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October 30, 2014
ESA Evasions, Thanks To U.S. Strategic Command
“The more timely and customizable data exchange enabled by this agreement will improve collision avoidance as well as launch and early operations for our missions.”
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October 29, 2014
UPDATE: USAF + ULA's Atlas V...GPS IIF-8 Climbs Upward
And it's a launch.
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Elbit Systems to Supply Satellite-on-the-Move Systems to Canadian Armed Forces
The contract, awarded by Rheinmetall Canada Inc., stipulates the manufacturer provide the ELSAT 2100 SOTM.
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October 28, 2014
General Dynamics and EDGE Innovation Network Prep for Edgy Event...Host Winter Institute 2014
"The lessons learned from this exercise will identify what works, and what needs work, so when a disaster strikes, first responders can focus on helping survivors..."
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AVCOM of Virginia, Inc. Is Racking Up A New Analyzer
AVCOM’s Beacon Receiver and MSNG-2500C.Mini Rack Mount Spectrum Analyzer will be in the spotlight...
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October 27, 2014
Laser Communications Symposium 2014: The Current State Of The SpaceDataHighway, Hopefully No Pot Holes
The symposium will focus on soon-to-be available innovative laser technology that will revolutionize how geospatial data and information is managed on...
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NSA + General Dynamics C4 Systems' Offers Security as Tight as Fort KNOX
"Mobile government workers now have the freedom to read classified emails and talk securely anywhere, every time."
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October 25, 2014
Four Years Of Space Surveillance For U.S.A.F.'s SBSS
"The vehicle performs more GEO observations than any other sensor."
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Harris Corporation Grabs Geospatial Contracts
The contracts are worth a potential $770 million and are intended to meet the needs of global military and intelligence operations.
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October 24, 2014
Up Next For Northrop Grumman's MQ-8C Fire Scout... At-Sea Testing...
"The sloped takeoff and landing tests are designed to be as real as it gets to actually operating on a Navy ship."
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October 23, 2014
Leidos National Security Expert to Forecast Worldwide Instability + Anticipatory Intelligence
He will discuss global monitoring and planning systems to forecast instability worldwide.
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Thales Alenia Space Signs MUSIS Contract With OCCAR-EA Is All About Image
Serving as an interface between Cosmo-SkyMed and CSO observation systems...
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$3b In Growth For The Satellite EO Market by 2023, According To NSR
The move to very high resolution and the onslaught of lower resolution data is the key to the generation of $5.1 billion over the next decade.
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October 22, 2014
Air Force Salutes Intelsat General...Awards Study of Using Commercial Resources for TT&C
..."study to determine possible methods of transitioning this requirement to the commercial sector to achieve cost efficiencies in the new budgetary environment.”
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October 21, 2014
WORK Microwave Has Been Hard at Work + Will Reveal Their Defense Solutions at MilSatCom 2014
The industrialized, lightweight, and tamper-proof defense electronics equipment performs even in the toughest, most demanding remote environments.
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Thales' MILSATCOM Systems Keep Qatar Communicating
The solution is built around Thales’ high-performance System 21 technology...
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October 20, 2014
Sensor Payloads To Be Developed By Northrop Grumman For SBIRS #5 and #6
"We are committed to reducing cost and payload development cycle times, while still providing exceptional data to our military and intelligence stake holders."
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Boeing's X-37B Comes Home After A 674-Day Spatial Excursion
This landing of Boeing's X-37B concluded a 674-day experimental test mission for the U.S. Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office.
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Engineering + Risk Assessment Reviews Completed By Shield Aviation For UAS
"The granting of the IFC for the ARES UAS is an extremely important milestone as it recognizes its airworthiness and safety of flight for ARES UAS."
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DigitalGlue Launches Harmonic Upgrade For TMC Design Corporation
The latest video delivery infrastructure project will refresh encoding, decoding, and multiplexing systems for a key defense client...
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By 2020, A New SATCOM Radio System For Russian Signal Troops
"...development work is now being carried out on the creation of a modern, interference-resistant, broadband satellite communication systems..."
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Getting BLOS'd Around By Gilat @ SMi's Global MilSatCom In London
BLOS technologies that are battle-tested and ready for deployment...
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October 17, 2014
Latitude Technologies is 'IONode ION100 Certified' for Airbus EC135 Helicopter
[SatNews] This company is now certified for the solutions they provide to helicopters, and is the smallest and lightest in the industry.
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Soldier's Network — General Dynamics' C4 Products Hit the Ground at Fort Bliss
The C4 Systems’ products include tactical radios, cyber-defense products, mission command capabilities and communications network systems.
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October 16, 2014
Two Army Vets Will Each Receive Raytheon Scholarships Of $10K
"The Raytheon Patriot Scholarship honors and aids military heroes who have selflessly served their country."
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October 15, 2014
MUOS Connection Completed By General Dynamics C4 Systems For SRW Manpacks
"... this is a significant step forward in placing the full power of the Army's tactical network in the hands of soldiers."
