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Battle of the ModRecs Lays Groundwork for Improved Spectrum Management![]() Washington DC (SPX) Mar 31, 2017 If human ears could hear the electromagnetic spectrum, the noise levels these days would be overwhelming. The skyrocketing use of wireless devices in military and civilian domains has created a complicated and cacophonous environment, filled with signals of widely varying frequency and amplitude and a menagerie of modulations. For warfighters trying to maintain critical communications links, interpret ambiguous radar returns, or defend against electronic warfare tactics, the ability to sort throug ... read more |
Raytheon tapped for two more MK 99 ship setsWashington (UPI) Mar 28, 2017 The U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon with a $37 million contract modification to produce two additional MK 99 Mission Fire Control System sets. ... more
Satellites shed new light on earthquakesParis (ESA) Mar 27, 2017 Satellite radar scans of last year's earthquake in New Zealand are changing the way we are thinking about earthquake hazards in regions where our planet's tectonic plates meet. The 7.8-magnitu ... more
CryoSat reveals Antarctica in 3DParis (ESA) Mar 27, 2017 Around 250 million measurements taken by ESA's CryoSat over the last six years have been used to create a unique 3D view of Antarctica, offering a snapshot of the undulating surface of this vast ice ... more
SRC's counter-drone system on displayWashington (UPI) Mar 27, 2017 A counter-drone system from SRC Inc., a non-profit research and development company, is being exhibited at next month's Navy League's Sea Air Space Exposition, the company recently announced. ... more |
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Raytheon tapped for Super Hornet, Growler radar upgradesWashington (UPI) Mar 24, 2017 Raytheon received a $17.8 million contract to upgrade radars used on F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft operated by the U.S. Navy and the Australian air force. ... more
Russian Aerospace Forces to Launch Over 20 Spacecraft Into SpaceMoscow (Sputnik) Mar 17, 2017 Russia's Aerospace Forces in 2017 are planning to launch 15 carrier rockets into space, during which over 20 spacecraft will be placed into orbit," the forces' commander, Col. Gen. Viktor Bondarev, ... more
IAI unveils radar that detects targets in dense forestsWashington (UPI) Mar 14, 2017 Israel Aerospace Industries on Tuesday revealed a new radar capable of identifying targets traveling through heavily wooded areas. ... more
Mikros contracted for U.S. Navy radar support systemsWashington (UPI) Mar 8, 2017 The U.S. Navy awarded Mikros Systems Corporation with an $11.5 million contract to perform engineering and technical support services for radar support systems. ... more
NASA finds missing LRO, Chandrayaan-1 lunar orbitersWashington (UPI) Mar 10, 2017 NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory said it has located its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and India's Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft after disappearing for years. ... more
Kelvin Hughes launching counter-drone systemLondon (UPI) Mar 07, 2017 Britain's Kelvin Hughes is launching a drone detection and tracking system based on its SharpEye X-Band radar receiver technology. ... more |
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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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Washington (UPI) Mar 28, 2017
Saab received a $42 million contract from the Swedish government to perform operational and developmental support for the Gripen fighter throughout 2017.
In addition to the operation of rigs and simulators, the company will test, verify and validate Gripen C/D and Gripen E fighter aircraft systems. Gripen C/D planes will also receive operational support.
Work on the contract will ... more Washington (UPI) Mar 28, 2017Serbia to receive MiG-29 fighters from Russia Washington (UPI) Mar 27, 2017Northrop Grumman gets contract mod for E-2D production Washington (UPI) Mar 28, 2017Simulator for F-35 naval test pilots ready to use |
Washington (UPI) Mar 28, 2017
Britain and France have inked an agreement to share the the cost of a new cruise missile program lead by MBDA Missile Systems.
Under the terms of the pact, signed by British Defense Minister Harriett Baldwin and French counterpart Laurent Collet-Billon, each country will contribute roughly $62 million for the Future Cruise / Anti-Ship Weapon program.
"We are launching today a maj ... more Washington (UPI) Mar 28, 2017Indian navy commissions first Mk IV-class Landing Craft Utility ship Washington (UPI) Mar 27, 2017Australia modernizes Anzac-class frigate Washington (UPI) Mar 27, 2017Norway orders autonomous mine-hunting systems |
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London, UK (SPX) Mar 23, 2017
Using a satnav to get to your destination 'switches off' parts of the brain that would otherwise be used to simulate different routes, reveals new UCL research.
