Technology News & Articles

Rugged MEMS Rotation Rate Sensors Launched

LITEF has released a rugged, durable sensor with a small footprint for high vibration and shock requirements in aerospace, land or marine applications, combining precision with robustness

Dec 04, 2023
New Collins Aerospace Training Image Generator

The Arcus image generator offers realistic, complex synthetic training environments for multiple platforms including fast jet, air transport, mission, rotary wing and commercial aircraft

Dec 01, 2023
Moog & Piedrafita Systems Develop Armored Vehicle Test Rig

The test rig is designed to simulate the passage of an armored vehicle’s tracks over undulating terrain, creating a level of vibration similar to what would be experienced in the field

Dec 01, 2023
Latest Maritime Surveillance Technologies for French Navy’s New Patrol Vessels

The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has contracted Thales to equip the Navy's first seven Offshore Patrol Vessels with its Bluewatcher hull sonar, NS50 compact multi-mission surveillance radar, and TSA 3522 Identification Friend or Foe

Dec 01, 2023
Bell Selected for DARPA SPRINT X-Plane Program

The Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) program intends to design, build and fly an X-Plane, an experimental aircraft to demonstrate enabling technologies and integrated concepts

Nov 30, 2023
Tests Completed on In-Flight Refueling Tech

During the second flight tests, the Auto'Mate demonstrator showcased the potential of Autonomous Assets Air to Air Refueling (A4R) operations flying with five unmanned drones, under the control of an A310 MRTT tanker

Nov 30, 2023
Elbit Systems to Provide DIRCM Self Protection Suites

Elbit’s DIRCM laser protection systems have accumulated hundreds of thousands of flight hours on dozens of platforms and provide advanced defensive technology solutions

Nov 30, 2023
Exail to Provide INS for Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates

Exail's track record in naval navigation includes successful programs such as the Spanish Turia M34 minehunter and F110 multi-mission frigates, among many others

Nov 30, 2023
Leidos Secures $32 Million Defense Radar Contract

Leidos will produce four Medium Range Air Defense Radar (MRADR) prototype systems within a two-year span, with development of the required sensors led by the company's Dynetics team

Nov 29, 2023
Oshkosh Awarded $342 Million U.S. Army Contract to Produce Equipment Trailers

Oshkosh Defense will partner with Broshuis, B.V., to produce an estimated 557 Medium Equipment Trailers (MET), a six-axle trailer designed to be pulled by the Enhanced Heavy Equipment Transporter (EHET) M1300 Tractor

Nov 28, 2023
New High-Speed Connectors & Cable Assemblies for UHD Data Transfer

New Ultra High Definition (UHD) audio/video connectivity solutions from the Fischer Core and Fischer MiniMax series offer 18 Gbit/s data transfer speeds for demanding applications medical, scientific, and defense sectors

Nov 27, 2023
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.