Aerospace & Defense News
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DOT Consortium Inc. Announces Changes to the U.S Department of Transportation DOT Drug Test, Effective January 1st, 2018
DOT Consortium, one of the leading providers for DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Nationwide has modified its 5-panel DOT Drug Test to now include Hydromorphone, Oxymorphone, Oxycodone in addition to Amphetamines, Cocaine, Marijuana, MDA, PCP, and Opiates in accordance with the new DOT Drug Testing Amended Regulation. - December 07, 2017 - DOT Consortium
Border Security 2018: A Focus on European Updates on Border Control Strategies
The European Parliament has established that a common security union would ensure European security and would entail the prevention of illegal migration, terrorism and organised crime, as well as stronger cybersecurity. They have also recently voted for a new automated data system that will replace... - December 06, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Vapormatt Unites with DAES as a Distribution Partner
Through this partnership, DAES will be offering a new line of surface processing solutions. - December 03, 2017 - DAES Distribution
Agenda Released for 2018’s Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness Conference
SMi Reports: Senior Military confirmed to present at the 3rd annual Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness Conference. - December 02, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Only One Week to Register for the Maritime Information Warfare Conference
SMi Reports: Maritime Information Warfare Conference will convene in London on the 6th and 7th December 2017. - December 01, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Agenda Released for 2018’s Military Space Situational Awareness Conference
SMi Reports: Senior Military confirmed to present at the 13th annual Military Space Situational Awareness Conference. - December 01, 2017 - SAE Media Group
UK RAF to Provide Strong Host Nation Support at Air Mission Planning and Support Conference 2018
SMi reports: UK RAF to provide strong host nation support at SMi’s Air Mission Planning and Support conference in April 2018. - December 01, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Hear the Latest Updates on the UK Ministry of Defences’ Robotics and Autonomous Systems Enhancement Programmes
SMi reports: Hear the latest updates on the UK Ministry of Defences’ Robotics and Autonomous Systems Enhancement programmes at SMi’s Robotics and Autonomous Systems conference. - November 30, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Major General Angelo Palmieri Joins Speaker Line-Up for Network Centric Warfare 2018
Italian Army Chief Information Officer to present keynote address on Day 1 of SMi Group’s conference taking place in Rome on 1-2 February, 2018. - November 29, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Agenda Released for Air Mission Planning and Support 2018
SMi reports: The agenda has been released for SMi’s Air Mission Planning and Support conference, taking place in London on 17th and 18th April 2018. - November 25, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Pinerolo Brigade to Explore Tactical Data Management Integration Into Ground Forces
Italy continues to become a key player in the development of network-enabled systems. Just recently, the Pinerolo Brigade concluded Sessione di Integrazione Operativa 2017 and Aquila 6/2017 in line with the Armed Forces' FORZA NEC Program. The exercises explored how operational tactical acts with... - November 24, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Only One Week to Register for the 18th Annual Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling Conference
Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling Conference will convene in Madrid on the 28th and 29th November 2017. - November 23, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Last Early Bird Rate for Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology Conference 2018 Expires 30th November 2017
SMi Reports: the last early bird rate for Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology conference taking place in January will expire 30th November 2017. - November 18, 2017 - SAE Media Group
GRADD Completed the World's First 3D Model of a Boeing 777 Jet Airliner
GRADD Co. based in Las Vegas, Nevada is a company that has expertise in the fields of 3D design, 3D modeling, and creating 3D point clouds from aerial data. GRADD's offerings include a complete suite of software solutions for aerial mapping, 3D real-time animations, PV solar panel inspections, and high resolution multi-spectral inspections. GRADD has written curriculum for 3D modeling for Intel Corporation, and continues to innovate in all things 3D. - November 15, 2017 - GRADD
Ronald R. Bishop Chosen as the Biography of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ronald R. Bishop of Grand Island, Nebraska has been chosen as the Biography of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 55 years in the field of PVC piping. About Ronald R. Bishop Mr. Bishop is the VP of... - November 15, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
SMi’s Defence Logistics (CEE) – New Speakers & Updates
