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New Imaging Sensor Service Center Opens in Abu Dhabi Through EDGE-L3Harris Collaboration...

February 3, 2024 @ 11:10 AM

EDGE Group and L3Harris Technologies have inaugurated a new WESCAM Authorized Service Center (WASC) at EARTHs Electro-Optical Centre of Excellence (EOCE) Facility in Abu Dhabi, in a collaboration that aims to provide maintenance and support for WESCAM MXTM-Series EO/IR systems. The 33,000-square-foot facility, managed and operated by locally-trained U...

Patria to Supply Electronic Intelligence Systems to European NATO Members

February 3, 2024 @ 11:03 AM

Patria has recently inked two agreements for the provision of its Patria ARIS electronic intelligence systems (ELINT) to European NATO member countries. The agreements grant these nations access to the latest iteration of a high-performance signal intelligence system, specifically tailored to meet the requirements of the respective countries

UK MoD, Thales Announce £1.8B MSET Contract for AI-Enhanced Maritime Operations

February 3, 2024 @ 10:54 AM

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £1.8 billion, 15-year contract with Thales, merging AI technology with maritime operations to fortify Royal Navy (RN) ship availability

AFWERX Unveils Autonomy Prime to Fast-Track Autonomous Tech Development

February 1, 2024 @ 07:40 AM

AFWERX, the innovation branch of the Department of the Air Force, has launched Autonomy Prime under its Innovative Capabilities Opening (ICO) program. Autonomy Prime, part of the Prime division, will focus on advancing autonomous technologies through collaboration with the private sector

Serbia Procures Electronic Jamming System from Russia

January 31, 2024 @ 03:16 PM

Serbia has procured an electronic jamming system system from Russia which is expected to arrive in the country soon. President Aleksandar Vucic made this announcement yesterday during an event to display the Serbian Armed Forces weapons and military equipment

Russian Electronic Warfare Systems Repel Drone Attack on Yaroslavl Oil Refinery

January 29, 2024 @ 10:39 AM

An electronic warfare system intercepted and stopped a Ukrainian drone attack on the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery located in the Yaroslavl region. The incident, announced by the governor of the Yaroslavl region, Mikhail Evraev, through his Telegram channel, highlighted the effectiveness of the electronic warfare capabilities in safeguarding critical infrastructure

UAE Awards Saab $190 Million to Support its GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft

January 22, 2024 @ 04:42 PM

stry of Defence regarding in-service support for the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) solution worth $190 million to run until 2026. The contract includes maintenance and logistics support, as well as training services

Chinese Entities Defy U.S. Ban, Continue Procuring Banned Nvidia Chips for Military...

January 15, 2024 @ 06:48 AM

Various Chinese military bodies, state-run artificial intelligence (AI) research institutes, and universities have been actively purchasing Nvidia semiconductors, including the banned A100 and H100 chips, over the past year. This was first reported by

AUKUS Nations Unite for Deep Space Surveillance with Northrop Grumman's Advanced Radar...

January 12, 2024 @ 08:11 AM

The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have joined forces to establish the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC), a system designed to enhance space domain awareness, particularly in geosynchronous orbit. Spearheaded by Northrop Grumman Corporation, this initiative signifies a significant expansion of the AUKUS alliance's focus into the crucial realm of space security

Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade Receives Electronic Warfare Systems to Counter First Person...

January 6, 2024 @ 06:18 AM

In response to the escalating conflict with Russia, the Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces has received a donation of 100 electronic warfare systems from the Ukrainian company Metinvest to counter cheap but lethal First Person View (FPV) drones. The donation, valued at over UAH 11 million, is aimed at fortifying the brigade's defenses against the growing threat of enemy drones

Lithuania Buying Thales GM200 MM/C Multi-mission Radar

January 3, 2024 @ 12:58 PM

Lithuania and the Netherlands have strengthened their defense cooperation by signing an agreement to acquire Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact (GM200 MM/C) radars from Dutch manufacturer Thales Nederland. The artillery radar system purchased by Lithuania will play a crucial role in enhancing the country's artillery capabilities

Turkey-made AESA Radar, Murad to Commence Flight Tests

January 1, 2024 @ 11:58 AM

Turkey's ASELSAN-made AESA radar, "Murad," has been integrated into the AKINCI combat UAV alongside an unidentified fighter jet for flight tests scheduled to commence in 2024. Work is progressing on the Murad AESA Nose Radar, which has been under development for platforms such as the AKINCI Attack Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and F-16

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