Aerospace & Defense News
Take off with aerospace and defense news, covering the production of spacecraft and commercial, military and private aircraft. This section covers manufacturers of military equipment, including bombs, missiles, tanks, navigational and guidance systems, artillery and ammunition as well as companies providing technology, software and intelligence to the aerospace and defense industries.
Pentek Adds DDC and Interpolation Filter IP Cores to its Dual Digital Transceiver Module
Complete software radio transceiver in a single PMC/XMC module. GateFlow FPGA IP core provides high-performance DDC and interpolation. Decimation range is extended by a factor of 64,536: from 2 to 1,048,576. Interpolation range is extended by a factor of 1,024: from 2 to 16,384. Module handles input and output signal bandwidths from 4.8 kHz to 40 MHz - July 23, 2007 - Pentek, Inc.
Private-Investigator-Detective.com Registers Impressive Growth - Online Directory of Private Investigators Grows at a Rapid Pace
Private-Investigator-Detective.com is an online web directory with listings of all private investigators and detective agencies. In the past few months membership has swelled to over 800 members making it one among the top private investigator directories available online. - July 21, 2007 - Private-investigator-detective.com
UP Aerospace Offers Space Generation Advisory Council Low-Cost Launches for Youth
UP Aerospace, Inc., a Connecticut-based company and world leader in responsive and low-cost space access, has today offered the Space Generation Advisory Council access to low-cost launches for its youth members. - July 20, 2007 - Space Generation Advisory Council
New Website Launched by Spartan Security
The website http://www.spartansecurityguards.com which launched this week currently offers customers detailed information about the many services Spartan Security offers. “The user friendly website will allow customers to easily access us and our services in a timely manner and in this... - July 19, 2007 - Spartan Security
Univedant Develops Knowledge Management Solution for Manufacturing Industry
Over the years, manufacturing companies have invested millions of dollars on multiple technologies and software tools for their engineering departments, in order to realize productivity gains and stay ahead of the competition. Unfortunately, in most cases there is little or no interaction between... - July 16, 2007 - Univedant Corporation
Univedant Launches New Innovation Framework for the Manufacturing Industry
Policy makers, academic researchers and industry experts cite innovation as the most important way of solving manufacturing industry problems. Univedant’s engineers and research staff have decades of experience in investigating and solving challenges faced by the manufacturing industry using... - July 16, 2007 - Univedant Corporation
Large Temperature Chambers Ship from Stock
With temperature range of -73°C to +175°C, TestEquity Model 1027 provides full-range temperature testing. It includes sloped floor with condensate drain and scroll compressors that provide quiet operation. Additional features include 256-step programmable temperature controller with RS-232 interface, independent high/low temperature limit control with alarm, viewing window and interior light, adjustable shelf, and two 4 in. access ports. - July 14, 2007 - TestEquity LLC
Quantum3D ExpeditionDI Fielded by U.S. Army for Virtual Squad Training
Quantum3D ExpeditionDI Man-Wearable Immersive Platform for Dismounted Infantry Training Combined with AIS SVS Software and Integrated by JTSII Fielded by U.S. Army PEO STRI for Virtual Squad Training System (VSTS) Initial Deployment at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii - July 12, 2007 - Quantum3D, Inc.
