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50 SMT007 MAGAZINE I SEPTEMBER 2025 MIL/AERO007 Boeing-Built X-37B Spaceplane Set for Eighth Mission ⊲ The mission will host demonstrations of high-band- width inter-satellite laser communications technologies, as well as the highest performing quantum inertial sensor ever tested in space. The U.S. Space Force will leverage insights from this mission to inform future space architectures. NASA to Preview Advanced US-India Radar Mission Ahead of Launch ⊲ The NISAR satellite, a collaboration between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation, will provide a three-dimensional view of Earth in unprecedented detail. RTX's Blue Canyon Technologies Announces New, Larger Spacecraft ⊲ The Saturn-400, a new, larger satellite offers flexi- bility and reliability to help customers achieve their mission objectives more effectively. The spacecraft offers increased payload capacity, allowing for more instruments and larger sensors for complex missions— up to 600 kg—depending on the launch vehicle. Hyliion Awarded U.S. Navy Contract to Advance Multi-Unit KARNO Power Module ⊲ Hyliion's KARNO Power Module is a linear generator powered by heat rather than combustion. Its exter- nal heat generation architecture, enabled by addi- tive manufacturing, is designed to support operation on more than 20 fuel types and produce electricity with high efficiency, low maintenance requirements, and minimal acoustic and thermal signatures— making it well-suited for naval applications. RTX's Raytheon Introduces Advanced Targeting System for U.S. Navy Helicopters ⊲ Raytheon's newest Multispectral Targeting System variant, MTS-A HD, is a next-generation variant that delivers improved targeting precision, imaging clarity, and expanded operational flexibility for naval helicopter platforms. Raytheon is collaborating with industry and commercial partners on the new variant to accelerate production and reduce system costs. Defense Speak Interpreted: JADC2—Why It's More Relevant Than Ever in Drone Warfare ⊲ When I first published this column in 2020, the Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) was hot news in defense circles, but when was the last time you heard about it? You're probably thinking, "There goes another defense program that fell by the wayside." However, that's not true. As JADC2 continues to develop, the need for rapid communi- cation between soldiers, sensors, radars, comput- ers, and weapon systems is greater than ever. Lockheed Martin Revolutionizes Maritime Surveillance with AI-Powered Technology ⊲ In a recent flight test on the west coast of the United States, Lockheed Martin engineering teams successfully demonstrated technology to automat- ically recognize targets using an AI-powered Syn- thetic Aperture Radar (SAR) with embedded sensor control autonomy. Rolls-Royce Increases U.S. Manufacturing Capabilities in South Carolina ⊲ The $75M investment will increase machining capabilities and grow the facility's footprint, creat- ing 60 new jobs in the United States with a total of 434 full-time positions at the facility. L3Harris, ELT Group to Establish Multi- Sensor Test Facility in Italy ⊲ This collaboration marks the first time an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) test and calibration facility of this type will be available out- side of the United States. L3Harris and ELT Group will work together to create an in-country center of excellence for the Italian military and allied nations. New Frontier Aerospace and Air Force Institute of Technology Sign CRADA to Advance Hypersonic VTOL Aircraft ⊲ The collaboration focuses on creating a compre- hensive aerodynamic database to optimize the structural design, aerothermal performance, and control systems of NFA's Pathfinder hypersonic VTOL aircraft.

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