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E-3 Sentry encryption equipment no longer meets US security requirements, says USAF

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The US Air Force says the Sentry fleet’s DAR-400 encryptor can no longer keep pace with changing security requirements and warns that a failure could affect US operations and data security.

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Finland to order Bittium Tough Comnode terminals

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Finland to order Bittium Tough Comnode terminals

9th October 2018

Bittium Wireless and the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command are set to enter into a framework agreement on the purchase of Bittium Tough Comnode terminals …

Japan developing a counter-IED system

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Japan developing a counter-IED system

9th October 2018

Because the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) does not have any vehicles able to remotely detect IEDs, the Ground Systems Research Center (GSRC) of the …

AUSA 2018: US Army modernisation sees boost for Harris

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AUSA 2018: US Army modernisation sees boost for Harris

8th October 2018

Communication specialist Harris is ramping up efforts to support US Army modernisation as several radio programmes move to production phase and planned deliveries of new …

Curtiss-Wright introduces EWS-DRS mission computer

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Curtiss-Wright introduces EWS-DRS mission computer

8th October 2018

Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions has introduced the MPMC-9323/EWS-DRS, a new addition to its family of open architecture COTS-based EW RF tuner mission computers, the company announced …

Northrop to upgrade E-8C central computers

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Northrop to upgrade E-8C central computers

8th October 2018

Northrop Grumman has received a $17.5 million contract for a fifth generation upgrade to the central computers on 16 aircraft in the US Air Force's …

DARPA receives first SeeMe satellite

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DARPA receives first SeeMe satellite

5th October 2018

Raytheon has delivered the first Space Enabled Effects for Military Engagements (SeeMe) satellite to DARPA, the company announced on 3 October. The new satellite will …

AUSA 2018: Army's next-gen IBCS progresses

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AUSA 2018: Army's next-gen IBCS progresses

5th October 2018

Industry is preparing to speed up fielding of the US Army’s next-generation air and missile defence command and control (C2) system, which will form the …

CPI receives orders for HIRSS assemblies

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CPI receives orders for HIRSS assemblies

5th October 2018

CPI Aerostructures has received purchase orders totalling approximately $8 million from Sikorsky to supply Hover Infrared Suppression System (HIRSS) module assemblies for the UH-60 Black …

Viasat introduces MDD cybersecurity software

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Viasat introduces MDD cybersecurity software

4th October 2018

Viasat has introduced new integrated Mobile Dynamic Defense (MDD) cybersecurity software to provide added security for smartphones and tablets deployed for tactical use at sea, …

US Army networking: Stepping up

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US Army networking: Stepping up

4th October 2018

Despite its huge budget, the US Army has struggled to keep pace with the rapid developments in networking technologies. As peer adversaries increasingly threaten the …

UK looks to US again as Wedgetail leads AWACS race

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UK looks to US again as Wedgetail leads AWACS race

3rd October 2018

Recent speculation that the UK could procure the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft to replace its ageing E-3D Sentry’s looks to have been on the mark after it …

AUSA 2018: US Army selects Thales for Leader Radio IDIQ

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AUSA 2018: US Army selects Thales for Leader Radio IDIQ

3rd October 2018

Thales has received a ten year IDIQ contract for the US Army’s 2-Channel Leader Radio programme, the company announced on 27 September. The programme will …

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