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Space

Raytheon Introduces Large Focal Plane Array; Promises Better, Lower Cost Sensors

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Monday, August 17th, 2009

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Raytheon [RTN] last week unveiled a new focal plane array that it says is four times larger that infrared detectors currently in production and will provide major advances in space-based sensing while making it easier and less costly to design and build such sensors. The new "4K-by-4K" light-wave detector has two key features, a wide dynamic range and high frame rate, that provides sensors, and potential customers, with "game changing" applications, Doug Marimon, senior program manager with Raytheon's Space Systems…

Army

Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]