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Space surveillance radar system fully operational![]() Canberra (UPI) Mar 07, 2017 A C-band space surveillance radar system jointly operated by the United States and Australia has reached Full Operational Capability, the Australian Department of Defense reports. The system, which tracks satellites and space debris, was gradually relocated to Western Australia by the U.S. Air Force from Antigua in the Caribbean beginning in 2014. "The C-Band radar operated from Harold E. Holt Naval Communication Station near Exmouth, Western Australia, is the first low-earth orbit space ... read more |
Raytheon gets $1 billion radar contract for QatarWashington (UPI) Feb 27, 2017 Raytheon received a $1 billion contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide an early warning radar system for the government of Qatar. ... more
Schiebel taps Leonardo for radar system for unmanned helicopterGeelong, Australia (UPI) Mar 1, 2017 Leonardo reports it is to supply its active electronically-scanned array radar to Austria's Schiebel for use on a Camcopter S-100 aircraft. ... more
Australia receives its first Boeing EA-18G GrowlerCanberra, Australia (UPI) Feb 28, 2017 The first of 12 EA-18G electronic warfare aircraft has been received by Australia, making the country the first non-U.S. customer to operate the Boeing fighter. ... more
Two radar eyes are better than oneParis (ESA) Feb 28, 2017 A novel airborne experiment over the flat agricultural landscape of the Netherlands recently simulated, for the first time, images that could be taken by radar satellites orbiting in tandem. Involvi ... more |
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Kelvin Hughes to provide SharpEye radars for U.K. OPVsLondon (UPI) Feb 21, 2017 Britain's Royal Navy has selected Kelvin Hughes to supply its SharpEye radar systems for its new Batch 2 offshore patrol vessels. ... more
Raytheon gets contract for Silent Knight radar systemsWashington (UPI) Feb 23, 2017 Raytheon received a $45.5 million contract modification for the delivery of Silent Knight Radar systems to the U.S. Special Operations Command. ... more
Terma partner wins Indian radar contractNew Delhi (UPI) Feb 23, 2017 India's Nova Integrated Systems, in partnership with Terma AS, has signed an Indian Ministry of Defense contract to provide naval surface surveillance radar. ... more
Leonardo supplying radars for Patroller dronesRome (UPI) Feb 21, 2017 Leonardo is to supply its PicoSAR AESA radars for integration aboard Patroller unmanned aerial vehicles being supplied by Safran Electronics & Defense to the French army. ... more
Saab offering sensor package for Indian Tejas fightersLinkoping, Sweden (UPI) Feb 15, 2017 Saab reports that it is offering a sensor package for India's s LCA-Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft in partnership with Indian industry. ... more
Arecibo Observatory captures revealing images of Comet 45P/Honda-Mrkos-PajdusakovaColumbia, MD (SPX) Feb 17, 2017 Though not visible to the naked eye or even with binoculars, the green-tailed Comet 45P/Honda-Mrkos-Pajdusakova (HMP) did not escape the gaze of the world-renowned Arecibo Observatory. Scientists fr ... more |
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Beijing MST Radar detection of the lower, middle and upper atmosphereBeijing, China (SPX) Feb 14, 2017 Beijing MST (Mesosphere-Stratosphere-Troposphere) Radar is one of the largest facilities within the Chinese Meridian Project (a chain of diverse ground-based remote sensing facilities for monitoring ... more
Saudi Arabia to get more radars for F-15 fleetWashington (UPI) Feb 7, 2017 Boeing received an $18 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide AN/APG-63(V) radars for Saudi Arabia's F-15SA aircraft. ... more
Lockheed completes inlet coating repair on F-22Marietta, Ga. (UPI) Feb 2, 2017 Lockheed Martin has completed its first maintenance and repair of the special exterior coatings of an F-22 Raptor's inlets. ... more
U.S. Navy deploys new 'digital quarterback' in JapanTokyo (UPI) Feb 3, 2017 The U.S. Navy is strengthening airborne radar and detection capabilities in the Asia-Pacific with five E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes early warning and control aircraft. ... more |

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Washington DC (UPI) Mar 07, 2017
The U.S. Air Force awarded FAAC Inc. with a $9.5 million contract to upgrade weapon systems for the branch's F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft.
The agreement is part of the Common Weapon Engagement Zone - Operational Flight program. Under the contract, FAAC will update various F-16 weapon system components including software capabilities, multi-mission computers, and mid-life updates for F- ... more Riyadh (UPI) Mar 06, 2017Boeing to provide additional support for Saudi F-15s Bonn (UPI) Mar 06, 2017Rheinmetall making ammunition for U.S. Air Force F-35s Arlington, Va. (UPI) Feb 22, 2017Boeing to provide C-17 training for UAE |
Ottawa (UPI) Mar 1, 2017
The government of Canada awarded Seaspan's Vancouver Shipyards with a contract to produce Queenston-class Joint Support Ships.
