MtronPTI Introduces New Modular Sub-System Product Line Aimed At Military, Electronics and Telecom Markets Sep 3, 2008
3 billion frequency control market in military communications, electronic warfare, telecommunications infrastructure and GPS modules sectors. MtronPTI is a wholly owned subsidiary of The LGL Group (AMEX: - ). (Primezone Releases)
hacking stirs fears of cyber militias Sep 2, 2008
Militaries have conducted electronic warfare for decades, such as jamming communications, so attacks on computer systems alongside a conventional conflict are not new. But those operations are normally carried out by nation-states. (Reuters)
Yar'Adua appoints new service chiefs Aug 21, 2008
" Chiefs of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs since May 29, 1999 are as follows: Chiefs of Defence Staff: Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi (Kogi State) General Alexander Ogomudia (Delta) General Martin Luther Agwai (Kaduna) General Andrew Owoye Azazi (Bayelsa) Chiefs of Army Staff: Lt Gen Victor Malu (Benue) Gen Alexander Ogomudia (Delta) Gen Martin Luther Agwai (Kaduna) Gen Andrew Owoye Azazi (Bayelsa) Lt Gen Luka Yusuf (Kaduna) Chiefs of the Naval Staff: Vice Admiral Victor Ombu (Bayelsa) Vice Admiral... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Georgian planning flaws led to failure Aug 20, 2008
Russian air dominance But the most significant Russian advantage was its ability to rapidly assume air dominance, bolstered by its effective countering of the Georgian air defense network by targeting Georgian command and control and leveraging coordinated electronic warfare and cyber-attacks. With only 9 Su-25 and 9 L-29 aircraft, the Georgian Air Force was quickly overwhelmed and the Russian runway-targeted bombing of each of Georgia's military bases was especially effective. (Asia Times Online)
Air Force's plans for cyber command put on hold Aug 14, 2008
The Air Force remains committed to providing full-spectrum cyber capabilities to include global command and control, electronic warfare and network defense, Air Force spokesman Ed Gulick said in a prepared statement. The Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Air Force have considered delaying currently planned actions on Air Force Cyber Command (AFCYBER) to allow ample time for a comprehensive assessment of all AFCYBER requirements and to synchronize the AFCYBER mission with other key Air Force... (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Russia marks its red lines Aug 13, 2008
It was reported further, "They also have been giving instruction on military intelligence and security for the central regime. Tbilisi also purchased weapons, intelligence and electronic warfare systems from Israel. These advisers were undoubtedly deeply involved in the Georgian army's preparations to conquer the South Ossetian capital Friday.". Debkafile also reported, "Moscow has repeatedly demanded that Jerusalem halt its military assistance to Georgia, finally threatening a crisis in... (Asia Times Online)
Air attack against Georgia -- Aug. 9, online Aug 13, 2008
Tbilisi also purchased weapons, intelligence and electronic warfare systems from Israel. These advisers were undoubtedly deeply involved in the Georgian army's preparations to take over the South Ossetian capital Friday. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
* Beijing's new missiles go too far Aug 11, 2008
Chinas strategy would be to utilize effective but relatively low-cost tactics such as media propaganda, psychological intimidation, and legal and diplomatic isolation, coupled with targeted missile attacks and electronic warfare to force Taiwan into a capitulation that the US would find hard to undo. A successful area denial strategy based on these new missiles would play a key role of denying the US the ability to prevent attacks on Taiwan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Georgia: President Says Georgian Troops Control South Ossetia Aug 9, 2008
Meanwhile, Tbilisi accused Russia of conducting electronic warfare against Georgia. Several Georgian government websites, including those operated by ministries of defense and foreign affairs, came under attack by Russian hackers, according to an official statement. (EurasiaNet.org)
Mechanical Engineer Aug 8, 2008
L-3 Communications, Linkabit is engaged in the development of state-of-the-art Electronic Warfare (EW) and communications products and systems. Our close-knit team of talented employees has remained at the forefront of the industry for over 30 years. (Florida Today)
