Americas HDT Global has confirmed the selection of its Hunter Wolf 6×6 unmanned ground system for trials under the US Army’s Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (S-MET) program. S-MET is an ongoing effort to integrate modern autonomous platforms into service, decreasing risks to warfighters deployed in austere environments. Austal USA has launched the construction of a new submarine module production center in Mobile, Alabama, to further support the US Navy’s submarine programs. The future indoor facility will support the US Navy’s plan to obtain one Columbia-class and two Virginia-class submarines annually, according to the company. It will encompass 369,600 square feet (34,337 square meters) at the site and incorporate a material storage area, machine shops, assembly area, and improved waterfront capabilities for the logistics of completed modules via barge. Middle East & Africa Israeli communication solutions provider Gilat Satellite Networks has received a $4-million contract to deliver portable satellite communication (SATCOM) terminals for the US Department of Defense. The deal covers the DKET 3421 developed by Gilat’s American subsidiary Data Path, which supports multi-band connectivity, fiber optic linking, and 32-modem compatibility. The 5,000-pound (2,268-kilogram) terminal is deployable in less than three hours in environments above 55 degrees Celsius (131 degrees Fahrenheit) and can […]
