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Radar/EW
Cambridge Pixel sensor fusion technology integrated with Hyperstar C2/ABI system - News
June 21, 2013
CAMBRIDGE, UK. Engineers at Suritec have integrated the Cambridge Pixel SPx Fusion video and display software into the Hyperstar Command & Control (C2) Activity-Based Intelligence (ABI) system. SPx fusion enables fusing primary radar video tracks with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) and Automatic Identification System (AIS) data from ship and aircraft transponders. This capability will improve target validation and reduce information on the operator display of the Hyperstar system.
Unmanned
NASA, Rockwell Collins complete integration testing for UAS in national airspace - News
June 19, 2013
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. NASA and Rockwell Collins recently completed the first of a series of tests that will enable Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) to safely operate in the national airspace. The data link waveform tests simulated communication between one aircraft and one ground-based pilot station, with the objective of verifying the waveform’s operation in the radio spectrum.
Radar/EW
Enhanced sensor dissemination demonstrated by GA-ASI - News
June 18, 2013
PARIS AIR SHOW. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), has announced that a Predator B Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) surrogate used Lynx Radar to detect moving ground-based targets, which were then automatically cross-cued to the Star SAFIRE for target visual identification using the Claw payload control software. The operation took place at the annual U.S. Navy Trident Spectre experiment at the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, VA from May 8-18.
Comms
USSOCOM orders Harris Falcon III SDRs - News
June 17, 2013
MELBOURNE, FL/ROCHESTER, NY. The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has placed a $36 million order with Harris Corporations for Falcon III wideband AN/PRC-117G manpack and Falcon III AN/ORC152A handheld radios. The order will accelerate the deployment of advanced wideband tactical communications systems, and provide Special Operations Forces with wireless broadband capabilities in battlefield conditions.
Comms
U.S. Navy extends RTCASS contract with Boeing - News
June 14, 2013
ST. LOUIS, MO. The U.S. Navy has awarded a $5.5 million follow-on contract to Boeing to maintain the Reconfigurable Transportable Consolidated Automated Support System (RTCASS). RTCASS is an automated test platform that will be used to help extend the availability of the F/A-18 Hornet, AV-8B Harrier, EA-6B Prowler, and V-22 Osprey.
Unmanned
RDECOM investigates carbon nanotubes for rotor blade improvement - News
June 13, 2013
ADELPHI, MD. The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) research laboratory is conducting a study on the insertion of carbon nanotubes into helicopter rotor blades. Researchers are hopeful that the nanotubes will provide improved performance for design and fabrication of next-generation rotor blades and fixed wings.
Comms
Turret Drive Control Unit for Bradley Fighting Vehicle gets upgrade from Curtiss-Wright Controls - News
June 12, 2013
CHARLOTTE, NC. Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. won a contract from BAE Systems for lifecycle management services under an obsolescence mitigation upgrade program for the Turret Drive Control Unit (TDCU) of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Engineers at the Curtiss-Wright Controls Defense Solutions business group will provide an obsolescence-free upgraded version of the Tech Data Pack (TDP) used in the TDCU.
Avionics
Army orders more than 170 CH-47F Chinooks from Boeing - News
June 11, 2013
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP, PA. U.S. Army officials ordered 177 CH-47F Chinook helicopters from Boeing under a $4 billion contract. The Army also is holding options that could raise its total purchase to 215 aircraft. Deliveries are schedule dot start in 2015.
Cyber
Trusted Mail System from Raytheon now available - News
June 10, 2013
HERNDON, VA. Officials at Raytheon Trusted Computer Solutions (RTCS) released their Trusted Mail System cross domain solution for securing policy-enforced email exchanges and attachments between users on different networks. The software eliminates the need for switching between systems at multiple levels.
Radar/EW
Intel 4th gen Core i7-based 3U VPX board released by Concurrent Technologies - News
June 07, 2013
WOBURN, MA. Engineers at Concurrent Technologies announced that their first processor board based on the new quad-core 4th generation Intel Core processor family -- aka Haswell. The TR B12/msd is a 3U VPX single-board computer that features the new i7-4700EQ device -- based on 22nm process technology -- and its associated mobile Intel QM87 Express chipset.
