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The B-52’s New Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar System
Boeing delivered the first B-52 Radar Modernization Program flight test aircraft to the U.S. Air Force for testing with the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The test aircraft is equipped with an APQ-188 active electronically scanned array radar system that is akin to those on fighter aircraft. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Power
The New Evio Hybrid Electric Regional Aircraft
Evio Inc. made its public debut in December with the launch of its Evio 810 hybrid-electric regional aircraft, having secured conditional purchase agreements and options for 450 aircraft, targeted to enter into service by the early 2030s. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Aerospace
Factory-as-a-Service for Missile Production
Lockheed Martin and Hadrian signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the pace and value of advanced manufacturing at Lockheed. Read on to learn more about it.
Application Briefs RF & Microwave Electronics
Preparing Germany’s New Surveillance Aircraft for Service
Hensoldt, Lufthansa Technik Defense, and Bombardier Defense have reached another key milestone in the Persistent German Airborne Surveillance System program: the first aircraft has arrived in Germany. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Manned Systems
Helsing’s New CA-1 Europa Autonomous Fighter Jet
Defense technology startup Helsing unveiled its new CA-1 autonomous fighter jet powered by their proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) software Centaur during a launch ceremony in Germany last week. Read on to learn more about it.
Application Briefs Power
Collaborative Combat Aircraft Engine Testing
Raytheon’s Pratt & Whitney is developing a new family of engines, scalable from 500 to 1,800 pounds of thrust, that are capable of powering munitions and Collaborative Combat Aircraft. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Weapons Systems
A New Clean Room for Missile and Satellite Propulsion Components
Moog Inc. announced the groundbreaking on its new clean room in Niagara Falls, New York. This will support the growing demand Moog is seeing for innovative satellite and missile propulsion components and systems from space and defense customers. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Power
Integrated Electric Power Kits for Army Vehicles
Leonardo DRS has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to develop prototype Vehicle Integrated Power Kits (VIPKs) to support the growing need for easy-to-access, on-demand electrical power in the field. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Transportation
Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Rapid Capability Kit Upgrades
BAE Systems is investing in the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) to further expand capability options for soldiers. By using internal investment dollars and the modular chassis of the AMPV the company will collaborate to produce various technologically-advanced prototypes equipped with different capability kits. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Defense
TRML-4D Radar for Ukrainian Air Defense
Hensoldt recently received a major order to supply radars to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense. As part of a comprehensive order package worth more than 340 million euros, TRML-4D high-performance radars and SPEXER 2000 3D MkIII shortrange radars will be delivered. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Electronics & Computers
The World’s Largest Real Time EW Test Range
The U.S. Department of Defense faces an increasingly complex electromagnetic environment, in which rapid advances in radar and electronic warfare (EW) demand new tools for development, testing, and training. DARPA’s Digital RF Battlespace Emulator (DRBE) program took up this challenge, resulting in the development of the world’s largest high-fidelity, real-time virtual radio frequency (RF) test range. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Manned Systems
Vulcan Rocket Completes First National Security Launch for Space Force
United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur V rocket recently completed its first National Security Space Launch mission for the U.S. Space Force. Read on to learn more about it.
Application Briefs Aerospace
New AFRL Chamber Enhances Equipment Performance in Extreme Environments
The Air Force Research Laboratory hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the new Research Environmental Chamber in May. The capability, part of AFRL’s Human Effectiveness Directorate, facilitates equipment and human performance evaluations with control over environmental extremes as well as close observation of subjects. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Defense
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 Photonics/Optics
A New Record for Optical Power Beaming
DARPA recognized the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory during their POWER Phase 2 Industry Day, for contributions to the Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay program, which shattered existing records for optical power beaming over distance. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Software
USSOCOM’s New Generative AI Tool
Legion Intelligence announced the enterprise-wide launch of Legion’s AI platform, SOFchat, to personnel across U.S. Special Operations Command. This marks the first enterprise-wide deployment of a Generative AI platform. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Aerospace
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 Defense
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.
Application Briefs Weapons Systems
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.
Application Briefs Aerospace
G5000 Prime Flight Deck
Garmin introduced its new G5000 PRIME flight deck for Part 25 transport aircraft at the 2025 Paris Air Show. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Aerospace
Spyder Rocket’s First Hypersonic Flight
UP Aerospace has achieved a significant milestone with the successful launch of its high-performance Spyder rocket. The maiden flight took place at Launch Complex 36, in White Sands, New Mexico, marking a new era in hypersonic mission capabilities. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Aerospace
Hybrid Electric EWIS System
GKN Aerospace has completed and delivered the first high voltage Electrical Wiring Interconnection System for the Clean Aviation SWITCH project. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Aerospace
Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellites for UK Defense
Airbus has been awarded the U.K. Ministry of Defense’s Oberon contract to design and build two Synthetic Aperture Radar satellites with day-and-night, all-weather, space-based ‘Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance’ (ISR) capability. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Photonics/Optics
Breakthrough in Long-Haul Laser Communication Capabilities
BlueHalo announced the successful milestone demonstration of its two-terminal long-haul, multi-orbit laser communication system. The achievement marks a significant breakthrough in the development of space-based laser communication technology with far-reaching implications for national security and commercial sectors. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs RF & Microwave Electronics
Electronically Steered Array Antennas for E2 Jets
Embraer has finalized an agreement with Intelsat to install its high-speed in-flight connectivity system on their E-Jet E2s during aircraft production. The system, with transmission speeds up to 275 Mbps, gives passengers a similar in-flight streaming and surfing experience to their home networks. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs RF & Microwave Electronics
In-Orbit Commercial Spacecraft Undocking
A Mission Extension Vehicle developed by Northrop Grumman’s Space Logistics LLC has successfully undocked with Intelsat’s IS-901 satellite, completing its life extension service. This marks the first undocking between two commercial spacecraft in the geosynchronous earth orbit graveyard. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Weapons Systems
The Marines New Installation Counter UAS System
The U.S. Marine Corps awarded a 10-year, $642 million program of record to Anduril Industries to develop and sustain their new Installation-Counter small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (I-CsUAS) technology. I-CsUAS is a platform powered by machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to protect Marine Corps installations globally by detecting, identifying, tracking and defeating small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Photonics/Optics
GOKBERK C-UAS Testing
Turkish defense company Aselsan completed testing of its mobile laser counter unmanned aircraft system platform GÖKBERK against first-person view drones in March. Previously proven effective against rotary- and fixed-wing kamikaze drones, GÖKBERK has now demonstrated its capabilities for detecting, autonomously tracking, and eliminating FPV drones across multiple test scenarios. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Test & Measurement
BlueHalo Completes Test of Next Generation C-UAS Missile
BlueHalo, the company transforming the future of global defense with actively deployed and operationally proven Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) solutions, announced the successful live fire demonstration of its Next-Generation C-UAS Missile (NGCM) – Freedom Eagle-1 (FE-1), addressing the critical need for munitions industrial base expansion to meet the rapidly evolving advanced aerial threats. Read on to learn more.
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