Technology News & Articles

New Vision and Analysis Capability Improves Autonomy and Safety of Elbit Systems’ Seagull USV

New technologies on-board the USV further enhance its capability to operate autonomously in a busy maritime environment and to overcome communication challenges

Apr 09, 2021
Innovative Sonar Technology to Clear Mines at Sea

Thales and MHI are joining forces to develop a unique autonomous mine countermeasure system capable of detecting, classifying and localising all types of mines, from fully buried mines to ground mines

Apr 08, 2021
Eye-Safe Laser Range Finder to Enhance U.S. Abrams Tank Primary Sight

L3Harris’ advanced Range Finder provides the ability to determine ranges in all weather and light conditions, whilst it’s pointing stability and distance measurement accuracy dramatically improves standoff range capabilities

Apr 07, 2021
New Horizontal Backshells for High-Reliability Shielding

The new Datamate backshells from Harwin mean that a fully EMI/RFI shielded connection can be established in a horizontal PCB to cable connection, mitigating the risk of EMI/RFI signal disruption

Apr 07, 2021
Upgraded Gyro Released for Downhole Surveying Operations

This upgrade of Silicon Sensing’s established CRS39 gyro includes a move to a single board, from two, reducing the unit’s mass by 40% and allowing it to be installed far more easily in space-limited applications

Apr 06, 2021
AMPS Systems with MACS Sensor to Equip Czech Air Force Helicopters

BIRD Aerosystems’ Missile Approach Confirmation Sensor (MACS) is a Semi-Active confirmation Radar that significantly reduces the false alarm rate of the overall Missile Warning System

Apr 06, 2021
AeroVironment Wins U.S. Army FCS Contract to Modify Raven UAS

The U.S. Army possesses the largest fleet of Raven hand-launched tactical unmanned aircraft systems in the world, providing frontline Soldiers with increased mission effectiveness, safety and situational awareness

Apr 06, 2021
Raytheon to Operate and Maintain US Navy ROTHR system in Support of Counter Narco-terrorism Operations

Under a $146 million, five year contract, Raytheon Intelligence & Space will continue operating and maintaining the U.S. government's Relocatable Over-the-Horizon Radar (ROTHR) system

Apr 01, 2021
Collins Aerospace delivers 600th Thrust Vector Actuation System for Critical Missile System

The Thrust Vector Actuation System (TVA) plays a substantial role in the flight power and steering direction of the THAAD missile system

Apr 01, 2021
Elbit XACT nv33 Night Vision Goggles Selected by German Federal Police

The XACT nv33 NVG will support officers in the fight against crime across Germany, as they will be equipped with the ability to operate during the nights.

Mar 31, 2021
Royal Navy Type 31 Frigates to use ERIKS Electrically Actuated Valves

The electrical actuator packages and valves will be used ship-wide to control a wide range of process fluids, including water and heating and ventilating systems.

Mar 30, 2021
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.