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Radar/EW

Rugged components may benefit from diamond transistors, researchers say - News

March 29, 2024

WENHEIM, Germany. Researchers in Japan report that they created the first "n-channel" diamond-based transistor, which they say brings the scientific computing community closer to processors that can operate at super-high temperatures, according to findings in the scientific journal Advanced Science. 

Comms

Advanced C4I upgrade to European artillery to be performed by Elbit Systems - News

March 28, 2024

HAIFA, Israel. An unnamed European nation chose Elbit Systems' Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) solution to modernize its 155mm howitzer battalions, according to a statement from the company.

Avionics

Augmented reality technology for UK pilot training to be developed by AERALIS, Red 6 - News

March 28, 2024

LONDON, England. Open software architecture pilot training company AERILS signed a memorandum of understanding with Red 6, a firm specializing in Augmented Reality (AR) technology, to create systems for pilot training, the companies announced in a statement.

Unmanned

Netherlands MQ-9A drones to be upgraded by General Atomics - News

March 27, 2024

SAN DIEGO, California. The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has tasked General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) with upgrading their fleet of MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), the company announced in a statement.

Cyber

Cyber contract for DISA signed with IT firm ValidaTek - News

March 27, 2024

MCLEAN, Va. IT consulting firm ValidaTek secured a contract with the U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) that it says will help the agency maintain the availability, security, and stability of its infrastructure.

Radar/EW

SOSA aligned wideband multichannel RF digitizers from Analog Devices aim at reduced SWaP - News

March 27, 2024

WILMINGTON, Mass. The Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) ADSY1100 series is a family of wideband multichannel RF digitizers in a 3U VPX SOSA [Sensor Open Systems Architecture] aligned format, aimed at use in electronic test and measurement systems, radar/communications systems, electronic warfare (EW), phased-array radar systems, and broadband communications applications. 

Unmanned

eVTOL aircraft research to be spearheaded by Aurora, Zurich University team - News

March 26, 2024

ZURICH, Switzerland. A joint initiative between Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) School of Engineering and Aurora Swiss Aerospace is advancing research in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Aurora announced in a statement.

Cyber

Airbus acquires INFODAS to boost cybersecurity portfolio - News

March 26, 2024

MUNICH, Germany. Airbus Defence and Space will acquire INFODAS, a German firm specializing in cybersecurity and IT solutions that serves the public sector and focuses on defense and critical infrastructure, the company announced in a statement.

Unmanned

UAS company granted BVLOS contract with FAA - News

March 26, 2024

BIGFORK, Mont. Crewed/uncrewed avionics company uAvionix announced that it received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contract to develop highly reliable command and control (C2) communications systems for uncrewed aircraft systems (UASs) used in extended beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations across challenging terrains.

Avionics

Global military helicopter market to see strong growth in coming years: report - News

March 25, 2024

DUBLIN, Ireland. The global demand for military helicopters is expected to see strong growth from 2024 through 2027, a new report predicts.

Avionics

Future fighter concept studies for Sweden to be produced by Saab - News

March 25, 2024

STOCKHOLM, Sweden. Saab won an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for conceptual stuties for future fighter systems, the company announced in a statement.

Comms

U.S. Army network to be modernized by CACI - News

March 25, 2024

RESTON, Virginia. CACI International won a one-year contract worth up to $239 million to modernize the U.S. Army's Global Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) Network (GSN), the company announced in a statement.

Radar/EW

Patriot air and missile defense systems to be provided to Germany by Raytheon - News

March 22, 2024

TUCSON, Arizona. Raytheon won a $1.2 billion contract to provide additional Patriot air and missile defense systems to Germany to bolster their air defense capabilities and interoperability with allied forces, the company announced in a statement.

Comms

Embedded computing tech for F-35 production in Switzerland to be provided by Mercury - News

March 22, 2024

GENEVA, Switzerland. Mercury Mission Systems will collaborate with Lockheed Martin to enhance defense technology manufacturing in for F-35 aircraft in Switzerland, the company announced in a statement.

Unmanned

Autonomy provider Reliable Robotics approved for USAF funding increase program - News

March 21, 2024

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. Autonomous aircraft company Reliable Robotics reported that it gained approval to participate in the 2024 AFWERX Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) program for the U.S. Air Force (USAF); the TACFI program was launced to “bridge the capability gap” between current Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) efforts to facilitate the delivery of strategic capabilities for the USAF.