Archive for the ‘Defense Technology’ Category

Cassidian unveils new radar

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Cassidian of Germany has introduced a new security radar for wide-area protection of sensitive industrial or military installations.
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Ukrainian scientists use bacteria for bomb disposal

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

Ukrainian scientists have developed a unique explosives-disposal technology involving the use of bacteria, a researcher said on Thursday.
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BAE Systems to develop a new helmet Display for the F-35

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

BAE Systems has been selected by Lockheed Martin to supply a Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) system for the F-35 during the next phase of its development.
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Unmanned X-47B Begins Envelope Expansion Tests over Edwards

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration aircraft reached a major milestone Sept. 30 when it retracted its landing gear and flew in its cruise configuration for the first time.
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New Miniature Lasers Improve Air/Ground Coordination, Response

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Elbit Systems is demonstrating several new systems providing ground forces with better, safer air support. A new device already deployed in combat units is a lightweight, hand-held target designator and illuminator called Rattler.
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DARPA Harnessing Crowd Wisdom to Develop New Perch and Stare UAVs

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Different services of the U.S. military are working on different solutions providing persistent intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) supporting the warfighter with miniature autonomous vehicles designed for ‘Perch and Stare’ mission profile.
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Elbit Systems ElOp Unveil the Engager – an Unattended Day & Night Target Acquisition System

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

Elbit Systems unveiled today a new, unattended day-night target acquisition system designed for special operation forces and tactical intelligence teams.
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New carrier launch system tested

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

The U.S. Navy reports its Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System test team launched an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye.
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Biofuel a viable option for U.S. military

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

The U.S. Biotechnology Industry Organization says advanced biofuels can be commercialized rapidly for military use.
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Fire Scout Completes First Navy Unmanned Flight On Biofuel

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011

The Navy reached a milestone in its quest to gain energy independence today, when an MQ-8B Fire Scout successfully flew the first unmanned biofueled flight at Webster Field in St. Inigoes, Md.
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