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October 23, 2017

DoD Awards Contract To Drone Aviation For Enhanced WASP Tactical Aerostat

U.S. Government Customer Orders Additional Multi-Mission WASP Following Previous System Deployment

Drone Aviation, a manufacturer of tethered drones and lighter-than-air aerostats, today announced that it has received an order for its recently upgraded, multi-mission capable tactical Winch Aerostat Small Platform ("WASP") from an existing U.S. Department of Defense customer. The soldier-operated WASP features support for advanced ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) equipment including the simultaneous use of communications and daylight and thermal payloads, which are capabilities sought by the DoD customer following the in-theater use of previous WASP systems.

Will Deliver Jammers To Protect Against Electronic Threats

Harris Corporation has received a $133 million contract to supply electronic jammers to protect U.S. Navy and Australian F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet aircraft against electronic threats. The contract was awarded during the first quarter of Harris' fiscal 2018.

Will Next Be Tested Aboard The HMS Queen Elizabeth

The U.K.’s cutting-edge F-35 fighter jet is now cleared for take-off from HMS Queen Elizabeth following successful trials using the ski-ramp design featured on the U.K. flagship, Defense Minister Harriett Baldwin announced this week at the House of Commons Defense Select Committee.