BAE Systems’ Robotic Ops Center to Automate Repetitive National Security Tasks
BAE Systems has launched a new Robotic Operations Center (ROC) to customize and deploy suites of software robots that automate high-volume, repetitive tasks in support of United States national security missions. The ROC, which builds on the companys partnership with UiPath, leverages machine learning and robotic process automation (RPA) tools to...
US DoD Awards BAE Systems 15 others $17 Billion Intelligence Solutions Contract
BAE Systems, Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos among 16 firms have won a US DoD contract called Solutions for Intelligence Analysis 3 (SIA 3) with a combined ceiling value of $17,100,000,000. This contract will provide worldwide coverage, support and assistance to the Defense Intelligence Agency by delivering timely, objective and cogent military...
Aeralis Signs MoU With Thales Training, Simulation System For UK’s Tempest Fighter...
Aeralis has signed an MoU with Thales to develop concepts for a ground-based training and simulation system to compliment United Kingdoms (UKs) Tempest future fighter programme. The two companies will evaluate concepts for a common simulator system that can be used to support all phases in a future flying training system...
Apple May Leave Russia as Moscow Considers Forcing Local Apps on Smartphones
While China is locked in a trade war with the US over Huawei, another may be brewing between Washington and Moscow in the telecom field. Smartphones made by international manufacturers such as Apple, Samsung and Huawei may be forced to pre-install applications made by local vendors if they want to...
USAF Awards Boeing $259M Contract for Weapon Planning Software
Boeing subsidiary Tapestry Solutions has received a 10-year contract from the United States Air Force to provide Weapon Planning Software (WPS) for numerous aircraft and weapons platforms used by US military and allied forces. The mission planning software is designed to help military customers plan every detail of a mission, including...
Elbit Wins $127M Tactical Radios Contract from India
Israeli defense firm, Elbit Systems announced yesterday that it has been awarded a $127 million contract to supply vehicular tactical radio systems to the “Army of a country in South Asia,” believed to be India. Elbit did not mention to which country the tactical radios will be sold to but the only country in South Asia which buys from Israel would be India and possibly Sri Lanka
China to Network Land, Sea Borders with High Tech Surveillance System
Chinese China North Industries Group Corp Ltd (NORINCO) is building a new frontier and coastline surveillance system with high level accuracy to identify human and other targets using the home-developed BeiDou Satellite Navigation System, or BDS, at its core. Called BeiDou+ Land and Maritime Defense and Control System (BLMDCS), the system will provide high precision monitoring and communication capability for border defense personnel and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), Yang Hua, the project leader from NORINCO, told Global Times on Thursday on the sidelines of the 10th China Satellite Navigation Conference in Beijing
RAF to use Leonardo’s ‘BriteCloud55’ Expendable Active Decoy
Leonardo has been contracted by the UK Ministry of Defence to support a series of trials in which the ‘BriteCloud 55 Expendable Active Decoy (EAD) will be deployed for operations with the Royal Air Force (RAF)s fleet of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. The first trial with Typhoon took place in April in the UK
Lockheed Martin Orders Saab Sea Giraffe AMB Radars for Canadian Ships
Saab has received an order from Lockheed Martin for delivery of Sea Giraffe AMB naval radars supporting the Royal Canadian Navys new Joint Support Ships. Lockheed Martin Canada, selected by prime contractor Seaspans Vancouver Shipyards Co
Northrop Grumman Wins $982M To Support Cyber, Electronic Warfare Capabilities For US...
Northrop Grumman has won a $982 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract issued under R4 to support cyber and electronic warfare capabilities for United States (US) Army forces. The contract will enable the Army to procure cyber electromagnetic activities (CEMA) to improve the forces non-kinetic engagements across warfare domains, the company said in a statement Wednesday
Thales Develops New 4D AESA Radar
Thales has developed a new radar named “Ground Master 200 Multi Mission” to the family of 4D Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars. According to the company, the Ground Master 200 establishes tracks faster and keeps them locked for longer, thus maximising time on target
After Pulwama Terrorist Attack, Pak Hackers Targeted Indian Govt Websites
Over 90 Indian government websites and critical systems were attacked by Pakistani hackers within hours of the Pulwama suicide strike in which 40 soldiers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were martyred, senior officials in the security establishment have revealed. “There was an unusual surge of activity, attempts to breach systems,” Hindustan Times quoted one of these officials as saying Monday
Malaysia Requests Faster Delivery of South Korean FA-50M Fighter Jets
Germany Confirms AI-Powered Drones for Ukraine
U.S. Air Force Tests New Heat-Control Technology for Spacecraft
BAE Systems’ Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle to Be Ready by mid-2026
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...