Boeing wins $659M Navy contract Aug 6, 2008
The procurement includes 13 F/A-18F Super Hornets and three E/A-18G Growlers, the electronic warfare version of the F/A-18F, the Defense Department announced Tuesday. Boeing is in the middle of a second five-year contract to supply the Navy with 210 Super Hornets, which runs through 2009, and the Navy eventually plans to buy 460 Super Hornets by 2012, according to the firms website. (Crain's Chicago Business)
CAE to acquire Bell Aliant's xwave Defence, Security and Aerospace ... Aug 6, 2008
The acquisition will also allow CAE to add new customers and capabilities in the electronic warfare market, the land command and control market, and significantly enhance its presence in the C4ISR (command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) domain ... In addition, the DSA team's electronic warfare technology is currently used by Canadian troops in Afghanistan. (FOXBusiness)
Forbes Beltway Index: Insider Activity Jul 31, 2008
company does system engineering for activities such as airborne reconnaissance, electronic warfare and tactical information. For the Argon's fiscal year, ended last September, business with the U.S. Navy accounted for the majority of the company's $282 million in revenues. (Forbes -- Business)
Trends & talk around the town Jul 27, 2008
The system integrates hand-held diagnostic tools, electronic links to supply system computers, wearable computers for displaying repair manuals, computer-based training and airborne data analysis equipment originally developed for electronic warfare applications. The more accurate diagnosis of problems should reduce unneeded repairs by 25 percent, saving the Navy $1 million per year. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Air Force declares lost B-52 crew dead Jul 24, 2008
1st Lt. Robert D. Gerren, 32, electronic warfare officer, 20th Bomb Squadron. The sixth victim, Col. George Martin, was a flight surgeon and deputy commander of the 36th Medical Group at Andersen Air Force Base. (Shreveport Times)
Air Force says no survivors of B-52 crash off Guam Jul 24, 2008
Brent D. Williams, 37, navigator; Capt. Michael K. Dodson, 31, co-pilot; 1st Lt. Joshua D. Shepherd, 25, navigator; 1st Lt. Robert D. Gerren, 32, electronic warfare officer; and Col. George Martin, 51, flight surgeon. Martin was also the deputy commander of 36th Medical Group at Andersen Air Force Base. (Nola.com -- Sports)
ATK wins $16.4M Navy air missile contract Jul 22, 2008
with follow-on work for an electronic warfare system, called the AAR-47 A(V)2. It is designed to protect aircraft against surface-to-air missiles. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Officials: Israel Drill Was Message to Iran Over Nukes Jun 27, 2008
The drill had no provision for dealing with anti-aircraft fire, did not include electronic warfare or surveillance aircraft and did not involve live ammunition, he said. Although ground attacks were simulated, the Iranian and Greek terrains are different, and aircraft flew at a high altitude, "which would not have been the case had the nature of the exercise been aggressive," he said. (Fox News)
RAAF Hornets new test bomb, radar device Jun 24, 2008
He said the project was within budget and on-track to deliver the complete electronic warfare self-protection upgrade to the entire Hornet fleet by late 2012. "Given the complexity of the project, the ability to deliver within schedule and budget has been a big success for the Defence Materiel Organisation," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Israel Poised to Attack Iranian Nuclear Sites Jun 23, 2008
Additionally, the bombers are protected by F-15Is which have a sophisticated electronic warfare and countermeasures system and an array of air-to-air combat weapons. The authors believe Israel would conduct the mission using 25 F-15Is and 25 F-16Is and should anticipate a 40 percent (10 aircraft) loss to Iranian air defense. (Human Events Online)
Northrop Grumman's German Subsidiary Changes Name to Northrop Grumman LITEF Jun 18, 2008
In the UK Northrop Grumman operates from primary locations in London, Fareham, Chester, Coventry, New Malden, Peterborough, RAF Waddington and Solihull and provides avionics, communications, electronic warfare systems, marine navigation systems, robotics, C4ISR solutions and mission planning, IT systems, and software development. Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global defense and technology company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in information and... (PR Newswire)
