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RAF Gets First UK-Based Armed UAV Operations Squadron

The RAF is getting its first UK-based armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle operations squadron.

24 Oct 2012

Rolls-Royce Engines to Power US Navy's Next-Generation Hovercraft

The US Navy's next-generation hovercraft will be powered by Rolls-Royce engines - the outcome of a contract presented to the power systems firm on 22 October 2012.

24 Oct 2012

Northrop Grumman Delivers Unmanned Aircraft Carrying Battlefield Airborne Communications Node

Northrop Grumman Corporation delivered a Global Hawk unmanned aircraft to the U.S. Air Force carrying the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) – expanding airborne communications and information sharing among military units in harsh environments.

24 Oct 2012

QUAN Explores Partnership with Advanced Robotic Imaging Developers for Explosive Chemical Detection

Quantum International Corp. announced today that the company is exploring a new potential partnership with the developers of advanced robotic imaging technology designed to automatically detect the presence of explosive chemicals from a safe distance.

18 Oct 2012

Northrop Grumman Hosts Special Event to Honor 40th Anniversary of AWACS Radar

Northrop Grumman Corporation hosted a special event to honor the 40th anniversary of the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) radar, one of the company's longest-running programs and a vital part of the premier air battle command and control aircraft in the world.

17 Oct 2012

AESA Technology Dominates Radar Contract Announcements in September

Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology dominated a host of radar contract announcements during September including news of Northrop Grumman completing tests of its Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) S-band radar system as well as demonstrating technologies for the Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar (3DELRR) program.

17 Oct 2012

iRobot Receives $10M U.S. Army IDIQ Contract for 310 SUGV Man-Portable Robot

iRobot Corp, a leader in delivering robotic technology-based solutions, has received a $10 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Army’s Robotic Systems Joint Program Office (RSJPO) for maintenance training and spares for the iRobot 310 SUGV. An initial $2 million order under the contract for spares has also been placed. Deliveries will be completed by Q1 2013.

From iRobot Corporation 16 Oct 2012