Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
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.
Defense Systems
Army Knowledge Online transitions to next-generation enterprise services
The Army is developing a transition timeline for AKO accounts, including retirees and family members.
Defense Systems
Between a rock and a hard place
Trust is earned, not freely given. Gaining, or as some would say regaining, that trust must be a priority for the administration and the intelligence community. And, as we’ve seen over the last week, that job just got a lot tougher.
Defense Systems
Air Force to replicate ground-based GPS for next-gen tests
The Air Force will test its next generation of navigation and guidance systems using a non-GPS-based positioning system (NGBPS).
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