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Electronic systems used on aircraft
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| 2024 | Selected by Independent Boat Builders, Inc. (IBBI) as their exclusive marine electronics and audio supplier from model year 2025 through 2029. |
| 2024 |
Veronte Autopilot
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approved the certification basis for Veronte Autopilot under the ETSO-C198 framework, marking it as the first flight control system for UAS and eVTOL to undergo this certification process.
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| 2024 | Announced the sale of the 'Elite KL' factory in Tamworth. |
| 2024 | Despite previous security issues, the Australian Army signed a new US$600 million contract with Elbit Systems. |
| 2024 | An Elbit Hermes 450 drone was used in the World Central Kitchen aid convoy attack, raising international concerns about civilian casualties. |
| November 2024 | Honeywell announced its intention to sell its personal protective equipment business to Protective Industrial Products for $1.33 billion. |
| September 2024 | The London headquarters of APCO Worldwide was targeted by Palestine Action over its representation of Elbit Systems' UK interests. |
| August 2024 | Elbit's Cambridge office closed following weekly protests. |
| June 2024 | Investigative reports, including an Al Jazeera investigation, alleged Honeywell-manufactured components were used in a missile targeting a school in Gaza, resulting in civilian casualties and sparking international condemnation. |
| February 2024 | Itochu ended its partnership with Elbit Systems on advisement from Japan's foreign ministry, following the International Court of Justice (ICJ) provisional order in South Africa's genocide case against Israel. |
| February 6 2024 | Honeywell announced it would be spun off into three independent companies following a major stake by activist investor Elliott Investment Management. |
| January 7 2024 |
Data Link Solutions
DLS was sanctioned by the Chinese government due to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.
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| 2023 | Garmin announced a definitive agreement to acquire JL Audio. |
| 2023 | Initiated a two-year study with the U.S. Space Force, providing over 6000 Garmin Forerunner 55 and Instinct 2 Solar watches to Guardians to assess fitness tracking capabilities. |
| 2023 | Announced that Garmin fenix 7 watches would be used by crew members during the Polaris Dawn space mission to monitor health stats and vitals. |
| 2023 | Introduced an FDA-cleared ECG app allowing users to record heart rhythm and check for atrial fibrillation. |
| 2023 | The TRW headquarters building was demolished. |
| 2023 |
CAST-32A
Expected release of FAA Advisory Circular AC 20-193, anticipated to be nearly identical to EASA's AMC 20-193.
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| 2023 |
Satellite navigation
Planned launch of an independent satellite navigation system with 7 satellites, expanding QZSS's capabilities beyond GPS augmentation.
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| 2023 | Elbit Systems was reported to have played a significant role in discreetly arming the Azerbaijani army for the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, contributing to military operations that resulted in accusations of Armenian genocide. |
| 2023 | L3Harris completed the purchase of Aerojet Rocketdyne, expanding its aerospace and defense capabilities. |
| December 2023 | Honeywell acquired Carrier Global's security business for nearly $5 billion to boost its automation portfolio. |
| November 2023 | Three protesters were arrested for vandalism at an Elbit location in Merrimack, New Hampshire, with reported smoke and a locked lobby door. |
| November 2023 | L3Harris announced the sale of its Commercial Aviation Solutions business to The Jordan Company for up to $800 million. |
| October 2023 | Garmin co-founders Gary Burrell and Dr. Min Kao were named to the U.S. National Aviation Hall of Fame class of 2024. |
| October 12 2023 | Protesters chained themselves to the entrance of Elbit's office in Cambridge, Massachusetts during the Israel-Hamas war. |
| July 2023 | Opened an advanced manufacturing and development facility in Bristol. |
| July 28 2023 | Acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings was completed. |
| May 5 2023 | Based on field testing conducted between April 24 and May 5, the EPA concluded that vapor intrusion was being successfully prevented. |
| March 2023 | Honeywell announced Vimal Kapur as its next CEO, effective June 1, 2023. |
| March 2023 | Elbit Systems entered a strategic partnership with Itochu Aviation and Nippon Aircraft Supply in Japan, expanding its international business presence. |
| February 19 2023 |
ACARS
Multiple ACARS reports documented a large white balloon near aircraft lanes over Hawaii.
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| January 24 2023 | Elbit Systems Sweden secured a $48 million contract to equip the Swedish Armed Forces with new mobile tactical communications stations, including developing two Technical High Mobility Shelter (THMS) variants: RL HYTT 24A and RL HYTT 24B. |
| 2022 |
Unmanned aerial vehicle applications
Engineers report the development of swarms of autonomous 3D-printing drones for additive manufacturing and repair in the construction industry.
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| 2022 | Released the Index BPM, their first FDA-cleared smart blood pressure monitor capable of tracking up to 16 different users. |
| 2022 | Garmin achieved the largest market share of premium smartwatches over $500, and ranked fifth in overall smartwatch sales and third by revenue. |
| 2022 | Garmin acquired Vesper Marine, a provider of AIS, VHF, and vessel monitoring solutions. |
| 2022 | Sold the Ferranti subsidiary for £9 million, approximately £6 million less than its original purchase price. |
| 2022 | Elbit Systems reported a workforce of 18,407 employees, with the majority based in Israel, and continued trading on the Tel Aviv and NASDAQ stock exchanges. |
| 2022 | Aerojet Rocketdyne reported $2.2 billion in annual revenue before its acquisition by L3Harris. |
| 2022 | Technicolor SA sold the RCA trademarks to Talisman Brands, Inc. (established). |
| December 2022 | L3Harris agreed to buy Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings for $4.7 billion in cash. |
| October 25 2022 | FLIR was awarded $48.7 million (USD) to provide Maritime Forward Looking Infrared (MARFLIR) II sensors and SeaFLIR 280-HD surveillance systems to the United States Coast Guard. |
| October 4 2022 | FLIR announced that NASA will use its Boson thermal LWIR camera module in the design of an inflatable re-entry heat shield. |
| June 2022 | L3Harris discontinued plans to purchase NSO after White House officials voiced opposition to the potential acquisition of the Pegasus spyware company. |
| June 2022 | Chris Kubasik became Chair following Bill Brown's retirement. |
| January 21 2022 |
CAST-32A
EASA releases AMC 20-193, which supersedes the CAST-32A position paper for certification purposes.
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| January 13 2022 | Elbit Systems Sweden was awarded a contract to supply combat management systems to the Royal Swedish Navy, strengthening its military technology offerings. |
| 2021 |
Identification friend or foe
DOT&E developed a new Mark XIIA Mode 5 Test Methodology with updated evaluation criteria, test procedures, and integration strategies to resolve persistent system issues.
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| 2021 | Honeywell moved its stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq. |
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