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Cambridge Pixel: the go-to experts for radar interfacing. 🖥️🎯 Our range of interface hardware provides reliable radar interfacing and our software modules provide radar video and track data in a wide range of formats including ASTERIX. On a project supporting engineers at Thales with interfacing to existing Kelvin Hughes 1007 radars, for a Minehunter Combat Management System (CMS) upgrade, Simon Thomas, Head of Engineering, MCM, commented:  “The Cambridge Pixel solution enabled a smooth and rapid integration to the existing analogue-technology, Kelvin Hughes Radar system." "The Cambridge Pixel solution provides the radar video overlays and tracks plotted on the above water tactical displays, giving the vital situational awareness needed to support a minehunting mission.” We have exceptional experience in supporting developers and integrators with radar interfacing for security, maritime, naval and air defence applications. Contact our expert team to find out how we can assist with your next project. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYUY2S-g #radars #radarInterfacing #combatManagementSystems #radarUpgrades #radarSystems

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UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) - MOD Regional Expenditure with Industry On October 17th, the MOD released an update to the “MOD Regional Expenditure with Industry” collection. Statistics on MOD expenditure with industry, broken down by region and industry group. These statistics do not include estimates of MOD supported jobs with UK industry as previously published under the MOD regional expenditure with UK industry and supported employment statistics. Updates to MOD supported jobs estimates will be published under their own statistical collection when available. https://lnkd.in/eTr66y7j

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#CMOSS is increasingly on the radar of mil-aero bodies seeking to deploy tactical comms in vehicles that meet #SWaP specs and ensure a smooth path to the architecture. Challenges exist, though, and this article lays out a blueprint to de-risk that path. https://bit.ly/49CTZjq

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Support Systems for major acquisitions are complex. Articulating how a Support System will be developed through the course of a Program in an ASDEFCON contract takes a cross-over of skills between Commercial, ILS and Support Systems Engineering. Here are some of the ways the BiORG team add value to the development of a Support System in ASDEFCON: ✅Introducing a deliverables framework that ensures flexibility in the ILS Program (AGILE ILS Delivery) ✅Selecting the LSAR DEDs to ensure value for money in the data gathered for the LSA. ✅Right-sizing the Governance and Assurance framework (Mandated System Reviews, DIDs, Payment Milestones, SoW) to ensure we are enabling Industry to deliver. ✅Focusing on how the contract enables the development of relationship frameworks (Stewardship). The BiORG team are expert in drafting RFTs, developing and evaluating tenders and governing and assuring ASDEFCON contracts. If this is an area that we could add value for you, reach out at [email protected]. #forgingfutures #biorg #ASDEFCON #ILS

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🌟 Industry News of The Week 🌟 ◾ A rocket that has spent 15 years in space looks 'remarkably similar' to when it launched - https://lnkd.in/eb9sB9q5 ◾ ViaSat-3 F1 Satellite Enters Commercial Service - https://lnkd.in/ehNQ695u ◾ Space Systems Command Approves Orbit Fab Refuelling Interface for Military Satellites - https://lnkd.in/g6uqky9g ◾ The sun's magnetic field is about to flip - https://lnkd.in/eSKWJAWB ◾ NASA Thinks We’re Closer Than Ever to Discovering Evidence of Life on Mars - https://lnkd.in/eAgnhTWy NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Astroscale Viasat Orbit Fab What are your thoughts on these topics? Do any of these stories resonate with the challenges or opportunities you see in the industry? Let us know in the comments! #satcomindustry #space #spaceindustry #industrynews #newsoftheweek

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🇬🇧 The UK government is investing £8 million ($10M USD) in a new research program to develop spoof-proof satellite navigation systems for aircraft. Part of the UK’s £2.5 billion National Quantum Strategy, this initiative aims to create resilient, precise navigation technologies that can operate even in environments where GPS signals are unreliable or blocked. While the technology holds great promise, experts predict that quantum-based systems are still a decade away from commercial viability in aviation. https://lnkd.in/epzsrxeS #QuantumTech #AviationInnovation #SatelliteNavigation

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First Successful Demonstration of Space-Based Solar Power Transmission   The Microwave Array for Power-transfer Low-orbit Experiment (MAPLE), part of the Space Solar Power Demonstrator (SSPD-1) launched in January 2023, has achieved a significant milestone in space-based solar power technology. MAPLE, developed by researchers at the @California Institute of Technology (Caltech), successfully demonstrated the wireless transmission of energy through space and directed a detectable amount of power toward Earth for the first time. Another demonstrator that will beam 1kW of power from space to Earth will be launched in 2025 by Japan.   MAPLE consists of an array of flexible, lightweight microwave power transmitters designed to collect solar energy in space and beam it to receivers. The experiment tested transmission of power to a receiver in space successfully. Additionally, MAPLE beamed energy from a small window in the unit to a receiver on the roof of a laboratory at Caltech's campus in Pasadena. The experiment is not sealed, so it is subject to the harsh environment of space, including the wide temperature swings and solar radiation that will be faced one day by large-scale Space Solar Power Project (SSPP) units.   The technology utilizes the principle of interference, precisely controlling the timing and phase of electromagnetic waves to direct energy to specific locations without mechanical parts. This approach allows for rapid adjustments in power transmission direction.   While MAPLE represents a significant step forward, the research team is still evaluating the performance of individual components, a process expected to take some time. The ultimate goal of Caltech's Space Solar Power Project is to develop a constellation of modular spacecraft that can collect sunlight, convert it to electricity, and beam it anywhere on Earth as microwaves.   The team compared the performance of the array early in the mission with its performance at the end of the mission, when MAPLE was intentionally stressed. A drop in the total transmitted power was observed. Back in the lab on Earth, the group reproduced the power drop, attributing it to the degradation of a few individual transmitting elements in the array as well as some complex electrical–thermal interactions in the system. These observations have already led to revisions in the design of various elements of MAPLE to maximize its performance over extended periods of time.   This technology has the potential to democratize access to energy, particularly in remote regions or areas affected by disasters, without the need for ground-based energy transmission infrastructure. There are several challenges to overcome before the researchers believe it can be a commercially feasible prospect, including reducing the cost of materials and making the panels resistant to space radiation.   #SustainableEnergy #SpaceSolarPower #FutureOfEnergy #SolarInnovation #WirelessPowerTransfer

