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A New AI-Powered Tool for Battlefield Medical Care
The Air Force Research Laboratory has selected BAE Systems to continue development and support deployment of the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Operations Kit through the new Force Optimization through Rapid-prototyping, Gear Enhancements & Innovative Technology program. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Weapons Systems
Precision Strike Missile Increment 1 Achieves Milestone C Approval
The U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile Increment 1 program achieved Milestone C approval, signaling the program’s transition into the Production and Deployment phase. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Unmanned Systems
Reconnaissance Vehicle Sensor Suite Upgrade
Teledyne FLIR Defense is developing a next-generation mounted reconnaissance technology for the M1135 Stryker’s Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle (NBCRV) Sensor Suite Upgrade Program. Read on to learn more about it.
Podcasts Defense
Piasecki's KARGO UAV Program: Enabling Uncrewed Logistics
John Piasecki, CEO of Piasecki Aircraft Corporation, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast to discuss the future of the KARGO UAV program.
INSIDER Defense
Vulcan Rocket Completes First National Security Launch for Space Force
United Launch Alliance's (ULA) Vulcan Centaur V rocket recently completed its first National Security Space Launch (NSSL) mission for the U.S. Space Force (USSF). On...
INSIDER RF & Microwave Electronics
Korean P-3C Maritime Patrol Aircraft Receive Satellite Communications Upgrades
Get SAT, the Seoul, South Korea-based satellite terminals maker, has completed installations and upgrades of two P-3C maritime patrol aircraft for the Republic...
Podcasts Defense
Microchip’s New Processor Enables Scalable Computing Performance
Bill Dillard, Senior Manager of Aerospace and Defense at Microchip, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast to explain how the PIC64 could also advance embedded processing performance for a wide variety of aerospace and defense applications.
INSIDER Manufacturing & Prototyping
Anduril Becomes Third US Supplier of Solid Rocket Motors
If the battlefield in Ukraine is any indication, future wars will be fought in part through large expenditures of missiles over a sustained period of time. But for missile salvos to...
INSIDER RF & Microwave Electronics
Advanced Subsystems Improve Performance of Eurofighter Radar Mk1
Eurofighter Common Radar System Mark 1 (ECRS) is the next-generation Eurofighter radar system to be fielded by the air forces of Germany and Spain. Based on a multi-channel...
INSIDER RF & Microwave Electronics
Next Generation Missile Warning Satellite Completes Environmental Testing
The first of a new, more capable, more survivable missile warning satellite, designed by Lockheed Martin for today’s highly contested space domain, has successfully...
INSIDER Manufacturing & Prototyping
Navy Prototypes Portable Hydrogen Generator to Reduce Detectability
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has prototyped a Hydrogen Small Unit Power (H-SUP) system to reduce detectability and improve readiness of Marine Corps in...
Podcasts Electronics & Computers
A Quantum Accelerated Digital Twin for Aerospace and Defense Simulation
Abhishek Chopra, BQP Founder, CEO, and Chief Scientific Officer, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast to explain how their simulation technology leverages quantum algorithms for simulation and modeling.
INSIDER Aerospace
Joby, L3Harris to Develop Autonomous Hybrid VTOL for Defense Applications
Joby Aviation and L3Harris Technologies have announced a new partnership to explore the development of a new aircraft class for defense applications. The gas turbine...
INSIDER Defense
Navy Completes 73-Hour Nonstop Flight of Solar-Powered UAS
The U.S. Navy, in partnership with Skydweller Aero, recently achieved continuous solar-powered uncrewed flight during a nonstop three-day test from Stennis, Mississippi.
Podcasts Defense
In-Memory Computing Chip Is a Processing Breakthrough for On-Device AI Applications
EnCharge AI CEO Naveen Verma is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast to explain the in-memory computing architecture of their new AI chip.
Articles Materials
Reclaiming Readiness: Advancing US Defense Through Scalable Additive Manufacturing
It is critical to demonstrate that the United States can readily maintain its defense capabilities even if current conventional supply chains break down or critical manufacturing hubs come under threat. This is where advanced manufacturing in general and additive manufacturing (AM) specifically stands out not as a futuristic technology promise, but as a practical and proven production solution that directly supports our defense industrial base and mission assurance. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Defense
A400M DIRCM Upgrades
Airbus has been awarded a contract from the German procurement agency Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) to equip 23 Luftwaffe A400Ms with DIRCM protection systems. Read on to learn more.
Articles RF & Microwave Electronics
101st Combat Aviation Brigade Makes History with First MUOS Connectivity in a Helicopter
In a groundbreaking achievement, the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division earlier this year became the first unit to successfully use the Mobile User Objective System function of the Army/Navy Portable Radio Communications (AN/PRC) 158 and 162 radios for conventional rotary wing operations. Read on to learn more.
On-Demand Webinars Energy
Optimizing Electric Aircraft Battery Design with Digital Twins and Simulation
Modeling battery performance and design requires different levels of detail depending on the purpose of the simulations. As battery technologies evolve, the need for...
INSIDER Communications
COFFEE Program to Develop Dual-Use RF Filters for Defense Systems, 6G and More
Spectrum is a limited resource, and demand is rapidly increasing. From satellites to smartphones, commercial providers are vying for more radiofrequency (RF)...
INSIDER Defense
Fiber Deep Upgrade Improves Cyber Resilience for JBPHH
An Air National Guard fiber cable installation team is implementing the 'Fiber Deep' project on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. This project aims to save up to $10 million by...
INSIDER Defense
Google, OpenAI to Lead Development of AI Agents for Department of Defense
The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) announced individual contract awards — each with a $200 million ceiling — to Anthropic, Google, OpenAI...
INSIDER AR/AI
GURU Generation 2 Supercomputer Will Accelerate Prototyping Process for Mach 5 Vehicles
MSBAI, a California-based AI design and simulation startup, has been awarded a $2 million Phase III contract by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for...
INSIDER Manned Systems
Renewably Powered Ocean Buoy to Enhance Navy Research and 5G Maritime Applications
Floating in Monterey Bay, California, five miles north of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) campus, a self-powered ocean buoy will showcase a unique...
INSIDER Defense
Boeing to Develop New Space Force Nuclear Communications Satellites
Under a new $2.8 billion contract award, Boeing will develop the first two satellites in the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (SATCOM) [ESS] program for the U.S....
INSIDER Defense
Air Force Pilots Control XQ-58s from Fighter Jets
The U.S. Air Force recently demonstrated a major leap in human-machine teaming, flying autonomous collaborative platforms (ACPs), alongside crewed fighter aircraft during a training event at...
On-Demand Webinars Manufacturing & Prototyping
Transforming Quality Management with Data-Driven Analytics
In today's competitive aerospace and defense (A&D) landscape, mid to large original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face the critical challenge of relying on extensive supply chains...
INSIDER Aerospace
Paris Air Show: New Aerospace Technologies, Updates and Research
Did you miss the product launches, partnership agreements and other updates at the 2025 Paris Air Show? Check out this recap of some of the technology highlights from the event.
INSIDER Data Acquisition
New Ukraine Agreement Links Battlefield Data to UK Defense Production Lines
The U.K. and Ukraine have signed a new agreement that will increase Ukraine's drone production, while bringing battlefield data and design expertise from the...
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