Milestones, schedule set for prowler replacement

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The U.S. Navy's procurement and development of next-generation carrier-based electronic attack aircraft is expected to reach operational capability by 2009. The EA-18G, a derivative of the two seat F/A-18F Super Hornet strike fighter, will be capitalizing on the Improved Capability III (ICAP III) electronic warfare suite that is being developed as an upgrade for the Navy's current EA-6B Prowler.

Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacturing, Defense Procurement, Attack Aircraft, Military procurement, Defence buying

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...And into the sky

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The technological and affordability challenges of the Navy's sea basing initiative to enhance mobility and reduce it's reliance on ports and harbors controlled by other nations, has given an idea of launching an unmanned glider with inflatable wings. The unmanned glider is expected to be easy-to assemble and disposable and may be launched from carrier ship to resupply future combat units ashore.

Product development, Facilities & equipment, Equipment and supplies, Logistics, Military logistics, Drone aircraft, Unmanned aerial vehicles

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The world in a shoebox

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The US Navy's new mantra is electronic navigation, as advances in computer displays and databases become a springboard for a digital revolution in marine navigation. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) says that three dimensional hydrographic electronic depictions for navigation are already on board some vessels and navigation in four and even seven dimensions are on the cards.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Computer Display Monitors, Technology application, Video monitors, Computer monitors, Monochrome monitor, Marine navigation

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