General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, was awarded a $94,808,020 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for research, development, test, and evaluation of Artificial Intelligence for the Smart Sensor Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance prototype. Continue reading
Category Archives: Electronic Sub-Systems
GA-ASI Adding AESA Antenna to EagleEye Radar
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is continuing its support of EagleEye multi-mode radar development with a company investment to add an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) antenna and associated software that will increase range and deliver significant mode enhancements. AESA will be a “drop-in” hardware upgrade to the existing EagleEye radar and could be an option for the new Gray Eagle 25M (GE 25M) aircraft assembly when ready. Continue reading
Jam-Resistant American Radio Keeps Ukraine’s Long-Range Drones Flying
A Ukrainian Shark reconnaissance drone resembling a small aircraft flies out over Russian lines, transmitting a stream of high-definition video. The drone searches for valuable targets like ammunition depots, air defense sites and artillery positions deep inside occupied territory. Continue reading
New Qualcomm-Built Advanced Video Processor by Teledyne FLIR Powers AI at the Edge
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced Teledyne FLIR AVP, an advanced video processor designed to power Teledyne FLIR’s Prism AI and computational imaging at the edge. Continue reading
Kratos Demonstrates XQ-58A Electronic Warfare Capabilities for US Marine Corps
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a National Security Solutions provider, announced that Kratos Unmanned Systems Division has successfully demonstrated the ability of the XQ-58A to fly in concert with two F-35 aircraft and the ability to deliver an integrated electronic attack (EA) capability on the XQ-58A Valkyrie aircraft during a live flight test event at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Continue reading
uAvionix Awarded FAA Contract to Advance BVLOS Operations
uAvionix, a supplier of avionics solutions for uncrewed and crewed aircraft, announced that it has been awarded a Federal Aviation Administration Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contract to advance the commercial use of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems in the National Airspace System. Continue reading
Embention Readies Veronte Autopilot for eVTOL Mass Production
The Veronte Autopilot emerges as a highly optimized solution for the control of manned electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft in anticipation of large-scale production for this type of vehicles. Ready for eVTOL installation, it excels in both fly-by-wire and autonomous control modes. Continue reading
AVT’s CM234 Gimbal Designed for TUAS Missions
Incorporating high-quality imagery and four-axis stabilisation in less than 6.6kg, the CM234 from AVT Australia delivers the highest performance of imaging capabilities for the lowest SWaP in its class. Continue reading