US Army Fields New Electronic Warfare Vehicle
The US Army fielded a new electronic warfare tactical vehicle recently giving it the ability to sense and jam enemy communications and networks from an operationally relevant range at the brigade combat team level. “This effort will allow the ability for EW soldiers to influence future vehicle improvements and grow their...
The United States Army Plans to Capture Drones in Mid-Flight Using Microwave...
In a public solicitation last Friday, the US Army announced its intention to purchase an airborne high-powered microwave system from Lockheed Martin, for use against drones. The high-powered microwave system would be mounted to an aircraft would disable fixed-wing or quadcopter drones with a beam of focused radiation, as reported by...
Saab to Develop Self-protection System for Eurofighter Typhoon
Saab has received an order for self-protection system from BAE Systems for the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to defeat radar and IR guided threats, the company said in a statement today. The order-agreement with BAE Systems consists of development, production, support and future sales of the Smart Dispenser System (SDS) for the...
Saber Astronautics Tech to Detect Degraded Electronic Signals for Australian MoD
Australias Department of Defense (MoD) has awarded $1.2 million contract to Saber Astronautics to advance the capability of detecting degraded electronic signals
Lockheed Martin, ThalesRaytheon Systems Team up For NATO Missile Defense
Lockheed Martin and ThalesRaytheonSystems will provide NATO with a Territorial Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) command and control capability (C2). ThalesRaytheonSystems will be the prime contractor and system integrator the defense solution, while Lockheed Martin is developing the ballistic missile defense planning capability through its Defense Design System (DDS), the company said...
Leonardo sells Aircraft Counter-measures System to Middle Eastern customer
Leonardo has won a contract to deliver its ‘Miysis Directed InfraRed CounterMeasure (DIRCM) systems to a Middle Eastern customer. The DIRCM protects aircraft from advanced heat-seeking missiles confusing their targeting sensors
Leonardo to Provide pre-flight Threat Simulation Support to UK MoD
Leonardo will provide 5 years support to UK MoD for its pre-flight threat simulation equipment for multiple air platforms. The unique capability assurance solution delivers through the supply of specialist RF-emitting equipment that ensures a defensive aids suite which will work correctly during a mission
US Approves Sale of AEGIS Combat System Related Equipment to Australia
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia of equipment associated with the integration of the CEAFAR 2 Phased Array Radar System with the AEGIS Combat System for an estimated cost of $185 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale Wednesday
Mitsubishi Heavy, NTT Develop Advanced Cyber Security Technology
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) and associated companies have commercialized InteRSePT1, a jointly developed cyber security technology for critical infrastructure control systems. InteRSePT1 provides real-time anomaly detection and response for unknown cyber-attacks, contributing to safe and secure system operations
China Deploys Hi-tech Surveillance Squipment Along Border with India
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has deployed several types of high tech equipment along parts of its border with India including a surveillance camera network and a proposed satellite early-warning monitoring system. The equipment can be used in all environments, including those with extremes of temperature and topography such as the Himalayan region, some parts of which are in dispute with India
Poland to Buy Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense System
The government of Poland has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) with the US government to purchase Northrop Grummans Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS). The LOA allows the US government to start contracting with Northrop Grumman for production and delivery of IBCS that enables Polands modernized air defense capabilities
Details Revealed of Pakistani JF-17 Jet’s Phased Array Radar
A top Chinese researcher has revealed details of the active electronically scanning array (AESA) phase array radar meant for the JF-17 fighter jet being manufactured in Pakistan under a Pakistani-Chinese partnership. The radar is a part of the Block III upgrade of the JF-17 whose design has been concluded and will likely enter serial production in the 2020-22 timeframe
Colombia Joins China’s Belt And Road Initiative Despite U.S. Opposition
France Pledges Entire 2025 CAESAR Howitzer Output to Ukraine
U.S. Approves AMRAAM, Sidewinder Missile Sales to Turkey Worth $304M
Russia's Geran-3 Jet-Powered Kamikaze Drone Ready for Operations
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
