Most Read Articles on DA in May 2024

May 2024 saw a number of significant developments published on Defense Advancement including new tactical radio communication systems, unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) testing, and radar for BVLOS UAS By Joseph Macey / 01 Jun 2024

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We published nearly 100 articles on DefenseAdvancement.com in May 2024, covering significant developments across the defense, military and security sectors. 

Check out the top five most read articles on Defense Advancement in May 2024: 

1. Tactical Radio Communications System Launched at SOF24

Spectra Group showcased the next generation tactical radio communications GENSS at SOF Week 2024, from 6th-10th May, at the Tampa Convention Centre, Florida, Booth #1805.

Following the initial announcement in January 2024, Spectra Group will be springboarding the GENSS system into the US market alongside the highly popular and award-winning SlingShot System.

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2. Collaboration to Integrate Video Enhancement Software for Marine Reconnaissance

Thexovision is cooperating on the on-going integration of the company’s SightBooster real-time visibility enhancement into the next version of their strategic partner Medirlab’s Jumbo Marine multispectral camera system.

Medirlab’s Jumbo Marine product line with its AI-based tracking is an excellent choice for marine search and rescue, coast guard, border control and other boat/ship-based reconnaissance missions. 

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3. In-Water Testing Completed by Uncrewed Vehicle Prototype

The Manta Ray prototype uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV), built by Northrop Grumman, has completed full-scale, in-water testing.

The testing by DARPA, carried out off the coast of Southern California in February and March 2024, demonstrated at-sea hydrodynamic performance, including submerged operations using all the unmanned underwater vehicle’s modes of propulsion and steering: buoyancy, propellers, and control surfaces.

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4. High-Speed, Vertical-Lift X-Plane Enters Preliminary Design Phase

Aurora Flight Sciences has completed the conceptual design review for a game-changing, high-speed, vertical lift X-plane and will continue development of a preliminary design review. 

The aircraft is being developed for a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) program called Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT), which “aims to design, build, and fly an X-plane to demonstrate the key technologies and integrated concepts that enable a transformational combination of aircraft speed and runway independence.”

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5. Echodyne Radar Integrated into BVLOS UAS

Echodyne’s EchoFlight radar has been integrated into the American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) AiRanger aircraft.

EchoFlight radar is integrated into a pod on each wing of the AiRanger aircraft, providing the necessary visibility to meet minimum operational performance standards (MOPS). The detection and tracking ranges provided by EchoFlight provide the DAA system with sufficient time and information to take avoidance measures and maintain operational safety. 

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