Ward Leonard Electric, a Connecticut-Based Small Business, is Building Motor Controllers for the Navy's Newest Ships
Electrical-Mechanical Motor Controllers for the Navy - July 11, 2007 - Ward Leonard Electric
Chassis Plans Introduces the ATXP-965Q Long Life Industrial Motherboard with Intel Core 2 Duo Technology
Chassis Plans announces the release of a new Core 2 Duo ATX industrial motherboard configured with high performance components on the Intel Embedded Roadmap. The guaranteed five to eight year production life cycle of the PCI Express ATXP-965Q solves the problem manufacturers face with COTS motherboards going end of life every six months. - July 10, 2007 - Chassis Plans
HomelandDefenseStocks.com Speaks with Manager of Spade Defense
Potential Military Contracts Worth Over $20 billion Become a Key Driver for Armor, and Armored Vehicle Stocks such as Armor Holdings, Force Protection, and Oshkosh Trucks - July 10, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
NATO Research Vessel (NRV) Alliance Joins "MAST 2007 Flotilla"
In tandem with the addition of Rear-Admiral Martin-Lauzer to the MAST planning committee, NURC have confirmed their research vessel “Alliance” will divert from operations to MAST 2007 (14th to 16th November, Genoa, Italy). - July 08, 2007 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
Australia’s Appointment of Spanish Suppliers Endorses Cadiz as the Perfect Host for MAST 2008 and the Most Significant International Maritime Information/Business Event
Mirroring such globally spanning nature of defense and security business, MAST’s organisers remain committed to creating one truly global annual event, rather than running diluted regional events, in order to deliver maximum value to the community. - July 08, 2007 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
NATO Support for MAST 2007 (and Beyond) Assured
MAST’s organizers are delighted to announce the addition of the Director of NATO’s Undersea Research Center to its planning committee. - July 08, 2007 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
OEM Load Cells – Improved for Custom Requirements
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc is now able to offer its LSM250 and LSM300 Precision Load Cells to meet custom requirements such as high temperature (steel version only), low temperature, water resistant, and high humidity for custom applications. In the past these products were not able to... - June 30, 2007 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Pentek Introduces New Clock, Sync and Gate Distribution Board Synchronizes 2 GHz A/D Processing Modules with Zero Risk to Developers
Delivers sample clocks up to 2.2 GHz. Synchronizes up to eight separate A/D modules; sampling for multi-channel data-acquisition systems; and gating and triggering functions. Provides front-panel external clock and timing signal inputs and outputs. Guarantees compatibility with 2 GHz A/D modules. Available in single-slot 6U VME board configuration. - June 27, 2007 - Pentek, Inc.
MAST 2007 to Set New Standards for Maritime Security and Defence Events
Continued growth in support for first-in-class global maritime forum - June 18, 2007 - Maritime Systems and Technologies
From Perpetual Automation to Perpetual Autorotation
A new website is now launched for those who cannot get enough of spinning rotor blades. The new start-up called gyroplanepassion.com caters to all things relating to gyroplanes or autogiros. The idea came from site developer Kenneth Fietz after building a gyroplane kit. Fietz states,"When... - June 18, 2007 - gyroplanepassion.com
Copernio™ Goes Alpha with IFECabin Software
New Software Suite provides linkage of In-Flight, In-Cabin Events with Cross Checks to Operations Manuals Protocols - June 17, 2007 - Copernio
Telkoor Telecom: Deal Worth NIS 2.7 Million
Telkoor Telecom has announced that its subsidiary in Israel has received a NIS 2.7 million order for the development and manufacture of a unique airborne system. The order received specifies that the system will be developed next year while production will begin in 2009. In addition, the firm was... - June 15, 2007 - Imco Industries Ltd
Air Force Air University and Air War College Deploy AtHoc’s Net-centric Emergency Notification System for Campus Alerting Capabilities
When Emergencies Occur, Faculty and Students Receive Emergency Alerts through Computers, Cell Phones and PDAs - June 11, 2007 - AtHoc Emergency Notification
Quantum3D Co-Founder and President Ross Q. Smith to Receive 2007 Frost & Sullivan Lifetime Achievement Award
Quantum3D®, Inc., a leading provider of Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS), open-architecture, realtime visual computing solutions, today announced that Ross Q. Smith, co-founder and president of Quantum3D, will receive a 2007 Frost & Sullivan Lifetime Achievement Award. These awards are... - June 11, 2007 - Quantum3D, Inc.