The project aims to replace the Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment vessels currently in service with Canada's navy, and has an estimated budget of $1.7 billion. Under the contract, Seaspan will provide production and engineering services to support the program.
... more Moscow (UPI) Mar 03, 2017Russia to begin aircraft carrier upgrade this year San Diego (UPI) Feb 28, 2017U.S. Navy signs off on modernization of San Diego ships London (UPI) Mar 1, 2017Rolls-Royce supplying propulsion components for USCG vessels |
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Los Angeles CA (UPI) Mar 07, 2017
Raytheon is closer to delivering next-generation capabilities for the U.S. Air Force-led Global Positioning System Operational Control System project.
The company recently announced the completion of a major engineering milestone for the project, also referred to as GPS OCX. The work was conducted over a two-year period, and consisted of software development with a focus on cybersecurit ... more Beijing (AFP) Feb 21, 2017Police in China's restive Xinjiang to track cars by GPS New Delhi (Sputnik) Feb 15, 2017GLONASS station in India to expedite 'space centric' warfare command Canberra, Australia (SPX) Feb 14, 2017Australia and Lockheed field 2nd-Gen sat-based augmentation system |
Cape Cod MA (SPX) Mar 03, 2017
The temperature of Earth's interior affects everything from the movement of tectonic plates to the formation of the planet. A new study led by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) suggests the mantle - the mostly solid, rocky part of Earth's interior that lies between its super-heated core and its outer crustal layer - may be hotter than previously believed. The new finding, published Mar ... more Greenbelt MD (SPX) Mar 03, 2017TRIPLESAT Constellation Tasking with SpyMeSat Mobile App Sydney (AFP) March 8, 2017'Angry' Australian summer weather smashes records Greenbelt MD (SPX) Mar 07, 2017NASA examines deadly spring-like weather with GPM satellite |
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Washington DC (SPX) Mar 09, 2017
Airbus Defence and Space has signed Intelsat General to its channel partner programme for Skynet 5 military satellite communication services. Under this channel partner agreement, Intelsat General will be offering Skynet X-band and UHF services as part of their mobile and fly-away communications portfolio, to the U.S. government.
Airbus Defence and Space is working with service providers t ... more Geelong, Australia (UPI) Mar 1, 2017Rockwell Collins, Australian air force test WBHF communication system Schriever AFB CO (AFNS) Feb 24, 2017Space aggressors jam AF, allies' systems Washington (UPI) Feb 22, 2017General Dynamics gets enterprise communications contract |
Brussels (UPI) Mar 06, 2017 The European Defense Agency recently completed the Course Correction Fuze project, an effort aimed at improving the accuracy for artillery munitions.
The Course Correcting Fuze, or CCF, is designed to provide near-precision capabilities for conventional munitions by placing fins in the fuze body. Researchers say this approach can be used along with GPS technologies to make strikes with ... more Archbald, Pa. (UPI) Mar 2, 2017Lockheed Martin introduces Paragon direct attack bomb Dulles, Va. (UPI) Feb 27, 2017Orbital ATK production of artillery shell guidance kits tops 10,000 Linkoping, Sweden (UPI) Mar 2, 2017Unidentified country orders Saab target vehicle system |
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Washington (AFP) Feb 28, 2017 President Donald Trump will address Congress for the first time on Tuesday, selling his policies and laying out the case for a $54 billion boost in military spending and cuts in domestic programs and foreign aid.
Previewing measures designed to back up campaign promises with dollars and cents, Trump promised a fiscal plan focused on "public safety and national security."
"We are going to ... more London (AFP) Feb 23, 2017BAE Systems eyes defence spending by Trump Abu Dhabi (AFP) Feb 23, 2017UAE signs over $5 bln in deals at arms fair Abu Dhabi (AFP) Feb 19, 2017Pentagon chief says military running smoothly amid turbulent transition |
Balasore, India (UPI) Mar 1, 2017
India has successfully test-fired its Advanced Air Defense interceptor against a ballistic missile traveling at low altitude.
The test on Monday was the second within a month and is part of India's effort to develop a multi-layer missile defense system.
"Today's test launch was conducted in order to validate various parameters of the interceptor in flight mode," an Indian defense ... more United Nations, United States (AFP) March 7, 2017UN hopes for easing of tensions after Chinese anger over THAAD Beijing (AFP) March 7, 2017China vows 'resolute' measures after THAAD deployment Seoul (AFP) Feb 28, 2017Protesters sue to stop US missile system in S. Korea |
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Washington (UPI) Mar 8, 2017
The U.S. Navy recently completed a surface to surface missile module test firing exercise from the littoral combat ship USS Detroit.