In Tense Times, Israeli Arms Biz Booms Jun 17, 2008
Israel's defense industry is benefiting from demand for its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and sophisticated electronic warfare equipment of the sort used in the ongoing Palestinian conflict and during last summer's war in Lebanon. "We're looking for defense exports to grow by a 20% annual clip at least through 2010," predicts Joshua Yeres, defense analyst at Giza Singer Even, an investment and consulting firm in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv. (BusinessWeek)
Navy officer earns promotion, award Jun 16, 2008
After completing A and C schools in advanced Aviation Electronics, Naval Aircrewman Candidate School, Electronic Warfare Intelligence school and SERE training, Reilly was stationed in Spain as a radio operator, electronics warfare operator and maintenance technician on the EP-3E Orion and EA-3B Sky Warrior. She was among an initial group of three women selected for airborne combat operations for the VP/VQ community in Desert Shield/Storm. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Boeing delays spy plane delivery Jun 11, 2008
Boeing delays $1b spy plane delivery to Australia. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Boeing's $1 Billion Australian Surveillance Plane Program Delayed to 2010 Jun 10, 2008
The first two planes fitted with electronic warfare systems will be delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force in early 2010, Boeing spokesman said in an interview today. The other four will be ready by the end of that year, he said, attributing the delay to ``systems integration'' challenges. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
'Sand sailors' do major duty Jun 9, 2008
After seeing what the sailors have been doing not only in Iraq and Afghanistan, but also in Africa, Willard, in a written statement, said he believes they are "learning a great deal about our joint forces, about what our ground forces go through. They're learning a great many skills they otherwise never would have, and some of them are very much lending their expertise to the fight. For example, the electronic warfare experts who come from our electronic warfare squadrons, our Aegis ships and... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
China takes on the US - in space Jun 6, 2008
Security analysts say it has poured cash into an electronic warfare capability designed to jam satellite transmissions, developed laser-based weapons and improved its heavy-lift rockets. The Technology Research Academy has been working on an advanced ASAT weapon called a "piggyback satellite" that would attach itself to an enemy satellite, space station or space-based laser and jam communications or blow up the target. (Asia Times Online)
BUCK R. BRUMBLE passed away on May 21, 2008, Jun 1, 2008
He mostly flew as an Electronic Warfare Officer. He served in Southeast Asia, flew 100 combat missions over North Vietnam and was a decorated officer. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Memorial Day: Why It Matters May 30, 2008
Beginning in August 2002 and ending in May 2003, Mr. Butkus was a mission specialist for the EA6B prowler, which he said is an electronic warfare aircraft. "I was a first class petty officer, it was the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, and I was out there in the beginning for 'Shock and Awe.' It was the very first mission in Iraq," said Mr. Butkus. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Governor signs bill helpful to fort May 29, 2008
The special geographical topography around the post sets up an electronically-clean bowl surrounded by protecting mountains, creating an environment free for military testing of electronic signals, unmanned aerial systems and intelligence and electronic warfare training. In the past, Maj. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Northrop Grumman Verifies Value of Networking Systems May 27, 2008
AMMP was developed as part of Northrop Grumman's larger Electronic Warfare Battle Management initiatives ... It was the relatively recent incorporation of communication systems such as the Link-16/Multifuntion Information Distribution System into the military's electronic warfare fleet that opened the door to capabilities that we evaluated in our study,'' said McMahon. (Primezone Releases)
Ret. Lt. Col. Peter F. Fazio May 26, 2008
Peter was an electronic warfare officer in B-52 warplanes and was among the first group of soldiers to cross during his military career. The first, from USC in Systems Management and the second, from the Air Force Institute of Technology, in Logistics Management. (New Iberia, LA)
