Western Digital to Develop Radiation Hardened Memory for the Pentagon
Western Digital Technologies is awarded a $35 million contract for an Advanced Next Generation Strategic Radiation Hardened Memory. This contract provides for the evaluation development of strategic radiation hardened non‐volatile memory device with near‐commercial state‐of‐the‐art performance for space and strategic systems, a Pengagon contract announcement said November 9...
Japan to Provide Coastal Security Radars to Philippines
In a pivotal move to enhance regional security and deepen bilateral ties, Japan has committed to providing the Philippines with coastal surveillance radars. This announcement coincides with the unveiling of a planned reciprocal access agreement (RAA), which aims to solidify the partnership between the two nations
Lockheed Martin Demos 5G Tactical Mesh Network in Multi-Domain Environment
Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with leading commercial technology companies, showcased its Hybrid 5G-Tactical Mesh Network in a live multi-domain environment, for the first time. This demonstration marks an advancement in ensuring seamless access to critical information for the Department of Defense (DOD)
Denmark to Acquire Five Thales Ground Master Compact Radars
The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) has recently signed an agreement with the Netherlands Defence procurement agency COMMIT (Commando Materieel en IT), facilitating the acquisition of five Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radars. The GM200 MM/C radar systems are designed to offer enhanced situational awareness, operational...
Russia’s 'Argus-Antifuria' Electronic Warfare Station Upgraded with Drone Direction Finder
The "Argus-Antifuria" mobile Electronic Warfare Station has been upgraded to include a direction finder with which its operator will be able to point the system at the drone before releasing powerful electro-magnetic impulses to suppress its electronics. The station is capable of detecting the drone by sending a signal to the...
Raytheon Wins U.S. Army Contract to Enhance Radar Defense System
Raytheon has secured a contract from the U.S
Russia Employs AI-Powered Robots for Mine Deployment, Troop Evacuation in Ukraine
Russia is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into ground-based robotic vehicles, specifically the BR-1 and BRG-1 models, to facilitate mine deployment and the evacuation of injured personnel within the Ukrainian conflict zone. "Artificial intelligence based on the machine vision technology will be shortly installed on BR-1 and BRG-1 platforms
Hensoldt to Equip U.S. Coast Guard’s Cutters with Radars
HENSOLDT is equipping the US Coast Guards “Legend” class National Security Cutter (NSC) with its proven TRS-3D multi-mode naval radar. The U
BAE Systems to Sustain F-22 Raptor's Electronic Warfare System
BAE Systems has received a five-year contract from Lockheed Martin to sustain the AN/ALR-94 advanced digital electronic warfare (EW) system for the F-22 Raptor. The contract includes managing EW system repairs and upgrades, supplier logistics, test equipment maintenance, and providing depot-level spares and engineering support to maintain F-22 EW readiness and relevancy for todays air dominance mission
Lockheed Martin to Develop MIMO Radar for Naval Airborne Platforms
Lockheed Martin has won U.S
Philippine Air Force to Induct Cessna C-208B Surveillance Aircraft Gifted by the...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) would induct a new Cessna C-20B "Grand Caravan" surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft received as gift from the United States at the Clark Air Base in Mabalacat City, Pampanga on Tuesday. The PAF said in a statement that the Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr
European Defense Artificial Intelligence Start-up, Helsing Raises €209M
Helsing, the European startup specializing in artificial intelligence for defense applications, has raised €209 million in a Series B funding round. This funding round, which included a €75 million investment from the Swedish company Saab, along with backing from the American venture capital firm General Catalyst, has propelled Helsing's valuation to €1
U.S.A.F. Selects Anduril, General Atomics for Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program...
Lockheed Martin Wins Australia’s AUD$500M Contract for Air Battle Management System...
DARPA's RACER Program Tests Fleet Autonomous Movement
German Army Awards Rheinmetall €400M to Develop Intercom with Hearing Protection
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...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...