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Comms
Tactical data link systems to be delivered to Australian military - News
November 11, 2019
AUSTRALIA. Northrop Grumman Corporation won a contract by the Australian Defence Force Tactical Data Link Authority (ADFTA) to deliver tactical data link (TDL) systems and training as part of the development of the Australian Defence Force?s (ADF) Joint Data Network. ADFTA ensures TDL-functionality to achieve single, joint, and combined TDL interoperability for the ADF.
Comms
Distributed common ground system contract won by ManTech - News
November 11, 2019
WASHINGTON. ManTech announced that it has been selected by the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) Software Engineering Center (SEC), Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors Directorate (IEW&SD), and Intelligence Support Division (ISD), to provide full lifecycle software and systems engineering for Army?s Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS-A) Family of Systems (FoS).
Radar/EW
AN/APG-81 radar delivered to its 500th F-35 Lightning II - News
November 11, 2019
FALLS CHURCH, Va. Northrop Grumman has delivered its 500th AN/APG-81 fire control radar for the F-35 Lightning II. The Northrop Grumman AN/APG-81 active electronically scanned array is designed to supplement the F-35?s advanced sensor suite.
Radar/EW
Electronic Attack Jammer Pod by Saab takes flight - News
November 08, 2019
SWEDEN. Saab carried out introductory flight tests with its new advanced Electronic Attack Jammer Pod (EAJP). The pod?s interfaces with the aircraft?s hardware and software as well as cockpit control and monitoring were tested during the flight.
Radar/EW
PAC-3 interceptor completes thirteenth demonstration - News
November 08, 2019
DALLAS, Texas. Two Lockheed Martin PAC-3 Cost Reduction Initiative (CRI) interceptors intercepted two tactical ballistic missile targets in a test at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The PAC-3 CRI intercepts support the U.S. Army's Field Surveillance Program (FSP). The test also marked the twelfth and thirteenth PAC-3 CRI FSP intercepts in seven years.
Cyber
Cyberspace operations contract for Navy won by Parsons - News
November 08, 2019
CENTREVILLE, Va. Parsons Corporation won its first task order under a potential Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity, multiple award contract. The contract was originally announced by NIWC Pacific in May 2019.
Unmanned
ATHENA laser weapon system defends UAS threat - News
November 07, 2019
FORT SILL, Okla. Lockheed Martin demonstrated their laser weapon system for the U.S. Air Force at a government test range at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where the system engaged and shot down multiple fixed wing and rotary unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The Advanced Test High Energy Asset (ATHENA) operated in a fully-netted engagement environment with a government command and control (C2) system and radar sensor.
Unmanned
Raven tactical UAS contract won by AeroVironment - News
November 07, 2019
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. AeroVironment, Inc., unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) company, announced it received a firm fixed-price contract valued at $6,408,542 from an existing Southeast Asian military customer for additional Raven unmanned aircraft systems. Delivery is anticipated within 12 months.
Comms
SMP prototype to provide processing power for USSOCOM - News
November 07, 2019
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Collins Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., is one of three companies selected to help the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) increase efficiency and reduce aircraft downtime with a modernized Special Mission Processor (SMP). The new SMP prototype will address obsolescence and provide additional capabilities and processing power across its fleet of fixed-wing AC/MC-130Js.
Radar/EW
Trident II production, support contract won by Lockheed - News
November 06, 2019
BETHESDA, Md. Lockheed Martin Space won a contract modification for work on submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missiles, part of the nation's nuclear triad, for the U.S. Navy. The $40.3 million contract covers production and deployed systems support for the Trident II D5 and is the latest in a string of contracts for the missiles issued to Lockheed this year.
Radar/EW
Electronic warfare operations trials conducted by NATO - News
November 06, 2019
UNITED KINGDOM. Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) began conducting Naval Electro Magnetic Operations (NEMO) trials off the coast of the United Kingdom. NEMO trials, developed by NATO?s Above Water Warfare Capability Group (AWWCG), provide a venue for the alliance to evaluate the effectiveness and validate NATO Electronic Warfare (EW) tactics and systems.
Radar/EW
Fido X4 explosives trace detector equipped with sensor array - News
November 06, 2019
WILSONVILLE, Ore. FLIR Systems, Inc. announced the launch of the FLIR Fido X4, the newest version of its handheld explosives trace detector. The Fido X4 is designed to deliver sensitivity for a broad range of explosives, enabling users to detect threats at levels difficult for other devices to register.
A.I.
AI software to be used on M88 recovery vehicles - News
November 05, 2019
CHICAGO, Ill. Uptake, industrial artificial intelligence (AI) software company, announced the U.S. Marine Corps will use its Asset IO application to increase the operational readiness of M88 armored recovery vehicles. The agreement with the U.S. Marine Corps was supported by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), a government entity tasked with accelerating commercial technology for national security.
Unmanned
Autonomous vehicles for Australian Army showcased by BAE Systems - News
November 05, 2019
AUSTRALIA. Two fully autonomous, armored vehicles were the focus of a demonstration for the Australian Army this week, providing insights into the capabilities of integrated autonomous technologies on future battlefields. The battlefield simulation demonstration was held at the Majura Training Site where the Chief of Army observed the two M113 vehicles in operation.
Radar/EW
SEWIP Block 3 EW system on track for fleet deployment - News
November 01, 2019
FALLS CHURCH, Va. SEWIP Block 3, being developed by Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Navy Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), adds electronic attack to the SLQ-32(V) electronic warfare (EW) system, and is a capability that will meet the urgent operational needs of the fleet.
Radar/EW
NH90 helicopters to be equipped with hostile fire indicator system - News
November 01, 2019
DENMARK. Terma completed a study program for Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) to identify the best possible way of protecting the NH90 aircraft against infrared-seeking missiles. The study pointed out the Modular Aircraft Survivability Equipment (MASE) system as the preferred choice giving the best compromise between improved self-protection, mission/aircraft compatibility, cost, and fleet commonality.
Cyber
Intelligent virtual training system developed for U.S. Air Force - News
November 01, 2019
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Charles River Analytics Inc. has announced it is working alongside The DiSTI Corporation, provider of virtual maintenance training solutions, to develop its Evaluation-Driven Active Guide for Learning Procedural Events (EAGLE). EAGLE is Charles River?s intelligent virtual trainer intended to help U.S. Air Force satellite communications students learn and remember complex procedures on the Hawkeye III Lite.
Comms
Radar/EW
Advanced soldier weapon systems developed by Thales - News
October 31, 2019
AUSTRALIA. Thales announced that, in order to maintain a capability advantage for Australia?s Defence Forces, the company plans to integrate its soldier systems with digital technologies, advanced sensor and targeting equipment, and networked communications.
Radar/EW
Guided Carl-Gustaf Munition test firings completed by Saab, Raytheon - News
October 31, 2019
SYRACUSE, N.Y. Saab and Raytheon have completed a series of guided flight tests for the shoulder-launched Guided Carl-Gustaf Munition, featuring a semi-active laser guidance system. The tests were performed at the Mile High Range in Sierra Blanca, Texas and at Saab Bofors Test Centre in Karlskoga, Sweden.
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