* Caracas protests US Navy aircraft airspace violation May 21, 2008
However, some have been modified for electronic warfare and intelligence gathering. The Venezuelan defense minister said the S-3 practically flew over two Venezuelan islands before turning back and heading toward the Netherlands Antilles, small islands just off Venezuelas northern coast. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Braves' top pick Heyward gets top marks May 20, 2008
He is an electrical engineer for ITT Technologies, designing electronic warfare systems for Robins Air Force Base. She was an insurance underwriter for Life of Georgia before taking a job at Georgia Power to work closer to their McDonough home. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Defense Department Backgr... May 10, 2008
So electronic warfare, which is part of IO, is not a compelling issue for this. So that's why we went to that. (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
India plans 1 billion euro Mirage upgrade May 9, 2008
The upgraded Mirage-2000 jets will get new avionics, including an advanced navigation system, new mission computers with increased capacity and processing speed, helmet-mounted displays, glass cockpits, internal electronic warfare suites and, of course, better armaments and weapon systems. IAF is undertaking upgrade programmes of its MiGs, Jaguars and Mirage-2000s to enhance their combat potential, grappling as it is with just around 30-32 fighter squadrons, which is far less than its... (India Times, India -- Community News)
Top 50 IP People Under 45 May 8, 2008
A political science major from the University of Chicago, David Callahan learned electronic warfare, including cryptography, as a U.S. Army Reserve captain. The military discipline has served him well. (Law.com)
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Awarded $1.9 Million of Orders for High Power Amplifiers and Switches May 6, 2008
Fred Kornberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Comtech Telecommunications Corp., said, ``We are proud of our RF microwave amplifier segment's continuing success and recognition as a premier supplier of solid state, high power amplifiers and switches to the electronic warfare marketplace. . (Primezone Releases)
Northrop Grumman Receives Third Order for Airborne Electronic Attack Systems From U.S. Navy May 5, 2008
From its remarkable performance in Iraq and Afghanistan, we know that the combat-tested ICAP III system will fit well into the Marines' vision for supporting deployed infantryman and future electronic warfare networks. . (Primezone Releases)
I-Team: Inside the Underworld of Black Projects May 2, 2008
The lightning bolt is associated with electronic warfare. One way to guess what they mean is to look back at programs already acknowledged. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Raymond E. Geer Apr 22, 2008
His next assignment was to the U.S Army Combat Surveillance and Electronic Warfare School at Fort Huachuca, Ariz. where he was director of the Ground Sensors Department. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Karnataka seeks Centre support Apr 3, 2008
INTERNATIONAL: Ottawa: Canada-India Parliamentary Association formed n Al-Qaeda number two Ayman al-Zawahiri: UN is an enemy of Islam n Washington: World Bank Pres asks wealth funds to invest '1%' in Africa n New York: FAO predicts increased rice production in Asian countries n San Francisco: Yahoo fund aids 'cyber dissidents' in China n New York study:US to pay greater attention to electronic warfare NATIONAL: A 13-yr-old student stabbed to death in Greater Noida n Himanshu Joshi, 7th std... (Times Now.tv)
Inside the U.S military's classified budget Apr 1, 2008
Its mission, he says, is to test strike aircraft, conventional weapons and electronic warfare equipment and to develop tactics to use the high-tech armaments in war. "The military has patches for almost everything it does," Paglen writes in the introduction. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Economic path opensfor China reunification Mar 27, 2008
The defense budget has seen rapid increased over five years with a sizeable chunk going to missile development, submarines and electronic warfare capabilities. At the just concluded annual session of Parliament, the mainland said its military spending this year would rise nearly 18% to US$57. (Asia Times Online)
Department of Defense Val... Mar 26, 2008
