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Air Force security services contract worth $4.5B won by General Dynamics after resolving protests - News

September 19, 2023

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia. General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has secured all initial task orders on the Department of the Air Force's Security Support Services indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract worth $4.5 billion, according to a company statement.

Radar/EW

Safety data package and DTR screened versions of Core i7 processor provided by CoreAVI - News

September 18, 2023

TAMPA, Florida. Core Avionics & Industrial Inc., commonly known as CoreAVI, recently announced the release of Dynamic Temperature Range (DTR) screened versions of the 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, aiming to serve military, aerospace, and other high-reliability markets, the company announced in a statement. The company will offer these processors with thermal throttling disabled to ensure consistent, deterministic behavior, the statement reads.

Cyber

Cybersecurity services to be provided to U.S. Army by Rebellion Defense - News

September 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. Rebellion Defense has won a contract to provide automated penetration testing to systems and applications of the Army Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T), the company announced in a statement.

A.I.

Data platform partnership formed between Babcock, Palantir - News

September 15, 2023

LONDON, United Kingdom. Babcock has entered into an enterprise agreement with Palantir Technologies UK to bolster its data capabilities in the defense sector, according to a statement from both companies.

A.I.

Data analytics, autonomous systems are key AI focuses at DSEI 2023 - News

September 14, 2023

LONDON, England. Artificial intelligence was unsurprisingly a hot topic of conversation at this year's Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) event, but specifically the areas of data analytics and autonomous systems appeared to show the heaviest promise of AI usage for global militaries.

Comms

Software-defined radio to be showcased at DSEI 2023 by NI - News

September 14, 2023

LONDON, England. NI will feature its latest products and solutions at the upcoming DSEI event in London, focusing on software-defined radio products, with options aligned to OpenCPI and OpenVPX standards, as well as its new T&E Scenario Generator demonstrator, according to a company statement.

Comms

RF testing technology upgrades unveiled by NI - News

September 14, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas. NI has announced upgrades to its third-generation PXI Vector Signal Transceiver (VST), the PXIe-5842, which is used for radio frequency testing, the company announced in a statement.

Radar/EW

Connected, multidomain battlespace developed by Northrop Grumman - News

September 14, 2023

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia. Northrop Grumman has developed an enhancement to its Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) aimed at integrating a range of sensors and shooters across multiple domains and coalition partners, the company announced in a statement.

Unmanned

Drone-based mine countermeasures system tested by Thales for France, UK - News

September 14, 2023

BREST, France. Thales recently concluded sea trials demonstrating the capabilities of its drone-based Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM) system, which showcased the system's effectiveness in locating, identifying, and neutralizing underwater mines, according to the company's statement.

Comms

Multi-purpose SATCOM terminals for unmanned surface vehicles and small vessels released by Orbit - News

September 14, 2023

LONDON. Orbit Communications Systems announced its Multi-Purpose Terminals (MPT) for SATCOM communication for unmanned surface vehicles and small vessels at DSEI 2023, this week in London.

Comms

Secure encryption, reduced SWaP in demand from DSEi attendees - News

September 14, 2023

LONDON. Demand for secure encryption on data links, reduced size, weight, and power SWaP) requirements, open architecture modularity, flavor inquiries on defense technology at DSEI 2023.

Avionics

Eurofighter Typhoon cockpit Large Area Display to be developed by Collins Aerospace - News

September 14, 2023

LONDON. BAE Systems selected Collins Aerospace to provide the Large Area Display technology for cockpits of future Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. BAE Systems engineers will use the ultra-high-definition Large Area Display (LAD) as part of its rapid capability development program, Project Medulla, which sees it investing in future technologies for use across its combat air portfolio, including Eurofighter Typhoon.

A.I.

Royal Navy focusing investment in AI, autonomous systems: UK admiral - News

September 13, 2023

LONDON, England. The Royal Navy is undergoing a significant transformation aimed at integrating technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous systems, Royal Navy First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key said during the keynote address at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2023 event this week.

Comms

Atmospheric sensing tech for SATCOM to be developed by Honeywell, Aegiq - News

September 13, 2023

LONDON, England. Honeywell and Aegiq have signed a memorandum of understanding to work on enhancing the design and deployment of space payloads and related ground assets, the companies announced in a statement.

Unmanned

Portable drone-neutralizing system introduced by MARSS for infantry protection - News

September 13, 2023

LONDON, England. Defense technology firm MARSS has unveiled its new portable Interceptor-SR (Short Range), a countermeasure designed to neutralize hostile uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), according to the company. The system was announced at the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) event.