Israel sets up new department to boost development of AI and autonomy
Israel will continue to develop autonomy for its weapons and platforms as it brings together defence personnel, academia and industry.
Raytheon receives troposcatter comms contract
Raytheon has been selected to deliver new troposcatter communication systems to the US Army as part of a ten-year, IDIQ contract worth up to $663 million, the company announced on 1 May.
Troposcatter technology uses particles that make up the Earth's atmosphere as a reflector for radio signals. Those signals are aimed just above the horizon in the direction of a receiver station. As they pass through the troposphere, some of the energy is scattered back toward the Earth, allowing the receiver station to pick up the signal. It creates a secure communications network without the need for cellular towers or satellites.
The capability will ensure that soldiers have access to secure voice and data communications in contested and satellite-denied environments.
Delivery of the first units will begin by the end of 2019.
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