Taiwan’s F-16s to get Infrared Search and Track Systems
Taiwan is seeking Infrared Search and Track (IRST) systems worth $500 million for its F-16 Viper fleet, a request which the U.S
AeroVironment to Acquire Tomahawk Robotics
AeroVironment said it is planning to acquire Tomahawk Robotics, a company that deals with AI-enabled robotic control systems. “The acquisition will enable deeper integration of both companies technology, leading to enhanced interoperability and interconnectivity of unmanned systems through a singular platform with similar control features
DARPA asks BAE Systems to Develop Next Gen Signal Processing and Communication...
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded BAE Systems FAST Labs contract valued $14 million to develop next generation signal processing and communication systems under Massive Cross Correlation (MAX) program. These systems will be deployed on a new smaller category of military platforms
HII-Led Team Develops Prototype Cyber Threat Hunting Kit
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and team have developed a small form factor prototype kit for cyber threat hunting that is designed to detect and counter malicious activity on U.S
Avenger UAS and its “Digital Twin” Can Collaborate for Combat Missions
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) said its Avenger Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) was paired with “digital twin” aircraft to autonomously conduct Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) multi-objective collaborative combat missions
Rostec's Facial Recognition System Deployed in 2022 Qatar World Cup, Sold to
A Rostec-made facial recognition system was used in 36 countries around the globe in 2022, including at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. "Speaking about the facial recognition system, it was put into operation for the first time in 2018 during the FIFA World Cup [in Russia]," Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov said on Monday
Hensoldt Develops New Version of Twinvis Passive Radar for Long-range Surveillance
HENSOLDT has developed a new version of its "Twinvis" passive radar, which is now being launched in a fully integrated shelter variant for military use as "Twinvis Military Sheltered". So far, "Twinvis" has been available as a set-up kit for integration by the customer
Turkish F-16s to Fly with Indigenous AESA Radar Later This Year
Turkish F-16 fighters will take to the skies equipped with indigenously-developed MURAD AESA radar for the first time this year. First two aircraft modernized under the F-16 Block 30 ÖZGÜR Project, were delivered to the Turkish Air Force in the past months
Israel Navy tests Elbit’s New EW Counter Measure Dispensing System
The Israeli Navy has completed a series of sea trials for Elbit Systems DESEAVER MK-4 Counter Measure Dispensing System (CMDS) onboard Israeli Navy vessels. The trials tested the capability of the new maritime Electronic Warfare (EW) system to effectively respond to complex missile attack scenarios, including launching decoy rounds from several launchers against multiple concurrent threats
Turkey's Aselsan Unveils Electronic Warfare Pod for UAVs at IDEF 2023
Turkish firm Aselsan unveiled an Electronic Warfare (EW) pod for drones at the ongoing IDEF exhibition in Istanbul (July 25-28). The UAV EH POD was seen integrated on the Akinci drone
Wuhan Earthquake Monitoring Center Hacked: Beijing Blames U.S.
Chinas Foreign Ministry condemned the cyberattack on the Wuhan Earthquake Monitoring Center by overseas hacker group. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that the attack was detected by China's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center and Chinese company 360, according to a public statement issued by the Wuhan Municipal Emergency Management Bureau and a bulletin put up by the Wuhan Public Security Bureau on July 26
Argentina Tests New 200km-Range Dardo 3 Stand-Off Bomb
Russia Receives New Batch of Su-34 Fighter-Bombers, More Deliveries Expected Soon
North Korean Troops Suffer Losses in Russia-Ukraine War, Says South Korea
Anduril Tests Hypersonic Rocket Booster ‘Denali’
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...
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...