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General Radar Corporation Launches Radar-as-a-Service to Monitor Airborne Threats

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Technology, Other Defense, Security, Satellite, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Government Technology, Electronic Design Automation, Defense, Artificial Intelligence, Acquisition, RaaS, Growth, Aircraft, Machine learning, Radar, Active electronically scanned array, Artificial intelligence, AESA, 3D printing

General Radar Corporation, a US-based developer and manufacturer of high-resolution and long-range multi-mission Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) phased array radars, today announced the launch of a transformative and cost-effective solution to the traditional radar market.

Key Points: 
  • General Radar Corporation, a US-based developer and manufacturer of high-resolution and long-range multi-mission Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) phased array radars, today announced the launch of a transformative and cost-effective solution to the traditional radar market.
  • This launch reflects General Radar’s commitment to delivering a critical capability to detect and track an increasing number of airborne targets, including aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, balloons and emerging threats for its commercial and government customers.
  • Radar-as-a-Service (RaaS) redefines how traditional ground-based radar has been developed and built, often taking a decade to source, procure and deploy to the field.
  • General Radar utilizes private funding with expert knowledge in aerospace and defense to design, test, manufacture and deploy its radars more rapidly.

Qorvo® to Acquire Anokiwave

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
ICS, Sips, QRVO, SATCOM, HPA, AESA, Radar

GREENSBORO, N.C., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qorvo® (Nasdaq:QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Anokiwave, a leading supplier of high performance silicon integrated circuits (ICs) for intelligent active array antennas for D&A, SATCOM and 5G applications.

Key Points: 
  • GREENSBORO, N.C., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qorvo® (Nasdaq:QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Anokiwave, a leading supplier of high performance silicon integrated circuits (ICs) for intelligent active array antennas for D&A, SATCOM and 5G applications.
  • The transaction is expected to close during the March quarter.
  • Anokiwave is based in Boston, MA, and operates design centers and sales offices in Boston, MA and San Diego, CA.
  • The Anokiwave team will join Qorvo’s High Performance Analog (HPA) segment and will continue to develop beamformers and IF-RF solutions for defense phased array and AESA radar, electronic warfare, satellite communications and 5G applications.

Hanwha at WDS 2024: Pioneering Global Defense Capabilities and Partnerships for Vision 2030

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Sunday, February 4, 2024
Partnership, Growth, WDS, Vision 2030, Electronics, Synthetic-aperture radar, Radar, Hanwha Group, MFR, Atmosphere, Aviation, Land systems, Kingdom, Hanwha Aerospace, UGV, Infrared, KSS-III, AESA, SPH, Arms industry

Under the slogan 'Opening the Future of Advanced Engine', Hanwha will explore long-term partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which has made localization of the defense sector a key objective in Vision 2030.

Key Points: 
  • Under the slogan 'Opening the Future of Advanced Engine', Hanwha will explore long-term partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which has made localization of the defense sector a key objective in Vision 2030.
  • Hanwha aims to fortify a partnership that not only meets customer's immediate defense needs, but also foster long-term resilience and innovation in the defense sector.
  • Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East region, Hanwha will present the cutting-edge submarine KSS-III, offering unparalleled capabilities to mitigate emerging threats to maritime security.
  • Hanwha has decades of experience designing, developing, testing successfully manufacturing modern defense solutions.

Hanwha at WDS 2024: Pioneering Global Defense Capabilities and Partnerships for Vision 2030

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Sunday, February 4, 2024
Partnership, Growth, WDS, Vision 2030, Electronics, Synthetic-aperture radar, Radar, Hanwha Group, MFR, Atmosphere, Aviation, Land systems, Kingdom, Hanwha Aerospace, UGV, Infrared, KSS-III, AESA, SPH, Arms industry

Under the slogan 'Opening the Future of Advanced Engine', Hanwha will explore long-term partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which has made localization of the defense sector a key objective in Vision 2030.

Key Points: 
  • Under the slogan 'Opening the Future of Advanced Engine', Hanwha will explore long-term partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which has made localization of the defense sector a key objective in Vision 2030.
  • Hanwha aims to fortify a partnership that not only meets customer's immediate defense needs, but also foster long-term resilience and innovation in the defense sector.
  • Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East region, Hanwha will present the cutting-edge submarine KSS-III, offering unparalleled capabilities to mitigate emerging threats to maritime security.
  • Hanwha has decades of experience designing, developing, testing successfully manufacturing modern defense solutions.

Advanced Multilayered Mobile Force Protection Excels at MFIX Demo

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Monday, January 22, 2024
AESA, Fire, Aviation, Architecture, Research, Government, Leidos, Group 1, Counter, C2, Distinguishing, Multi-function printer, Radar, Risk, MFP, Collateral damage, MXR, Bachelor of Veterinary Science, DARPA, Exercise, Army

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center's (AvMC's) Advanced Multilayered Mobile Force Protection (AM2FP) team demonstrated the successful operation of its Counter - small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS) at the Maneuver and Fires Integration Experiment (MFIX) 2024.