Team: Program Management Office, Warfare, Design to Scope Team, Sea Systems Command Organization: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Heuneme Division, Air Dominance Department Special: Naval Air Systems Command, Avionics Component Improvement Program and Naval Surface Warfare Command Crane, Airborne Electronic Warfare; Naval Facilities Systems Command Design-Build Acquisition Strategy and Cooperative Engagement Capability System Antenna Environmental Control Unit Redesign Air Force... (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
'Sand sailors' jam IEDs in desert Mar 21, 2008
Dye and 300 other shipboard electronic warfare specialists were charged with teaching troops how to defuse the bombs by jamming the electronic signals the insurgents used to detonate them ... "It was the right decision. Electronic warfare was our background, what we did it for a living." ... Electronic warfare specialists are trained at the 's electronic warfare and cryptological training headquarters at Corry Station. (CNN -- Law)
Mica's Earmarks Mar 17, 2008
The other three earmark requests, for Electronic Warfare Associates Inc. of Lake Mary, which makes communications and counter-terrorism equipment, Cubic Corp. of San Diego, Calif ... Electronic Warfare Associates Inc, gave $19,250, Cubic Corp. gave $825 and Ocean Design gave nothing. (The St. Augustine Record)
No scrapping of jet fighters Mar 17, 2008
"Cancelling the Super Hornet would bring significant financial penalties and create understandable tensions between the contract partners.'' Mr Fitzgibbon said the review had identified an opportunity to reduce the support costs of the Super Hornet, saving up to $300m. The analysis had also highlighted additional capabilities, such as the specialised electronic warfare variant of the Super Hornet, would be considered as part of the overall acquisition. "These additional capabilities will be more... (NEWS.com.au)
101st Airborne gets Navy help to defeat roadside bombs Mar 15, 2008
About 300 electronic warfare specialists who normally serve on ships have helped train thousands of troops to use equipment to jam signals that set off roadside bombs. Among those benefitting from the help were Fort Campbell, Ky. (FOX19.com, OH)
Cobham will provide more jobs Mar 6, 2008
On Friday, the company based in England celebrated its acquisition of the electronic warfare business. The deal was originally announced Dec. 19. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Panel meets on vulnerabilities, warfare in cyberspace Mar 4, 2008
The Joint Information Operations Warfare Command integrates electronic warfare, military deception, operations security, and strategic communications to ensure cyberspace is controlled and available to friendly forces for offensive and defensive uses. Chilton and Vickers both pushed for "prompt global strike" capability. (Boston Globe)
US worried over China space weapons Mar 4, 2008
The Pentagon report also pointed to China's growing interest in electronic warfare, highlighting what it said were "numerous" intrusions into computer networks around the world, including some owned by the US government. Under the heading "Cyber warfare Capabilities", the report said that intrusions apparently from China into global computer networks used "many of the skills and capabilities that would also be required for computer network attack". (Aljazeera.Net)
Oops! Billion Dollar Mishap As Bomber Hits Deck Feb 23, 2008
Four aircrew members ejected from the EA-6B Prowler electronic warfare aircraft and were rescued by helicopter. Bookmark this page. (Sky News)
Pilots safe after stealth bomber crash in Guam Feb 23, 2008
Four aircrewmembers ejected from the EA-6B Prowler electronic warfare aircraft and were rescued by helicopter. Guam is a U.S. territory 3,700 miles southwest of Hawaii. (USA Today -- News)
Nashua grad Cmelik awarded Bronze Star Feb 22, 2008
Sergeant Cmelik processed over 400 joint tactical air support requests and collectively supervised or controlled more than 900 close air support, armed overwatch, armed reconnaissance and electronic warfare sorties. In support of ground operations, Sgt. Cmelik was personally responsible for the release of more than 79,000 pounds of ordinance on the battlefield and expertly controlled 39 engagements, including the release of 77 precision-guided bombs with zero fratricide. (Charles City Press, IO)
Arming India: America Gets a Piece of the Action Feb 21, 2008