The study, published in Nature Communications and funded by Wellcome, involved 24 volunteers navigating a simulation of Soho in central London while undergoing brain scans. The researchers investigated activity in the hippocampus, ... more London (UPI) Mar 13, 2017Technology can reduce GPS outages from Northern Lights, researchers say Los Angeles CA (UPI) Mar 07, 2017DevOps process reduces GPS OCX development time for Raytheon Beijing (AFP) Feb 21, 2017Police in China's restive Xinjiang to track cars by GPS |
Durham NC (SPX) Mar 29, 2017
Drought and reduced seasonal flooding of wetlands and farm fields threaten a globally important stopover site for tens of thousands of migratory shorebirds in California's Sacramento Valley, a new Duke University-led study shows.
The researchers' analysis of historical biweekly NASA Landsat satellite images of the valley reveals that flooded habitat near the peak time of spring migration h ... more Oslo, Norway (SPX) Mar 30, 2017Northern oceans pumped CO2 into the atmosphere Potsdam, Germany (SPX) Mar 30, 2017Humans likely influence giant airstreams Boston MA (SPX) Mar 30, 2017Night lights, big data |
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Washington DC (SPX) Mar 31, 2017
If human ears could hear the electromagnetic spectrum, the noise levels these days would be overwhelming. The skyrocketing use of wireless devices in military and civilian domains has created a complicated and cacophonous environment, filled with signals of widely varying frequency and amplitude and a menagerie of modulations.
For warfighters trying to maintain critical communications link ... more Washington (UPI) Mar 22, 2017Israel taps Elbit Systems for advanced radios Washington (UPI) Mar 21, 2017Hensoldt, Leonardo offering Mode 5 IFF systems Cape Canaveral FL (SPX) Mar 21, 20179th Wideband Global SATCOM satellite expands military communications capabilities of US and Allies |
Washington (UPI) Mar 28, 2017
Rheinmetall has been selected to supply two Survivor R law enforcement vehicles to the German federal state of Saxony.
The event marks the German defense contractor's first sale of an advanced protected police platform. The delivery is part of a $16 million anti-terror package, and will be used to protect special police units in the area.
Rheinmetall says the sale improves the co ... more Washington (UPI) Mar 28, 2017U.S. Army picks AM General for Humvee sale to Iraq Washington (UPI) Mar 28, 2017NATO agency to offer 40 tech refresh contracts Washington (UPI) Mar 28, 2017Israel Aerospace Industries gets border protection sale |
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Washington (AFP) March 30, 2017
The US State Department is removing human rights conditions on a large sale of F-16 fighter jets to Bahrain, as the Trump administration moves to shore up ties with the Gulf ally, reports said Thursday.
President Donald Trump's predecessor Barack Obama had imposed the conditions on the sale to Bahrain of the 19 single-engine supersonic fighters worth $2.7 billion over the Sunni monarchy's cr ... more Washington (UPI) Mar 28, 2017Trump pressured to approve defense deals with India Jerusalem (AFP) March 29, 2017Israel defence exports surge to $6.5 bln Washington (UPI) Mar 23, 2017Mattis presses Congress for $30B defense hike |
Washington (UPI) Mar 28, 2017
Lockheed Martin received a $273 million contract to produce Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Lot 9 Interceptors for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency.
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense systems, or THAAD, are defensive platforms used to engage incoming ballistic missile attacks and other airborne threats. The system is capable of intercepting missiles from inside and outside of the Ea ... more Riyadh (AFP) March 28, 2017Saudi shoots down 'smuggled' Yemen rebel missiles Washington (UPI) Mar 28, 2017Raytheon tapped for two more MK 99 ship sets Washington (UPI) Mar 21, 2017Israel's David's Sling missile system to be operational in weeks |
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Taipei (AFP) March 20, 2017 China is aiming advanced medium-range ballistic missiles at Taiwan as part of a growing military threat towards the island, Taipei's defence minister said Monday.
The announcement came after Taiwan said for the first time last week that it is capable of launching missiles at China as it warned of an increased invasion risk.
China still sees Taiwan as part of its territory to be brought b ... more Washington (UPI) Mar 17, 2017State Dept. approves possible sale of Hellfire missiles to Britain Washington (UPI) Mar 16, 2017Pakistan test fires land-based anti-ship missile Washington (UPI) Mar 16, 2017Russia's Baltic Fleet trains with S-400 air defense systems |
Washington (UPI) Mar 30, 2017
Spatial analytics company Esri is to place National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency personnel in temporary positions as part of an embedded training program, the company announced on Thursday.
