Press Releases

Mynaric a leading provider of industrialized, cost-effective and scalable laser communications products, today announced a milestone in the product maturity of the company's flagship free space optical communications terminal for space-to-space and space-to-ground applications - the CONDOR Mk3. Volume production for the optical communications terminal began early in the first quarter of 2024 with an initial shipment made last week following customer approval. "Today marks t

The Rocket City Regional - Alabama's annual For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Competition – is scheduled for Friday, April 5, through Saturday, April 6, at the Von Braun Center South Hall in Huntsville, Alabama, known as the Rocket City. This event is free for the public. FIRST Robotics is a global robotics competition for students in grades 9-12. Teams are challenged to raise funds, design a team brand, hone teamwork skills, and bu

PASSUR Aerospace, Inc. proudly announces that it has reached several key milestones in the growth of its ARiVA Global Feed (AGF) data service, marking two years since its official launch, including: Over 9,000 Unique Aircraft Tails: PASSUR has secured contracts to deliver ARiVA Global Feed (AGF) service for more than 9,000 aircraft tails (and growing monthly), representing 100+ airlines, cargo, and other flight operators worldwide. The largest Terrestrial ADS-B Su

The U.S. Air Force recently completed Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (IOT&E) of the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS), validating the game-changing capabilities BAE Systems' advanced system brings to the F-15. EPAWSS provides critical electronic warfare (EW) capabilities for the F-15E Strike Eagle and F-15EX Eagle II aircraft. "EPAWSS was designed for upgradeability and rapid capability insertion," said Amy Nesbitt, EPAWSS progra

Northrop Grumman Corporation has recognized Bayen Group during the company's Supplier Excellence Awards. "Bayen Group has helped to advance national security solutions and achieve mission success," said Matt Bromberg, Corporate Vice President, Global Operations Northrop Grumman. "Northrop Grumman's supplier partners connect and protect the warfighter, defining what is possible in the battlespace because of our shared commitment to the highest industry standard

Echodyne, the radar platform company, is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting at the Milipol Asia-Pacific TechX Summit 2024, Asia Pacific’s largest Homeland Security event taking place at Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore over April 3-5, 2024. The industry-leading event is jointly organized by GIE Milipol, Comexposium and HTX with official support from Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs and France’s Ministry of the Interior. Echodyne’s at

AERKOMM Inc. an innovative satellite technology company providing multi-orbit broadband connectivity solutions, and IX Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: IXAQU, "IXAQ"), a SPAC focused on the technology, media and telecommunications industries, have entered into a definitive Business Combination Agreement ("BCA") and raised US $35 million in a private placement. The combined business will be called AKOM Inc. ("AKOM") and its ordinary shares are expected to resul

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics today announced the all-new Gulfstream G700 has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification, paving the way for customer deliveries of the most spacious aircraft in business aviation. The G700's FAA certification also confirmed two new performance improvements, giving customers increased flexibility and airport availability: a balanced field length takeoff distance of 5,995 feet/1,827

Rebellion Defense, a leading U.S. defense software and services company, proudly announces it was awarded a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract by the General Services Administration (GSA) in an unprecedented 41 days, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey. Rebellion Defense underwent rigorous vetting, from technical assessments to past performance validation, culminating in a remarkable achievement for a four-year-old start-up. “Exceptional” p

X-Bow Systems Inc. (X-Bow), a non-traditional small business advanced supplier of solid rocket motors (SRMs) and defense technologies, today announced award of a follow-on contract from the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for its Rapid Energetics and Advanced Rocket Manufacturing (RE-ARM) program. The original Pathfinder I contract, awarded in March 2021, was part of X-Bow's groundbreaking, low-cost advanced manufacturing approach to solid rocket motors and culminated in a 15-mont

The updated Kollmorgen AKD2G servo drive features new communication protocols that support easier integration with third-party controllers while delivering industry-leading performance. RADFORD, VA., 3/26/24-Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control systems, today announced the latest update to its AKD2G servo drive. With the introduction of these new features, Kollmorgen has broadened its offerings to additionally support PROFINET IRT and Ethernet/IP with CIP Sync alongside CAN

Venus Aerospace's supersonic flight test drone successfully completed its inaugural flight on Feb 24, 2024. The eight foot, 300lb drone was dropped at an altitude of 12,000 ft and accelerated to a top speed of Mach 0.9, flying for 10 miles. It was powered by a hydrogen peroxide monopropellant engine at 80% thrust in order to not exceed Mach 1. The test successfully demonstrated flight controls, stability, one leg of the ultimate Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) propulsion system,

NASA has chosen the first science instruments designed for astronauts to deploy on the surface of the Moon during Artemis III. Once installed near the lunar South Pole, the three instruments will collect valuable scientific data about the lunar environment, the lunar interior, and how to sustain a long-duration human presence on the Moon, which will help prepare NASA to send astronauts to Mars. "Artemis marks a bold new era of exploration, where human presence amplifies scienti

Vision Research, a leading manufacturer of digital high-speed imaging systems, announces the release of its Phantom Miro® C321 Air high-speed camera for airborne testing applications. This 2-megapixel camera leverages the rugged and field-proven design of the Phantom Miro C321 vehicle crash test camera to meet manned and unmanned airborne testing requirements. Specifically, its high frame rates and many advanced imaging features expand testing opportunities while offering unparalleled dat

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it has been awarded a contract worth approximately $300 million to supply defense solutions to an international customer. The contract will be performed over a period of ten years. Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems: " This contract further validates our position as a global leader in defense technology, delivering advanced solutions that address the requirements of the modern battlefield."