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AI Agents Execute Electronic Attack Using L-29s in ECHOS Demonstration
Lockheed Martin, in conjunction with the University of Iowa's Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL), completed an artificial intelligence (AI) demonstration using two...
Application Briefs Electronics & Computers
Unmanned Satcom BLOS
During a live demonstration in April, L3Harris Technologies deployed two RASOR multifunctional processors on an unmanned aircraft operated by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI).
Application Briefs Aerospace
A29N Super Tucano in NATO Configuration
Embraer launched the A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) configuration during the Latin American Defense and Security Exhibition (LAAD) in April.
Application Briefs Weapons Systems
Approach Radar Upgrade
Thales is providing the next generation of primary and secondary approach radars, STAR NG and RSM NG, to renew the fleet of approach radars for French air and naval bases under a new contract announced by France’s Ministry of Defense.
INSIDER Unmanned Systems
Air Force Performs First Test of Microwave Counter Drone Weapon THOR
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) conducted a demonstration on April 5, 2023, of its high-power microwave counter drone weapon, the Tactical High-power...
Articles RF & Microwave Electronics
Ghoul Tool: The Weapon-Mountable Counter UAS Transmitter
As commercial drone technology continues to expand, small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) are making it increasingly difficult to secure battlefields and military installations.
Articles Unmanned Systems
How Electrification and Autonomy Can Unlock the Potential of Unmanned Ground Vehicles
Electrification and autonomous technologies open a whole new world of possibilities for the defense sector. While there are challenges to integrating these, there is also huge potential to revolutionize the state of warfare and defense.
Application Briefs Sensors/Data Acquisition
Handheld Targeting System
The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Northrop Grumman the initial production and operations contract for the Next Generation Handheld Targeting System (NGHTS).
Briefs Unmanned Systems
Autonomous Surveillance Technologies Relating to Dismounted Soldiers
The development of the AI/ML applications for dismounted Soldier systems is paramount to defeating our adversaries, such as China and Russia, in future combat.
Briefs Aerospace
Leveraging COTS Products for Maneuverable Aerial Identification
Ground troops are equipped with identification-friend-or-foe devices. When they are engaged in a firefight, they seek cover and concealment, and consequently, their attached IFF are also covered and concealed.
INSIDER RF & Microwave Electronics
Tomahawk Robotics to Develop Flexible Cyber-Secure Radio Systems for US Navy
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $55 million full-rate production contract for its Flexible Cyber Secure Radio (FlexCSR) program to Tomahawk Robotics.
INSIDER RF & Microwave Electronics
Air Force Forecasts 2040 Operating Environments in Global Futures Report
The Air Force published its Global Futures Report April 12, assessing four potential operating environments Airmen may have to navigate in before the turn of the...
Articles Imaging
High-Speed Midwave Infrared Cameras Enable Military Test Range Tracking System
Infrared thermography consists of three specific wavelengths, including short-wave infrared, midwave infrared, and long wavelength infrared.
INSIDER Weapons Systems
Boeing to Develop Two New E-7 Variants for US Air Force
Boeing will begin development of two new U.S. variants of the E-7 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft through a $1.2 billion "Undefinitized Contract...
Articles Electronics & Computers
Can Embedded Electronics Components Meet the Demands of Hypersonic Missiles?
Today, defense organizations in several countries are attempting to expand military capabilities by investing in hypersonic missile development.
Application Briefs RF & Microwave Electronics
Precision Attack Drone
SpearUAV has introduced what it describes as a “world first,” with its new encapsulated and launch able hovering precision attack drone, Viper.
INSIDER Aerospace
US Air Force Targets First Flight of B-21 Raider This Year
Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force are targeting a first flight of the recently unveiled B-21 Raider stealth bomber this year, although the timeline is dependent upon ground...
INSIDER Weapons Systems
Airbus Defence and Space Produces 2,000th Target Drone
For more than 20 years, air defenders around the world have been training with Airbus Defence and Space target drones, ensuring that their countries' air defenses work when it...
INSIDER Defense
PAC-3 Missile Successfully Intercepts Cruise Missile Target
For the first time, the U.S. Army used a newly developed Lockheed Martin communication technology to help a PAC-3 missile intercept a cruise missile target.
Application Briefs Manned Systems
B-2 Spirit Modernization
Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force are continuing enhancements to the B-2 Spirit Stealth bomber fleet.
Briefs Weapons Systems
Advanced Airborne Defensive Laser for Incorporation on Strike Fighter Aircraft
Short-range missiles pose a significant threat to U.S. strike fighters.
INSIDER Weapons Systems
Army Aviation Team Achieves Software Success in Live Fire Test
Less than one second. That was how long it took for an Apache helicopter in Europe to transmit a call for fire to ground forces while operating forward of the fire line. A...
INSIDER RF & Microwave Electronics
Conference to Focus on Counter-Drone Technology
In 2021, SAE Media Group, which publishes this newsletter, launched a new high-level technical conference called Counter UAS Technology devoted to, as the name implies, examining current...
INSIDER Robotics, Automation & Control
MQ-9 Reapers Demonstrate New Capabilities
Air Force Special Operations Command’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft enterprise participated in an Emerald Flag exercise, using the large-force event to demonstrate the agile combat employment of...
INSIDER Defense
GA-ASI Announces Gray Eagle 25M for Multi-Domain Operations
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has launched its latest variant of the Gray Eagle line of unmanned aircraft systems: Gray Eagle 25M. The GE-25M brings a...
Products Electronics & Computers
New Products
The new products for October 2022, including radial bearings, a collision avoidance kit, bandpass filter, and more.
Application Briefs Defense
Armed Medium-Sized UGV
SMARTSHOOTER and Roboteam recently affirmed that this is just one example of the various possible integrations of their products.
INSIDER Imaging
Multispectral Airborne Reconnaissance System Completes First Flight
Collins Aerospace has successfully completed the first flight test of its newest Fast-Jet reconnaissance pod, the MS-110 Multispectral Airborne Reconnaissance system, on...
INSIDER Aerospace
Northrop Grumman Continues B-2 Spirit Modernization
Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force are continuing enhancements to the B-2 Spirit Stealth bomber fleet providing new capability, including its first long-range stealth missile. The...
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Air Force Completes First Magnetic Navigation Flight on C-17 - Mobility...
Technology ReportEnergy
Mazda’s Revived Rotary Engine Starts Production - Mobility Engineering...
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Air Force Awards JetZero $235 Million to Develop Blended Wing Body Demonstrator...
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Army Launches M1E3 Tank Development, Cancels M1 Abrams Upgrade Program -...
INSIDERAR/AI
Air Force to Buy Archer eVTOL Under New Contracts - Mobility Engineering...
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High-Resolution In-line X-ray Imaging for Lithium-Ion Battery...
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Software Solutions for Battery Management System Applications...
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Choosing a Silicone for Operation in Harsh Thermal Environments
