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Northrop Grumman’s LEO Satellite Payload for DARPA Revolutionizes Positioning, Navigation and Timing

Posted on Tuesday, 28 September, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

LINTHICUM, Md. and WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – Sept. 16, 2021 – The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Blackjack program has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) a contract for Phase 2 development of an advanced, software-defined positioning, navigation and … Continue reading →

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What The Hell Happened?

Posted on Friday, 15 January, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

It’s  Friday and time for our weekly shoot-the-shit. This week we saw Iran nab 2 U.S. Navy patrol craft and hold 10 of our sailors. Fortunately, all hands were safely returned; we should rejoice that moment but what the hell … Continue reading →

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NavELite Ramps Up Global Distribution with Five New Distributors

Posted on Tuesday, 18 September, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

NavElite of Palm Harbor,  FL will  be partnering with several distributors of outdoor, military and law enforcement products. The distributors include: 215 Gear™, ADS, Inc., PLATATAC, Potomac River Group and SurvivIT. These distributors will carry NavELite’s wrist-worn, Backlit Magnetic Compass … Continue reading →

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Another True Story – The Case Of A Vessel In Distress

Posted on Sunday, 3 June, 2012 by twobirdsflyingpub

About four or five weeks a go I was biking along Bayshore Blvd., Tampa, Fl when I noticed a white houseboat tied up to the seawall, which runs along the south side of the Bayshore. If you are at all … Continue reading →

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Garmin’s Fortrex 401 GPS Receiver – Good things do come in small packages…

Posted on Sunday, 20 February, 2011 by twobirdsflyingpub

GPS technology has improved over the years by leaps and bounds; not only have there been significant improvements in system accuracy but advancements in materials and manufacturing have made it possible to house devices of impressive features and functionality in … Continue reading →

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Working on a review of the Garmin Fortrex 401

Posted on Monday, 24 January, 2011 by twobirdsflyingpub

I’ve just started on a full review of the Foretrex 401 and I am really liking it. Everything that you need in a small package. I did run across some “expert” reviews that were somewhat tepid; I admit to being … Continue reading →

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