The move is part of the agency's eNGAge program to enable NGA personnel to gain familiarity with new emerging technologies and methodologies in the private sector.
"Esri is excited to partne ... more Washington (AFP) March 30, 2017With new iPhone, Trump still a target for hackers Beijing (AFP) March 28, 2017VPN users in China megacity Chongqing face fines London (AFP) March 26, 2017UK targets WhatsApp encryption after London attack |
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Tokyo (AFP) March 29, 2017 Japan's ruling party said Wednesday the government should consider developing the capability to strike enemy bases if the country is attacked, citing North Korea's missile and nuclear threats.
For years Tokyo has harboured deep suspicion of Pyongyang and seen itself as increasingly vulnerable to its nuclear and missile ambitions.
North Korea conducted two nuclear tests last year and test ... more Washington (AFP) March 29, 2017N. Korea could be in final preparations for nuclear test: report United Nations, United States (AFP) March 30, 2017US warns China it is losing patience over North Korea Beijing (AFP) March 29, 2017China coal imports from North Korea surge in February |
Houston TX (SPX) Mar 31, 2017
Expedition 50 Commander Shane Kimbrough and Flight Engineer Peggy Whitson of NASA concluded their spacewalk at 2:33 p.m. EDT. During the spacewalk, which lasted just over seven hours, the two astronauts successfully reconnected cables and electrical connections on the Pressurized Mating Adapter-3.
PMA-3 will provide the pressurized interface between the station and the second of two intern ... more Washington DC (SPX) Mar 31, 2017The long legacy pf space-farming leading us to Mars Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Mar 29, 2017X-Hab working seventh season of academic-aided innovation Washington DC (SPX) Mar 29, 2017Deep space gateway to open opportunities for distant destinations |
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Paris (SPX) Mar 31, 2017
Arianespace shareholders voted unanimously to convert the launch operator and subsidiary of Airbus Safran Launchers to an SAS (simplified joint-stock company) at the company's Annual General Meeting, held in Paris on Monday, March 27.
The modification aims to streamline and modernize Arianespace's governance to achieve greater responsiveness, facilitate relationships with industrial prime ... more Miami (AFP) March 31, 2017SpaceX hails 'revolution' after recycled rocket launch, landing Miami (AFP) March 30, 2017SpaceX launches first recycled rocket San Francisco (AFP) March 28, 2017Musk diving into minds while reaching for Mars |
Bogota (AFP) March 30, 2017
Colombia's government and the country's last active rebel force plan to start demining conflict areas, the armed group said Thursday.
The announcement by the National Liberation Army (ELN) came weeks after it launched peace talks with the government.
The ELN hopes that "by April 7 we can be organizing humanitarian demining activities in various regions," its chief negotiator Pablo Beltra ... more Jerusalem (AFP) March 29, 2017Israel cuts UN contribution due to 'discrimination' Jerusalem (AFP) March 28, 2017Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest against Israel military service Tripoli (AFP) March 29, 2017AFP photographer arrested in eastern Libya |
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Greenbelt MD (SPX) Mar 31, 2017
NASA is working to forever change the way astronauts communicate to and from space using an advanced laser communications system called LEMNOS, which will enable exponentially faster connections than ever before.
Imagine being able to watch 4K ultra-high-definition (UHD) video as humans take their first steps on another planet. Or imagine astronauts picking up a cell phone and video-confer ... more Miami (AFP) March 30, 2017Space blanket floats away during historic spacewalk 'Ground Control' Arrives at Leicester University Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Mar 31, 2017Nanomagnets for future data storage |
Houston TX (SPX) Mar 31, 2017
Expedition 50 Commander Shane Kimbrough and Flight Engineer Peggy Whitson of NASA concluded their spacewalk at 2:33 p.m. EDT. During the spacewalk, which lasted just over seven hours, the two astronauts successfully reconnected cables and electrical connections on the Pressurized Mating Adapter-3.
PMA-3 will provide the pressurized interface between the station and the second of two intern ... more Washington DC (SPX) Mar 31, 2017The long legacy pf space-farming leading us to Mars Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Mar 29, 2017X-Hab working seventh season of academic-aided innovation Washington DC (SPX) Mar 29, 2017Deep space gateway to open opportunities for distant destinations |
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