IEC 62320-1 ed2.0 has been released. The standard is titled "Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment and Systems - Automatic Identification System (AIS) - Part 1: AIS Base Stations - Minimum Operational and Performance Requirements, Methods of Testing and Required Test Results." IEC 62320-1:2015(E) specifies the minimum operational and performance requirements, … [Read more...]
Military
New Funding Provides Sweden With Electronic Warfare Technology-equipped Submarines
Exelis has been awarded a $17 million dollar contract to provide electronic warfare technology to services in Sweden. Under the contract, the company will provide submarines in Sweden with the latest model of the ES-3701 electronic warfare (EW) system to improve upon self-protection, situational awareness, surveillance and targeting. “The ES-3701 uses a circular array … [Read more...]
Navy Orders New Battery System for Electromagnetic Rail Gun as Part of $81 Million Deal
As part of an $81 million dollar contract with K2 Energy Solutions, the U.S. Navy recently ordered an intermediate energy storage battery system for the Navy’s new electromagnetic rail gun. According to the Office of Naval Research’s fact sheet about the powerful new weapon, the Navy’s electromagnetic rail gun uses magnetic fields, generated by electric currents, to fire … [Read more...]
Rugged COTS Yield Industry First
Curtiss-Wright Corporation has announced a new rugged air-cooled 3U 9-slot D2D chassis in a ¾ ATR Tall Long format, the Hybricon D2D-34TLA. The D2D-34TLA reduces program risk and costs, supports lab development, supports air/sea/field trials and deployment, speeds development, and simplifies inventory, according to the company. The D2D-34TLA can be used in demanding military, … [Read more...]
COTS AC/DC Power Module Works for Demanding Applications
Astrodyne Corporation introduces a compact, half-brick COTS AC/DC power module that offers high efficiency and reliability. The PFC-375 is ideal for use in military and commercial applications, as well as in shock vibration and harsh environments. “The PFC-375 offers high power factor, compliance with MIL STD 704 transient and MIL STD 461 and RTCA DO-160 total harmonic … [Read more...]
RF Power Combiners Improve Military and Commercial Solutions
Pasternack Enterprises, Inc. introduces a new line of broadband RF power combiners that operate up to 6 GHz. These new combiners are offered in 2-way and 4-way configurations and can deliver high power up to 600 Watts in temperatures ranging from 55 to 85 degrees Celsius. The RF power combiners are ideal for use in military and commercial applications. “With the addition of … [Read more...]
MIL-STD-1275D Compliant Surge Stopper Introduced
Linear Technology introduces the DC2150A, a MIL-STD-1275D compliant surge stopper. The DC2150A has an input operating range of 8V to 40V, and a 44V output clamp voltage. “DC2150A is designed to withstand input transients up to ±250V and to provide a minimum of 4A current to the load in all conditions except the ±7V ripple condition when the available current is reduced to … [Read more...]
Wearable Technology to assist Defense Industry and Military
The Department of Defense hopes soldiers and airmen will have an advantage in combat with new technology that is integrated into lightweight and wearable equipment. The Pentagon has invested millions of dollars to increase the power of the technology and to make this wearable technology smaller and lighter, so it is easier for troops to carry. "We're really trying to augment … [Read more...]
Army Introduces Technologically Advanced Career Field
The Army has recently created a new cyber branch in its defense department for soldiers who want to defend the nation in cyberspace. This new branch will work alongside other arms and branches such as infantry and artillery. This important new branch differs since it will conduct cyberspace operations as opposed to physical operations. “This new warfighting domain brings the … [Read more...]
New Radar Technology Developed to Detect Acts of Terror
Airports contain high levels of security and surveillance; however, other areas, such as coastal areas and harbors, remain less protected against acts of terror. These areas tend to lack radar systems to keep track of small boats, meaning terrorists could easily use this to their advantage and transport explosive devices through speedboats. This lack of security will soon … [Read more...]
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