Graphics accelerator is designed for multiple computing applications
May 14, 2008
Quantum3D, Inc. has introduced its Sentiris 5140 XMC mezzanine card, which is a COTS graphics module, designed for use in general computing applications as well as air, ground and maritime vehicles in both military and civilian applications.
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Linearized VCO-based module is small, light and consumes little power
May 14, 2008
Narda has introduced their Model 10512 Programmable Signal Source that digitally creates frequency-modulated noise waveforms and applies them to a carrier whose center frequency can be varied ±50 MHz in less than 100 nanoseconds. ...
$56 million order for production of MRAPs
May 14, 2008
Spartan Chassis, Inc. has been awarded a subcontract from defense contractor BAE Systems worth approximately $56 million to support the production of advanced tactical vehicles under the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) program.
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U.S. and United Arab Emirates firms to develop laser-guided rocket
May 14, 2008
Raytheon and Emirates Advanced Investments of the United Arab Emirates have signed a cooperative development agreement for a semi-active, laser-guided 70-mm (2.75-inch) rocket designed to provide increased precision and lethality compared with conventional unguided rockets.
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Six GaAs MMIC mixers cover 19 to 90 GHz
Apr 23, 2008
Hittite Microwave Corporation has announced a new family of GaAs MMIC fundamental mixers, I/Q mixers and sub-harmonic IRM mixers, in chip form, that provide broad frequency coverage from 19 to 90 GHz. ...
A $261 million contract for MRAP armor upgrades
Apr 23, 2008
Navistar Defense has won a contract valued at more than $261 million from the U.S. Marine Corps for engineering upgrades to the armor used on International MaxxPro MRAP vehicles. ...
An award of $140 million for JTRS capabilities
Apr 23, 2008
General Dynamics has been awarded a contract valued at up to $140 million to develop and integrate the maritime and fixed-site joint tactical radio capabilities and provide information assurance services for the Lockheed Martin Airborne, Maritime and Fixed Site (AMF) Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) team. ...
Anti-jamming feature enhances GPS receivers
Apr 23, 2008
BAE Systems has developed a satellite navigation receiver system that provides uninterrupted operation in air, land and sea platforms.
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Scientists challenge U.S. global missile defense program
Apr 23, 2008
A group of eminent scientists who have been critical of missile defense plans told lawmakers that a system being built by the United States cannot protect the country.
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Financial support available for first responder technologies
Apr 9, 2008
San Diego's Center for Commercialization of Advanced Technology (CCAT) will award technology transition assistance to small companies with Department of Defense-funded technologies....
State Department blocks export of munitions by a firm suspected of fraud
Apr 9, 2008
As first reported in The New York Times last week, a principal supplier of arms to Afghanistan has had its international export activities suspended. In addition, AEY Inc., which is a Miami Beach arms-dealing company led by Efraim E. Diveroli, is under criminal investigation...
U.S. Air Force Buys 28 Predator UAVs
Apr 9, 2008
The U.S. Air Force has awarded two new contracts for 24 Predator MQ-1B unmanned aircraft and four Predator B Reaper MQ-9 unmanned aircraft worth $78 million to General Atomics....
