Tuesday, December 16, 2025

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A hadal-class ocean lander, designed and built by the Universidad de Concepción (UdeC), Centro de Instrumentación Oceanográfica, is seen during buoyancy testing on the RV Kay-Kay in Dichato Bay, 38 kilometers north of the city of Concepción, in central Chile. The proximity and challenge of the Atacama Trench relentlessly draw UdeC engineers and scientists. Their ocean lander can downcast as a CTD-O in descent, remain in situ for extended periods on the trench floor, then upcast as a CTD-O/Rosett

Lander Lab: Chilean Ocean Lander Data Acquisition and Control System

9 October 2023 in the Antofagasta region onboard the RV Abate Molina. The main goal of this expedition was to deploy the first deep-ocean observation system to study the physical, geological, and biological structures of the area. In addition, the new lander was launched to confirm improvements in electronic systems and structural design, gather data on the physical variability of the water column, and obtain biological samples from the Atacama Trench floor.Throughout this first research cruise, only one lander launch was executed, as the majority of tasks focused on deploying two deepwater moorings in

3D rendering of the SP80 sailing on water. (photo courtesy of SP80)

SP80: 80-knot Sailboat Demands High-Performance Sensing

monitored during the boat’s development phase as well as during the speed run itself. To ensure the efficient transfer of these monitoring data, we need a solutions provider that has not only expertise in signal integrity and data transmission and management, but also a holistic approach to electronic systems in order to provide the end-to-end connectivity solutions required for our sensing system.”During the design phase, sensors are used to improve and control the robustness of the high-performance materials (carbon, titan, stainless steel) of the boat’s structure. Thanks to the design

(Photo: BAE Systems)

Flight Control Tech Set to Dive Subsea

complex, control systems for hi-tech platforms. However, taking our technology underwater brings exciting new challenges and we are proud to support the Dreadnought program and play an important part in our national security effort.”Similar to how fly-by-wire works for aircraft—whereby electronic systems are used to control the movement of aircraft—BAE Systems’ engineers are developing electronics that control the heading, pitch, depth and buoyancy of the Dreadnought class among other critical elements with added safety benefits.Work has already begun, supporting more than 130 highly

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Elbit Systems to Buy Sparton for $380 Million

Sparton in March 2019.The Elbit transaction is conditioned on various closing conditions, including receipt of U.S. regulatory approvals, the pursuit of which could encompass a number of months, Elbit said.Headquartered in De Leon Springs, Fla., Sparton is a developer, producer and supplier of electronic systems supporting Undersea Warfare for the U.S. Navy and allied military forces.Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, Elbit Systems President & CEO, commented, "The acquisition of Sparton will strengthen Elbit Systems of America's capabilities and will enable expansion of activities in the naval

Photo: Cambridge Pixel

Cambridge Pixel Announces Dual Redundant Radar Tracking

processing.Cambridge Pixel's radar technology is used in naval, air traffic control, vessel traffic, commercial shipping, security, surveillance, and airborne radar applications. Its systems have been implemented in mission-critical applications with companies such as BAE Systems, Frontier Electronic Systems, Blighter Surveillance Systems, Exelis, Hanwha Systems, Kelvin Hughes, Lockheed Martin, Navtech Radar, Raytheon, Saab Sensis, Royal Thai Air Force, Sofresud and Tellumat

CCG Adds OFSV to its Fleet

the first large vessels delivered under the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Government of Canada’s plan to renew the federal fleet with ships built in Canada for Canadians," said a press note.In addition to major partners like Thales Canada who are responsible for the vessel’s Electronic Systems and Vard Marine, Seaspan’s Platform Design partner, more than 600 Canadian small and medium-size companies and their thousands of employees across the country contributed to this world-class vessel.Measuring 63.4m, the CCGS Capt. Jacques Cartier is one of the most advanced and capable

(Photo: Riptide)

BAE Systems Acquires Riptide

and speed.“Adding Riptide's technological capabilities will position us to provide customers unmatched flexibility by offeringa family of UUVs and integrated payload solutionscapable of supporting a variety of critical missions,” said Terry Crimmins, president of BAE Systems Electronic Systems. “Coupling our extensive expertise in sonar, signal processing, sensor fusion, undersea communications, electronic warfare, and autonomous systems with Riptide’s unique UUV platforms will enable us to affordably address rapidly expanding maritime mission requirements in the global

R/V Cassiar (Photo: L3 OceanServer)

L3 OceanServer Expands

its inception in 2003, L3 OceanServer has sold more than 300 AUVs worldwide, providing highly capable solutions to a broad array of military, commercial and international customers.L3 Technologies is an agile innovator and leading provider of global ISR, communications and networked systems, and electronic systems for military, homeland security and commercial aviation customers. With headquarters in New York City and approximately 31,000 employees worldwide, L3 develops advanced defense technologies and commercial solutions in pilot training, aviation security, night vision and EO/IR, weapons, maritime

(Photo: General Dynamics Mission Systems)

GD Mission Systems: Full-throttle Charge toward Autonomy

Carlo Zaffanella is vice president and general manager of Maritime and Strategic Systems (M&SS) for General Dynamics Mission Systems. The M&SS business includes submarine and surface ship electronic systems integration as well as the design, build and support of a broad array of subsurface, surface, air, airport and strategic subsystems, meaning he is perfectly positioned to lead MTR’s ‘vehicles’ edition, as in 2018 our attention turns from a specific products and systems, to the holistic web of connectivity between subsea, surface, land-, air- and space-based assets.  

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