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Electromagnetic spectrum superiority in modern defenseThe electromagnetic spectrum is an integral part of our daily lives, yet its complexity often goes unnoticed. In defense, the…
Mercury SystemsNovember 25, 2024
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Delivering innovative technologies to support Army modernization and transformation effortsDr. Eric Gans, Mercury's business development director for advanced technology, shares how Mercury supports the U.S. Army…
Mercury SystemsNovember 8, 2024
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Delivering processing innovation for the air and space domainsMercury’s chief operating officer, Roger Wells, sat down for an interview with Air & Space Forces Magazine to discuss the…
Mercury SystemsSeptember 13, 2024
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Seeing the unseen: How synthetic aperture radar is revolutionizing space and military operationsImagine a technology that allows you to see through clouds, darkness, and even soil. That’s the magic of synthetic aperture…
Shaza KhanSeptember 9, 2024
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CHIPS Part 1: National security and the state of domestic chip manufacturingThe international chip-supply situation is putting U.S. security at risk and driving the need for the ...
March 8, 2023
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Uniting for a cause: Run to Home BaseAt Mercury, our purpose—Innovation that matters—is deeply rooted in our commitment to global security and ensuring that critical technologies are accessible to enable and support the brave men and women who carry the mantle of freedom. But this commitment does not end when our technologies are deployed.
Steve Ratner, Chief Human Resources OfficerAugust 20, 2024
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The enduring importance of analog signal processing in defenseIn the world of modern electronics, digital signal processing reigns supreme. The transition from analog to digital has revolutionized countless industries, enabling more efficient, flexible, reliable, and cost-effective solutions. However, in the defense sector, analog signal processing remains a critical component, playing a vital role in many applications.
Mercury SystemsMay 13, 2024
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That’s classified! The history and future of NSA Type 1 encryptionThe NSA Type 1 encryption program has a rich and complex history, shaped by evolving threats, technological advancements, and the need to protect classified information.
Shaza KhanApril 11, 2024
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Bring on the edgeWe’ve moved beyond the cloud – the demands for near real-time insights outpace its inherent speed challenges. But more bandwidth and more computing power isn’t always enough. Bring on the edge.
Mercury SystemsMarch 28, 2024
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Intercepted communications: Encryption standards for the defense edgeEncryption is a critical component of data security, providing a reliable method for ensuring the security and confidentiality of sensitive data for government, defense, and aerospace organizations operating at the edge.
Shaza KhanMarch 18, 2024
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Advancing the frontiers of space science: The James Webb Space Telescope and next-generation observatoriesLarger payloads in space directly translate to the ability to design and deploy telescopes with larger apertures and more advanced technology, allowing deeper and broader exploration of the cosmos.
Vincent PribbleFebruary 2, 2024
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Taking the cloud to new heights: Secure airborne data serversAs the U.S. Army develops the next generation of attack-reconnaissance rotorcraft, reliable, easy, and secure access to data is a critical mission requirement. And keeping everyone in the battlespace connected is key to ensuring tactical readiness.
Mercury SystemsNovember 1, 2023
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5G: Architecting for the edgeAdoption of new technology is always phased across the military – it’s simply too expensive and risks readiness to upgrade everything simultaneously. In considering 5G, tremendous value could be derived from better integrating military logistics systems into a robust and secure network capable of interfacing to the commercial systems used by the industrial base.
Dr. Bill ConleyOctober 26, 2023
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The criticality of DO-254 and DO-178C standards for future Army autonomous vehiclesThe future of warfare is rapidly evolving, with the advent of autonomous vehicles and the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. By 2030, the Army is likely to look vastly different from what we see today, with unmanned vehicles and drones playing a critical role in modern warfare.
Shaza KhanSeptember 27, 2023
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Simplifying space payloads with microelectronicsIn the new race to space, there are two cost-effective technologies expanding the opportunities for commercialization and increasing the quality of space systems.
Mario LaMarcheSeptember 26, 2023
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Commercial technology and the space-based defense data chainThe rising use of commercially available components in space systems is driving the new race to space. And with more satellites launched last year than were operating in total in 2010, it’s clear that the need for space-based electronics is growing at an exponential rate.
Mercury SystemsAugust 24, 2023
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Big data on the modern battlefieldWith defense environments evolving and new sensor technology creating an influx of big data and enhanced decision-making capabilities, there is a growing need for high-performance hardware and pretrained artificial intelligence and machine learning models to help commanders tactically and efficiently act and employ assets. Learn more about equipment that scales to meet battlespace needs.
Mercury SystemsAugust 23, 2023
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A Q&A with Mercury CEO Bill BallhausOn August 15, the Mercury Systems Board of Directors appointed Bill Ballhaus president and CEO. Get to know the new CEO in this Q&A as he discusses Mercury’s position in the A&D industry, how mindsets and behaviors are central to an organization’s culture, and near- and long-term plans for the company.
Mercury SystemsJuly 31, 2023
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Evolving the model for defense acquisitionShortening the supply chain process is crucial to the Department of Defense’s ability to solve an ongoing and often-discussed challenge: acquisition reform.
Mercury SystemsJuly 13, 2023
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Mercury CGO Christine Harbison on Defense One RadioMercury Chief Growth Officer, Christine Harbison, spoke with Defense One Radio about the capabilities Mercury is bringing to the international aerospace and defense community and the challenges they’re turning to us to solve.
Mercury SystemsJuly 6, 2023
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The digital twin: delivering real results via virtual technologyAlso known as virtual twins, digital twins are increasingly being used in many industries to model and monitor individual components, physical assets, entire systems, and even business processes, with a vast number of benefits. For these reasons, the Department of Defense views the technology as vital to the future.
Mercury SystemsJune 29, 2023
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