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Link 16 Breaks New Ground (sponsored whitepaper) | Shephard
WEBJul 3, 2020 · The anti-jamming, frequency hopping patterns used by Link 16 terminals can be selected (called Net Numbers) and used to keep IERs separated. Link 16 supports up to 127 such separate nets. Different cryptographic keys and partitioned variable modes can be used to isolate data, while still allowing for range extending relay.
FAAD C2 demonstrates counter-drone interface | Shephard
WEBMay 10, 2022 · The Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control (FAAD C2) system from Northrop Grumman used the Universal Command and Control (UC2) interface in a C-UAS context during the recent Purple Guardian joint field demonstration at the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. UC2 forms part of a DoD initiative to create a universal language to be used across ...
Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with …
WEBJan 3, 2024 · The Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet is still in the limelight over 40 years after its first flight. Shephard sums up the latest developments and tells you everything you need to know about the aircraft in the 2020s. The list of countries that would like to get their hands on the jet constantly grows. Ukraine, after lobbying hard for acquiring ...
Authors | Shephard
WEBAndrew is a former editor of Digital Battlespace and Unmanned Vehicles magazines.Andrew joined Shephard Media from Jane’s, where he was land forces reporter for International Defence Review and Jane’s Defence Weekly.. Andrew has served with UK forces in three operational theatres: Afghanistan, the Balkans and Iraq. He still contributes to Shephard titles, including Land Warfare ...
Leonardo acquires stake in GEM | Shephard
WEBLeonardo announced on 21 April that it is expanding its sensor portfolio after taking a 30% stake in fellow Italian company GEM elettronica for an undisclosed price. Under the agreement, Leonardo can acquire control of GEM via a purchase option that can be exercised in 2024. Leonardo also signed a commercial and industrial agreement with GEM ...
MOHOC refines helmet-mounted camera design | Shephard
WEBMay 24, 2022 · MOHOC Inc on 23 May launched a new helmet-mounted video camera designed to optimise situational awareness for military users such as SOF.. The first MOHOC 2 model transmits streamed real-time video that is compatible with the Persistent Systems MPU5 mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) radio.. Beginning in Q3 2022, MOHOC Inc aims to release additional models with IP, USB, and HDMI video formats ...
BAE Systems’ LiteHUD takes first flight | Shephard
WEBSep 15, 2017 · BAE Systems' LiteHUD head-up display has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of its first flight, the company announced on 12 September. The flight occurred on a US Special Operations Command AC-130J aircraft, followed by flights on Textron’s Scorpion jet and BAE Systems’ Advanced Hawk demonstrator aircraft.. LiteHUD is expected to fly on at least two other aircraft this year.
First ARTEMIS F-5 arrives in US for training programme
WEBApr 12, 2024 · Swiss company RUAG has handed over the first of a total of 22 F-5 jets to US Navy Tactical Air Support (Tactical Air). Acting as a subcontractor on behalf of Tactical Air, RUAG has been responsible for performing inspections and selected structural work on the F-5 aircraft, as well as for overhauling the engines.