Press Releases

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and the United States Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) lifted off on Sept.10 at 8:47 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. To date, ULA has launched 157 times with 100 percent mission success. "We're grateful for the opportunity to continue to build on a legacy of outstanding teamwork and co

Laser Photonics Corporation  a leading global industrial developer of CleanTech laser systems for laser cleaning, recently launched its DefenseTech MLRI-2000 as part of its military-focused product line. “Our DefenseTech MLRI-2000 is a cost-effective, time-efficient and safe method of corrosion removal that can be used to effectively remove rust from military equipment while abiding by military standards,” said Wayne Tupuola, chief executive officer of Laser Photoni

ATI Inc. has been awarded a contract by Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. (BPMI) to support development of highly engineered part solutions in support of the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. To support the contract, which calls for advanced manufacturing methods including metal additive manufacturing, ATI will establish a dedicated additive manufacturing facility outside Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ATI will expand upon its traditional capabilities, bringing expertise as a global prod

Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial and defense vehicles, has been awarded a contract worth approximately $13 million for the second phase of the U.S. Army’s Low-Rate Initial Production contract for the newly named M10 Booker Combat Vehicle, formerly known as Mobile Protected Firepower. Designed to increase the combat power of the Army’s Infantry Brigade Combat Teams, the M10 Booker is one of

BAE Systems' next-generation vehicle management computer was successfully flight tested on the F-35 Lighting II aircraft. The test demonstrated a technology upgrade for all three F-35 variants that will increase computer performance and addresses obsolescence issues. Testing occurred at Naval Air Station Patuxent and Edwards Air Force Base. BAE Systems' Vehicle Management Computer (VMC) enables advanced control modes and improves mission efficiency and safety. Its distribute

Teledyne LeCroy, a worldwide leader in advanced oscilloscopes and a business unit of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced the launch of their new WaveMaster 8000HD high-bandwidth, high-definition oscilloscope platform with models from 20 to 65 GHz of bandwidth and 12 bits of encoding for high-definition vertical resolution. The new WaveMaster 8000HD maintains its unrivaled validation and debug capabilities while adding a new SDA Expert serial data analysis software option for t

Umbra, a leader in advanced space radar technology, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with European Space Imaging (EUSI), a leading provider of Very High Resolution (VHR) optical satellite imagery. This partnership will allow customers to purchase Umbra's industry-leading Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data directly through EUSI. This collaboration offers a significant benefit to remote sensing data users across Europe and North Africa, as they can now acquire the w

infiniDome, leaders in GPS protection and resilient navigation solutions, will be exhibiting and for the first time performing a live demo of their solutions at DSEI from September 12-14, at Stand H1-160 in Hall 1 at the Israeli pavilion. infiniDome’s disruptive solutions are tailored to defend UAVs and vehicles from GNSS jamming attacks enabling continuous operation even in heavily challenged environments. The live demo taking place at infiniDome’s booth will enable vis

Viettel Group, a leading corporation in the defense sector of Vietnam, has announced its participation in the International Defense Industry Exhibition (MSPO), to be held from the 5th to the 8th of September, 2023, in Kielce, Poland. This marks the first time a Vietnamese enterprise has participated and showcased its products and innovations at MSPO, highlighting the potential business development opportunities for Viettel in the European defense industry sector. Viettel will be joi

Ten Lockheed Martin-built satellites have successfully been deployed into low-Earth orbit (LEO) in support of the Space Development Agency's (SDA) Tranche 0 Transport Layer (T0TL) mission. SDA's T0TL is a proliferated LEO constellation that will demonstrate low-latency communication and provide a resilient network of integrated capabilities. The small satellites launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 7:26 a.m. PDT today. So

Elbit Systems Ltd.  announced today, following its announcement of August 16, 2023, that it completed an issuance in Israel of U.S. Dollar denominated commercial paper in an amount of approximately $300 million par value, bearing an annual interest of the SOFR 3M interest rate and an additional 1% (the "Issuance"). S&P Global Ratings Maalot Ltd. had assigned an ilA-1+ (on local scaling) short term rating to commercial paper. The commercial paper is for a term of 9

The market size for aerospace and defense is anticipated to reach an impressive $1076.56 billion by 2027, driven by a commendable Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. In the dynamic landscape of the aerospace and defense industry, where innovation and strategic insights are crucial, understanding market trends is paramount. To navigate this evolving sector successfully, businesses need accurate and up-to-date information that can inform their decisions. TBRC's comprehensi

NASA, on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has awarded four contracts to conduct NOAA's Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications (SMBA) Phase-A study. The firm-fixed-price contracts allow for a Phase A definition study and design development as part of SMBA formulation activities. The period of performance runs 12 months. NOAA's Near-Earth Orbit Network (NEON) program is responsible for SMBA instruments, the next generation of lo

Firefly Aerospace, Inc., an end-to-end space transportation company, and Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company small satellite constellation prime, have entered the hot standby phase for VICTUS NOX, a Tactically Responsive Space mission led by Space Systems Command's (SSC) Space Safari Program Office. The team stands ready for the 24-hour callup and orbit requirements to complete final operations and launch at the first available window. "Challenging missions like this

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government and commercial operations, announces that Utah Sen. Mitt Romney recently toured the Salt Lake City headquarters of Red Cat subsidiary Teal Drones. The visit, which took place on Aug. 22, was designed to educate Sen. Romney on Teal’s operations, specifically its factory that was purpose-built to meet the growing demand for U.S.-made drones. Sen. Romney met and sp