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Aerospace & Defense Update
Date: 25 May, 2023
 
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Latest Aerospace & Defense News
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Cubic's Cutting-edge Compact Radio Transceivers Enable Seamless Airborne-Ground Communication

Cubic Nuvotronics, Inc.

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Rafael Completes Integration of the CRFS RFeye Sensors in its Off-the-shelf Counter Drone Solution

CRFS

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Viavi Introduces New Communications Service Monitor for Military Radio and LMR Technicians

Viavi Solutions

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Passive Air Defense System Uses 3D Geolocation to Identify and Geolocate Aircraft Transmissions

CRFS

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Rohde & Schwarz Showcasing Next-Gen Electronic Warfare Solutions at AOC Europe 2023

Rohde & Schwarz

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Aerostar UAV Conducts RF Signal Detection and Geolocation Using CRFS’ RFeye Ecosystem

CRFS

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Intelligent Waves Unveils Secure Non-RF Light-Based Wireless Broadband Solution for Next-Gen Warfighters

Intelligent Waves

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Viavi Showcases Compact and Ruggedized System to Sense, Capture, Replay RF Signals at AOC Europe 2023

Viavi Solutions

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US Army Awards BAE Systems $72.5 Million Contract for Precision Guided Munitions R&D

BAE Systems

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Raytheon to Outfit Korean FA-50 Aircrafts with its PhantomStrike Compact AESA Radar

Raytheon Technologies

Aerospace & Defense White Papers & Articles
Radar Basics: How to Build a 24 GHz FMCW Radar System - Analog Devices
Expedite Critical Wideband Signal Recorders in Defense Applications - Mercury Systems
The Basics of Military EMC Testing - AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
High-Speed Data Recording Insights for the Military Embedded Industry - Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions
Software Defined Radios (SDR's) for Defense Markets - Per Vices
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Data Link
100 km, NATO Band III+/Band IV Line-of-Sight Radio System
Data Link  from Elbit Systems

The GRX-8000 from Elbit Systems is a Radio System that operates in the NATO Band IV (4.4 to 5 GHz) and optional NATO Band III+ (1.35 to 2.7 GHz). It is a line-of-sight radio system with a range of 100 Km and supports fixed frequency (FF) and frequency hopping (FH) modes. This radio system provides a one-way data rate of up to 100 Mbps and an aggregated data rate of up to 200 Mbps.
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Software Defined Radio
HF Software-Defined Communication System for Airborne Applications
Software Defined Radio  from Collins Aerospace

The HF-9500 from Collins Aerospace is a HF Communication System that has been developed for airborne applications. It features digital signal processing technology that delivers high-quality, reliable performance for military fixed-wing airborne applications. This system delivers an output power of 400 W and is designed to use a common suite of hardware and software components that meet Open Systems Architecture (OSA) and HF modernization requirements.
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RF Spectrum Recording and Playback System
Portable Spectrum Recording System from 9 kHz to 8/18 GHz
RF Spectrum Recording and Playback System  from CRFS

The RFeye® SenS Portable is a Lightweight I/Q Recorder for high-fidelity, long-duration RF recording and signal extraction from 9 kHz to 8/18 GHz. This recorder has a real-time bandwidth of 100 MHz and can store up to 12 hours of spectrum recordings in its internal 25.6 TB SSD. This recorder uses the DeepView software interface from CRFS that allows users to quickly find and extract the required signals.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Military-Grade Outdoor Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer from 10 MHz to 6 GHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Aaronia AG

The SPECTRAN® V6 MIL from Aaronia is a Military Certified outdoor Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer that operates from 10 MHz to 6 GHz (optional 8 GHz available). It provides up to 245 MHz (I/Q) of real-time bandwidth and can sweep the complete band in less than 5 ms (1 THz/s). The analyzer is designed for frequency monitoring and for detecting, analyzing, and recording unknown and illegal signal transmissions.
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RF Spectrum Analyzer
Real-time Spectrum Analyzer from 100 kHz to 43.5 GHz
RF Spectrum Analyzer  from Signal Hound

