Israel Aerospace Unveils New Gen AESA SAR/GMTI Recon System
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have announced the release of the ELM-2060PES, a new generation AESA SAR/GMTI Pod for Fighter Aircraft, recently developed by its defense systems subsidiary, ELTA Systems Ltd. The
Thales’ GM400 Alpha Radar for Estonian Air Force
The Estonian Center for Defence Investment (ECDI) bought 2 Ground Master 400 Alpha radars from Thales for the Estonian Air Force to reinforce the countrys airspace. Estonia was one of the first countries to procure the GM400 since its launch in 2008
Israel’s MMR Radar Clears Czech Army Tests
The Czech military has tested Multi-Mission Radar (MMR) air surveillance and air-defense radar produced by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Tests were conducted as part of a radar deal signed between IAI and Czech Defence Ministry in December 2019
India Seeks Purchase Information about Russia’s Latest Coastal Radar Station
India is interested to buy Russias Podsolnukh coastal radar station, which can simultaneously track more than 300 surface and air targets. "As for the Podsolnukh coastal radar complex specifically, the Indian side has shown interest in it; as part of an information request, relevant proposals have been submitted to the partner...
France Tests High-Energy Anti-drone Laser Weapon from Frigate
The French defense ministry said it conducted live tests of the High Energy Laser with Multiple Applications - Power (HELMA-P) aboard the Navys Horizon-class air defense frigate, Forbin (D620). The test was conducted between June 12-14 in the Mediterranean sea by the Directorate General for Armaments (DGA), the French Navy and...
Leonardo’s 'Kronos' Air & Missile Defense Radar Debuts at Paris Air Show
Leonardo showcased the Kronos Grand Mobile High Power (GMHP) radar for air and anti-ballistic missile defence, at the ongoing Paris Air Show 2023. Supported by Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology, the multi-function, multi-mission C-band Kronos GMHP radar focuses mainly on surveillance and air defence in land and coastal environments
NATO Orders Leonardo’s RAT 31 DL/M Air Defence Radar
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) awarded Leonardo a contract for the supply of a new RAT 31 DL/M long-range deployable air defence radar (DADR). This will be the third Leonardo DADR system to be used by the Luftwaffe (German Air Force), which has already in service two sensors since the early 2010s
European Defence Agency Completes TALOS Laser Weapon Project
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has completed a surface-to-air laser system developed under the
Indonesia Orders Thales’ Long-Range Military Radars
Indonesia has bought 13 GM400a long-range radars produced by French company Thales to boost airspace surveillance efforts across its archipelago. State-owned PT Len Industri and Thales said in a joint statement that the
Saab to Provide Electronic Warfare Suite for German Eurofighter
Germanys defense procurement office (BAAINBw) has selected Saabs Arexis sensor suite as the preferred solution for the German Eurofighter Electronic Warfare (EW) variant. At this point, Saab has not yet signed a contract nor received an order relating to this
Rafael Introduces AI-enabled Puzzle Intelligence System
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., will announce Puzzle, an intelligence knowledge management system that combines various intelligence and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities
Elbit Systems to Unveil New Anti-Drone Electronic Warfare Capability at Paris Airshow
Elbit Systems is planning to unveil a new Electronic Warfare (EW) capability to counter drone threats at the upcoming Paris Airshow. The new capability is provided via the digital Radar Warning Receivers (RWR), one part of Elbits proven Airborne self-protection EW suite, and enables drone detection and identification as well as locating Personal Location Beacon (PLB) of ground forces and pilots
Swedish Air Force to Retire SK 60 Trainer Aircraft in June
No Donation, U.S. Approves $30 Million HIMARS Artillery System Sale to Ukraine
Luxembourg Allocates €2.6B for French Griffon, Jaguar Armored Vehicles
China Coast Guard Conducts Maritime Rescue Drill Near Huangyan Dao Amidst Regional...
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...