EID to unveil new vehicle communication system at DSEI
The Portuguese company’s naval communications system is in service across more than a dozen countries. It has turned to its home nation for support in developing a new vehicle based C2 system.
Harris Corporation has been selected by Lockheed Martin to develop and deliver the next generation Integrated Core Processor (ICP) for the F-35 fighter jet, the company announced on 27 September.
The ICP acts as the brains of the F-35, processing data for the aircraft’s communications, sensors, electronic warfare, guidance and control, cockpit and helmet displays.
The Harris-built ICP will be integrated into F-35 starting with Lot 15 aircraft, which are expected to begin deliveries in 2023. Compared to the current system, the next generation ICP system is expected to offer 75% reduction in unit cost; 25 times increase in computing power to support planned capability enhancements; greater software stability, higher reliability and increased diagnostics resulting in lower sustainment costs; and an open system architecture to enable the flexibility to add, upgrade and update future capabilities.
The new ICP is a key element of the planned Technology Refresh 3 modernisation to ensure the advanced F-35 remains ahead of evolving threats. Additional elements include the panoramic cockpit display electronic unit and aircraft memory system, which were awarded to Harris in 2017.
The Portuguese company’s naval communications system is in service across more than a dozen countries. It has turned to its home nation for support in developing a new vehicle based C2 system.
The Vision4ce Deep Embedded Feature Tracking (DEFT) technology software is designed to process video and images by blending traditional computer vision with artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to present actionable information from complex environments.
Persistent Systems has been cleared by National Security Agency (NSA) to transmit sensitive data on commercial networks. The devices are added to the NSA’s Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) component list which also includes other companies’ products providing the same security.
The release of the UK’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR) has been long promised as mid-year. It is possible it could be as early as 2 June although the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) continues to play its cards close to its chest.
Intelsat outlines how its multi-orbit SATCOM architecture is enhancing connectivity and resilience for special operations forces operating in degraded and contested environments.
Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) satellites are intended to provide early warning of missile launches from any location worldwide and new ground stations will result in expanded coverage of critical missile warning.