China to Control Export of GaN, GaAs used in U.S. AESA Radars...
Chinas Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs has announced export controls on gallium and germanium to the U.S
Sweden Buys Thales’ Smart-L Multi Mission Long-Range Radars
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and Thales signed an agreement Wednesday for the delivery and installation of
Russian Jammers a ‘Threat’ to U.S.-made Guided Weapons: British Experts
Russian electronic warfare (EW) may be having a ‘negative effect on U.S
Israel Aerospace’s OPAL Net-Centric Warfare Network Connects to NATO’s LINK 16
Germany-based ESG Elektroniksystem and Logistik along with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have made OPAL real-time net-centric warfare network interoperable with Link 16 tactical datalink. ESG has designated OPAL as NEOS
South Korean firm Wins $66.5M for Laser Designators for Precision Strike Ops
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) awarded a local firm $66.5 million (86
Israel Aerospace Unveils New Gen AESA SAR/GMTI Recon System
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have announced the release of the ELM-2060PES, a new generation AESA SAR/GMTI Pod for Fighter Aircraft, recently developed by its defense systems subsidiary, ELTA Systems Ltd. The
Thales’ GM400 Alpha Radar for Estonian Air Force
The Estonian Center for Defence Investment (ECDI) bought 2 Ground Master 400 Alpha radars from Thales for the Estonian Air Force to reinforce the countrys airspace. Estonia was one of the first countries to procure the GM400 since its launch in 2008
Israel’s MMR Radar Clears Czech Army Tests
The Czech military has tested Multi-Mission Radar (MMR) air surveillance and air-defense radar produced by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Tests were conducted as part of a radar deal signed between IAI and Czech Defence Ministry in December 2019
India Seeks Purchase Information about Russia’s Latest Coastal Radar Station
India is interested to buy Russias Podsolnukh coastal radar station, which can simultaneously track more than 300 surface and air targets. "As for the Podsolnukh coastal radar complex specifically, the Indian side has shown interest in it; as part of an information request, relevant proposals have been submitted to the partner [organization in India]," a representative of Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation told
France Tests High-Energy Anti-drone Laser Weapon from Frigate
The French defense ministry said it conducted live tests of the High Energy Laser with Multiple Applications - Power (HELMA-P) aboard the Navys Horizon-class air defense frigate, Forbin (D620). The test was conducted between June 12-14 in the Mediterranean sea by the Directorate General for Armaments (DGA), the French Navy and the CILAS company
Leonardo’s 'Kronos' Air & Missile Defense Radar Debuts at Paris Air Show
Leonardo showcased the Kronos Grand Mobile High Power (GMHP) radar for air and anti-ballistic missile defence, at the ongoing Paris Air Show 2023. Supported by Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology, the multi-function, multi-mission C-band Kronos GMHP radar focuses mainly on surveillance and air defence in land and coastal environments
NATO Orders Leonardo’s RAT 31 DL/M Air Defence Radar
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) awarded Leonardo a contract for the supply of a new RAT 31 DL/M long-range deployable air defence radar (DADR). This will be the third Leonardo DADR system to be used by the Luftwaffe (German Air Force), which has already in service two sensors since the early 2010s
Denmark Shifts from Weapons Donation to Investment in Ukrainian Defense Industry
Kazakhstan Sold 81 Soviet Era Fighter Jets to U.S. for Possible Transfer...
Belgium Inaugurates Factory to Manufacture Griffon Armored Vehicles
Boeing to Use GKN Aerospace's St. Louis Facility for F/A-18, F-15 Programs...
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...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...