QinetiQ Unveils Airborne Communications Surveillance Systems
QinetiQ has unveiled a new range of airborne communications surveillance systems. The ASX system is modular with a range of configurations allowing it be used on large, medium and small manned or unmanned aircraft
Selex Unveils AFIS For Remote Operations
Selex has introduced a new mobile control tower for ground-air-ground Air Traffic Control (ATC) communications called the Aerodrome Flight Information System (AFIS). The system has been designed for rapid deployment to remote operations, either in forward operational areas or emergency situations where armed forces require aeronautical communications
Honeywell's Inertial Measurement Unit Improves Guides Control For Missiles, UAVs
Honeywell has announced the latest addition to its tactical guidance technology product line with a smaller, higher performing and more efficient Inertial Measurement Unit for missiles, smart munitions and unmanned aerial vehicles. This device improves the measurement for guidance, control, stabilisation and pointing applications, adding even more precision where GPS...
Exelis Acquires Next-Gen Data Sharing Solutions Company Celestech
Exelis has completed the acquisition of Celestech, a privately held technology development and engineering firm, with locations in Chantilly, Virginia and Phoenix, Arizona. Celestechs acquisition does not materially impact Exelis financial results for the second quarter of 2014
Leidos Wins $108 Million U.S. Army Communications Order
Leidos was awarded two task orders by the U.S
Intelligent Automation To Develop Damage Registration Tool For USAF
Intelligent Automation, Inc. (IAI) has been awarded a $4 million contract from the US Air Force Research Laboratory, under the Critical R&D SBIR program, to develop an inlet and exhaust damage registration sensor for high-performance aircraft
GD Canada, Colt Extend Data Exchange Capability
General Dynamics Canada is incorporating the Variable Message Format (VMF) interface into Colt Canada's Soldier Weapon & Observer Reconnaissance Devices (SWORD) system, extending data exchange capability all the way to the dismounted soldier. Developed as an alternative to radio-centric individual soldier systems, the SWORD system integrates weapon-mounted surveillance and targeting devices with ruggedized smartphone technology, bringing critical situational-awareness information directly to the soldier via their weapon
Thales Reports 10 Percent Increase In Orders For Q1
Thales has announced new orders in the first quarter of 2014 totalled €2,030 million, an increase of 10% compared with the first quarter of 2013 (+13% on a like-for-like basis and at constant exchange rates). At 31 March 2014, the consolidated order book amounted to €24,175 million, nearly two years of sales
USAF Issues RFP For Mini Crypto Program
The US Air Force is looking to address challenges of secure communications with its Mini Crypto program, Defense Systems reports. The service is seeking cryptographic devices that meet National Security Agency requirements while also falling within low size, weight and power, or SWaP, parameters
ATLAS Sonar System To Equip Indian Navy Warships
A European-firm, Atlas Elektronik has won the competition to equip Indian Navys indigenous Delhi class and Russian-origin Talwar class warships with its sonar system. The Navy officials were quoted as saying by Press Trust of India (PTI) that the firm is the lowest bidder and the Defence Ministry is yet to declare its final decision on the deal
Rockwell Collins To Unveil Next-Generation Radios At Singapore Air Show 2014
Rockwell Collins will showcase its next-generation radios in addition to MultiScan ThreatTrack weather radar, the EVS-3000 enhanced vision system and the HeliSure family of products for helicopters at the Singapore Airshow 2014 taking place Feb. 11-16
Swedish Air Force to Retire SK 60 Trainer Aircraft in June
No Donation, U.S. Approves $30 Million HIMARS Artillery System Sale to Ukraine
Luxembourg Allocates €2.6B for French Griffon, Jaguar Armored Vehicles
China Coast Guard Conducts Maritime Rescue Drill Near Huangyan Dao Amidst Regional...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...