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Amplifier Technology has launched the 8767 high power broadband GaN amplifier, operating at 100 W in the 0.5 to 2.5 GHz frequency range, typically giving a saturated output power of 50 dBm minimum, from an input power of 0 dBm maximum. The amplifier, which measures 261 by 131 by...

Mercury Computer Systems Inc. , a trusted ISR subsystems provider, announced that it has completed the acquisition of LNX Corp. Based in Salem, NH, LNX designs and builds next generation RF receivers for Signals Intelligence, Communications Intelligence as well as Electronic Attack applications. Under the terms of a stock...

CommScope Inc. agreed to be taken private in a $3.9 B acquisition by the leveraged-buyout firm Carlyle Group , the biggest takeover in the telecommunications-equipment industry in at least two years. CommScope (which had acquired Andrew Corp.), based in Hickory, NC, is working to revive sales after the global...

TiaLinx Inc. , a developer of miniaturized mm-wave radars with integrated radio and antenna arrays, announced the launch of the Cougar10-L. The all terrain mini-robot system is capable of performing dual functions as Sense-Through-The-Wall Imager as well as an underground UXO and cavity detection unit controlled at an extended...

Surrey NanoSystems has announced the first sales of its innovative new nanomaterial growth system, the NanoGrowth-Catalyst, to the École Polytechnique of Montreal, and the University of Surrey's Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), UK. These research organizations have chosen the NanoGrowth-Catalyst as a platform for their work on materials including carbon...

A seven-year, £47 M contract has been awarded to BAE Systems by the UK Ministry of Defence to provide support for the Combat Management System (CMS) on the Royal Navy's Type 23 frigates and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Argus. The JSS is being delivered by BAE Systems employees in...

The Sumitomo/Thales Joint Venture has signed a contract worth nine billion yen (approximately €80 M) with the Philippines’ Department of Transportation & Communications (DoTC) for the nationwide modernization of the Philippines Communications, Navigation Surveillance and Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) facilities and systems. Thales will deploy its latest generation Eurocat...

Crane Aerospace & Electronics , Crane Electronics Inc., Power Solutions, was awarded by the US Department of Defense (DoD), a $14.2 M contract for production of the Keltec Band 9/10 Transmitter high-voltage power modules for the AN/ALQ-99 tactical jamming system. Under the contract, Power Solutions will work closely with...

The US Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded ITT Corp. a contract to produce 425 Band C systems and their related spares and equipment for $16.7 M. Band C is an upgrade for the US military’s installed base of vehicle-mounted systems that prevent the detonation of radio-controlled improvised explosive...