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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyLockheed Martin, Verizon Demonstrate Real-Time Drone ISR Over 5G Networks
Strategic partners Lockheed Martin [LMT] and Verizon [VZ] this year have demonstrated the capture and seamless, secure transmission and processing of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) data in real-time over […]
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PentagonSen. Kelly: CHIPS and Science Act to Boost Domestic Semiconductor Testing
The CHIPS and Science Act, signed into law by President Biden on Aug. 9, will not only boost U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and packaging, but testing as well, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), […]
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Air ForceNew AFCENT Detachment to Bolster Detection of Small Drones
The U.S. Air Force component of Central Command–Air Forces Central (AFCENT)–has created Detachment 99 (DET 99) to spur innovation in the detection and countering of small drones, including those of […]
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SpaceNRO Launches One of Three Final Delta IV Heavy Rockets
The National Reconnaissance Office’s (NRO) NROL-91 mission lofted into orbit aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heacy rocket on Sept. 24–the fifth and final Delta IV Heavy launch […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyHypersonic Weapons ‘Not a Panacea,’ But Have Place in DoD Inventory, Kendall Says
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said this week that two booster flight tests this year of a prototype Lockheed Martin [LMT] AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) have not changed […]
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Air ForceACC Commander Envisions Multi-Role CCA Fleet
Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, the head of Air Combat Command (ACC), envisions a future fleet of multi-role Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) that build off initial fielding lessons learned for […]
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SpaceU.S. Space Force Completes Analysis of Alternatives on Future GMTI
The U.S. Space Force has completed an analysis of alternatives (AoA) on future ground moving indication (GMTI), including the possibility of space-based GMTI, to replace the Northrop Grumman [NOC] E-8C […]
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Missile DefenseLockheed Martin Wins $2 Million MDA Study To Integrate Lasers With Missile Defense
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) awarded Lockheed Martin [LMT] a $2 million contract on Sept. 16 to investigate the utility of laser weapon technology for missile defense operations. The award […]
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Air ForceBell Adds SNC To Team Developing High-Speed VTOL Technology
Bell [TXT] announced Monday that Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has joined its team working on the U.S. Air Force and Special Operations Command’s (SOCOM) program to make advancements developing new […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyLockheed Martin Delivers 300KW Laser To DoD, Sees Opportunity For Power Beyond 500KW
Lockheed Martin [LMT] said Thursday it has delivered its 300-kilowatt class laser capability to the Pentagon four months ahead of schedule, with the system set to support the Army’s effort […]