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    U.S. Department of War
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    The U.S. Navy has begun the initial phase of a modernization program for the MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter.
    Sept. 2, 2026
    U.S. Department of War
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    As the U.S. Army’s development of ISVs is demonstrating, willingness to use commercial components on the battlefield can speed the development of valuable tools such as these ...
    Sept. 2, 2026
    U.S. Department of War
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    The Army's Northern Command is deploying about 200 soldiers in the Pacific Northwest to help hold down wildfire spread.
    Sept. 1, 2026
    Rice University
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    The school’s CLASSIC research center will focus on extremely large-scale antenna arrays for advanced, secure wireless communications.
    Sept. 1, 2026
    Lockheed Martin
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    A framework agreement drives PAC-3 MSE defense systems by funding a second source for the missile’s solid rocket motors (SRMs).
    Aug. 5, 2026
    Lockheed Martin
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    A new long-term production agreement for the DoW, L3Harris, and Lockheed Martin accelerates production of the powerful rocket booster motors that enables the impressive motion...
    July 30, 2026
    Empower RF Systems’ model 1240 offers strategically targeted frequency coverage of 900 to 1,700 MHz to meet mobile, airborne, shipboard, and ground-based defense needs.
    July 16, 2026
    BAE Systems
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    The EPAWSS is an advanced EW system from BAE Systems that enhances the capabilities of Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagle fighter jets.
    July 15, 2026
    EdgeCortix’s SAKURA-II platform has passed muster for next-generation defense and aerospace deployments.
    July 13, 2026
    Greenerwave
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    Enhanced military satcom capabilities are being made possible by novel electronically steered antennas from Greenerwave.
    July 9, 2026
    iRocket
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    To counter increasing drone threats, the U.S. Army has contracted iRocket for its Hydra-70 Guided Rocket Components and advanced automated manufacturing methods.
    July 2, 2026
    LYNRED's DRACO MW SL offers SXGA resolution and operation across the full MWIR spectral band from 3.7 to 4.8 µm.
    June 30, 2026
    Michigan Army National Guard
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    U.S. Army soldiers in the Michigan National Guard have embraced a two-week training program to learn how to better use the smallest class of UAS drones on the modern battlefield...
    June 18, 2026
    U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
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    Transfer of a transportable satellite tracking antenna system from Space Systems Command's System Delta 81 to the Blossom Point Tracking Facility boosts the lab’s space research...
    June 18, 2026
    A new agreement between the U.S. DoW and Microsoft will provide software and services to the joint forces in a more unified fashion.
    June 5, 2026
    Knightly Lab/Rice University
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    Curved radio waves are being studied as a means of jamming interference.
    June 5, 2026
    Maritime uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) will benefit from beyond LOS control with a communications system being jointly developed by Kymeta and Blue Ops.
    June 5, 2026
    ThinKom Solutions
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    Alecto is a mobile directed-energy system being designed to defeat swarms of UAS weapons.
    May 11, 2026
    The Ovzon T8 miniature mobile satcom terminal brings communications links to previously tight places.
    May 11, 2026
    New additions to the R&S BBA300 family deliver 500 W and 1,000 W from 1 to 6 GHz.
    May 1, 2026
    Odys Aviation
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    Laila is a long-range C-UAS aircraft from Odys Aviation being equipped with Honeywell Aerospace’s SAMURAI C-UAS.
    April 22, 2026
    U.S. Department of War
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    The F-35A Lightning II is now the most advanced aircraft in northern Japan, with its installation at the Misawa Air Base.
    April 22, 2026
    U.S. Department of War
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    The U.S. Army’s new Army Data Operations Center will help organize and route the massive amounts of data to the points of greatest need in the battlefield.
    April 22, 2026
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    The U.S. DOW and FAA teamed on evaluating a laser-powered counter-drone system for its safe use around commercial aircraft.
    April 22, 2026
    Kymeta Government & Defense
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    Kymeta’s KuKa Series multiband antennas and terminals bring dependable satcom links to U.S. Navy maritime operations even in rough waters.
