Who bought GD Satcom?
Communications & Power Industries
California-based CPI, short for Communications & Power Industries, announced in August 2019 its intent to purchase SATCOM Technologies, the antenna systems business of General Dynamics Mission Systems.
What is a satcom antenna?
An extensive array of UHF products are available for military satellite communication (MIL SATCOM). The antennas are extremely durable, foldable, can be high gain or medium gain, and fitted to a tripod for rapid field deployment. …
Is General Dynamics being sold?
WASHINGTON — Top Pentagon contractor General Dynamics Mission Systems has agreed to sell its satellite communications antenna business — called SATCOM Technologies — to Communications & Power Industries. The companies announced the deal on Monday and did not disclose the value of the transaction.
What does General Dynamics produce?
General Dynamics manufactures hundreds of products, to include Gulfstream business jets, Abrams tanks, Stryker fighting vehicles, ASCOD fighting vehicles such as the Spanish PIZARRO and British AJAX, LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicles, Flyer-60 lightweight tactical vehicles, Virginia-class attack submarines, Columbia-class …
What company bought General Dynamics?
the Lockheed Corp.
LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES — The post-Cold War consolidation of th American weapons industry continued yesterday with the announcement that the Lockheed Corp. would acquire General Dynamics Corp.’s military aircraft division for $1.53 billion in cash.
How does a SATCOM work?
Satellites communicate by using radio waves to send signals to the antennas on the Earth. The antennas then capture those signals and process the information coming from those signals. the health of the satellite, and. where the satellite is currently located in space.
What frequency does SATCOM use?
Satellite Communication (satcom) is based on a specific range of frequencies. The useable radio spectrum ranges from 1Ghz to 300Ghz, where its use for communications ends as the signal becomes infrared, X-Ray and visible light. For maritime satcom, we use the frequencies from 1Ghz up to approx. 30Ghz.
What weapons does General Dynamics make?
Ordnance and Tactical Systems manufactures M2/M2-A1 heavy machine guns and MK19/MK47 grenade launchers. We produce weapons systems for U.S. Navy shipboard applications and for fighter aircraft, including high-speed Gatling guns for all U.S. fixed-wing military aircraft.
What type of company is General Dynamics?
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company. From Gulfstream business jets and combat vehicles to nuclear-powered submarines and communications systems, people around the world depend on our products and services for their safety and security.
