MILCOM 2008: Future Ad-Hoc Networks to Integrate Airborne Radar, Ground Elements
Radar developer Raytheon and L-3 Communications are designing new systems to improve improves the common operating picture obtained by field commanders. "Getting intelligence and surveillance information to the right place at the right time is the key to network centric warfare," said Jerry Powlen, vice president, Raytheon Network Centric Systems' Integrated Communications Systems.USAF Expedites Actionable Information to Dispersed Warfighters
The US Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) is investing $17 million in the development of new means to expedite "actionable information to dispersed members of dismounted ground units". AFRL awarded two cost plus fixed fee contracts worth $7 and $10 million to Lockheed Martin Corp. and Applied Research Associates Inc., to develop the information system which will extend actionable combat information from available sources, as necessary to increase the situational awareness obtained by dispersed members of dismounted units operating on the ground, deep in the battlespace.Defense Update Selected to Sponsors DGI 2009 Defense Geospatial Event
The world's defence geospatial community is invited to attend the 5th annual DGI 2009 conference, taking place between 19th and 22nd of January in London. Defense Update was selected to become a media sponsor for this event, rated as the most senior defence geospatial intelligence conference and expo in Europe. Each year DGI attracts over 800 participants from the world over. DGI 2009 is fully supported by the UK MoD and US DoD, with keynote presentations from: Maj. Gen. John Rose MBE, Director General, Intelligence Collection, MoD UK; Robert (Bob) Burkhardt, Director, Topographic Engineering Center, US Army and many of their colleagues. For more information visit: www.dgieurope.com or ring the organisers on +44(0)20-7368-9465MILCOM 2008: Parvus Introduces Zypad WR1100 Wearable Wrist-Worn Computer
Parvus Corporation unveiled the Zypad WR1100, a rugged, wrist-worn personal computer at MILCOM 2008 in San Diego. The new gear conforms with MIL-STD-810F environmental and MIL-STD-461E EMI requirements, suitable for military and defense applications.MILCOM 2008: New Radios are Pushing Broadband to the Edge of the Battlefield
General Dynamics is developing the 'Handheld, Manpack and Small Form Fit' (HMS) radio under the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) to provide high bandwidth communications even at the lowest level of command, establishing wideband communication among tactical vehicles and with dismounted units on-the-move.MILCOM 2008: Spectrum JTRS Soldier Radio Waveform Gets Into a Miniature Modem
Spectrum Signal Processing by Vecima (CA:VCM) a provider of software reconfigurable radio technology, has implemented the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW) Electronic Warfare (EW) physical layer on its flexComm SDR-4000 software reconfigurable transceiver.Russia gambles $5.4B in arms on Venezuela’s Chavez
By MARTIN SIEFFUPI Senior News Analyst
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Russian leaders have approved an additional $1 billion loan to Venezuela to cover the costs of purchasing Russia's advanced, short-range TOR-M1 anti-aircraft and anti-missile system, along with Igla-S portable SAM systems, Il-78 aerial tankers and Il-76 military cargo aircraft.
Patriots vs. Iskanders vs. GBIs standoff in Central Europe
By ILYA KRAMNIKUPI Outside View Commentator
MOSCOW, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- The deployment of Iskander short-range quasi-ballistic missiles and electronic countermeasures in the Kaliningrad region of Russia looks certain to produce a response from the United States.
China boosts military ties with Chile and Argentina
By ANDREI CHANGHONG KONG, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- China has been stepping up its military contacts with Chile, Bolivia and Argentina, in addition to its existing ties with Cuba and Venezuela.
Contracts for November 20, 2008
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CPI to support airborne communications
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force has contracted Communications & Power Industries for the company to develop wave tube technologies in support of airborne communications.
Prescient releases new surveillance tech
NEW YORK, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. company Prescient Group announced the launch of a new video surveillance technology designed for a proactive approach to security.
General Dynamics demos new radio tech
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. company General Dynamics says its new military radio technologies are capable of tactical communication while soldiers are in transit.
Epsilon contracted for reseller deal
NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. radiation detection technology developer Defentect has signed a reseller agreement with Epsilon Systems.
XeDAR to support Saab’s U.S. expansion
DENVER, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- XeDAR Corp. has been contracted by Sweden-based Saab to support the company's expansion efforts in the U.S. homeland security market.
Austal awards GD contract for JHSV program
FAIRFAX , Va., Nov. 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy has awarded Australian shipbuilder Austal a prime contract to provide the Joint High Speed Vessel program with design and construction support.
Goodrich to support situational awareness
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 19 (UPI) -- The Naval Research Laboratory has contracted Goodrich Corp. for the company to provide its wide-area persistent surveillance systems to the U.S. military.
China targets Cuba, Argentina to boost military ties
By ANDREI CHANGHONG KONG, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Most of China's dealings with Latin American countries are motivated by its pursuit of oil and other resources.
Russia sells arms to Chavez for power, not profit
By MARTIN SIEFFUPI Senior News Analyst
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Russia is sending a powerful naval squadron comprising the missile battle cruiser Pyotr Veliky and the anti-submarine warfare ship Admiral Chabenko to visit Venezuela and hold naval exercises in the Caribbean region later this month.
Contracts for November 19, 2008
November 19, 2008 by admin · Comment
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Contracts valued at $5 million or more are announced each business day at 5 p.m.
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Sejil: A New Iranian Missile?
On Wednesday, November 12, the Iranian media reported the test launch of a brand new missile called the Sejil. According to Iranian defense minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar, the two-staged missile is powered by solid fuel and can reach âclose to 2,000" kilometers. The question is how much of the missileâs development is in fact new?Russia’s Iskanders can take out U.S. BMD base in Poland
By ILYA KRAMNIKUPI Outside View Commentator
MOSCOW, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Russia will not look on indifferently while the United States deploys the third positioning region of its anti-ballistic missile shield in Eastern Europe.
Cornet releases new conferencing tech
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- U.S. company Cornet Technology Inc. announced the launch of its new conferencing technology capable of securing multiple classified communication links.
Navy contracts Alion for logistics support
MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy has contracted Alion Science and Technology to support the Naval Operational Logistics Support Center.
Canada modifies deal for more MRAPs
LADSON, S.C., Nov. 18 (UPI) -- The Canadian Department of National Defense has modified a contract with Force Protection Inc. for additional mine resistant ambush protected vehicles.
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