    April 22, 2026
    Menlo Microsystems
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    Completing Task 4 of the U.S. Navy’s 10-MW Advanced Circuit Breaker Development Program, Menlo Micro has demonstrated the capability and reliability of its high-power switching...
    April 21, 2026
    U.S. Dept. of War
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    Through its ALIAS program, DARPA developed an autonomous flight control system for the U. S. Army’s H-60Mx Black Hawk helicopter.
    April 21, 2026
    Testing of an iRX-100 2.75-in. missile from iRocket equipped with an Arnold Defense launcher demonstrated speeds to Mach 2 at a distance of 6 km.
    March 18, 2026
    STI-CO Industries
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    With overmold designs that enhance mechanical robustness, STI-CO is making a push into military markets for its cable assemblies.
    March 5, 2026
    Airbus Defence & Space
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    The collaboration between Airbus Defence & Space and Greenerwave on two new satcom contracts demonstrates their willingness to work closely together in the aid of French armed...
    March 5, 2026
    Spreading use of UAS technology requires rapid equipment acquisition practices to keep pace with counter-UAS responses.
    March 5, 2026
    Global Invacom Group Ltd.
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    Compact, rapid-deploy XY antennas assemble in the field without tools and include built-in ACUs for ease of operation.
    March 5, 2026
    As part of the educational efforts to keep troops up to date with UAS technology, the JCU has deployed teachers to Guam to instruct soldiers on countering drone attacks.
    March 4, 2026
    NATO DIANA
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    The POLARIS laser terminal developed by Astrolight promises secure maritime communications despite hostile jamming efforts.
    March 4, 2026
    Calian Group Ltd.
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    A satcom ground station being designed and built by SatService GmbH for the Federal Ministry of Defense of Germany will serve a wide range of satcom functions involving education...
    March 4, 2026
    Wikipedia
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    The MDA’s SHIELD program is using domestic technology resources to build a “Golden Dome” of protection for the U.S. against missile attacks.
    March 4, 2026
    EIZO Rugged Solutions
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    The U.S. Navy has contracted EIZO Rugged Systems for its high-resolution LCD monitors for ATC systems onboard aircraft carriers.
    Feb. 20, 2026
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    The companies expanded their collaboration on 5G communications technology for tactical and mission-critical use cases.
    Feb. 20, 2026
    Safran Federal Systems
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    The Blacknaute INS enables reliable navigation in GPS-denied environments from a package weighing less than 16 lbs.
    Feb. 20, 2026
    Lockheed Martin
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    A new seven-year acquisition plan will triple the number of PAC-3 air-defense missiles produced for the U.S. DoW while increasing production efficiency.
    Jan. 23, 2026
    Slipstream Engineering Design
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    The company's ASTRO SDR platform, which combines radar and comms capabilities, will see six months of trials in NATO test centers and with end users.
    Jan. 23, 2026
    With range of 5 to 30 cm and less than 1-ms latency, the Wi-R transceiver provides "last decimeter" connectivity.
    Jan. 22, 2026
    The Zero-G Helmet Mounted Display System+ (HMDS+) provides advanced sensor monitoring and advanced control capabilities for naval aircraft, such as the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet ...
    Jan. 22, 2026
    Orbit Communications Systems
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    The OceanTRx4 MIL satcom system supports a 1.15-m antenna and simultaneous operation at Ku-, X-, and Ka-band frequencies.
    Jan. 22, 2026
    Deployment of laser-based communication links by Astrolight during NATO's maritime exercises showcased a reliable, stealthy alternative to traditional radio frequencies, capable...
    Nov. 12, 2025
    The Osprey u8 leverages metamaterials and SDR technology to provide secure, full-duplex connectivity across GEO and LEO satellites, supporting the Army's goal to modernize command...
    Nov. 12, 2025
    Royal Norwegian Air Force
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    This new command center in Norway will oversee up to 30,000 daily air movements, supporting NATO's efforts to maintain airspace security and adapt to the growing complexities ...
    Nov. 12, 2025
    Draganfly
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    Draganfly will supply its Flex FPV drones for border and facility security, setting up on-site manufacturing in compliance with NDAA regulations, and offering training to sustain...
