US Navy updating tactics for sensors, weapons based on Houthi attacks

US Navy updating tactics for sensors, weapons based on Houthi attacks

SAN DIEGO — The U.S. Navy is incorporating lessons learned from its Red Sea engagements with Houthi missiles and drones, and are using them to improve tactics for seeing and eliminating threats, service leaders said Tuesday. Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, the commander of Naval Surface Forces, said U.S. ships in the Red Sea are sending … Read more

Space Force may launch GPS demonstration satellites to test new tech

Space Force may launch GPS demonstration satellites to test new tech

The Space Force is exploring options for expanding the capabilities of its GPS satellites and is asking companies to propose ideas for delivering low-cost demonstration spacecraft to help test new technologies. Space Systems Command, the service’s primary acquisition organization, said in a Feb. 5 notice it is conducting market research to refine its concept for … Read more

Hermeus’ Quarterhorse to test hypersonics for Defense Innovation Unit

Hermeus’ Quarterhorse to test hypersonics for Defense Innovation Unit

WASHINGTON — Hypersonic technology company Hermeus is partnering with the Defense Innovation Unit to demonstrate high-speed capabilities through its commercial prototype aircraft, Quarterhorse. The Atlanta-based company announced the multiyear contract Nov. 13. While a spokesperson declined to disclose the length of the deal, the company told C4ISRNET it received a $23 million contract for the … Read more