Jet Lag: Accountability Reduces Lag
The airline industry held accountable to the consumer. It's about time. - June 11, 2007 - Flight Review Center
Express Logic Announces ThreadX® RTOS and NetX™ TCP/IP Support for Luminary Micro’s New Stellaris® LM3S6000 and LM3S2000 Series Microcontrollers
Demonstration copy of ThreadX available for Luminary Micro Evaluation Kit - June 07, 2007 - Express Logic
ElleJet Makes Private Aircraft Travel More Accessible Than Ever
Times Are Changing and ElleJet is Leading the Charge - June 06, 2007 - ElleJet Aviation Services
Emergency Alerting System Contract Awarded to AtHoc by Air Force Reserve Command
AtHoc Receives $1.2M Software License Order to Provide a Command-wide Network-centric Emergency Management System for Emergency Notification and Personnel Accountability - June 06, 2007 - AtHoc Emergency Notification
ElleJet Launches Affordable Private Jet Travel
ElleJet Aviation Services began offering one-way pricing on private jets starting Monday, June 4, 2007. “Due to our usage of empty leg flights we are able to provide incredibly reasonable pricing for private jet travel” – said Jason Wilson Assistant Vice President. ElleJet began... - June 05, 2007 - ElleJet Aviation Services
Forza Silicon Announces High Definition CMOS Imaging Technology
Company’s Technology Adopted by Japan Broadcasting Company NHK in HDTV Trials - June 04, 2007 - Forza Silicon Corporation
Advanced Film Solutions Offers Signal Defense Anti-Eavesdropping Window Films for Tampa Area Businesses
Advanced Film Solutions joins the team of VISTA Window Film Dealers that will represent the LLumar Signal Defense Anti- Eavesdropping Window Films - June 04, 2007 - Advanced Film Solutions
Investor Audio Podcast Reviews Performance of Homeland Defense and Security Stocks
Scott Sacknoff, Manger of SPADE Defense Index (AMEX: DXS) Discusses Leading Gainers: Armor Holdings, Force Protection and Security and Biometrics Firms Cogent, L-1 Identity Solutions, and OSI Systems - May 12, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
Expansion of Helicopter Services in Belize
Astrum Helicopters announced today the delivery of its new Bell 206 Long Ranger L4 helicopter. - May 07, 2007 - Astrum Helicopters
Quantum3D ExpeditionDI Selected by FMV for Swedish Military Mechanized-Infantry Simulator Trials
Quantum3D ExpeditionDI Provides Unique COTS Man-Wearable, Untethered, Immersive Training and Mission-Rehearsal Capability for Mechanized-Infantry Simulator Trials for the Swedish Material Defense Agency - April 26, 2007 - Quantum3D, Inc.
Quatro Composites Announces Expansion
Carbon fiber design and manufacturing facilities expand capacity - April 07, 2007 - Quatro Composites
Influential Modeling Tool Vendor Strengthens Position in the Embedded Software Market
A recent report commissioned by Venture Development Corporation (VDC), confirms Sparx Systems’ position as an influential player in the Embedded Systems market. The report notes that to retain market-share, “other vendors will have to keep pace” with Sparx Systems. The Embedded... - April 02, 2007 - SPARX Systems
Rangeresqe Endorsing Tactical Warfighter Gear Technology
Tactical Gear Consultants Team With TacticalWarfighterGear.com - April 01, 2007 - Tactical Warfighter Gear
‘Operation Komando’ Brings Together Americans to Support Our Troops
Operation Komando is an on-going effort to provide needed supplies to our troops serving in Iraq. Working closely with the military, nationally syndicated TalkRadio host Kim Komando has compiled a list of the most needed goods. The list includes such basic items as batteries, body wash, food, and movies. Please take some time to support our troops. Visit www.operationkomando.com for information on how to get involved. A soldier thanks you. - March 27, 2007 - Operation Komando
PVS-14 Combat Carrying Case with Molle-Lok
Morovision Night Vision introduces the PVS-14 Combat Carrying Case featuring a new and innovative Molle-Lok attaching system designed for Military and Law enforcement use. The Molle-Lok attaches the Combat Carrying Case to any Pals/Molle body armor, load bearing equipment, belst, vests, tactical... - March 24, 2007 - Morovision Night Vision
Company Helps Our Troops with Stress, Trauma and Exhaustion
A North Carolina Company has released a CD containing self help coaching techniques developed to help our military return home without suffering from the long-term effects of stress, trauma, homesickness and exhaustion, including PTSD. The company is seeking individuals, organizations and corporations to sponsor CDs as a gift to our military to include in care packages being sent by several organizations. - March 13, 2007 - Operation Sponsor A Soldier
McCoy Aviation, Inc. Hires Northwestern Regional Director of Sales
California-based McCoy Aviation, Inc. announced this week the selection of Michael Charves of Pasco, Washington as the company's new Director of Sales for the Northwestern Region of the United States. McCoy Aviation, Inc. is a leading aircraft sales & services firm headquartered in southern... - March 07, 2007 - McCoy Aviation, Inc.