    Nov. 11, 2025
    Review Display Systems, a Volex Co.
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    Review Display Systems specializes in selecting high-performance, reliable components like Intel processors and rugged RAM to ensure long-lasting operation in demanding military...
    Nov. 11, 2025
    Creomagic’s solution delivers wide-area coverage and secure, high-bandwidth performance to keep deployed forces connected in challenging environments.
    Sept. 5, 2025
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    Using RF over fiber to control UAVs eliminates the possibility of jamming or interference while conferring the benefits of low jitter, high dynamic range, and high bandwidth.
    Aug. 21, 2025
    U.S. Department of Defense
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    A memorandum of understanding from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth emphasized the need for the DoD to work with industry to acquire greater numbers of low-cost drones for the...
    Aug. 15, 2025
    BAE Systems
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    The Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Operations Kit will work through the FORGE-IT program to electronically capture medical data on the battlefield.
    Aug. 15, 2025
    The FBI has contracted V2X to maintain and support its advanced and specialized aviation fleet.
    July 17, 2025
    MagNav technology measures the Earth’s magnetic fields for navigation as an alternative to jammable GPS navigational signals.
    July 17, 2025
    Elbit Systems
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    The PAWS-2 (HR) system’s long detection range and high resolution detect threats with enough warning time for effective response measures.
    July 17, 2025
    General Dynamics Electric Boat
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    General Dynamics' Electric Boat designs, builds, repairs, and modernizes nuclear submarines for the U.S. Navy.
    July 17, 2025
    AN/SPY-6(V) radars are modular systems that can easily be scaled to the needs of many U.S. naval vessels.
    July 17, 2025
    Safran Federal Systems
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    The rackmount BroadSim Genesis test system is equipped to test multiple-antenna situations with thousands of satcom signals, including jammers.
    July 17, 2025
    Teledyne Space Imaging
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    Three high-resolution image sensors have been tested and upscreened for monitoring the Earth from space.
    May 27, 2025
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    Empower RF’s model 1212 provides a reliable PA stage in counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) applications.
    May 22, 2025
    Inertial Labs
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    The model IMU-H100 IMU packs three MEMS gyroscopes and three MEMS accelerometers into a compact but rugged unit that fits many tactical UAV requirements for positioning and navigation...
    May 13, 2025
    Creomagic Ltd. and RT LTA Systems Ltd.
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    The SkyCnet aerostat system gathers ISR data quickly and communicates it securely over beyond-LOS distances.
    May 13, 2025
    The U.S. DIU has awarded Somewear Labs a contract to strengthen at-the-edge networking communications in the U.S. INDOPACOM region.
    May 5, 2025
    Keysight Technologies
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    Keysight has been contracted to upgrade NATO’s ESM, EW, and radar test capabilities with COTS instruments including agile signal sources and arbitrary waveform generators.
    May 5, 2025
    The BAM range enables hypersonic testing within an enclosed 0.5-km-long tunnel.
    May 2, 2025
    RT LTA Systems Ltd. | generated by AI
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    Mobile aerostat systems capable of handling a variety of payloads can be rapidly deployed via ATVs to protect rugged border crossings.
    April 9, 2025
    Lockheed Martin
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    The PrSM is a missile-launched weapons system based on an OSA with a range of better than 499 km.
    April 9, 2025
    Endeavor Business Media
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    Ferrous Systems’s Ferrocene brings Rust into the safe and secure embedded space.
    March 10, 2025
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    The compact and lightweight design of the model MPT30Ka satcom terminal encourages portability and rapid deployment.
    March 7, 2025
    Mobilicom Ltd.
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    OS3 software guards against tampering with UAS data and data theft during a mission.
    March 6, 2025
    Honeywell Aerospace
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    Testing of a satellite-linked PACE communications system maintained constant data links on a test bed carried by a Boeing 757-200 aircraft.
    March 6, 2025
    The plants centralize production for a key program and increase L3Harris's capacity.
    March 5, 2025
    RT LTA Systems | Generated by AI
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    The Skystar 330 aerostat system elevates 50-kg payloads at up to 500 m for surveillance, reconnaissance, or even as a mobile cellular base station.
