DARPA Demos Close Air Support Tech on A-10 Thunderbolt, MV-22 Osprey
The US Defence Advanced Projects Agency (DARPA) has demonstrated the Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) technology on an A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft, the primary ground attack plane of the US Air Force. The A-10 demonstration flights, conducted from April through June this year, came on the heels of similar successful tests conducted...
CYBERBIT Awarded Cyber-security Contracts by European and African Customers
Elbit Systems subsidiary, CYBERBIT was recently awarded cyber security contracts by a European and an African country. The contracts will be performed over a two-year period
UK MoD Orders Additional Saab Giraffe AMB Radars, Upgrades
Saab has received orders from the UK Ministry of Defence for additional Giraffe AMB radars plus upgrades of the existing system worth SEK 610 million (US$73.5 million)
Alibaba, NORINCO Partner to Offer GPS Services
E-commerce firm Alibaba and Chinese defense manufacturer China North Industries Corp. (Norinco) will offer Geo-location services to compete with the US GPS network
Russian ‘Khibiny’ Electronic Warfare System Offered for Export
KRET, a division of Russias Rostec is offering an export version of Khibiny, its latest Electronic Warfare system that protects aircraft against guided missiles. Fighter jets equipped with Khibiny are invisible to the enemy, as the system creates a radio-electronic protective field around the aircraft, causing guided missiles to lose their...
Rohde & Schwarz To Bring Smartphone Technology To BAE Systems’ Global Combat
Rohde & Schwarz has won a contract from BAE Systems to support the Royal Navys Type 26 Global Combat Ship with its integrated communications system. The core component is the R&S NAVICS, a new IP-based switching system with a security concept
Defence Electronics Policy To Propose Transfer Some Electronics Manufacture From DPSUs To...
A proposed defense electronics policy seeks to transfer some of the semiconductor and systems manufacturing by public sector undertakings to the Indian private sector. The policy is being prepared by the Indian Electronics and Semi -conductor Association (IESA) and the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) under direction of the MoD
ODU Introduces Connectors For Military Applications
ODU has introduced its high speed connector solutions for Harsh Environment including Military Applications as a part of the ODU AMC High-Density portfolio to the US market. ODU AMC High-Density, an advanced miniature connector solution, used in soldier communications and future soldier systems that require significant weight and space reduction such as field radios, portable computers, night vision, digital scopes, UAVs and airborne vehicles
Pakistan Orders Sniper Targeting Pods for F-16s
Lockheed Martin will manufacture and upgrade Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) for the Pakistan Air Force's F-16 fleet. A Foreign Military Sales contract to Lockheed Martin includes the production of 15 Sniper ATPs and upgrades to the Pakistan Air Force's existing 22 Sniper ATPs
NSA To Get GD Protected Smart Phones
General Dynamics C4 Systems recently received the Defense Mobile Classified Capability (DMCC) contract from the US National Security Agency (NSA). As part of the contract, General Dynamics will deliver up to 1,000 Samsung KNOX™-enabled Galaxy S4 smartphones provisioned with added GD Protected® software for the U
DCNS Validates Maritime Surveillance Solution in Piracy-hit Gulf of Guinea
Together with the French Navy, DCNS conducted three demonstrations of its POLARIS mission system and the interoperable NIDL tactical data link solution. These tests took place in the coastal waters of the Gulf of Guinea, an area in which over one quarter of worldwide acts of piracy are concentrated
Mahindra, Ultra Electronics in Underwater Warfare Equipment Partnership
Mahindra Defence Naval Systems has teamed up with Ultra Electronics UK to provide Underwater Warfare equipment for the Indian Navy and radios for the Indian Army. With the renewed thrust from the government in clearing various naval programs and the emphasis on ‘Make In India, the two companies have come together to build and supply new generation advanced systems like the New Torpedo Defence System (NTDS), Integrated Anti Submarine Warfare Defence Suite (IADS) and Mine Counter Measure (MCM) Equipment, in addition to other programs involving systems for Anti Submarine Warfare(ASW) vessels, submarine safety equipment, sonobuoys, underwater ranges etc
Poland Inks Satellite Imaging Deal, Orders 10,000 Warmate Drones for Army
NATO Not Inviting Zelenskyy to Hague Summit, First Since Russian Invasion
China’s J-35A Stealth Jet Created to Neutralize Hostile Stealth Aircraft
Leonardo, Enel, Ansaldo Energia Set Up Nuclear Energy Firm Nuclitalia
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...