Key Points: 
  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center's (AvMC's) Advanced Multilayered Mobile Force Protection (AM2FP) team demonstrated the successful operation of its Counter - small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS) at the Maneuver and Fires Integration Experiment (MFIX) 2024.
  • No false negatives or positives were generated by the system during the MFIX flight tests.
  • The AM2FP was the only C-sUAS system that demonstrated tracking and identification of single threats and swarms while operating on the move.
  • Leidos' AM2FP work began under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Mobile Force Protection (MFP) program.

AESA Radar System being integrated in Modern Fighter Aircraft with Espey participating in multiple production programs

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Phased array, AESA, Radar, Internet, Lockheed Martin

Notably, many older fighter aircraft are undergoing retrofitting to incorporate AESA radars.

Key Points: 
  • Notably, many older fighter aircraft are undergoing retrofitting to incorporate AESA radars.
  • Numerous factors contribute to achieving this capability, including an aircraft’s radar cross-section, missile range, and rules of engagement.
  • Espey is actively engaged in several AESA radar programs, providing essential power systems and magnetic products to support these cutting-edge radar systems.
  • David O’Neil, Espey’s Chief Executive Officer, expressed, “As AESA Radar systems continue to advance and integrate into multiple flight platforms, Espey stands alongside its customers, supporting their power system requirements.

Revolutionary Satellite Communication Antenna Offers Unprecedented Flexibility for Military Applications

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
VSAT, HBF, AESA, GEO, PESA, DBF, ESA, Beamforming, MEO, United States patent law, LEO, Communication, Passive electronically scanned array, Environment, Patent, Pathfinder, Drive Away/Shiawase no Jōken, Military personnel, Government, Communications satellite, Cable television, Array

Traditionally, satellite ground terminals have been designed to operate in a dedicated fashion on a specific communication satellite or network.

Key Points: 
  • Traditionally, satellite ground terminals have been designed to operate in a dedicated fashion on a specific communication satellite or network.
  • The phased array antenna is utilized as the feed for the parabolic reflector when operating on a GEO satellite and as a standalone antenna when operating on a LEO or MEO satellite.
  • This configuration also allows MONDO to function concurrently as a traditional parabolic antenna on a GEO satellite and as a traditional ESA on a LEO/MEO satellite.
  • PathFinder intends to license this innovative antenna design to antenna manufacturers," said Roger McGarrahan, CEO of PathFinder Digital.

Rapidtek Showcases SATCOM Turnkey Solutions at Space Tech Expo Europe 2023

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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TAIPEI, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rapidtek Technologies Inc. (Rapidtek), the leading Taiwanese designer of AESA (Active Electric Scan Antenna) and provider of RF testing solutions, is participating in the 6th Space Tech Expo Europe at Booth No.

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rapidtek Technologies Inc. (Rapidtek), the leading Taiwanese designer of AESA (Active Electric Scan Antenna) and provider of RF testing solutions, is participating in the 6th Space Tech Expo Europe at Booth No.
  • B52 from November 14th to November 16th in Bremen, Germany, showcasing its SATCOM (satellite communications) turnkey solutions.
  • Additionally, 120+ companies will be exhibiting for the first time at Space Tech Expo Europe.
  • Throughout the event, Rapidtek will showcase the innovative design capabilities of SATCOM turnkey solutions, featuring phased array antennas, communication payload (KCP), and up-down converters for multi-orbit applications.

RTX delivers first B-52 AESA radar to Boeing

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
AESA, United States Air Force, B-52, U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, Radar, Raytheon Technologies, Air force, The, NYSE, RTX, Aircraft, Instrumentation, Jet fuel, Boeing

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, delivered the first B-52 active electronically scanned array radar (AESA) to Boeing for the U.S. Air Force's B-52 Radar Modernization Program. This first radar will be used for system integration, verification, and testing.

Key Points: 
  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, delivered the first B-52 active electronically scanned array radar (AESA) to Boeing for the U.S. Air Force's B-52 Radar Modernization Program.
  • "Outfitting the B-52 with an AESA radar replaces its current 1960s radar technology," says Michelle Styczynski, vice president of Agile Radar Solutions at Raytheon.
  • "With an AESA radar on board, the B-52 will gain improved navigation and targeting capabilities in higher threat areas."
  • Along with improved modes and capabilities, the AESA radar will help crews see further, more accurately and have increased situational awareness.

Viasat Receives Over $80M in Development Awards for Multi-Function AESAs Across Warfighting Domains

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Monday, August 7, 2023
Uttam AESA Radar, VSAT, Viasat, AESA, Viasat (American company), LPI, Active electronically scanned array

AESA, a type of phased array antenna that offers greater flexibility and resilience to support military platforms, is often employed when multiple beams, low probability of intercept (LPI) and jamming resistance are required.

Key Points: 
  • AESA, a type of phased array antenna that offers greater flexibility and resilience to support military platforms, is often employed when multiple beams, low probability of intercept (LPI) and jamming resistance are required.
  • Viasat is leveraging commercial AESA phased array antenna technology and products to meet these demanding defense requirements.
  • "Viasat has an impressive legacy of solving the most difficult microwave and millimeter wave problems for our warfighters," said Dr. Jeanne Atwell, general manager for Viasat Arizona Operations.
  • "These awards will advance the state-of-the-art of multi-function AESAs and these developments promise to improve the performance of a myriad of sensor, satellite communications, and line of sight communication systems operating in the most demanding of conditions across multiple domains."