Defense Systems
Next-gen Gray Eagle UAS aces flight tests
Improved Gray Eagle doubles mission flight time, payload capacity.
Defense Systems
Army eyes new, lightweight radio system
System would be an alternative to commercial satellite services.
Defense Systems
JLENS blimps to patrol DC skies
Blimps are making a comeback, this time as a missile defense sensor initially designed to protect skies over the nation’s capital.
Defense Systems
Joint exercise will assess counter-UAV systems
Black Dart will be tested across integrated platforms over eight days.
Defense Systems
Air Force awards $20.8M to Lockheed Martin for defense support
Lockheed Martin will work with the North American Aerospace Defense Command to protect U.S. and Canadian airspace.
Defense Systems
Navy withdraws $40M contract from SAIC in response to bid protest
BAE Systems protested a contract award to install improved command and control equipment in vehicles.
Defense Systems
Army tests technology supporting mobile troops
The DCGS-A platform demonstrates joint intelligence capabilities during desert exercise.
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Navy awards $900M contract for cyber operations
Thirteen companies will provide interoperable C5ISR and enterprise information services.
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Air Force target drone crashes during take-off
The QF-4 drone is a target drone used to simulate enemy aircraft maneuvers.
Defense Systems
Raytheon demos high-definition improved target acquisition system
The 3rd Gen ITAS FLIR improves target recognition range, performance and hit probability.
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DARPA awards $2.6M contract to design ViSAR program
The system will improve aircrafts' ability to find ground targets through cloud and dust cover.
Defense Systems
Navy lands first unmanned combat aircraft on carrier
The X-47B successfully completed an arrested landing on the USS George H.W. Bush.
Defense Systems
Navy attempts to land drone on aircraft carrier for the first time
Successful execution would mean the Navy can deploy unmanned aircrafts without using other countries’ bases.
Defense Systems
Navy awards Raytheon $279.4M contract for next-gen jammer
The new system is expected to be fully operational by 2020.
Defense Systems
Naval Academy to use Lego kits for robotics education
The Naval Supply Systems Command Logistics center will solicit a sole-source procurement of Lego kits.
Defense Systems
Raytheon wins Navy contract to provide multi-INT surveillance system
Persistent Surveillance System designed to provide real-time decision-making for warfighters.
Defense Systems
GA-ASI improving Predator B to increase NATO interoperability
GA-ASI partners with RUAG Aerospace Services to meet international airworthiness requirements for remotely piloted aircraft.
Defense Systems
Army PEO IEW&S completes deliveries of soldier protection systems
Baldr systems offer individual soldiers protection from radio-controlled improvised explosive devices.
Defense Systems
Mercury Systems plant receives superior security rating from Defense Security Service
The plant's superior rating is the highest available to cleared defense contractors.
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