The SM435C from Signal Hound is a Real-time Spectrum Analyzer that operates from 100 kHz to 43.5 GHz. It has a dynamic range of 110 dB, a sweep speed of 1 THz/sec at 30kHz RBW (using Nuttall windowing), and an SSB phase noise of -138 dBc/Hz@100 kHz offset. This RTSA is designed for remotely-located accurate RF data analysis at the lowest cost possible and includes a 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ port, enabling it to communicate with a PC over long distances using a fiber optic cable.
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Front End Module
Transmit/Receive Module from 2.5 to 4 GHz for S-Band Radar Applications
Front End Module  from Qorvo

The QPM2101 from Qorvo is a Transmit/Receive Module that operates from 2.5 to 4 GHz. It consists of a Tx/Rx switch, a transmit path which is a low loss pass through, and a receive path consisting of a low-noise amplifier, a 6-bit digital step attenuator (DSA) and a driver amplifier. In the Rx chain, it provides a small signal gain of 30 dB with a gain control range of 31.5 dB (using DSA) and has a noise figure of 1 dB.
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RF Amplifier
10 W Multi-Octave GaN Solid State Power Amplifier from 0.2 to 2.6 GHz
RF Amplifier  from NuWaves RF Solutions

The NuPower 11B02A-TAC2 from NuWaves RF Solutions is a Multi-Octave Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) that operates from 200 to 2600 MHz. It delivers a CW output power of 10 W with a small signal gain of 46 dB and an efficiency of 33%. This SSPA is based on the latest Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology that ensures high efficiency of operation, an extended range, and improved link margin.
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RF Amplifier
32 Watts GaN Power Amplifier Module from 300 to 6000 MHz
RF Amplifier  from Triad RF Systems

The TA1216 from Triad RF Systems is a GaN Power Amplifier Module that operates from 300 to 6000 MHz. This class AB amplifier delivers an output power of 32 watts with a gain of 45 dB. It operates over a DC supply voltage from 12 to 28 V and draws 4 A of current. The device is capable of supporting any signal type and modulation format including but not limited to 3G-4G telecom, WLAN, OFDM, DVB, and CW / AM / FM.
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RF Amplifier
E-Band, Waveguide Power Amplifiers for Military/Commercial Applications
RF Amplifier  from Filtronic

The Cerus 4 from Filtronic are Power Amplifiers that operate from 71 to 76 GHz and 81 to 86 GHz. They deliver a saturated output power of 33 dBm (~2 W) with more than 20 dB of gain. These amplifiers feature 4x Filtronic GaAs HEMT PA MMICs and support 256QAM modulation for high linearity. They have an integrated temperature sensor that provides users with accurate amplifier temperature data, and optional control circuitry facilitates functions including gain control, mute control, and alarms.
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Band Pass Filter
Rugged Ceramic Bandpass Filter with Center Frequency of 2.5 GHz
Band Pass Filter  from Smiths Interconnect

The 6DF4-2500/500-M from Smiths Interconnect is a Bandpass Filter with a center frequency of 2500 MHz. It has 3 dB passband bandwidth of 500 MHz, a passband insertion loss of less than 0.90 dB and provides an out-of-band rejection of more than 60 dBc (at 3500 MHz). This filter can handle an average power of 1 W.
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RF & Microwave Circulator
10 W RF Circulator from 17.3 to 22 GHz for Military Applications
RF & Microwave Circulator  from DiTom Microwave

The DHC1722 from DiTom Microwave is an RF Circulator that operates from 17.3 to 22 GHz. It can handle an average input power of up to 10 W and a peak input power of 30 W. This isolator provides more than 20 dB of isolation and has an insertion loss of less than 0.5 dB. It is available in a passivated stainless-steel module that measures 0.5 x 0.7 x 0.5 inches with SMA (male/female) connectors and is suitable for high-reliability military applications.
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Software Defined Radio
L/S/C-Band Miniaturized Software-Defined Radio for Military Applications
Software Defined Radio  from Cubic Nuvotronics, Inc.

