Articles by Dan Massé, Associate Technical Editor

Raytheon Receives $51.6 M Contract for Satellite Communication Support

The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon Co. a $51.6 M contract to provide logistics support for the communication terminals of the Navy's Extremely High Frequency Satellite Program (NESP). The performance-based logistics contract calls for Raytheon Technical Services Co. LLC (RTSC) to fulfill all requisitions; warehouse and track government-furnished material;...
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Microelectronics Component Manufacturers Increase Fiber-Optic Network Capacity

As data consumption, driven by smartphones, video files and faster Internet service, continues to skyrocket, service providers respond by increasing the amount and capacity of high data rate fiber in their transmission networks. The Strategy Analytics GaAs and Compound Semiconductor Technologies Service (GaAs) viewpoint, "Compound Semiconductor Industry Review March...
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Advanced Firefinder Radar System Supporting US Troops

ThalesRaytheonSystems announced that advanced Firefinder radars have been fielded in theater supporting and protecting US troops and allies. Reliability and maintainability improvements have been added to the AN/TPQ-37 Firefinder Weapon Locating Radar system that supports an extended service life with reduced life-cycle costs. Currently fielded in Iraq, upgraded Firefinders...
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Microelectronic Revenues Continue Strong Growth

Recent financial reports from companies in the microelectronics portion of the compound semiconductor industry indicate continued sharp revenue growth. The Strategy Analytics GaAs and Compound Semiconductor Technologies Service (GaAs) viewpoint, "Compound Semiconductor Industry Review April 2011: Microelectronics," reports the latest revenue results for leading companies in the microelectronics segment...
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Northrop Grumman Receives Authorization from US Air Force to Begin Work on Defense Weather Satellite System

Northrop Grumman Corp. has received authorization and funding to proceed on a Department of Defense weather satellite system projected for launch in 2018. The Defense Weather Satellite System (DWSS) will leverage the accomplishments and momentum of the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) program. The company announced it...
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