State-run Israel Aerospace Industries has just entered a joint venture with Indian industrial conglomerate Tata Group to produce drones, radar and electronic warfare systems. The next big prize: an Indian Air Force order for 126 multi-role fighter jets that could be worth more than $10 billion. (Time.com)
Lockheed wins $1bn Indian order Feb 19, 2008
Over the weekend, the state-run Israel Aerospace Industries and business conglomerate Tata agreed a joint venture to produce drones, radar and electronic warfare systems. Israel is India's second largest arms supplier after Russia, with France in third place. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Israel flaunts wares at defence expo Feb 17, 2008
The controversies apart, India and Israel have decided to focus on more and more joint R&D projects, ranging from ship-launched rotary UAVs and electronic warfare systems to advanced radars, anti-missile defence systems and third-generation night-vision equipment. The Indian armed forces are also keen to acquire new as well as augment quantities of already-contracted missile systems. (India Times, India -- Community News)
5 Years Ago: Military Released 'Embed Rules' for Iraq Feb 16, 2008
"* Information on effectiveness of enemy electronic warfare.* "Information on missing or downed aircraft or missing vessels while search and rescue and recovery operations are being planned or underway. "* Photographs or broadcast showing an enemy prisoner of war or detainee's "face, nametag, or other identifying feature. (MediaWeek.com)
Officer returns home, heads center Feb 14, 2008
(Times photo/Anton Menning) Army Col. Wayne Parks explains a new idea to Sharon Benson, a strategic communicator, for the Information Operations, Electronic Warfare and Computer Networks Operations Proponent at Fort Leavenworth ... He now heads the Information Operations, Electronic Warfare and Computer Network Operations Proponents at Fort Leavenworth ... Information Operations encompasses both electronic warfare and computer network operations, among other concerns. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
LCA Tejas is yet to take off Feb 12, 2008
"All the agencies involved in it like the Aeronautical Development Agency, Defence Research and Development Organization, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and even the IAF, which has frequently changed requirements of weapons and electronic warfare midway, have to share the blame," he added. For the record, the two LCA technology demonstrators and three prototype vehicles have clocked over 800 flights till now, accumulating 425 hours and covering a flight envelope of 1. (India Times, India)
Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Names Samuel Abbate, Doug McVicar and Edward Sturms Vice Presidents Within Its Information Technology Sector Feb 11, 2008
Previously, he served in a variety of management positions including program director for the Increased Capability III program (ICAP-III), where he was responsible for the development and successful fleet deployment of the next generation electronic warfare system for the EA-6B electronic attack tactical aircraft. Abbate earned a bachelor's degree from the New York Institute of Technology, N.Y., and a master's degree from Long Island University, N.Y.. (Primezone Releases)
HAL to test flight Light Combat Helicopter by year end Feb 10, 2008
The helicopter, which is based on HAL's existing Dhruv advanced light helicopter platform, will be equipped with helmet-mounted targeting systems, electronic warfare systems and advanced weapons systems. It will be capable of operating at heights of up to 6,000 metres or 18,000 feet and will be powered by the Shakti engine developed by HAL and Turbomecca. (India Times)
India shoots out of Iran's orbit Feb 8, 2008
It extends to military and space research and development across a broad range, including surveillance satellite technology and electronic warfare, and upgrading of Soviet-era equipment including fighter jets, field guns and helicopters. The two states are also widely believed to share military intelligence, especially pertaining to Pakistan and Islamic militants. (Asia Times Online)
There's always the other Super Bowl Feb 6, 2008
He has plenty of regalia from the real denizens of Area 51: the Stealth aircraft test squadrons; the "Red Hats," who used to fly Soviet MiGs in combat exercises against American fighters; the Electronic Warfare Directorate, and so on. There is a patch featuring a menacing, dark panther with bright yellow claws that has a local provenance: "Panther Den is a Special Access Program (SAP) based at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts," Paglen writes. (Boston Globe)
