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LM, Ball and Kratos Team on Advanced Phased Array for Air Force

Lockheed Martin, Ball Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions were awarded a $7.2 million prototype agreement by the Defense Innovation Unit to develop a new multi-band, multi-mission (MBMM) prototype phased array, part of a broader initiative to modernize the existing Air Force Satellite Control Network.


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Akash Systems Raises $14.5M Series A

Akash Systems announced it has raised $14.5 million in Series A funding, including $10 million in new equity and $4.5 million converted from prior notes. Akash plans to use the capital to scale its transmit/receive radio modules and power amplifier business, moving it closer to profitability.


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Raytheon AESA Selected for B-52 Radar Upgrade

Raytheon will design, develop, produce and sustain a new active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the entire U.S. Air Force B-52 fleet, with low rate initial production scheduled to begin in 2024. The upgrade will be based on AESA technologies developed by Raytheon for the APG-79 and APG-82 radar families.


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