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Orbit MPT #Satcom_systems for seamless connectivity for Land Platforms are tested on all terrain are field proven,thus enhance the real time communication for all missions #Satellite_communication #satcoms

The USAF/General Dynamics AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM) is a nuclear-capable subsonic, turbofan-powered, stealth Air Launched Cruise missile (ALCM). The AGM-129A employs Inertial navigation with terrain contour matching and laser Doppler velocimeter updates, and 12 can be air launched by the B-52H Stratofortress. The B-1B Lancer was also slated to carry the AGM-129A but, arms reduction treaties negated that plan. Developed in 1983, the 20 ft. 10 in. long 3,500 lb. AGM-129A's external shape is optimized for low observables characteristics and includes forward swept wings, flush air intake and a flat exhaust nozzle. Combined with surface coating RAM (radar-absorbing material) and several other stealth features, resulted in an extremely low radar signature. Due to the end of the Cold War and subsequent budget cuts, production of approximately 1,500 missiles was reduced to 460 with final delivery in 1993. In 2007 the decision was made to retire the AGM-129A ACM inventory, and they were gradually removed from service until 2012.  Erik Simonsen Illustration

Seamless Satellite Communication on #Unmanned_Surface_Vessels using #Orbit_Satcom. systems ...

Did you know GPS traces its origins back to 1957? It all started with observations of the Doppler shift in Russia’s Sputnik transmissions. This discovery inspired ARPA (now DARPA) to develop Transit in 1958—the first global satellite navigation system. Launched in 1960 and developed by Johns Hopkins University APL, Transit provided navigation capabilities to both military and commercial users, including the Navy’s missile submarines. It remained operational for 28 years before being replaced by today’s Global Positioning System (GPS). Fast forward to today: our reliance on GPS for positioning in commercial and defense operations has never been greater. As global threats to this vital technology rise, the need for advanced A-PNT solutions like those from Safran becomes even more critical. #InertialNavigation #Navigation #GPS

Viasat and Airbus Defence and Space will collaborate on the integration of Viasat’s dual-band (Ku/Ka) broadband terminal, the GAT-5530, into the Spanish C295 MPA fleet to provide a highly flexible, multi-band and multi-orbit, broadband SATCOM capability to support missions utilizing the sovereign, next-generation SpainSat NG satellites. The integrated Viasat GAT-5530 terminal will deliver secure, reliable satellite connectivity to the Airbus C295 MPA aircraft, enhancing the Spanish military’s capabilities with resilient broadband SATCOM to support sovereign national security mission needs – including expanded command and control (C2) and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) applications. “We are excited to expand our work with Airbus to support the Spanish Ministry of Defence with our highly flexible, multi-band terminal on the C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft. Our connectivity solutions are designed to support modern military operation requirements with advanced, secure and resilient satellite communications. This includes enabling seamless roaming between sovereign and commercial networks to provide superior resilience beyond the capabilities of traditional single-band or single-network access solutions,” said Victor Farah, Senior Vice President, Viasat Government. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dtvXCP4n #Viasat #SATCOM #satellite #communications #Airbus #C295 #Spain #aircraft #defence #aerospace #industry #military #technology

The U-2S Dragon Lady continues to be a critical asset in modern military operations, providing unparalleled high-altitude intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. Operating at altitudes above 70,000 feet, the U-2S can carry a diverse array of advanced sensors, including ASARS-2B synthetic aperture radar, SYERS-2A multispectral electro-optical/infrared imagery system, and enhanced Airborne Signals Intelligence Payload (ASIP). Its modular payload systems and open architecture enable rapid integration of new technologies, allowing it to adapt to emerging threats in weeks rather than years. The aircraft's flexibility extends beyond traditional ISR roles, as it serves as an airborne communications gateway and a testbed for artificial intelligence and cloud computing capabilities. Despite periodic discussions about its retirement, the U-2S continues to prove its worth in various missions, including monitoring the Chinese balloon incursion in February 2023. With ongoing modernization efforts such as the Block 20.1 upgrades and potential service extending into the 2040s, the U-2S Dragon Lady remains a vital component of the U.S. Air Force's ISR arsena. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce #pilots #surveillance

Yesterday, more than 40 military aviation and #space experts visited the Aerospacelab satellite #manufacturing facility to explore the intersection of our satellite technology and defense capabilities to strengthen national security and operational readiness. Our #satellite solutions can support military operations, enhance strategic communications, and improve reconnaissance and surveillance efforts. Our in-house satellite factory has a production capacity of 50 satellites a year. Operational since 2022, the factory includes a 550m² cleanroom (ISO 5 & ISO 7) and 350m² of laboratories dedicated to assembling, testing, processing and integrating our subsystems and satellites. Learn more about our current and future factories at www.aerospacelab.com.

The Skybolt programme was also responsible for one of the most famous images of the Vulcan. In 1961, the third production Vulcan B2 XH535 was dispatched to Edwards Air Force Base for electrical compatibility trials, and flew with an example of the USAF prospective Skybolt carrier, the B-52H. A key component of the system was the analogue-to-digital conversion stage of the IBM-supplied AN/ASQ-38(v) computer, which connected the bomber’s systems with those of the missile. The pre-launch position and velocity information would come from the bomber’s Doppler radar and the missile’s Astro-tracker system, which automatically took star shots. Thus aligned, navigation was by INS, but this would be heavily compromised if the start conditions were inaccurate. The cruise speed of the aircraft compared with that of a submarine ensured this was a much more challenging problem. Neither the B-52H or Vulcan would fire a live Skybolt; all of the launches being from B-52Gs. Notably, the wing areas of these two aicraft differ by less than 1%, but the B-52H could operate at close to double the maximum take off weight of the Vulcan. Just not as quickly, or as high.

The numbers are in ✅   In the first quarter of 2024, KONGSBERG maintained its positive trend by achieving growth, solid financial results, and a robust order intake.   “Our key performance indicators have progressed as anticipated, and our strong order intake and expanding order backlog provide a solid basis for ongoing positive momentum in the years ahead,” says Geir Håøy, President and CEO of KONGSBERG   For Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, operating revenues were MNOK 4,917 in the first quarter, up 40 per cent from the same quarter last year.   “The first quarter was characterized by high activity levels across the company. We signed significant new orders for remote weapons stations and #NASAMS air defence system, while we received additional financial support from the EU and Norway to expand capacity at our new missile factory in Kongsberg, at a critical time for Europe and the world,” says Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.    Read the complete first-quarter report here: https://shorturl.at/rLQ02 #KONGSBERG #DefenceIndustry #ProtectingPeopleAndPlanet

Even as advanced new systems come down the line, unmanned aircraft such as MQ-9 remain critically important and relevant – and are available today. Experts are considering how #MQ9 paired with advanced electronic intelligence capabilities like SOAR pod could strengthen the air defenses of NATO allies and partners from stand-off ranges. Read the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)'s expert commentary here: https://ow.ly/5xU850UsXZP