Raytheon Secures DARPA Contract to Develop Next-Generation Ultra-Wide Bandgap Semiconductors
Raytheon has been awarded a three-year, two-phase contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop foundational ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors (UWBGS) based on diamond and aluminum nitride technology. The project aims to enhance semiconductor electronics, with a focus on improved power delivery and thermal management for sensors and other...
British Royal Air Force Conducts First Flight Test of ECRS Mk2 Radar...
The European Common Radar System Mark 2 (ECRS Mk2) took to the skies for the first time today aboard a UK Typhoon test and evaluation aircraft at BAE Systems' flight test facility in Lancashire. The radar, developed by Leonardo UK, aims to equip Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots with enhanced capabilities...
Saudi Arabia's New Raytheon AN/TPY-2 Missile Defense Radar Features 50 Upgrades
Raytheon has delivered the first AN/TPY-2 radar system to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The AN/TPY-2 is a missile defense radar capable of detecting, tracking, and distinguishing ballistic missiles at multiple stages of flight
Taiwan Rejects China's Allegations of Cyberattacks Targeting Government Sites in Mainland, Hong...
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has rejected allegations made by China regarding its involvement in cyberattacks targeting Chinese entities, asserting instead that Beijing is responsible for escalating regional tensions. This statement comes in response to accusations from the Chinese Ministry of State Security, which claimed that a hacker group known...
South Korea Deploys Upgraded Coastal Radar Systems
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has completed deployment of upgraded radar systems (GPS-98K, GPW-05K) for units monitoring coastal areas. The project, aimed at enhancing the operability of radars used in the Army's rear areas and the Navy's coastal regions, was initiated as part of a broader effort to maximize...
Airbus, Quantum Systems Test Autonomous Swarm Technology
Airbus and Quantum Systems have conducted tests of autonomous swarm technology as part of the KITU 2 research project, commissioned by the German Armed Forces in July 2023. This project aimed to harness artificial intelligence to coordinate swarms of drones with varying capabilities, enabling efficient control by a small number of operators, even in dynamic and interference-prone environments
Saab Delivers TAIPAN Artillery Hunting Radars to British Army
Saab has completed the delivery of five advanced Arthur radar systems, designated "TAIPAN" by the British Army, enhancing the armys weapon-locating capabilities. The systems have been accepted into service and assigned to the 5th Regiment Royal Artillery
Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency Orders Additional TPY-4 Radars
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) has exercised an option to procure three additional TPY-4 radars from Lockheed Martin, increasing the total number of these ground-based multi-mission radars to eleven. This move follows the recent completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the TPY-4, which confirmed that the radar design meets the programs requirements
U.S., Australian Navies to Boost Electronic Attack Capability with Next Gen Jammers...
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Anduril, Oracle Partner to Deliver AI-Powered Defense Solutions from Datacenter to Tactical...
Anduril Industries and Oracle have announced a partnership to integrate Andurils Lattice software platform for command and control (C2) with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and OCI Roving Edge Infrastructure. The collaboration aims to provide secure mission capabilities globally, including for mobile command and control in both connected and disconnected environments
Australian Army Declares Final Operating Capability for Integrated Battlefield Telecommunications Network
The Chief of the Australian Army has officially declared the Final Operating Capability (FOC) for Boeings Integrated Battlefield Telecommunications Network in the LAND 2072 Phase 2B program. This network, developed by Boeing Defence Australia (BDA), is part of the Currawong Battlespace Communications System, which aims to modernize the Australian Army's communications infrastructure
Teledyne FLIR Delivers Airborne Surveillance Systems to Japanese Navy
Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced that it is delivering its Star SAFIRE 380-HLD multi-spectral imaging systems to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) as part of an agreement worth up to $20.8 million
Damen Shipyards Begins Construction of Multi-Purpose Vessel for Portuguese Navy
Indonesia’s Air Force Materiel Command, PTDI Sign Cooperation Agreement for C-130 Hercules...
European KNDS Opens Subsidiary in Ukraine
Israel Kills Hezbollah Communications Chief Tied to Pager Blast Intelligence Lapse
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
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...