Join the world's leading military logisticians at Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe in Prague this March, to hear updates on enhancing multinational logistics collaboration for regional collective defence. This highly anticipated two-day event will focus specifically on regional... - November 15, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Helmut von Glasenapp, Secretary General, European Long-Term Investors Association is Interviewed in the Run Up to Speaking at Benelux Infrastructure Forum Next Week
SMi reports: Speaking at next week’s Benelux Infrastructure Forum, in Amsterdam, Helmut von Glasenapp provides updates on the industry in an interview released by SMi. - November 15, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Updated Agenda Released for Network Centric Warfare 2018
SMi Group’s Network Centric Warfare conference returns to Rome on 1-2 February in Rome, Italy. - November 15, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Agenda Released for Robotics and Autonomous Systems Conference
SMi reports: SMi launches an exclusive conference on Robotics and Autonomous Systems, taking place on 25th-26th April 2018 in London, UK. - November 13, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Interview with Rheinmetall ADS' Active Protection Systems Has Been Released in the Run Up to Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability Focus Day and Conference
SMi Group Reports: Interview with Dr. Meixner, Engineer Business Unit Protection Systems, Rheinmetall ADS' Active Protection Systems has been released. - November 11, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Awards NAG Marine 5-Year, $33 Million Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for Supplies
NAG Marine, Norfolk, VA, awarded 5-year contract in support of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). - November 10, 2017 - NAG Marine
The Future of Command and Control: Insights from the British Army
British Army to present exclusive session at SMi’s Network Centric Warfare conference which will take place on 1-2 February 2018 in Rome, Italy. - November 08, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Spirit Electronics Appoints New VP Strategic Business Development
Spirit Electronics is pleased to announce that Zef Malik has joined their team as Vice President of Strategic Business Development. - November 02, 2017 - Spirit Electronics
The Countdown to Global MilSatCom 2017 Begins
SMi Group’s Global MilSatCom Conference & Exhibition will take place on 7-9 November at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel in London. Europe’s leading event for defence and military satellite professionals will open doors next week, with an expected attendance of over 500 delegates... - November 02, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Agenda Released for 2018’s Future Soldier Technology Conference and Focus Day
Senior Military confirmed to present at 2018’s Future Soldier Technology Conference and Focus Day. - November 01, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Edward Banayoti Established Global Intelligence Source, and Relations Group
With the changing focus of defence to intelligence spending, Global Intel Source with its vast global contacts and relationships has the capability and opportunity to develop a world class organization to assist the international community in defending against common threats and build relationships... - October 28, 2017 - Global Intel Source
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is Now Hanging Out in a Vibration-Isolating "Hammock" Supported by Minus K's Negative-Stiffness Vibration Isolators
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the replacement to the Hubble Space Telescope is Now Hanging Out in a Vibration-Isolating "Hammock" Supported by Minus K's Negative-Stiffness Vibration Isolators in Johnson Space Center's Vaccum Chamber A being tested. - October 28, 2017 - Minus K Technology Inc.
OCCAR-EA and NSSLGLOBAL to Deliver Update on Mobile Deployable Communications in Warsaw This February
OCCAR-EA and NSSLGLOBAL to Present at Mobile Deployable Communications Conference - October 27, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Global MilSatCom 2017 Sees Record-Breaking Attendance
SMi’s Group’s 19th annual Global MilSatCom is gearing up to be the most attended conference in its 19-year history. - October 26, 2017 - SAE Media Group
US Army Europe to Give Overview of ASCA and Its Role in Enabling Digital Fires at SMi Event
USAREUR to present exclusive session at SMi’s Network Centric Warfare conference which will take place on 1-2 February 2018 in Rome, Italy. - October 25, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Humanitarian Airlift and Rapid Response Capabilities to be Discussed at SMi's Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling Conference
Humanitarian airlift and rapid response capabilities will be discussed at November’s Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling conference. - October 23, 2017 - SAE Media Group
ABX Air Announces New UPRT Simulator Capability
ABX Air, Inc. is among the first in its industry to implement critical Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT), well ahead of the FAA/Title 14 Part 60 Dir 2 deadline of March, 2019. ABX’s simulator upgrades will be powered by Bihrle Applied Research’s StallBox, the first FAA-qualified solution on the market to meet the newly enhanced requirements for UPRT, stall modeling and instructor displays. - October 20, 2017 - Bihrle Applied Research, Inc.