The Nano Multiband Transceiver (nMT) from Cubic is a Miniaturized Software-Defined Radio (SDR) that operates from 1350 – 1390 MHz, 1755 – 1850 MHz (L-Band), 2025 – 2500 MHz (S-Band) and 4400 – 4990 MHz (C-Band). It supports multi-band reception and transmission (L, S, and C bands) which enables operation anywhere in the world and includes the latest AES encryption technology.
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Software Defined Radio
Vehicular Software Defined Radio from 30 to 512 MHz/1 to 1.8 GHz
Software Defined Radio  from Elbit Systems

The E-LynX™ Vehicular MP from Elbit Systems is a Software Defined Radio (SDR) that operates from 30 to 512 MHz and 1 to 1.8 GHz. It is based on the SCA 2.2.2 architecture, supports FM, BPSK, GMSK, PSK, and QAM modulation schemes, and has a bandwidth of up to 4 MHz. In Tx mode, this SDR delivers an output power of 50 W, has spurious emissions of -80 dBc, harmonic emissions of better than -60 dBc, and includes open and short-circuit protection.
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Data Link
Rugged IP Data Links from 70 MHz to 6 GHz for Airborne Military Applications
Data Link  from BERTEN

The S-6000 Series from BERTEN are IP Data Links that operate from 70 MHz to 6 GHz. They feature two full-duplex channels with data rates from 700 Kbps to 78 Mbps. These data links support the proprietary COFDM waveform and are designed to establish reliable long-range communications under high velocity, acceleration, jerk, and shock conditions.
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OCXO
Radiation Tolerant Microcomputer Compensated Crystal Oscillator from 5 to 80 MHz
OCXO  from Q-Tech Corporation

The QT2020 from Q-Tech Corporation is a Microcomputer Compensated Crystal Oscillator (MCXO) with output frequencies from 5 to 80 MHz. It provides sinewave or HCMOS output with an output power of 3 dBm and also provides a 1PPS output. This oscillator uses a high-stability overtone SC-cut crystal with microprocessor-controlled compensation.
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Vector Network Analyzer
Handheld Communications Service Monitor from 1 MHz to 6 GHz
Vector Network Analyzer  from Viavi Solutions

The CX100 from VIAVI Solutions is a Handheld Communications Service Monitor (CSM) that operates from 1 MHz to 6 GHz. It is a fully featured radio test solution in a lightweight, rugged, and handheld form factor that is designed for tactical and LMR network technicians working in rugged environments.
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Frequency Multiplier
Active 2x Frequency Multiplier from 8 to 21 GHz for Aerospace Applications
Frequency Multiplier  from Analog Devices

The ADH561S from Analog Devices is an Active 2x Frequency Multiplier that operates from 8 to 21 GHz. It provides an output power of +17 dBm (when driven by a +5 dBm drive level signal) with an SSB phase noise of -139 dBc/Hz (@100 kHz offset) and maintains good system noise performance. This frequency doubler utilizes GaAs PHEMT technology and requires a DC supply from 4.5 to 5.5 V.
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RF Transceiver
Rugged and Immersible Handheld Transceiver from 30 to 88 MHz
RF Transceiver  from Datron

The HH1077 from Datron is a Handheld Transceiver that operates in the VHF Band from 30 to 88 MHz. It offers 2,320 channels at 25 kHz spacing with 15 programmable preset channels available via a rotary knob and 100 additional channels available through a keypad. This transceiver supports simplex and half-duplex modes and provides a user-selectable output power of 500 mW, 2 W, and 5 W.
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Anechoic Chamber
Testing Chamber for Military Components from 9 kHz to 40 GHz
Anechoic Chamber  from FRANKONIA

The MIL CHC from FRANKONIA is a Compact Hybrid Chamber with frequency range from 9 kHz/26 MHz to 40 GHz. It is designed for military components testing according to MIL-STD 461 and DO-160 standards and has been adapted for radiated emission and immunity tests at a 1.0 m measuring distance. This chamber uses advanced, long-lasting Frankosorb® absorber lining with nano thin-film technology for long-term stability (Ferrite F006, H450, or H600 option).
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RF Connector
Thread Mount TNC Connectors from DC to 11 GHz
RF Connector  from Delta Electronics Manufacturing Corp.

The TNC Series from Delta Electronics are TNC Connectors that operate from DC to 11 GHz. These 50-ohm connectors are available in various configurations and have 7/16-28 threaded coupling (similar in size to BNC connectors, but with better electrical characteristics). They are best suited for use with cables in the range of .150" to .250" diameter but are available for flexible and semi-rigid cables from .085" to over .75" diameter.
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