Share Article . Raytheon Technologies AN/AQS-20C minehunting sonar. Credit: SeeByte Ltd/Raytheon Technologies. Raytheon Technologies has partnered with software solutions provider SeeByte to integrate its AN/AQS-20C advanced mine-hunting sonar system data into the latter’s SeeTrack v4 system. This effort will benefit naval customers in making informed decisions during mine-sweeping operations. According to SeeByte, the AN/AQS-20C’s automated target recognition (ATR) and i...

Share Article . The Navy’s advanced anti-radiation guided missile-extended range (AARGM-ER) completes its first live fire event. Credit: U.S. Navy photo. The US Navy’s advanced anti-radiation guided missile-extended range (AARGM-ER) has secured Milestone C approval. The milestone, which was achieved on 23 August, allows the AARGM-ER programme to enter the first stage of production. According to Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), the US Navy plans to award the first two l...

Sparton Hammerhead. Credit: Elbit Systems Ltd. Elbit Systems’ US subsidiary has closed the acquisition of Sparton following the receipt of all the necessary approvals. The $380m deal was initially signed in December last year. Elbit Systems of America acquired Sparton from one of the affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management. Elbit Systems of America president and CEO Raanan Horowitz said: “We welcome Sparton’s employees to the Elbit Systems of America family. “Acquiring S...