Submarine-launched drones and protecting RF systems from jamming this week on Rapid Fire

NASHUA, N.H., 10 Dec. 2013. New capability for U.S. Navy submarines to launch reconnaissance drones while submerged, and separate-but-related DARPA and Air Force research projects to safeguard U.S. and allied radar and radio communications from enemy jamming highlight this week's Rapid Fire interview with John Keller and Ernesto Burden of Military & Aerospace Electronics.

Each week the Military & Aerospace Electronics exclusive Rapid Fire interview at Google Hangouts highlights and discusses the top three stories of this week, chosen by John Keller, chief editor of Military & Aerospace Electronics.

Readers can see the top three stories for Rapid Fire this week online. Click on the headlines below for details and complete stories.

Navy demonstrates ability to launch surveillance UAVs stealthily from submerged submarines

DARPA to brief industry 19 Dec. on C2E program to develop jamming-resistant communications

Air Force releases solicitation for radar initiative to improve target tracking and imaging

ITT Exelis to help Navy with new EW system to protect ships from recently discovered threat