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bloomberg
4 months ago

Palantir’s Intelligence-Gathering Truck Rated a Winner by Army

➀ Palantir Technologies Inc.'s mobile battlefield intelligence-gathering vehicle and trailer for the US Army is ranked as one of the top-performing programs by the Army's leaders.

➁ The company's $178 million Army contract is significant for Palantir as it tries to expand its artificial intelligence work with the US.

➂ The Titan system is scheduled to undergo combat-realistic operational testing and evaluation, a potential full-rate production decision, and initial fielding in the 2027-2028 timeframe.

artificial intelligencemilitary technology
globenewswire
6 months ago

Tower Semiconductor Recognized by Northrop Grumman with Supplier Excellence Award

1. Tower Semiconductor has been recognized by Northrop Grumman for its supplier excellence. 2. The award highlights Tower's commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective solutions for national security. 3. Tower Semiconductor's advanced technologies and manufacturing capabilities support Northrop Grumman in delivering next-generation advantages in advanced weapons, aircraft, missile defense, and space.
military technologynational security
electronicsweekly
8 months ago

Dstl develops atomic clock for precision timekeeping

➀ The UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has developed an atomic clock using quantum technology to enhance surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. ➁ The clock, known as 'Demonstration of Advanced Timing Apparatus' (DATA), is accurate to less than one second over billions of years. ➂ It represents a significant achievement in the UK's quantum technology capabilities and may be deployable on military operations within the next five years.
Quantumatomic clockmilitary technology
electronicsweekly
9 months ago

British Army fires Raytheon’s drone-destroying high-energy laser

➀ The British Army successfully employed Raytheon's High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) from an armored vehicle to destroy flying drones for the first time. ➁ The HELWS, mounted on a Wolfhound vehicle, completed a live-firing exercise at a military range in Wales. ➂ The system, developed in collaboration with the MOD's Defence Equipment & Support and Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, represents a significant advancement in defense technology.
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electronicsweekly
9 months ago

Bright Future For Microelectronics

➀ A. Brodzinsky's final report on ONR Study Group on Microelectronics from 1961 indicates the potential impact of solid-state devices on military equipment. ➁ The report suggests that microelectronics will enable new functions, increase reliability, and reduce size, weight, and power consumption. ➂ The expected widespread effect of microelectronics on the electronics industry is highlighted.
Microelectronicsmilitary technologysemiconductor