Radar/EW
3U VPX board first product from GE based on new Intel Core i7 - News
June 07, 2013
HUNTSVILLE, AL. The first product based on Intel's 4th generation Core i7 processor will be in a rugged 3U VPX form factor and dubbed the SBC326. The single-board computer (SBC) is targeted at constrained-space applications such as manned- and unmanned air and ground vehicles. The product provides enhanced graphics performance, improved processor performance, and better security – all in the same power envelope as previous generations.
Radar/EW
CompactPCI, Com Express, & Mini-ITX from Kontron use new Intel processor - News
June 07, 2013
ECHING, Germany. Kontron's initial offering of products based on the 4th generation Intel® Core i7 processors includes Mini-ITX, COM Express, 6U CompactPCI, and the Kontron SYMKLOUD Media cloud platforms. Four intelligent platforms with improved processing and graphics performance as well as energy efficiency are available for evaluation with immediate effect. n developments on their preferred new target platform.
Comms
Bridge system from Sabtech connects legacy ATDS equipment via Ethernet - News
June 07, 2013
YORBA LINDA, CA. Sabtech engineers have extended Airborne Tactical Data Systems (ATDS) serial (MILSTD-188-203-1A, Appendix D2) data communications over a network using the PowerNet ATDS Bridge System. The PowerNet Bridge uses transparent hardware and protocol conversion that allows legacy cryptographic, Data Terminal Set (DTS), Tactical Data System (TDS) equipment to communicate via Ethernet without modification. ATDS is used in equipment supporting Tactical Digital Information Link-A (TADIL-A), designated as Link-11 by NATO.
Cyber
LynxOS 7.0 adds military-grade security for connected embedded devices - News
June 07, 2013
SAN JOSE, CA. LynuxWorks has released version 7.0 of the LynxOS Real Time Operating System (RTOS), which allows developers to add military-grade security functions to connected devices. LynxOS 7.0 is a deterministic RTOS that provides POSIX-conformant, open APIs in an embedded kernel. These include medium-assurance security via the General-Purpose Operating System Protection Profile (GPOSPP).
Radar/EW
Small and large form factor designs featuring new Intel Core i7 processor developed by X-ES - News
June 07, 2013
MIDDLETON, WI. Extreme Engineering Solutions, Inc.'s (X-ES's) embedded product offering based on Intel's 4th generation Core i7-4700EQ processor -- a.k.a Haswell --includes 3U VPX, 6U VPX, XMC, 3U CompactPCI, 6U CompactPCI, 6U VME, and COM Express single-board computers (SBCs) versions.
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Cessna Skyhawk training aircraft ordered by Egyptian Aviation Academy
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Combat aircraft engine demonstrator moves toward ground testing
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C-390 military transport aircraft delivered to Czech Air Force
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Integrated training system set for British armed forces
July 13, 2026
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GPGPU processing cards focused on AI, sensor workloads at the edge released by EIZO
July 22, 2026
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SPY-6 radar contract extension signed between U.S. Navy and Raytheon
July 21, 2026
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Air traffic surveillance radars approved for delivery to Vietnam
July 17, 2026
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Time-sensitive networking (TSN) SOSA aligned portfolio launched by Curtiss-Wright
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A.I.
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AI-controlled F-16 begins autonomous flight testing for DARPA
July 17, 2026
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AI-powered mission readiness contract signed for U.S. Space Force
July 15, 2026
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Test solution uses agentic AI to turn natural language prompts into customized instruments
July 14, 2026
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AI-enabled mission support system deploys for U.K. defense ministry
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IT firm Keeper Technology wins spot on giant NASA contract vehicle
July 09, 2026
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MicroTech wins several spots on $60 billion NASA IT contract
July 02, 2026
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NOBLE gains spot on major NASA IT contract vehicle
June 30, 2026
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Cyber support contract with USAF won by Tyto Athene
June 25, 2026