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A.I.
U.S. DoD outlines strategy regarding artificial intelligence - News
February 13, 2019
WASHINGTON. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has released the summary of its strategy on artificial intelligence (AI) -- called "Harnessing AI to Advance Our Security and Prosperity -- in which the DoD outlines how it will leverage AI into the future.
Radar/EW
DARPA explores development of HPEC for virtual training environments - News
February 13, 2019
ARLINGTON, Va. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has created the Digital RF Battlespace Emulator (DBRE) program, which is aimed at developing of high-capacity computing with extremely low latency to power virtual test beds for complex RF systems.
Comms
Leonardo DRS set to build new engineering/manufacturing complex in Bridgeton, MO - News
February 11, 2019
ARLINGTON, Va. Defense contractor Leonardo DRS will build a new engineering-development and light-manufacturing facility and offices in Bridgeton, Missouri, to accommodate its growing Land Systems business line, with a target date for the new facility of early 2020.
Unmanned
U.S. Navy UUV to test GA-EMS Li-ion battery - News
February 11, 2019
SAN DIEGO. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has been awarded a contract from Advanced Technology International (ATI) to develop and demonstrate a prototype lithium-ion fault-tolerant (LiFT) battery system to be used in the U.S. Navy?s prototype ?Snakehead? large-displacement unmanned undersea vehicle (LDUUV).
Radar/EW
L3 Technologies key member of team for Canadian combat-ship program - News
February 11, 2019
NEW YORK. L3 Technologies will be part of the team set to deliver the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) design contract by Irving Shipbuilding, which is the CSC prime contractor; L3 is a key partner with Lockheed Martin Canada (LMC) and BAE Systems on the Combat Ship team.
Radar/EW
C4ISR and control systems on U.S. Coast Guard cutters to come from Northrop Grumman - News
February 06, 2019
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. Northrop Grumman Corp. has won production and long lead time materials (LLTM) contracts for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) C4ISR [command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance] and control systems, in concert with Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG).
Unmanned
Robotic systems contract for $90 million signed between QinetiQ and U.S. Army - News
February 05, 2019
WALTHAM, Mass. QinetiQ North America (QNA) announced that it has signed a $90 million ID/IQ contract to support the overall sustainment actions of the Tactical Adaptable Light Ordnance Neutralization (TALON) family of robotic systems for the U.S. Army.
Avionics
Boeing NeXT VTOL craft completes first flight - News
February 04, 2019
MANASSAS, Va. Boeing reports that it has successfully completed the first test flight of its autonomous passenger air vehicle (PAV) prototype, known as Boeing NeXt.
Comms
DoD places $27.9 million order with FLIR for all-hazard detection and alert systems - News
February 04, 2019
WILSONVILLE, Ore. FLIR Systems, Inc. has received a delivery order for 24 U.S. Army chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear dismounted reconnaissance sets, kits, and outfits (CBRN DR-SKO) systems, under a five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in support of the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) DR-SKO Program of Record.
Comms
DARPA's mini-antenna will test emerging sensor and satellite concepts in LEO - News
January 25, 2019
ARLINGTON, Va. The Defense Advance Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is readying for a late-February 2019 launch of a prototype antenna it calls the Radio Frequency Risk Reduction Deployment Demonstration (R3D2); the prototype is intended to space-qualify a new type of membrane reflectarray antenna. The antenna, made of an extremely thin Kapton membrane, is packed tightly stowed for launch and then deploys to its full size of 2.25 meters in diameter once it reaches low Earth orbit (LEO).
A.I.
NGA awards BAE Systems five-year contract for intel, analytics support - News
January 25, 2019
FORT BELVOIR, Va. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has awarded BAE Systems a five-year, $250 million contract to continue providing full-motion Video (FMV) advanced analytic services, training, and intelligence production support to the agency; NGA's task in this area is to analyze FMV feeds to provide actionable intelligence in the pursuit of national security.
Avionics
Avionics from Collins Aerospace will ride on NASA's QueSST demonstrator aircraft - News
January 17, 2019
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. Collins Aerospace has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide avionics for NASA's new X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft; Lockheed Martin is developing the X-59 in order for NASA to collect data that could make supersonic commercial travel over land possible through low-sonic-boom technology.
Unmanned
Torpedo-countermeasure contract for up to $36 million signed by Leidos, U.S. Navy - News
January 16, 2019
RESTON, Va. Leidos has signed a contract with the U.S. Navy?s Naval Sea Systems Command to develop torpedo countermeasure technologies for submarine defense. If all options are exercised, the single-award, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract has a two-year base period of performance, three one-year option years, and a potential value of approximately $36 million.
Avionics
Global combat aircraft market revenues to reach $493.14 billion by 2026, study says - News
January 14, 2019
SAN ANTONIO, Texas. The global combat aircraft market is set for rapid growth, with the potential to reach revenues of $493.14 billion by 2026, according to a new market study by Frost & Sullivan, "Global Combat Aircraft Market, Forecast to 2026."
Avionics
Spanish army to get complete helicopter fleet upgrade from Boeing - News
January 09, 2019
PHILADELPHIA. Boeing has signed an agreement with the government of Spain to upgrade all 17 of Spain?s CH-47D Chinook helicopters to the F-model configuration, adding features such as the digital automatic flight-control system, common avionics architecture system, and advanced cargo handling. The upgrades will be performed to align Spain's helicopters with those of other nations.
Unmanned
UGV market to grow to $7.0 billion globally by 2025, study says - News
January 07, 2019
NORTHBROOK, Ill. The global market for unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) is projected to grow from $2.7 billion in 2018 to $7.0 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 14.81 percent, according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets, "Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market by Application (Military (ISR, EOD, Combat Support, Transportation), Commercial (Firefighting, CBRN, Physical Security, Oil & Gas), Mobility, Size, System, Mode of Operation, and Region -- Global Forecast to 2025."
Unmanned
IR countermeasures contract signed between Northrop Grumman, U.S. Air Force - News
January 04, 2019
FALLS CHURCH, Va. Northrop Grumman has received an initial $2.4 million task order for logistics support services from the U.S. Air Force, the first portion of a $3.6 billion indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) award for Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure (LAIRCM) systems and support.
Radar/EW
Phase two of active protection system for Bradley Fighting Vehicle to proceed as planned - News
January 03, 2019
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) -- together with Elbit Systems and a team from IMI -- will move forward with Phase II of the Iron Fist Light (IFL) Active Protection System (APS) for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle following the announcement of a positive Army Requirements Oversight Council (AROC) decision.
Radar/EW
EW simulation, training contract signed between Northrop Grumman and U.S. Air Force - News
January 03, 2019
BUFFALO, N.Y. Northrop Grumman Corp. and the U.S. Air Force have signed a $450 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract stipulating that Northrop Grumman will deliver its Joint Threat Emitter (JTE) anti-electronic warfare (EW) training systems to the Air Force.
Comms
First GPS III satellite successfully launched - News
January 02, 2019
CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. The U.S. Air Force and mission partners reported a successful launch of the first Global Positioning Systems III satellite, accomplished December 23 from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral.
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