inc., to deliver the Small Tactical Terminal (STT) KOR-24 for installation on the Cobham Falcon 20 to support Link 16 network pre-deployment training. The STT, which was co-developed by ViaSat and Harris Corp., is a certified VHF/UHF and Link 16 two-channel radio that is authorized for transmission in the UK airspace on any platform that has the same clearance approval.
Radar/EW
Blighter Surveillance Systems introduces lightweight mobile e-scan radar - News
November 22, 2013
CAMBRIDGE, UK. Blighter Surveillance Systems has announced its Blighter Revolution 360, a lightweight, low-cost e-scan vehicle-mobile radar. The radar is capable of detecting small and slow-moving targets, even in cluttered environments, with its Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) Doppler fast-scan processing.
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From single-band fragility to adaptive spectrum control
March 03, 2026
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Counter-drone weapon station to be integrated on uncrewed surface vessels by Red Cat, Allen Control Systems
March 03, 2026
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Supersonic unmanned aircraft prototype completes first flight in New Mexico
March 03, 2026
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Loitering munition systems to be supplied to U.S. Army by AeroVironment
March 02, 2026
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SRC wins contract under Missile Defense Agency SHIELD program
March 02, 2026
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Hypersonic weapon garners Castelion $50 million U.S. Navy contract
February 27, 2026
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Senseeker Machining Company Acquires Axis Machine
February 11, 2026
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Modular protection solution shown by Leonardo DRS at WEST 2026
February 10, 2026
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COTS edge AI accelerators – an enabler for military autonomous systems in all domains, including space
March 03, 2026
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Mission autonomy software from Shield AI to support U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft program
February 13, 2026
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AI assurance the aim of new DARPA program
February 11, 2026
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Sovereign AI center to be established for naval defense systems in France by Naval Group, Thales
February 11, 2026
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Satellite communication systems to be supplied to Israel by Orbit
February 27, 2026
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Armored 6x6 vehicles delivered to German armed forces by Patria
February 24, 2026
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Submarine communications systems to be supplied for U.S. Navy submarines by L3Harris
February 19, 2026
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Organizations ratify ANSI/VITA 90 VNX+ Enhanced Small Form Factor System
February 19, 2026