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navy_agm-88_harm_mission_on_fa-18c_hornet_o
External Non-Government
November 20, 2017

Navy Adds Millimeter Wave Radar to AGM-88B Anti-Radiation Missile

The U.S. Navy is working with Orbital ATK to convert AGM-88B High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles into 25 AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) All-Up-Rounds as part of an effort to destroy relocatable air defenses. Additional features of the AARGM include weapon-impact-assessment transmit, millimeter wave radar terminal seeker, global positioning system/Inertial Navigation System guidance, net-centric connectivity,

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External Non-Government
November 20, 2017

Two Times the Punch – DeepStrike Missile Will Double Army’s Combat Power

What do you do with an old missile? Replace it with one that”s faster, stronger, cheaper to deploy and much more accurate. Better yet, replace it with two. Raytheon is developing a long-range missile for the Army’s Long-Range Precision Fires requirement that will allow the Army to field twice as many missiles on its existing

navy_agm-88_harm_mission_on_fa-18c_hornet_o
External Non-Government
November 20, 2017

Navy Adds Millimeter Wave Radar to AGM-88B Anti-Radiation Missile

The U.S. Navy is working with Orbital ATK to convert AGM-88B High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles into 25 AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) All-Up-Rounds as part of an effort to destroy relocatable air defenses. Additional features of the AARGM include weapon-impact-assessment transmit, millimeter wave radar terminal seeker, global positioning system/Inertial Navigation System guidance, net-centric connectivity,

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External Non-Government
November 20, 2017

Take a Look Inside ”The Rook” SWAT Armored Vehicle

Dozens of defense contractors showed off their latest gear and technology at the annual International Police Chief Association conference and exhibition this past week in Philadelphia. Everything from lethal and non-lethal weapons, body armor, drones, policing software, uniforms, and even vehicles were on display, including a new armored vehicle called “The Rook.” The Rook, designed

External Non-Government
November 6, 2017

Army Gear Update: What”s Headed Your Way

Here are some updates on just a few of the soldier-centric projects being developed and fielded by Program Executive Officer Soldier from the unit commander, Brig. Gen. Brian P. Cummings, and his staff. Leaner, better fitting body armor – the Modular Scalable Vest (MSV). The Soldier Protection System (SPS) is the Army’s next generation Personal

defense_tech_m1_abrams_tank_o
External Non-Government
November 6, 2017

Next Army Combat Vehicle May Feature Active Protection, Laser Weapons

The Army plans to have a blueprint for its successor to the M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank and Bradley Fighting Vehicle by 2022. But for now, leaders have only a wish list. The Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) needs to be smarter and leaner than its predecessors — and completely reimagined, said Maj. Gen. Eric

national_defense_jido_defeat_ied_uav_o
External Non-Government
November 6, 2017

JIDO Seeks Nontraditional Partners for Defeating Roadside Bombs, Enemy Drones

The Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Organization, also known as JIDO, is looking far and wide to find better ways of thwarting enemy unmanned aerial systems and other improvised weapons, its director said Oct. 17. Militant groups such as ISIS have employed numerous types of improvised explosive devices to attack U.S. troops and allied forces. They include

mae_xm-7_spider_anti-personnel_munitions_rcs_o
External Non-Government
November 6, 2017

Northrop Grumman Begins Production of MCU for Spider Networked Munition

U.S. Army munitions experts are asking engineers at Northrop Grumman Corp. to begin producing an improved remote-control unit for a network of soldier-controlled anti-personnel grenades that can sense enemy intrusions and enable warfighters to fire the explosives remotely. Officials of the Army Contracting Command New Jersey at Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., announced a $13.4 million order

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External Non-Government
November 6, 2017

Details of Sweden’s 120 mm Mjolner Development Emerge

Manned firing trials of the prototype/demonstrator of BAE Systems Hagglunds’ CV90 twin 120 mm Mjolner mortar system are now underway and it is expected that the Critical Design Review (CDR) will take place by the end of 2017, which will lead to the design freeze and allow production to commence. When completed, the Mjolner system

mae_xm-7_spider_anti-personnel_munitions_rcs_o
External Non-Government
November 6, 2017

Northrop Grumman Begins Production of MCU for Spider Networked Munition

U.S. Army munitions experts are asking engineers at Northrop Grumman Corp. to begin producing an improved remote-control unit for a network of soldier-controlled anti-personnel grenades that can sense enemy intrusions and enable warfighters to fire the explosives remotely. Officials of the Army Contracting Command New Jersey at Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., announced a $13.4 million order

national_defense_afwerx_o
External Non-Government
October 23, 2017

Air Force Opens AFWerX Facility Near Las Vegas

The Air Force is taking a page out of Special Operations Command”s rapid acquisition book to launch its own technology accelerator program, as it works to find cutting-edge and affordable solutions to various technology challenges, the service secretary said Sept. 27. “We just set up our first AFwerX” between Nellis Air Force Base and the

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External Non-Government
October 23, 2017

Upgraded Lockheed Martin Laser Outguns Threat in Half the Time

A Lockheed Martin prototype laser weapon system proved that an advanced system of sensors, software and specialized optics can deliver decisive lethality against unmanned aerial vehicle threats. In tests conducted with the U.S. Army”s Space and Missile Defense Command in August, the 30-kilowatt class ATHENA (Advanced Test High Energy Asset) system brought down five 10.8”

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