Global MilSatCom and HPA Collaborate on Hosted Payload Workshop
The Hosted Payload Alliance (HPA) and SMi Group, the producer of Global MilSatCom, are partnering to offer HPA’s Global Government Payload Exploration workshop at Global MilSatCom 2017, after officials from a broad range of countries and organizations attended the workshop at Global MilSatCom... - October 19, 2017 - SAE Media Group
French Navy Confirmed for Maritime Reconnaissance & Surveillance Technology 2018
SMi Reports: Captain Sacha Bailly, Officer in Charge of Protection and Safeguarding Capability Plans and Programs for the French Navy, will be joining Maritime Reconnaissance & Surveillance Technology this January to discuss "Optimising French Naval Surveillance and Reconnaissance Capabilities through the Introduction of Advanced Technologies." - October 19, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Leonardo Confirmed to Deliver Update on UK MoD ICARUS Programme; Active Protection System Technology in London This November
Leonardo to Discuss the UK MoD Icarus programme, at Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability conference and APS Focus Day. - October 16, 2017 - SAE Media Group
The Race is on to Catch JetPack Aviation
JetPack Aviation is looking forward to being part of the recently announced Boeing funded JetPack competition. - October 13, 2017 - Jet Pack Aviation
CIM-Tech Releases New Touch-N-Print for Better Labeling
CAM Software company CIM-Tech.com is announcing their new Touch-N-Print for better labeling when manufacturing AUTOCAD, Solid Edge and SOLIDWORKS creations. - October 11, 2017 - CIM-Tech.com Inc
SMi Group's 19th Global MilSatCom 2017 Ready to Open Doors in Four Weeks
In just 4 weeks, doors will open to an audience of military satellite communication experts in London as they convene at SMi Group's “best ever” Global MilSatCom Conference & Exhibition on 7-9 November. This year's show will not only explore quintessential topics such as... - October 11, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Italian Armed Forces to Discuss Forza NEC Updates in Rome
High level representatives to speak at SMi’s Network Centric Warfare conference which will take place on 1-2 February 2018 in Rome, Italy. - October 11, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Agenda Released for Network Centric Warfare 2018
Registration is now open for SMi’s Network Centric Warfare conference which will take place on 1-2 February 2018 in Rome, Italy. - October 07, 2017 - SAE Media Group
The Best Camera-Equipped Drones on the Market Today
Drone technology is becoming increasingly affordable for consumers who enjoy piloting the gyroscope-enabled devices around the sky, and a big draw is the ability to take aerial photographs and videos. Here are some of the best camera-equipped drones available for purchase today. - October 06, 2017 - Global Drone Market
Global MilSatCom 2017 Set to be the Biggest in Its 19-Year History
SMi’s Group’s 19th annual Global MilSatCom is gearing up to be the most attended conference in its 19-year history. The event agenda now features a speaker line-up of over 50 defence satellite communications experts, who will explore the growing demand to enhance SatCom capabilities... - October 06, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Brighton Cromwell to Attend 2017 AUSA Expo
Brighton Cromwell, a small business supply chain integrator who provides a full range of procurement, logistics, engineering and kitting services of military system parts to customers in over 30 countries, will be attending the 2017 AUSA Expo from October 9th to October 11th. - October 05, 2017 - Brighton Cromwell, LLC
NATO to Discuss Integrated Air and Missile Defence Capabilities in Prague This Month
Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Lynch, BMDOC OPS Director of NATO Aircom, will be speaking at SMi Group’s Air Missile Defence Technology conference, taking place in Prague on 24-25 October 2017. Lt Col Lynch will present an exclusive session on NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence... - October 05, 2017 - SAE Media Group
One Week Left to Register for SMi’s 6th Annual Military Flight Training
SMi Reports: One week left to register for next week’s Military Flight Training conference. The event has a packed agenda on the latest pilot training strategies and a dedicated focus on synthetic live Pilot Training for both Fast Jet and Rotary platforms. - October 04, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Real JetPacks to Fly in Silicon Valley
Redwood City PortFest Selected for First Northern California JetPack Flights on Oct 7. - October 03, 2017 - Jet Pack Aviation
Spirit America Acquires Spirit Electronics, LLC and Spirit Logistics & Distribution
Spirit America Corp., owned by Marti McCurdy, has acquired Spirit Electronics, LLC and Spirit Logistics & Distribution. Spirit America is a Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, business entity in support of the military and aerospace microlectronics industry. - October 02, 2017 - Spirit Electronics
OPS Tech Alliance Awarded Prime Contract Supporting Department of Defense
Ops Tech Alliance, LLC (OTA) announced that the company was successfully awarded a prime contract providing professional services to support the Department of Defense (DoD). - October 02, 2017 - Ops Tech Alliance, LLC
Europe’s Leading Air and Missile Defence Programme Managers to Attend Air Missile Defence Technology 2017
SMi Group’s Air Missile Defence Technology 2017 conference, which takes place in Prague on the 24th and 25th October, is set to provide delegates with the latest updates in this crucial line of defence. With the final Early Bird expiring this week, places are now filling up and those... - September 28, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Republic of Korea Military, Boeing and European Commission Confirmed to Speak at Global MilSatCom 2017
Europe’s leading military event for satellite professionals speaker line-up now with over 50 experts. - September 27, 2017 - SAE Media Group