MAE Embedded

JULY 12, 2021

EMBEDDED HIGHLIGHTS

Pentagon cancels troubled JEDI cloud computing contract

U.S. Cyber Command competes to strengthen cyber security

Army uniforms soon could track the health of soldiers

DOD outlines tenets of responsible artificial intelligence

THE BIG STORY

Military researchers ask for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning able to share experiences

ShELL project seeks to advance algorithms that share experiences and continually learn as they encounter varying conditions and tasks in the field.

EMBEDDED DESIGN TRENDS

Lockheed Martin moves ahead with integrating combat system and sensors for Constellation-class frigate

Lockheed Martin is designing the combat management system for the new frigates, based on the company's COMBATSS-21 ship combat management system.

Raytheon to develop smart sensors, machine learning, and digital signal processing for military targeting

Raytheon will develop an event-based camera, digital signal processing, and machine learning for smart sensors in tactical military applications.

Naval aviation asks industry for research in artificial intelligence (AI), cyber, and hypersonic technologies

The project is open for one year, and involves whitepaper submissions and invitations for a select number of companies to submit formal proposals.

Pentagon to spend $874 million on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies next year

The Pentagon's AI efforts now number more than 600, which is up about 50 percent over current-year levels, DOD officials say.

EMBEDDED DESIGN WINS

Navy picks 10 computer companies to provide cyber security software development and hardware engineering

Companies to provide cyber security, software development and training, hardware engineering, network engineering and information assurance.

Raytheon to build and upgrade AN/APG-82 AESA airborne radar for modern versions of the F-15 jet fighter

The latest version of the Raytheon APG-82(V)1 AESA radar offers extended range, improved multi-target tracking, and precision engagement capabilities.

Raytheon to build airborne counter-mine and data processing capability to help LCS conduct undersea warfare

The Airborne Mine Neutralization System will provide LCS commanders with a rapid counter-mine capability against bottom and moored sea mines.

EMBEDDED BUSINESS

It may be next year before defense electronics supply chain recovers completely from the COVID-19 pandemic

Demand for aerospace and defense electronic components is up 6 percent from the pandemic year of 2020, while automotive bookings are up by 60 percent.

On-board computer, PNT, and Gigabit Ethernet switch for military vehicles introduced by Curtiss-Wright

DBH-670A combines a computer, Gigabit Ethernet switch, and A-PNT functionality into a rugged line replaceable unit (LRU) for military vehicles.

Graphics processing unit (GPU) to bring artificial intelligence (AI) to the tactical edge introduced by Klas

The Klas VoyagerGPU tactical unit meets Standardized A-Kit and Vehicle Envelope specifications for tactical communications in military vehicles.

XMC embedded computing mezzanine card for real-time mission-critical applications introduced by Aitech

XMC can be certified to DAL-A safety-critical avionics, meets VITA 47 requirements for shock and vibration, and is for head-up displays and moving maps.

EMBEDDED PRODUCTS

Radiation-hardened power MOSFET for space applications on military satellites qualified by Microchip

Microchip's rad-hard M6 MRH25N12U3 silicon transistor withstands extreme space environments and extends reliability of power circuitry

FPGA mezzanine card for embedded computing in radar, electronic warfare (EW), and SATCOM introduced by Abaco

FMC offers high analog sampling rates, improved signal to noise ratio, and enhanced multi-board synchronization compared to earlier generations.

Half-ATR SpaceVPX embedded computing chassis for 6U VPX boards aboard spacecraft introduced by Pixus

The half-ATRs support as many as four slots at a 1.2-inch pitch for the wider-slot-spacing of SpaceVPX, with customizable front-panel configurations.

Rugged board connectors in four-to-60-pin configurations for extreme conditions introduced by Nicomatic

These rugged 1.27-millimeter-pitch EMM board interconnects are 20 percent smaller than standard Micro D connectors.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Is the EPF a candidate for Large Unmanned Surface Vessel?

Integrating missiles and unmanned aircraft onto an autonomous EPF could make it a powerful alternative to many of the Navy's pricier crewed warships.

U.S. Space Force sends wish list to Congress that includes space surveillance and communications satellites

The other big mission area is cislunar awareness — essentially knowing what is happening beyond geostationary orbit and within the orbit of the moon.

Artificial intelligence (AI), cyber security eyed for JADC2

JADC2 uses cloud computing, sharable software, network enhancements, zero trust cyber security, data sharing, and solutions for the tactical edge.

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