Northrop Adopts Lean-Agile for Development of F-16 AESA Radar Software
Northrop Grumman said it adopted Lean-Agile methodologies in the development and integration of the active electronically scanned array (AESA) AN/APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar software for the F-16 Viper fighter aircraft. The AN/APG-83 features high-resolution synthetic aperture radar mapping to present the pilot with a large surface image for more precise...
Turkish Army Receives New Gen Electronic Warfare System
Aselsan handed over a new electronic warfare vehicle, Sancak, to the Turkish Armed Forces Command (TSK). “We have delivered the new generation electronic attack system, Sancak, to the TSK, which will provide a significant advantage in the field by neutralizing strategic communication systems,” Ismail Demir, chairperson of the Presidency of Defense...
DARPA Deploys Satellites to Demo Laser Communications
DARPA successfully deployed two satellites on June 30 as part of the SpaceX Transporter 2 launch prove out advanced laser communications technologies for several U.S
Cisco Targets Pentagon with Webex for Defense
Cisco launched Webex for Defense, an all-in-one cloud-based collaboration service for the U.S
DARPA Selects Raytheon, BAE Systems, Northrop Teams to Develop Event-based Sensors
The U.S
HENSOLDT, THEON Sensors to Supply Binocular Night Vision Goggles to Belgium, Germany
The European defense procurement organization, OCCAR has contracted a consortium of HENSOLDT and THEON Sensors for the production of Binocular Night Vision Goggles (BNVG) under the Night Vision Capability Programme. The contract includes 4,550 BNVGs for Belgium and 5,000 for the German Bundeswehr, as well as an option for another 20,000 BNVG for Germany
French, Netherlands Warships Carry out Cooperative Naval Watch Experiment
France and the Netherlands successfully carried out a joint experimentation at sea of the cooperative naval watch (French acronym- VCN), a new capacity for establishing a tactical situation based on the exchange and fusion of raw information from radars of an air-sea force. Each VCN-equipped vessel can benefit from radar data from other vessels within milliseconds, expanding its tactical situational awareness
U.S.M.C. Selects BAE Systems’ Wargaming and Analysis Center Prototype
BAE Systems said it has been selected as prime contractor for the remainder of the second phase of a U.S
Netherlands MoD to Install Locally-made Encryption Module into Elbit Radios
The Netherlands Ministry of Defense (MoD) signed a contract with Dutch firm Technolution to provide an encryption module for fixing into tactical radios bought from Elbit Systems. Secure communications are essential for military personnel in the field
Airbus to Monitor Vessels within U.K. Exclusive Economic Zone
The UK Royal Navy has awarded a 12 month contract extension to Airbus covering the continued provision of satellite-based maritime surveillance services for the Joint Maritime Security Centre (JMSC). The contract follows the successful completion of a proof of concept phase, and will ensure the continued monitoring of areas of interest in UK waters to protect UK sovereign borders from suspicious vessel activity
BAE Systems Develops Data Management Solution to Improve Ship Availability for Royal...
The U.K
Thales’ Hybrid Kits to Support French Army Vehicle Communications with 5G, OneWeb
Denmark Joins Multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System Programme
U.S. Army Awards Lockheed Martin $4.94B Contract for Precision Strike Missiles
Denmark Invests $290M in Soldier Equipment Through Acceleration Fund
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...
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...