TeleRadio Awarded $2 Million UVSS Contract in the Middle East
UVSS manufacturer, TeleRadio announced that it has outbid several competitors to win a major contract from the Ministry of Defence of a Middle Eastern country. The contract is to supply $2 million worth of UV® Colour Under Vehicle Surveillance Systems to protect military installations and... - March 06, 2007 - TeleRadio Engineering Pte Ltd
GT-22 Night Vision Weapon Sight
N-Vision Optics introduced its new GT-22 Night Vision Weapon Sight at the Shot Show 2007. The GT-22 is a night vision weapon sight which can be mounted in front of a daytime scope on any weapon equipped with a MIL-STD 1913 (Picatinny) rail. The GT-22’s optical centerline is 1.5 inches... - January 23, 2007 - N-Vision Optics
Veteran Suit Drive a Success
Armed Forces Connection suit drive for New Hampshire veterans successful in December, more planned. - January 11, 2007 - Armed Forces Connection
Proud of Our Troops Drive
The Proud Of Our Troops drive is sending American Idol winner Taylor Hicks cd to our men and women overseas. The cd is titled "Taylor Hicks." Please support and uplift the troops by participating in their drive. - December 21, 2006 - Jewelry Sprout
Veteran Suit Drive – Donations Needed
Professional attire needed for transitioning military personnel. - December 09, 2006 - Makibie
Dover Group Raises Dough for Our Men and Women Overseas
Dover Delaware Group Holds Fundraiser to Support Operation Helmet at Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar and Grill - December 01, 2006 - Operation Helmet
Combat Casuals.com Announces Its Web Site Selling U.S. Army Emblems, Insignias, & Awards Embroidered on Clothing & Accessories
Highest quality reproductions of U.S. Army emblems, insignias, and awards directly embroidered onto a wide selection of clothing articles and accessories, such as caps, t-shirts, sweats, fleece, jackets, button-down shirts, and more. - November 23, 2006 - Combat Casuals.com, LLC
IWSAlerts Emergency Alert System from AtHoc is Selected by Air Force Materiel Command for Network-Centric Emergency Notification for Two of Its Bases
Edwards AFB and Eglin AFB Rely on AtHoc’s Emergency Alerting System for Installation-wide Emergency Notification to Protect More than 30,000 Personnel - November 21, 2006 - AtHoc Emergency Notification
U.S. Marines Come Home to a Massage, Thanks to NMTI
The students of the National Massage Therapy Institute are known for their community interaction and recently went above and beyond their usual call of duty. On October 29, seventeen NMTI students and 2 instructors set up a booth for chair and table massages at the annual Marine Corps Marathon in... - November 18, 2006 - StudyMassage
Tactical Science Morphing Concealment Juxto-Generation Camouflage Endorsement
Latest in camouflage evolutions prior to nexgen TII release in 2009. - November 13, 2006 - RangerMade
CG2 C3D Demonstration Application Employed in U.S. Army AAEF Exercise Tests Real-Time 3D Visualization of On-the-Move C4ISR Data from FBCB2 VMF Messages
CG2 Command and Control in 3D application developed under U.S. Army CERDEC Phase II SBIR uses game-style 2D/3D interface for enhanced C4ISR in live C4 exercise at Ft. Benning leveraging Quantum3D IData COTS Visual Computing Framework Tools - October 31, 2006 - Quantum3D, Inc.