Raytheon's LTAMDS Radar Completes Live-Fire Exercise against Ballistic Missile
Raytheon announced that its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) has completed its most complex live-fire exercise to date, intercepting a tactical ballistic missile. This marks a milestone for the U
Latest Stealth Aircraft Tracking Radar Displayed at Airshow China 2024
A new ground-based radar system prototype, reportedly capable of tracking stealth fighter jets like the F-35 and F-22, has been displayed at the ongoing Airshow China 2024 in Zhuhai. Designed to detect aerodynamic targets with a small image intensifier (IoI) and airframes made with radar-absorbing composite materials, the radar aims to...
Thales Unveils New Coastal Surveillance System 'CoastShield'
Thales has introduced its CoastShield system, a new coastal surveillance solution designed to enhance maritime security by detecting and analyzing complex environments and abnormal behaviors that may indicate threats. The system addresses the challenges posed by vast coastlines and dynamic maritime activities, ensuring reliable monitoring of critical infrastructures, including wind farms...
Space Centre Australia to Deploy HENSOLDT’s Air Surveillance Radars
HENSOLDT has signed a contract with Space Centre Australia (SCA) to supply two Air Surveillance Radar - Next Generation (ASR-NG) systems, along with a 20-year sustainment plan. The deal is valued at around €20 million (approximately $30 million AUD)
Romania Acquires Sentinel Radar Systems from the U.S.
The Romanian Ministry of National Defence announced the notification sent to the U.S
Raytheon Secures DARPA Contract to Develop Next-Generation Ultra-Wide Bandgap Semiconductors
Raytheon has been awarded a three-year, two-phase contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop foundational ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors (UWBGS) based on diamond and aluminum nitride technology. The project aims to enhance semiconductor electronics, with a focus on improved power delivery and thermal management for sensors and other electronic applications
British Royal Air Force Conducts First Flight Test of ECRS Mk2 Radar...
The European Common Radar System Mark 2 (ECRS Mk2) took to the skies for the first time today aboard a UK Typhoon test and evaluation aircraft at BAE Systems' flight test facility in Lancashire. The radar, developed by Leonardo UK, aims to equip Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots with enhanced capabilities to locate, identify, and suppress enemy air defences
Saudi Arabia's New Raytheon AN/TPY-2 Missile Defense Radar Features 50 Upgrades
Raytheon has delivered the first AN/TPY-2 radar system to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The AN/TPY-2 is a missile defense radar capable of detecting, tracking, and distinguishing ballistic missiles at multiple stages of flight
South Korea Deploys Upgraded Coastal Radar Systems
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has completed deployment of upgraded radar systems (GPS-98K, GPW-05K) for units monitoring coastal areas. The project, aimed at enhancing the operability of radars used in the Army's rear areas and the Navy's coastal regions, was initiated as part of a broader effort to maximize the performance of existing military equipment
Saab Delivers TAIPAN Artillery Hunting Radars to British Army
Saab has completed the delivery of five advanced Arthur radar systems, designated "TAIPAN" by the British Army, enhancing the armys weapon-locating capabilities. The systems have been accepted into service and assigned to the 5th Regiment Royal Artillery
Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency Orders Additional TPY-4 Radars
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) has exercised an option to procure three additional TPY-4 radars from Lockheed Martin, increasing the total number of these ground-based multi-mission radars to eleven. This move follows the recent completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the TPY-4, which confirmed that the radar design meets the programs requirements
Teledyne FLIR Delivers Airborne Surveillance Systems to Japanese Navy
Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced that it is delivering its Star SAFIRE 380-HLD multi-spectral imaging systems to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) as part of an agreement worth up to $20.8 million
Taiwan's Indigenously-built Submarine Submerged & Surfaced in Harbor Trials
Ukraine Orders Additional 35mm Ammunition for Gepard Air Defense Guns
Elbit Systems Secures $60M to Supply Counter-UAS Solutions to NATO European Country
Afraid Trump May End Freebies, Ukraine to "Buy" Weapons from Frozen Russian...
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