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In April, the U.S. Space Force (USSF) formally accepted its latest satellite jamming technology, called Meadowlands, from L3Harris following a successful System Verification Review. Its arrival marks a wider U.S. …
The Open Systems Turn: ‘Meadowlands’ and Flexible Defense Acquisition Read More
A recent arms sale announced by the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has highlighted the rising demand for GPS anti-jamming technology. The approved Foreign Military Sale, revealed on January …
Rising Demand for GPS Anti-Jamming Technology Read More
Reflecting the vital importance of the program, the newly released FY25 U.S. defense budget includes steady funding for the evolving Compass Call electronic attack aircraft effort. For the electronic warfare …
U.S. Air Force Lays Out Steady Funding Stream for Key Electronic Attack Aircraft Program Read More
Late last month, Leonardo DRS announced the delivery of its 1,000th Solaris laser system component for the U.S. Army’s Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) anti-missile system. According to the company, the …
New Milestone Highlights Multi-Billion Dollar IR Countermeasures Program Advancement Read More
This past February, an advanced self-protection system for helicopters, in development for over 10 years, reached a transformative milestone. Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system achieved Initial Operational …
Advanced Helicopter Self-Protection System Reaches New Heights Read More The EC-37B Compass Call electronic attack aircraft is one of the biggest items on the U.S. Air Force’s Unfunded Priorities list for FY23. The Air Force is requesting $979 million …
Electronic Warfare Aircraft High on the List of U.S. Air Force Unfunded Priorities Read More
According to a new analysis, The Market for Electronic Attack Systems, published by Forecast International, an estimated $8.5 billion will be spent through 2031 on the development and production of …
Growing Market for Electronic Attack Systems Valued at $8.5 Billion Read More
Over the next 10 years, $1.3 billion will be spent on the key programs covered in Forecast International’s new analysis, The Market for Decoys and Dispensers. As the COVID-19 pandemic …
Ten-Year Market for Missile Decoy Programs Valued at $1.3 Billion Read More
Airborne self-protection equipment is always important. When that equipment is in service of uniquely vulnerable platforms, its importance increases significantly. One system in particular, the ALQ-213, is being produced for …
Protection for When the Hunter Becomes the Hunted Read Moreby Andrew Dardine, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Like a prizefighter needing a sparring partner between bouts, next-generation fighter aircraft and their operators require constant testing and training. They simply …
Electronic Warfare Simulation: Making Today’s Fighter Jets Ready for Real World Engagement Read More