Technology News & Articles

New Iron Dome System to Strengthen Israel’s Missile Defense Capabilities

Rafael and Israel Missile Defense Organization completed a series of advanced tests of the Iron Dome Weapons system, including successfully intercepting and destroying targets, and simulating existing and emerging threats

Apr 16, 2021
New 10-slot 3U OpenVPX Enclosure System for SOSA Designs

Pixus’ new chassis platform features removable sidewalls which allows the open frame enclosure to be optionally fully enclosed, and has multiple VITA 67.3c and VITA 67.3d cutouts for RF interfaces through the 10-slot backplane

Apr 15, 2021
New High-performance Rugged Ethernet Switch for Defense Networks

High-speed network capability via 10GbE links makes Kontron's CERES-2402-PTP ideal for applications such as situational awareness, imaging, and sensor data

Apr 15, 2021
Low-Cost Military-Approved Naval PTZ Visual Surveillance System Launched

Imenco's ODIN system is suited to both external monitoring and situational awareness above decks on naval ships, as well as the limited lighting conditions found in the ship engineering spaces below decks

Apr 14, 2021
Successful Trials of 3D-Printed Part for Battlefield Damage Repairs

Trials conducted by Saab, saw the first time use of an exterior 3D-printed part on a Gripen fighter jet, rather than internal 3D-printed components, testing how a nylon polymer called PA2200 could be used in battlefield damage repair

Apr 13, 2021
U.S. Army’s IBCS Undergoes Hardware Refresh and Refurbishment

Northrop Grumman has completed inspections, replacement of parts and re-assessment of major end items belonging to the U.S Army's Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System

Apr 12, 2021
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
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.