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October 14, 2014
U.S. Army Tactical Nets Expansion Via 4G LTE Demo'd By General Dynamics C4 Systems
"...the General Dynamics' secure wireless broadband network can give soldiers greater access to mission intelligence using their smartphone or tablet computer."
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TeleCommunication Systems + L.R. Kimball Combine Forces Provide Advanced Cybersecurity Services for a Multitude
...partnership focuses on critical infrastructure protection for agencies including public safety agencies, education institutions and social services.
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Sierra Nevada Corporation Selected By DoD For STPSat-5 Build
"The Space Test Program has a rich history of providing support to continue our Nation’s leadership in delivering enhanced space capability to protect our military men and women..."
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October 13, 2014
Harris CapRock Communications RESOLVEs + Reduces Potential For Those Pesky Network Outages
[SatNews] ...accelerates the resolution of incidents by automating repetitive diagnostic tasks while reducing the number of incidents that require hands-on support.
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On-Orbit Checkout Completed By Boeing For GPS IIF-7, TOT 50th Space Wing
“Handover to the 50th Space Wing is a huge milestone in a GPS satellite’s journey, confirming that it’s been put through its paces and all looks good."
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Raytheon UK's Landshield Is Anti Jamming Savvy For US + UK Military Vehicles
[SatNews] The requirement follows a Presidential directive that all U.S. forces should be able to operate in a GPS denied or constrained environment.
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October 10, 2014
Russia To Build Space-Based Ballistic Missile Warning System
"...we will be able to detect sea and ground launches of various types of ballistic missiles..."
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October 9, 2014
DISA Securing The Joint Information Environment With JRSS
“We must build on the momentum of this effort and work to bring the rest of the department to JRSS."
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Harris' Rifleman Shoots Straight Through Independent Tests + Exceeds Requirements
[SatNews] "The feedback we receive is critical to allow us to continuously improve the operational effectiveness of our new products.”
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Air Force Enlists General Dynamics... MUOS SATCOM Demonstration 100 Percent Successful
"The Air Force observers experienced the cellphone-like voice clarity during conversations with the flight crew and realized ..."
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October 8, 2014
Northrop Grumman Drops Off Third SBIRS Payload At Lockheed Martin Space Systems
Third SBIRS payload delivered...
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Space Foundation's 31st Space Symposium... Readies For Next Year + Accepts Reservations Now
Many attend the Space Symposium primarily to connect with customers, conduct meetings and achieve business goals—all in one place at one time.
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DoD's Officials Discuss Report on U.S.-Japan Defense Guidelines
[SatNews] The last time the guidelines were revised was 1997 and that was done in repose to the end of the Cold War and the growth of North Korean missile technology.
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October 7, 2014
Intelsat General...Bringing Radio + Television To U.S. Forces Around The Globe
U.S. military forces will continue to receive AFRTS programming thanks to this contract renewal...
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October 6, 2014
Harris' Falcon III® Radios For DoD's Rifleman Team Are On Target
[SatNews] ...is smaller and lighter than existing wideband handheld radios yet provides superior battery life and transmission range...
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People's Liberation Army of China Celebrate National Day... Test Fire A Really Far-Reaching Missile
[SatNews] The DF-31 system has an estimated range of nearly 10,000 kms, enough to deliver a nuclear warhead to the capitals of Europe or the west coast of the U.S.
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Vocality...Satellite + Defense Communications Company Appoints New CEO + More
[SatNews] ...he has achieved impressive results through outthinking the competition and creating over-performing sales and delivery teams.
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Comtech Systems' World's First... Digital Troposcatter Modem
Debuting is a 50Mbps Digital Troposcatter modem....
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A Plethora Of Promising Productivity For Inmarsat Presented During MILCOM 2014
Inmarsat brings to the surface at MILCOM 2014 a trio of important announcements...
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October 3, 2014
A New MicroVSAT Enters MILCOM 2014 From ThinKom + AQYR
[SatNews] "a fantastic enhancement to our ThinPACK® technology and brings a unique value to the VSAT market..."
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Spanish MOD Is Spot On With Globalstar Europe Satellite Services
"satellite communications provide increased reliability levels..."
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DoD Competition For HMS Radio Finds New Falcon Flying Into The Fray
The first production units of its Falcon III® RF-330E-TR wideband team radio...
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October 2, 2014
SMi's Global MilSatCom Update—Colin Paynter Of Airbus Defence & Space To Present
[SatNews] Many will come considering the many space issues, hot button topics, and an opportunity to reconnect, and then there are the speakers such as...
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Navy's 239th Birthday Celebration Includes Whatever Floats Your Boat... All-Hands Call, Social Media, Q + A + More
[SatNews] An anniversary is always a great time to reflect, discuss, and enjoy, especially when it's something that is 239 years old.
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October 1, 2014
DoD + Northrop Grumman...Global Hawk Gets A Nod For A Contract Mod
[SatNews] The contract retrofits the entire air vehicle fleet, ground systems and spares.
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