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Presents the current challenges in radar systems and provides insight into new technologies covering the latest developments.

Presents a microstrip structure for double controllable notched bands implementation in a UWB bandpass filter

X-COM Systems has developed the Wideband Acquisition Record and Playback (WARP) system that allows the entire frequency spectrum between 4 MHz and 6 GHz to be instantaneously captured and recorded for long periods without loss of a single event.

Mercury Computer Systems has introduced the first 16 GHz Digital Frequency Discriminator (DFD) with Phase Modulation on Pulse (PMOP) detection.

Hittite Microwave Corp. has developed a new broadband time delay/phase shifter that is ideal for clock chain and skew adjustment in 10G-RZ, 40G/100G RZ-DQPSK fiber optic applications.

 Introduction to a family of naval surveillance radars with individually developed antennas tailored to provide excellent system performance 

 Reviews important power measurements for radar and presents an improved peak power meter system 

Details advances in modern radar systems simulation methods to solve electrically large full-wave models using hybrid techniques

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $238M contract for production of the third and fourth satellites in the next-generation Global Positioning System (GPS) constellation, known as GPS III. The acquisition of the next two GPS III satellites at one time will allow the Lockheed Martin-led team to maximize efficiencies in satellite manufacturing.

Raytheon Co. booked $320M this month in new contract awards related to its active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar programs for domestic and international customers.