Raytheon Launches Next-Gen Electro-Optical Intelligent-Sensing Capability
Raytheon Technologies has announced the launch of RAIVEN, an electro-optical intelligent-sensing capability, which will enable pilots to have faster and more precise threat identification. RAIVEN can identify objects optically and spectrally simultaneously in real-time — a single electro-optical/infrared, or EO/IR, system has never been able to do this before...
China Displays Drone Tracking, Disabling System at World Radar Expo
The three-day 10th World Radio Detection and Ranging Expo (World Radar Expo) kicked off on April 13 in Beijing, where top Chinese defense firms displayed their solutions in countering air threats including drones and stealth aircraft. The Ukraine War has shown that drones have become one of the biggest threats in...
General Atomics’ MQ-20 Avenger Flown Autonomously Using LEO SATCOM Datalink
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) conducted live, tactical, air combat maneuvers using Artificial Intelligence (AI) pilots to control a company-owned MQ-20 Avenger Unmanned Aircraft System. Collaborative maneuvers between human and AI pilots were conducted using GA-ASIs Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) ecosystem over a Low Earth Orbit (LEO)...
BAE Systems to Produce Block 4 Electronic Warfare Systems for Future Lot...
Lockheed Martin awarded BAE Systems $491 million to produce Block 4 electronic warfare (EW) systems for future Lot 17 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, adding to the 1,200 F-35 EW systems it has delivered to date. The powerful Block 4 systems will accelerate the delivery of advanced EW capabilities to warfighters...
Argentina's Invap Delivers Two 3D Primary Radars to Nigeria
Argentinian firm Invap delivered two 3D primary air traffic radars to Nigeria, marking the first export of a high tech equipment to the African country from Argentina. According to
New Russian Stealth Material can absorb 95% Electronic Radiation
Russias Roselectronics has announced a breakthrough in stealth technology by developing a new material capable of absorbing 95% electromagnetic radiation emitted by radar. Unlike current stealth technology that uses radar-absorbing paint, the Roselectronics- developed material can be attached to the most prominent surfaces of an aircraft to deflect radiation
Japanese NEC's AI-Based Technology can Predict Landmine Presence with 90% Accuracy
NEC Corporation AI-based technology predicted the presence of buried landmines by analyzing data on landscapes and military facilities in conflict zones with 90% accuracy. NECs AI analyzed data from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), such as geographical and geological information, data that included the locations of habitation and important buildings, as well as reports from residents
Indra, Thales & FCMS Kick-off Phase 1B Development of Sensors for FCAS
Spanish Indra German FCMS and French Thales have kicked off a new phase in the development of an innovative suite of networked and distributed sensors, defensive aids and attack systems (NSDAS) for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project. Based on the shared vision of a sensor suite for Next-Generation Weapon System (NGWS) as defined during the previous Phase 1A, Phase 1B will initiate a wide range of ambitious functional, algorithmic and technological developments
BEL to Make Radar Warning Receiver for the Su-30MKI
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has agreed to produce homegrown DR-118 radar warning receivers for the Indian Air Forces (IAF) Sukhoi Su-30MKI combat aircraft. The relevant contract was signed on March 24, the Air Force
Rostec Improves Efficiency of Helicopter Radars by 10%
ONPP Technology, a subsidiary of Rostec State Corporation, used modern composites based on quartz fabric to improve the quality of operation of airborne radars by more than 10%. Airborne radars on civilian helicopters are needed for navigation and collision avoidance with ground and air objects
Northrop Starts Producing Electronically Scanned Array Sensors for E-7 Early Warning Aircraft
Northrop Grumman will enter into production of the Multi-role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) sensor for the U.S
Romania Asks Elbit Systems to Upgrade IAR 300 Helicopters
Israels Elbit Systems said it won four contracts to supply the Romanian Ministry of National Defense with aircraft upgrades as well as electronic warfare suites, electro-optical infrared (EOIR) payloads and Brightnite systems for the IAR 300 helicopters. As part of one of the contracts, the Company will integrate Elbit Systems SPECTRO XR payload onto IAR 330 helicopters to enhance the Romanian Navys operational capabilities
Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile Tested in Secretive U.S. Launch from Cape Canaveral...
Kim Jong-un Attends Launch of 5,000-Ton Destroyer at North Korean Naval Shipyard
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Poland’s First Locally Built AW149 Helicopter Takes Flight
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...
