Lucid Dimensions announced today the release of the ThunderboltT Hostile Fire Detection (HFD) with the ability to instantly detect and locate the origin of hostile weapons fire by using both Infrared (IR) and acoustic sensors. ThunderboltT system builds upon the company's prior Spherical IR-only weapons flash detection, with the established ShotSense3DT product line
Raytheon announced Monday that two new commercial satellites will carry sensor payloads developed by the company to deliver images of unprecedented depth and detail. Raytheon's hyperspectral imaging technology captures light across a wide swath of the electromagnetic spectrum, giving commercial, civilian and military analysts important new insights into Earthly phenomena
Curtiss-Wright Corporation today announced that has won a $90 million contract from a leading international systems integrator to supply its modular and scalable electro-mechanical technology for use in a new ground combat vehicle program. Under the contract, shipments are scheduled to begin in 2016 and are expected to continue through 2019
Bell Helicopter announced today that it signed a letter of intent with Reignwood for 50 Bell 505 Jet Ranger X aircraft during the Zhuhai Airshow 2014. “The Bell 505 was designed based on extensive input provided by a Customer Advisory Council placing safety, performance and affordability the forefront of its design
Exelis has teamed up with Airbus to provide advanced missile warning capabilities for U.S
Bell Helicopter announced today it will showcase the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X and the Bell 525 Relentless for the first time in China at Airshow China in Zhuhai from November 11 – 14. In addition, the Bell 407GX will be available for demonstration flights
EaglePicher Technologies has won a $22 million in funding under the Defense Production Act Title III Program ("DPA Title III") for Phase II of the Lithium-Ion Battery for Military Applications (LIMA) project. The program goal assures the affordable production of critical items deemed essential for national defense, alleviating concerns regarding market volatility and uncertainty within the current international market for Li-Ion
Boeing has proven its new anti-jamming communications technology is capable of operating as either a ground-based user terminal or satellite-based networking hub, enabling the military to send and receive secure communications at a significantly lower cost by using existing terminals and satellites. The anti-jam technology uses a protected tactical waveform, which shields signals from interference by adversaries or cyber-terrorists
Insitu announced today ScanEagle 2, the next generation of its revolutionary ScanEagle platform at Euronaval 2014. Leveraging lessons learned from more than 800,000 operational hours, ScanEagle 2 provides increased payload power and expanded payload options, a more robust navigation system, better image quality due to a fully digital video system and a state-of-the-art, purpose-built propulsion system
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