FLIR Systems has reached a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire the business of Point Grey Research, a Canadian developer of machine vision cameras for use in military and defence, industrial, retail, scientific and other advanced imaging applications, for approximately $253 million in cash. Point Grey, which was founded in 1997 and is based ...
Cambridge Pixel, the radar display, tracking and recording subsystems specialist, has enhanced its field-proven SPx radar tracking software with new modelling algorithms to support the detection and tracking of very small targets. The new tracking extensions allow the operator to create multiple models that match the signature of likely small and ...
This Autumn saw Defence Secretary Michael Fallon launch the Defence Innovation Initiative, a scheme to promote home-grown innovation in the defence sector. The £800M fund is backed by IRIS (innovation and research insights unit) and the Defence and Security Accelerator, with the fund available to new technology innovation, intending to support emerging ...
The Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) is holding a networking event for science and technology providers in London on 1st December 2016. Jim Pennycook, Head of Operations at CDE, will introduce CDE and give an overview of proof-of-concept research funding opportunities for innovative science and technology providers. While technical experts from Dstl will provide specific information ...