    Feb. 20, 2025
    Elma’s robust SOSA-aligned backplane with a VITA 62 PSU slot enables high-speed signals on all data paths.
    Feb. 11, 2025
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    Teledyne HiRel’s radiation-tolerant device meets all of the requirements for applications in satellite systems intended for defense purposes.
    Feb. 6, 2025
    Honeywell
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    The two firms hope to speed development of autonomous flight systems by leveraging NXP's efficient, multifunction chipsets.
    Feb. 4, 2025
    L3Harris Technologies
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    By continuing to advance its night-vision technology, L3Harris is helping U.S. Army troops increase situational awareness in the field.
    Feb. 4, 2025
    Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.
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    Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Gilat DataPath, provide equipment and services in support of mission-critical communications.
    Jan. 31, 2025
    Elbit Systems Ltd.
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    The C-UAS system can rapidly detect, locate, track, and neutralize multiple hostile drones simultaneously.
    Jan. 31, 2025
    Lockheed Martin
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    The SPY-7 radar will enable F-110 frigates in the Spanish navy to perform critical search and detection duties.
    Jan. 31, 2025
    Raytheon, an RTX Business
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    The Patriot system provides defense against long-range cruise missiles, tactical ballistic missiles, and air-breathing threats.
    Jan. 30, 2025
    Lockheed Martin
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    The seventh GPS III satellite from Lockheed Martin, the GPS III SX07, was placed into orbit at the end of 2024.
    Jan. 30, 2025
    Northrop Grumman
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    The E-130J aircraft is headed to the U.S. Navy for the TACAMO mission.
    Jan. 30, 2025
    Powercast Corp.
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    Wireless power technologies enable the operation of electronic devices and systems without rechargeable or disposable batteries.
    Jan. 29, 2025
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    Learn how phase noise impacts a radar system’s performance and about a way to improve it using a voltage-controlled SAW oscillator in a PLL architecture.
    Jan. 3, 2025
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    Ultralife tactical radio amplifier
    Communications systems specialist Ultralife launched the A-2303, a compact, energy-efficient military amplifier.
    Dec. 23, 2024
    As part of a U.S. Air Force contract, Gulfstream will help maintain special-mission aircraft of all sizes for all branches of the military services.
    Dec. 4, 2024
    By working with operational S-70 Black Hawk helicopters, students at STA receive hands-on, real-world maintenance skills.
    Dec. 4, 2024
    Use of 3D printing has dramatically reduced the number of parts needed for the copper thrust chamber of the RL10 rocket engine.
    Dec. 4, 2024
    The RSGS integrated robotic payload applies robotic technology to the maintenance and servicing of commercial and military satellites in geosynchronous orbit above the Earth. ...
    Dec. 3, 2024
    The Creo-ADL communications system employs software-defined radio with encrypted voice and communications to operate securely in hostile environments.
    Dec. 3, 2024
    The WESCAM MX-20 EO/IR imaging system from L3Harris was recently teamed with the AI-powered SIP from Palantir for improved reconnaissance and surveillance.
    Dec. 3, 2024
    Raytheon continues to improve its TOW missile system for success in the latest combat missions and operating environments.
    Dec. 3, 2024
    Five companies in South Australia have been added to competitors working on nuclear-powered submarines, such as the Virginia-class submarine, for defense.
    Dec. 2, 2024
    SpacePath Communications
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    This military-grade, man-pack troposcatter terminal provides as much as 20 W of linear output power from 4.4 to 5.0 GHz.
    Oct. 10, 2024
    The article discusses security challenges in electronic-warfare systems and how to address them with static analysis, coding standards, dynamic testing, and more.
    Sept. 9, 2024
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    Innovative new direct RF sampling systems promise a more simplified front-end architecture by allowing the ADC to sample the RF signal directly at its original frequency.
    Sept. 9, 2024
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    The modern battlefield is increasingly shifting from boots on the ground to a more remote, intelligent, digital space that requires a host of new technologies and practices to...
    Sept. 9, 2024