Isotropic Systems has announced a major development contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) supported by the UK Space Agency (UKSA). Isotropic Systems has received commitment of over €18.5 million from the UK Space Agency, to co-fund the activity implemented through the Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) C&G programme of ...
Writing for Defence Online, Richard Worthington, partner and patent attorney at European intellectual property firm Withers & Rogers, examines how blockchain can enhance swarm robotic technology. The Ministry of Defence’s latest review: ‘Defence in a Competitive Age’ indicates a clear shift in focus from boots-on-the-ground to technological advantage – but where ...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) demonstrated enhanced situational awareness and targeting capability for ground forces during a company-funded technology demonstration at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz. The demonstration focused on enabling a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) to control the Electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor on a Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned ...
The US Army has awarded Northrop Grumman a five-year, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at $959.1 million for full-rate production of the Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) system. The award follows the US Army’s approval for the Northrop Grumman CIRCM system to enter full-rate production based on design maturity and demonstrated ...