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Auriga Measurement Systems LLC announced that it has entered into a multi-year research project with Delft University of Technology , The Netherlands. “The cutting-edge work at Delft University in RF characterization/modeling is right in line with our strategic product initiatives. By engaging with the Delft institute, DIMES, not only...

Endwave Corp. , a leading provider of high frequency RF modules for telecommunications networks, defense electronics and homeland security systems, announced the receipt of a new development contract from a major wireless telecommunications OEM. Terms were not disclosed. . Endwave will design advanced transmit-receive modules covering various licensed frequency...

W.L. Gore & Associates has been awarded the contract to provide GORE™ Umbilical Assemblies for the A-10 Precision Engagement (PE) Kit by Lockheed Martin . This is the second contract awarded to Gore for the A-10 program following the initial award of PE kits to the A-10 Prime Team...

Agilent Technologies Inc. announced that it has been awarded a $12.6 M contract by Raytheon Co. , Tucson, AZ. Under the contract, Agilent will deliver an advanced, next-generation automated manufacturing test platform. Raytheon expects this new platform to provide benefits in cycle time, test equipment utilization and labor content....

STMicroelectronics (ST) announced that it is setting up joint state-of-the-art research and innovation labs at two premier Indian technology institutes, BITS Pilani and IIT Delhi. The partnership agreements aim to combine the best of ST’s leading-edge electronic skills and capabilities with the educational and research talents of the two...

AgustaWestland has awarded SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems (SELEX S&AS) a contract to provide the multi-mode e-scan surveillance radar for the UK Military of Defence’s ‘Future Lynx’ helicopter program. The £20 M contract will see the company’s Seaspray 7000E radar, which has the latest Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA)...

RF Monolithics Inc. (RFMI) announced the acceleration of the restructuring plan for its components business. This restructuring includes completing the process of outsourcing all Dallas, TX manufacturing and becoming fabless. The company expects to increase the profitability of the components business, by leveraging existing lower-cost contract manufacturing relationships. This...

The C-Dot Alcatel-Lucent Research Centre (CARC) in Chennai, India has successfully completed the country’s first live WiMAX IEEE 802.16e-2005 (also called Rev-e) field trial using Aircel’s licensed spectrum, confirming this technology is ready for commercial deployment. The trials were conducted using the 2.5 GHz band and successfully demonstrated applications...

NEC Corp. has signed a contract with the Moldovan mobile telecommunications operator, Voxtel , for the supply of the company's Pasolink NEO advanced, point-to-point microwave wireless access system. This landmark order makes Moldova the 174th country in which NEC supplies its products and the 123rd country to take delivery...

Nurad Technologies , a division of Cobham Defense Electronic Systems, announced the recent acquisition of a new 10 foot diameter by 20 foot length autoclave. This autoclave will provide Nurad with the capability to manufacture large RF composite structures (up to 8’ x 18’), as well as providing additional...