Aerojet Rocketdyne has conducted field tests on a power generation system designed to help U.S. deployed troops to produce electricity out of surplus materials. The company said Thursday its Rocket Shop defense advanced programs unit developed the Hybrid Renewable Multifuel Power Generator for the U.S. Navy‘s Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare …
Read More »Lockheed Tests Infirno Sensor System’s Targeting, ISR Functions; Paul Lemmo Comments
Lockheed Martin has completed a series of field tests on its Infirno sensor system to check its target detection and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance functions. The company said Tuesday the system consists of high-definition optical sensors that work to provide infrared and color video and support precision targeting operations. Lockheed added that Infirno’s nine …
Read More »Keoki Jackson: Lockheed Pushes Forward With Fiber-Optic Lasers After ATHENA Demo
Lockheed Martin has completed a field test of its prototype Advanced Test High Energy Asset laser weapon system in a push to demonstrate precision functions for lasers to counter ground-based targets. The company said Tuesday ATHENA features the 30-kilowatt, fiber-optic Accelerated Laser Demonstration Initiative technology and is based on the Area Defense Anti-Munitions system. “Fiber-optic lasers …
Read More »Exelis Tests GPS Jamming Detection Device; Mark Pisani Comments
An ITT Exelis device has worked to detect the location of jamming sources during a field trial conducted at the Vidsel test range in Sweden. Signal Sentry 1000 was developed to help law enforcement officials track both intentional or unintentional GPS interference and protect critical infrastructure, Exelis said Wednesday. Mark …
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