The exercise marked the module's first launch from a littoral combat ship, vessels designed to project naval power in offshore locations. It was also the first vertical missile launch from the platform. Navy officials say the test was conducted as part of ... more Stockholm (UPI) Mar 07, 2017Brazilian army buys more SAAB missile defense systems Denver CO (UPI) Mar 8, 2017Lockheed Martin completes flight tests with updated JASSM Washington (AFP) March 8, 2017Russia deployed cruise missile in violation of treaty: US general |
Washington (AFP) March 8, 2017 The tech sector was scrambling to understand the implications of an alleged broad CIA hacking arsenal, capable of spying on phones and other connected devices.
Major tech firms said Wednesday they were looking at the allegations raised in the documents released by WikiLeaks on Tuesday.
"While our initial analysis indicates that many of the issues leaked today were already patched in the ... more Tarragona, Spain (SPX) Mar 07, 2017The Darknet protects itself by being more robust against attacks Beijing (AFP) March 2, 2017Beijing pushes 'China solution' for governing web Pullman WA (SPX) Mar 01, 2017WSU mathematician breaks down how to defend against quantum computing attacks |
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Moscow (UPI) Mar 07, 2017
Russian Project 949A Antey submarines will be armed with Kalibr missile systems following an upgrade project, according to state media reports.
The vessels, also known by their NATO reporting names Oscar I and Oscar II, are currently armed with P-700 Granit cruise missiles in addition to various anti-ship and anti-submarine weapons. The Kremlin's plans to improve the Soviet-era ships we ... more Beijing (AFP) March 8, 2017China urges US-N.Korea deal to avert 'head-on collision' Seoul (AFP) March 8, 2017N. Korea goes 'my way' with missiles and murder row Washington (AFP) March 6, 2017Pentagon blasts 'unprofessional' Iranian navy |
Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Mar 07, 2017
A new, nearly self-sufficient plant growth system by NASA is headed to the International Space Station soon and will help researchers better understand how plants grow in space. The Advanced Plant Habitat will be used to conduct plant bioscience research on the space station, and help NASA prepare crew to grow their own food in space during deep-space exploration missions.
Some of the comp ... more Washington DC (VOA) Mar 09, 2017Space Tourism and Business Looking Up New Delhi (XNA) Mar 03, 2017India has capability to develop space station, says top official Washington DC (SPX) Mar 07, 2017NASA Releases Free Software Catalog |
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Seattle WA (UPI) Mar 07, 2017
Jeff Bezos introduced the latest concept from his company Blue Origin at the Satellite 2017 conference, the New Glenn rocket, which features a reusable first stage. Blue Origin released a video detailing the rocket's specs.
The rocket doesn't exist yet, but it already has a customer. Satellite provider Eutelsat will be the rocket's first client.
"We couldn't hope for a better fir ... more Cayenne (AFP) March 7, 2017Europe launches fourth Earth monitoring satellite San Francisco (AFP) March 5, 2017Elon Musk: tech dreamer reaching for sun, moon and stars Eglin AFB FL (SPX) Mar 07, 2017Space squadron supports record-breaking satellites launch |
Jerusalem (AFP) March 8, 2017
An Israeli rabbi was fiercely criticised Wednesday for saying women who join the army come back as "non-Jews," in a controversy that coincided with International Women's Day.
Ultra-conservative rabbi Yigal Levinstein, who heads a pre-military academy in the Eli settlement in the occupied West Bank, said in a lecture that women enter the army as Jews and come out non-Jews.
"Who will marry ... more Yangon (AFP) March 8, 2017Clashes empty out Myanmar town on China border Tehran (AFP) March 7, 20172,100 Iran fighters killed in Iraq, Syria: official Yangon (AFP) March 7, 2017China calls for ceasefire as thousands flee Myanmar border town |
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Madrid, Spain (SPX) Mar 07, 2017
Aireon has announced that Thales has officially begun the testing and validation of the Aireon space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) data. Initially signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in June of 2015, the start of data validation marks a major milestone for Aireon and Thales' efforts to ensure the successful integration of space-based ADS-B into the TopSky-ATC ... more Washington (UPI) Mar 8, 2017U.S. Naval Research Lab develops light, transparent armor Canberra (UPI) Mar 07, 2017Space surveillance radar system fully operational Chicago IL (SPX) Mar 07, 2017Bubble-recoil could be used to cool microchips, even in space |
Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Mar 07, 2017
A new, nearly self-sufficient plant growth system by NASA is headed to the International Space Station soon and will help researchers better understand how plants grow in space. The Advanced Plant Habitat will be used to conduct plant bioscience research on the space station, and help NASA prepare crew to grow their own food in space during deep-space exploration missions.
Some of the comp ... more Washington DC (VOA) Mar 09, 2017Space Tourism and Business Looking Up New Delhi (XNA) Mar 03, 2017India has capability to develop space station, says top official Washington DC (SPX) Mar 07, 2017NASA Releases Free Software Catalog |
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