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CAVU Aerospace's Satellite On-Board Computer Module for LEO Applications Learn more: https://ow.ly/q0a050UtzCO CAVU AEROSPACE UK #obc #on-boardcomputer #leo #launch #ground #space #satellite

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Meet GP-Jammer - Your New Tool for #RF #Jamming Simulation Are you working on testing the resilience of communication or navigation systems? Meet GP-Jammer, a revolutionary software tool designed for wide-band RF jamming simulations. ✅ What it does: GP-Jammer generates a variety of interference signals, including advanced modulations, to simulate real-world jamming scenarios. ✅ Who it's for: Engineers, researchers, and academic organizations. ✅ Why it’s unique: Open-source Python library + cost-effective multi-channel simulation using Adalm Pluto SDR. Explore the possibilities with GP-Jammer. It's time to push the boundaries of system testing! https://lnkd.in/dNFfcKWT

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The combination of passive ESM and active radar is the optimal combined sensor for air defense, boosting the ability to detect, track and identify airborne threats throughout the arena.

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Airbus has signed a contract with the UK’s Ministry of Defence to provide the next-generation modems for the nation’s Skynet satellite communications constellation. The new modems are delivered for the Future Protected Modem Type-A project. They will replace the current Paradigm Modem System, support the Skynet 5 satellites and the yet-to-be-launched Skynet 6A satellite, and will provide several significant capability enhancements. The new-generation, sovereign modem has been designed, developed and manufactured in the UK.

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ISANKE & ICS is the advanced electronics on-board the #GCAP, the combat aircraft which during Farnborough International was presented in its new conceptual model, providing the aircrew with mission-critical information and advanced self-protection capabilities.   Alongside its partners within the ISANKE & ICS domain and across the three respective nations involved, #ELTGroup represents some of the most skilled and cutting-edge engineering work in the EMS management.   Together with the other industry champions for defence electronics, our expectation is to inspire and train a new generation of engineers who will be able to meet the challenging requirements of the next 50 years and beyond in the defence sensing and communications domain. #GCAP is a strategically important partnership, bringing together the governments of Italy, the United Kingdom and Japan and their respective industries to collaborate on shared military and industrial objectives in the delivery of a next-generation combat air capability. The programme is extremely significant for the security, economic prosperity of each nation and, through effective knowledge and technology transfer, will help evolve and deliver air sovereignty to each nation, for generations to come. #FIA2024

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Rakon’s MRO Subsystem Selected by German Aerospace Center (DLR) for International Space Station Mission Read more: https://ow.ly/FSIX50Ucv1e #aerospace #space #satellite #oscillator #gnss #timing

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🌟 WEAF has proudly supported 15 SMEs in their growth journey so far! 🌟 These businesses have recognized the value of WEAF’s expertise and capabilities in driving their success. Our support is completely free of charge. Interested in learning more? Get in touch today to schedule your complimentary consultation and see how WEAF can help your business thrive. Visit us at: WEAF.co.uk #BusinessGrowth #SMEs #BusinessSupport #FreeConsultation #WEAF

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CAVU's Satellite OnBoard Computer for Command Control with Redundancy Learn more: https://ow.ly/4Sa650UaglZ CAVU AEROSPACE UK Ltd #onboardcomputer #obc #launch #ground #space #satellite

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Rogue Space Systems Corporation (Rogue Space Systems Corporation) has announced the full manifest for its upcoming OTP-2 mission, slated for launch in early 2025. The primary objective is to test Rogue's developments in mission operations and algorithms for future in-space logistics services, requiring close-proximity maneuvering and docking. The OTP-2 spacecraft will carry an undisclosed payload, a new propulsion system, an encryption system, a new edge computing device, and five optical sensors. Notably, Rogue will be flying its next-generation Scalable Compute Platform (SCP) to provide critical computer vision, autonomy, and AI computations through Edge Computing. 'This is a foundational next step for Rogue Space Systems, propelling us forward towards our vision of providing in-space logistics services, and for establishing our credibility as a reliable in-space service provider,' says Rogue's CEO, Jon Beam. In addition to Rogue's custom technology, OTP-2 will host three payloads from industry newcomers: Forward Edge AI's Isidore Quantum® Space Encryptor for quantum-resistant encryption, IVO Limited's Quantum Drive for propellant-free electric propulsion, and an undisclosed payload. Rogue CRO Brent Abbott stated, 'Our hosting program gives Rogue a unique perspective on new technologies that could enable our cutting-edge logistics offerings.' The mission paves the way for Rogue's ambitious plans in space logistics and industrialization, including the upcoming OTP-3 mission in 2026 with planned rendezvous and proximity operations capabilities. #spacetech #logistics #innovation

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