L3Harris Technologies Launches Next Generation Power Amplifier at IDEX-2021
L3Harris Technologies today introduced a next generation, software-defined power amplifier at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2021 in Abu Dhabi February 21-25. The L3Harris RF-410 Next Generation Power Amplifier (NGPA) maximizes mission flexibility and enhances tactical agility by eliminating the need for multiple power amplifiers
Israel’s Camero-Tech Launches Xaver System to Detect Live Objects Behind Walls
Israeli company Camero-Tech has launched Xaver LR80 (XLR80) system, which enables detection of live objects behind walls, at distances of over 100 meters. “For the first time, military forces, law enforcement agencies and first responders are able to detect live objects beyond the wall from a long range of over 100...
S.Korea to Develop Long-Range Air Defense Radar
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has launched a project to develop an indigenous long-range air defense radar. DAPA said it has signed a four-year development project valued 46 billion won ($41 million) with LIG Nex1
BEL Delivers Transmit/Receive Modules for Indian Rafale Jet’s RBE2 Radar
As part of Thales Offsets commitments under the Rafale India contract, and in line with the Make in India policy, Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has manufactured T/R (transmit/receive) modules for the RBE2 radar on the Dassault Aviation Rafale and delivered them to Thales. Thales has provided transfer of...
HAL to Fly Production Version of AESA Radar in Jaguar Darin III...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will fly a Jaguar Darin III fighter with a production version of an ELTA-sourced Active Electronically Scanning Radar by March 2021. The radar will be a completely built up unit (CBU) but integrated by HAL
Rosoboronexport to Display Anti-Stealth Aircraft Radar at Aero India
Russias state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said it will display a model of the Prima anti-stealth radar at Aero India 2021 that will take place from February 3-5, Defenseworld.net has learnt
Hanwha Systems to Lead S. Korea's Space Objects Tracking Project
Hanwha Systems will lead a consortium formed to develop laser technologies to track space objects that fly over the Korean Peninsula. “Hanwha Systems Co
Northrop Grumman Awarded $3.6 Billion U.S. Battlefield Communications Node Contract
Northrop Grumman Corp. (NGC) has been awarded a $3,600,000,000 contract for Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) operations, sustainment and support
Belgian, Netherlands Naval Ships to get Thales NS50 4D AESA Radar
Thales has announced that its NS50 4D Active Electronically Scanning Array (AESA) Radar will be installed on Belgian and Dutch naval ships through a contract with Kership - a joint venture between Naval Group and Piriou. The NS50 radar is the worlds first compact multi-mission 4D AESA radar for small vessels offering both Air and Surface surveillance with missile and Gun Fire control
Slovakia to Order 17 Israeli Radar Systems
The Slovak Government has given its nod to procure 17 radar systems built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for its military. The agreement, led by Israel MoD's International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT), will be signed by both countries and includes the transfer of tech and knowledge as well as industrial cooperation, Israel MoD said in a statement today
New DARPA Project to Make Eyeglasses-size Night Vision Goggles
DARPA has announced an Enhanced Night Vision in eyeglass form (ENVision) program to create lightweight Night Vision Glasses (NVG)s that offer a wide field of view (FOV) across multiple infrared (IR) spectrum bands without needing separate optics for each IR band. The goal is to enable night vision through fog, dust, and other obscurants as well as provide thermal vision – all via a single flat lens
Pentagon to Arm Warfighters with ‘Made in America’ Low-Cost Drones
Norway to Buy 9 Sikorsky HH-60W Helicopters Worth $2.6 Billion
L3Harris Delivers First Overhauled P-8A Poseidon from 139-Aircraft Navy Fleet
South Korea’s DAPA Finishes Incheon Class Frigate Search Radar Upgrade
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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...