Malaysia Signs Deal with Thales to buy Ground Master Radar
Malaysia and France have solidified their agreement with the signing of a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) on December 8 for the procurement of a Ground Master 400 Alpha (GM400) long-range air defense radar system. The radar, developed by Thales France, will play a crucial role as Malaysia's surveillance mechanism in monitoring...
AUKUS Deep Space Radar Taking Shape
After submarines, the Australia, U.K
Argentina Inaugurates New Aerospace Radar Station
The Minister of Defense, Jorge Taiana, inaugurated a new Argentine Primary Radar (RPA) station in the city of Mercedes, Corrientes, alongside Brigadier General Xavier Isaac and representatives from company INVAP. The radar, part of the National Aerospace Surveillance and Control System (SINVICA), is set to enhance airspace monitoring and bolster the...
Saab Secures Contract with South Korea’s DAPA for Arthur Weapon Locating System...
Saab has inked a contract with South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), focusing on the support and supply of spare parts for its Arthur weapon locating systems. The contract, valued at approximately SEK 795 million ($77M), spans the period from 2023 to 2028
SIATT, EDGE Group Partner, Wins Contract for Brazilian Navy's Maritime Protection
SIATT, a Brazilian firm in which EDGE Group holds a 50% stake, has secured a contract to supply secure communications technology for the Brazilian Navys 'Sistema de Gerenciamento da Amazonia Azul' (SisGAAz) pilot project. This project is a a key component of Brazil's 'Blue Amazon' maritime protection initiative
Raytheon's DARPA Contract Unleashes 16x Power Boost for Radio Frequency Sensors
Raytheon, under RTX, has clinched a $15 million DARPA contract to boost radio frequency sensor capabilities with Gallium Nitride transistors, promising 16 times more output power without a temperature rise. The focus of this project, conducted under DARPA's THREADS program (Technologies for Heat Removal in Electronics at the Device Scale), aims to overcome thermal limitations in Gallium Nitride production
Lockheed Martin Integrates PAC-3 with LTAMDS Radar, Counters Air Breathing Threats
Lockheed Martin's Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 (PAC-3) has achieved successful integration with the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar for the first time. This was reached during a recent flight test at the White Sands Missile Range, where the PAC-3 system demonstrated its ability to send and receive data from the LTAMDS radar to counter an Air Breathing Threat (ABT)
Rostec Unveils Advanced Communications Complex for Fifth-Gen Fighters
Ruselectronics, a part of the Rostec State Corporation, is unveiling an export version of a communications complex for fifth-generation multi-role fighters at the Dubai Airshow 2023. Featured at the Rosoboronexport stand, the equipment is designed for helicopters and military aircraft modifications, promising enhanced reliability, intelligence immunity, and noise immunity in communication channels
Japan to Provide Coastal Security Radars to Philippines
In a pivotal move to enhance regional security and deepen bilateral ties, Japan has committed to providing the Philippines with coastal surveillance radars. This announcement coincides with the unveiling of a planned reciprocal access agreement (RAA), which aims to solidify the partnership between the two nations
Lockheed Martin Demos 5G Tactical Mesh Network in Multi-Domain Environment
Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with leading commercial technology companies, showcased its Hybrid 5G-Tactical Mesh Network in a live multi-domain environment, for the first time. This demonstration marks an advancement in ensuring seamless access to critical information for the Department of Defense (DOD)
Denmark to Acquire Five Thales Ground Master Compact Radars
The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) has recently signed an agreement with the Netherlands Defence procurement agency COMMIT (Commando Materieel en IT), facilitating the acquisition of five Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radars. The GM200 MM/C radar systems are designed to offer enhanced situational awareness, operational superiority, fire support, and weapon location capabilities
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Indonesian Navy Chief Considers Interim Submarine Purchase Amidst Operational Needs
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...