Technology News & Articles

New Robotic Process to Clean Fiber Optic Cables

The U.S. Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center East Advanced Technology and Innovation Team have been evaluating a robotic fiber optic inspection and cleaning system that has been used in an aircraft manufacturing environment

Jul 21, 2021
U.S. Army Develops New Software for Robot Autonomy

The Scalable, Adaptive and Resilient Autonomy (SARA) program facilitates the development of unique algorithms, techniques and methods that support autonomous navigation even in complex environments

Jul 21, 2021
Advanced Military Connectors with Three Locking Variants in One

Combining increased durability and density with proven reliability, customers can choose the appropriate interlock type, size, cable connection, insert, and number of contacts to suit requirements

Jul 21, 2021
U.S. Air Force to Develop Digital Twin of F-16 Aircraft

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s F-16 Program Office is sponsoring the project through which Wichita State University’s National Institute of Aviation Research will disassemble and scan two F-16s to create the ‘digital twin’

Jul 20, 2021
Raytheon to Begin Next Generation Jammer Mid-band Production

Raytheon Intelligence & Space will begin production and deployment of the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB), the U.S. Navy’s advanced electronic attack system that offensively denies, disrupts and degrades enemy technology

Jul 20, 2021
Digitalized Tactical Combat Training Systems for Polish Army

The computer-based simulation system from Thales will be used to conduct collective training exercises in a virtual and cybersecure environment representative of the Polish Army's theatres of operations

Jul 20, 2021
Northrop Grumman Continues as Minuteman III Support Contractor

As prime contractor since 2015, Northrop Grumman will continue to provide engineering and field services to sustain Minuteman III through to the end of its service life later next decade

Jul 20, 2021
BAE Systems Awarded U.S. Army AMPV Sustainment Contract

BAE Systems is currently in low-rate production for the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) program, and has delivered at least one of each of the five variants intended to replace the Vietnam War-era M113s

Jul 19, 2021
First MQ-9A Block 5 RPA Completed for Royal Netherlands Air Force

The MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft is engineered to exceed manned aircraft reliability standards, with the ability to fly for over 27 hours at speeds of 240 KTAS and up to 50,000 feet

Jul 19, 2021
NASA Selects Engineering Services Contractor

Aerodyne and KBR will provide a range of engineering services including research and technology development support services, design, analysis, verification services and technical support for new NASA missions

Jul 19, 2021
U.S. Air Force Funds Development of Versatile Air-Launched Platform

Wave Engine Corp.’s VALP is a multi-mission, air-launched vehicle that leverages the company’s proprietary engine technology to demonstrate high-performance, low-cost propulsion for future generations of high-performance aerial vehicles

Jul 19, 2021
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