78 DESIGN007 MAGAZINE I SEPTEMBER 2019
MilAero007 Highlights
Innovators from NASA, Lockheed Martin
Space, and Lenovo to Keynote SMTA
International 2019 E
The SMTA is pleased to announce three inspir-
ing keynote presentations scheduled during
SMTA International, September 22–26, 2019 in
Rosemont, Illinois, USA.
iNEMI Publishes Product Sector Chapters
from the 2019 Roadmap E
The International Electronics Manufacturing
Initiative (iNEMI) today announced the re-
lease of four of the seven Product Emulator
Group (PEG) chapters of the 2019 Roadmap.
Raytheon Developing Advanced Laser
Systems for U.S. Air Force Deployment E
Raytheon Company will build two prototype
high energy laser systems to be deployed to
troops overseas under a U.S. Air Force con-
tract. Soldiers will use the HEL system to de-
stroy hostile drones.
MDA Awards Lockheed Martin $240M
Contract to Support Ballistic Missile
Defense Modeling and Simulation E
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) awarded
Lockheed Martin a $240 million contract to
support the modeling and simulation frame-
work for the Ballistic Missile Defense System
(BMDS).
Missile Defense Agency's Long Range
Discrimination Radar Reaches Major
Milestone E
The radar system will serve as a critical sen-
sor within MDA's layered defense strategy to
protect the U.S. homeland from ballistic mis-
sile attacks.
The Government Circuit: Trump Praises
Industry on Workforce Issues, IPC
Launches Grassroots Platform E
This summer has been productive for IPC on the
government relations front. Most notably, IPC's
workforce development efforts were recognized
at the White House in Washington and on a fac
-
tory floor in Michigan. On another front, we've
launched an online platform that makes it easi-
er for our members to contact their elected offi-
cials, and we're using it to seek more R&D fund-
ing for an important industry project.
Artificial Intelligence and Space
Exploration E
From utilizing machine learning to advanc-
ing space exploration, optics technology leads
the chart toward our scientific and outer-space
frontiers.
National Security in a
Quantum World E
Imperial College London's security institute
recently hosted an event on how quantum tech-
nology will impact national security. Advances
in quantum technology, which applies quantum
science in real-world applications, are poised to
have a huge impact on national security.
Extending Field of View in Advanced
Imaging Systems E
The military relies on advanced imaging sys-
tems for a number of critical capabilities and
applications—from Intelligence, Surveillance,
and Reconnaissance (ISR) and situational
awareness to weapon sights. These powerful
systems enable defense users to capture and
analyze visual data, providing key insights
both on and off the battlefield.
