MAE Defense Executive - Sep 6th, 2022
 
 
MAE Defense Executive | View online
 
September 6, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUITE
Project seeks to prevent reverse-engineering that may compromise critical program information leading to technology transfer, or system alteration.
PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES
HF radio waves are notable for their ability to propagate signals over long distances by bouncing radio frequency signals off the ionosphere.
Quantum computing expected to boost artificial intelligence (AI) and machine automation technologies for new generations of command and control systems.
Areas of interest include hydro-dynamics, hydro-acoustics, mechanical engineering, naval submarine architecture, and electro-mechanical technologies.
DARPA MuS2 project seeks to create a source for a muon beam strong enough to support demonstrations of national security and scientific applications.
DESIGN-IN CASE STUDIES
NASAMS mid-range air-defense system consists of the Raytheon Sentinel radar, AMRAAM missile, and fire-control system from Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace.
The M110 Semi Automatic Sniper System (M110 SASS) is intended to replace the M24 sniper weapon system for military snipers, spotters, and marksmen.
ST Engineering iDirect will provide multiple Dialog XIF hubs and 5,000 remotes.
Honeywell’s actuators can accept hundreds of micro adjustments and commands per second from fly-by-wire computers, enabling precise navigation in urban environments.
EXECUTIVE BUSINESS
Zenith AeroTech has delivered two Quad 8 tethered UAVs to a federal law enforcement agency for command overwatch during emergency response missions.
Navy officials have reached out to industry to find companies able to help integrate future hypersonic weapons aboard the Zumwalt-class destroyers.
The avionics upgrade is necessary to include digital capability that will enable the F-16 computers to interact with other aircraft avionics subsystems.
The AN/ARC-210 aircraft radio from Collins Aerospace provides two-way, multi-mode voice and data communications over frequencies from 30 to 512 MHz.
MORE STORIES
Quick-reaction active-protection systems use radar and potentially other kinds of sensors to detect incoming anti-tank weapons, and fire counter-weapons.
SLAM-ER missiles became operational in June 2000, and can launch from the F/A-18 Hornet, F/A-18 Super Hornet, and the Air Force's F-15E Strike Eagle.
The Persistent Systems MPU5 is an advanced, scalable MANET radio, with secure networking, as well as data, video, voice, and Android computer system.
LUSV will go for 4,500 miles amid waves as high as 13 feet, and generate 75 kilowatts of 450-volt, 60 Hz, three-phase power for on-board payloads.
ACQUISITION & LOGISTICS
The AN/ALQ-218 is a passive sensor system that functions as a radar warning receiver, electronic support measures, and electronic intelligence.
ALTIUS has one that launches from A-size sonobuoy canisters; a tube- and air-launched version; and a high-endurance bomb-rack-launched model.
Navy wants to procure first DDG(X) in 2030, add it to the fleet as early as 2034, and end procurement of Burke-class destroyers after 2030.
DDC's 1553 transceivers and transformers are designed into the Starliner's crew module and service module integrated propulsion controllers.