Technology News & Articles

U.S. Navy Completes First Flight of TCTS Inc. II Air Combat Training Program on F/A-18E/F Hornet

TCTS Inc. II connects the aircraft to the training space (other aircraft, ground, sensors, and threats), significantly improving training realism in simulated, highly contested combat environments.

Feb 05, 2021
Envistacom to Provide U.S. Army with FSR Support Services

As part of the Field Service Representative support, the contract will deliver on site technical services for tactical and strategic satellite communications systems, satellite terminals, logistics, system and network engineering

Feb 05, 2021
Advanced Assault Helicopter to Revolutionize U.S. Army Capabilities

The Sikorsky-Boeing Teams’ advanced DEFIANT X will fly twice as fast as the venerable Black Hawk, and be the most manoeuvrable and most survivable assault helicopter in history

Feb 04, 2021
L3Harris Selected to Maintain U.S. C-130 Aircraft Fleet Readiness

The U.S. Air Force IDIQ contract will see a full range of missionization, depot-level maintenance and sustainment at the company’s 1.1 million-square-foot aircraft modification center

Feb 04, 2021
British Royal Navy Benefit from SCTT Upgrades

Receiver-based stimulation of the operational software has resulted in high fidelity training that exactly matches the live environment, meaning crew are better trained, mission ready and can achieve their objectives faster

Feb 04, 2021
Fire Control Systems to be Developed for U.S. Navy SSBN Submarines

General Dynamics Mission Systems will provide development, production, installation and deployed-systems support for the Columbia and Dreadnaught ballistic missile class submarines

Feb 03, 2021
Link 16 Tactical Data Link Radios Production Increased

To meet surging interest from U.S. and International Defense customers, Viasat has increased run rates of its BATS-E Link 16 Radios which empower warfighters and improve situational awareness

Feb 03, 2021
High-Energy Laser Weapon Demonstrator for German Navy

MBDA and Rheinmetall will work together to fabricate, integrate and support test a laser weapon demonstrator in the maritime environment, onboard the German Navy frigate F124 Sachsen

Feb 02, 2021
Belgium and Netherlands MCM Vessels to be Equipped with NS50 Radars

The NS50 is the world’s most compact, affordable 4D AESA naval radar, offering superior air and surface detection, tracking and classification performances for high value ships

Feb 02, 2021
World’s Largest Aerospace Testbed Completes First Engine Run

The state-of-the-art Rolls-Royce Testbed 80 successfully conducted its first run on a Trent XWB engine. It will be the largest and smartest indoor aerospace testbed in the world when it is officially opened.

Feb 02, 2021
Micro Alarm Card for Voltage Monitoring & Control

The Pixus alarm card can be used in multiple architecture chassis platforms, providing basic monitoring and control of voltage levels, power supply health, and temperature

Feb 01, 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.