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Delta Microwave, a supplier of amplifiers, filters, filter/amplifiers, multiplexers, and integrated microwave assemblies would like to congratulate the NASA/JPL team on the August 6, 2012 landing of the Mars Science Laboratory. 

Crane Aerospace & Electronics, a segment of Crane Co., has announced the appointment of Bob Ferrante as vice president of the microwave solution of the electronics group of Crane Aerospace & Electronics. In his role, Ferrante is responsible for operations of all electronics group microwave solutions locations, including Beverly, MA, Chandler, AZ, West Caldwell, NJ and San Jose, Costa Rica. He will be located in West Caldwell, NJ.

John Dimech recently joined TRM Microwave and will serve as business development manager. Dimech has a technical background and 20+ years of experience supporting products ranging from components to multi-functional modules; test equipment to sub-assemblies and box level manufacturing and test. Dimech will focus on expanding the company’s reach into existing key accounts while cultivating new business development in support of TRM's strategic growth plan.

Comtech Xicom Technology Inc. announces a new, compact, LCD touch screen controller for HPAs. The new LCD touch screen provides an easy-to-use interface for monitoring and controlling multiple amplifiers and switches.

Saab has signed a MoU regarding a strategic investment in the Indian company Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd. In conjunction the companies have signed a Technical Partnership Agreement.

API Technologies Corp. announced a new high gain, circularly polarized antenna array developed for Inmarsat services. It is designed for use in a variety of applications including satellite networks, two-way voice and data communications and broadband portable terminals.

KRYTAR Inc., a leader in the design and production of ultra-broadband microwave components and test equipment, is pleased to announce its certification to AS9100 Revision C Quality Management System. This latest certification is a high-quality standard designed to meet stringent, complex and unique demands of worldwide customers within the defense and commercial aerospace industries.

Teseq Inc. offers two new reverberation chambers (RVC) that further expand its already extensive test chamber portfolio. The RVC 2XS and RVC XS feature high performance and portability in a compact RF test chamber. 

Following the successful completion of Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) flight trials in the United States, the SELEX Galileo Vixen 500E active electronically scanned array (AESA) Air Intercept Radar and Mission Management System (MMS) have entered service with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on their Cessna Citation C-550 jet.

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has accepted Roke Manor Research Ltd's Electronic Surveillance and Countermeasures system into service as a core capability within the British Army and Royal Marines. Roke is providing a full support package for its Electronic Warfare Manpack product, giving UK Forces enhanced land EW capabilities to exploit and disrupt many types of communications systems.