Reviews back technologies designed for military use at the tactical edge.
 

     The Tactical Targeting Network Technology (TTNT), a high-speed Internet Protocol-based network that will connect military platforms at the tactical edge, has successfully completed a critical design review with representatives of the military services.
 
     "This milestone is a major step toward supporting the nation's goals of achieving next-generation, network-centric warfare capabilities," said Bruce King, vice president and general manager of surface solutions for Rockwell Collins, which is developing the system. "The government reviewers were especially pleased to see the high level of maturity in the system's design."
 
     The review covered the waveform design and analysis details, subsystem configuration and performance, and overall integration, quality assurance and test planning for the TTNT waveform. The Rockwell Collins TTNT design features state-of-the art mobile, high-speed, ad hoc technology that will deliver simultaneous voice, data and video services, as well as the ability to increase capacity and networking features. TTNT also provides a high-throughput, low-latency solution for safety of flight and other applications requiring real-time information.
 
     In a related development concerning mobile networking, flight tests at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Md., recently evaluated technologies developed by the Air Force 653rd Electronics Systems Group, Airborne Network Enterprise Division (ESLG/ANE), and several companies that are engaged in efforts to prototype an advanced mobile network for use in network-centric warfare.
 
     During the tests, the 653rd ESLG/ANE Office, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and the Navy's Surface Aviation Interoperability Laboratory tested various technologies. MIT's Lincoln Laboratory set up the overall networking system, and companies were invited to supply data links, directional antennas, networking technology and other applications for integration into the airborne network.
 
     Cubic Defense Applications, for example, provided the electronically switched beam antenna developed for its Team-Portable Common Data Link program, as well as the iPod-sized Air Data Terminal the company developed for its Miniature Common Data Link System.


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Manufacturer buys maker of cases for military communications and other gear.

     The leading manufacturer of plastic injection molded protective cases, Pelican Products, has acquired Hardigg Industries, the world's largest manufacturer of roto molded protective cases,  The transaction, valued at approximately $200 million, is believed to be the largest acquisition in the history of the protective case industry.
 
     The Hardigg brand name will continue to identify the company's high-end roto molded shipping cases, leveraging the brand recognition of Hardigg.  Hardigg Industries is the world's largest manufacturer of roto molded shipping cases used by the military, consumers, public safety officers, the industrial sector, and other professionals.
 
     Marine Corps General Peter Pace (Ret.), chairman of Pelican, commented, "The manufacturing strengths of Pelican and Hardigg create a strong combined selling model and market synergy.  The acquisition enables us to enhance offerings to our core customers, including the military, while continuing to expand our footprint with other important customer segments."
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• Industry Interview: Hardigg Cases (MIT Issue 12.2)

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