Mercury Systems Inc. Acquires Physical Optics Corp. for $310 Million
The transaction will add complementary capabilities and will create a platform to deliver more complete, pre-integrated avionics subsystems to meet defense Prime customers’ needs
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High-Altitude BACN Gateway System Reaches 200,000 Combat Flight Hours
Northrop Grumman’s advanced Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) gateway system translates and distributes imagery, voice and tactical data from disparate elements - enhancing situational awareness for warfighters
Sagetech to Develop Solutions for Future USAF Detect and Avoid System
The company will develop components for a detect-and-avoid system that will enable unmanned aerial systems to safely operate beyond visual line-of-sight in the National Airspace System
Virtualized Submarine Combat Control System created and fielded by US Navy
The low-cost, advanced AN/BYG-1 submarine CCS Virtual Twin (vTwin), was installed on a Block III Virginia-class submarine and underwent live-fire demonstration and deployment of a new machine learning application
CSO-2 Military Observation Satellite Launched
The CSO-2 ‘Composante Spatiale Optique’ features a very-high-res optical instrument built by Thales Alenia Space and is intended for French defense applications including surveillance, reconnaissance and observation
UV-Enhanced Detector Designed for Laser Power Monitoring Applications
The UVG20S from Opto Diode features a 5.5 mm active area, stable responsivity over wide temperature ranges, and 100% internal quantum efficiency from 200 to 400 nm
SNC Start Integration of Wings for the Dream Chaser Spaceplane
Sierra Nevada Corporation worked closely with engineers at Models and Tools to design the mission critical wing tooling, the rotation of which allows for access and installation of critical components
Elbit Systems of America Signs Agreement to Acquire Sparton Corporation
The strategic partnership will strengthen capabilities, enable expansion of activities and deliver innovative solutions to meet customers’ needs
Saab Receives Order for Swedish Gripen C/D Fighters Options Definition
The order will provide expertise in developing advanced fighter technology and give the Swedish FMV the means to decide how Gripen remains a formidable frontline fighter for the future
ÖAMTC Air Rescue Acquires Five Airbus H135 Helionix Version Helicopters
ÖAMTC Air Rescue have signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of five Helionix H135s. The delivery of the first helicopter is scheduled for early 2022
Italian Air Force Takes Delivery of First Two Advanced M-345 Jet Trainer Aircraft
The M-345 from Leonardo is a highly-effective military pilot training platform, delivering jet trainer aircraft-like performance at significantly lower operating cost
IBM Selected to Develop Microelectronics Technology Design Capabilities for U.S. DOD
IBM and partners will support the integration and development of state-of-the-art semiconductors, to enable secure microelectronics with lower power consumption, improved performance and enhanced reliability
