Polish Military Selects Frequentis to Upgrade Air Defence Centre Voice Communications
The Polish Armed Forces selected Frequentis to upgrade communication for the Polish air defence centre in order to support the operational activities of air search and rescue groups. Frequentis will upgrade and expand the existing air defence voice communication system (VCS) and include preparing a red/black extension, among other enhanced functionalities...
Israel Establishes Center to Develop Non-GPS Navigation Tech
The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD)s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) inaugurated a new center established to develop non-GPS accurate navigation technology. The new navigation technology center has been set up at TAMAM, IAIs electro-optics and navigation house in IAIs Systems Missiles & Space...
Elbit Systems Introduces Next-Gen Advanced Multi-Sensor Payload System
Elbit Systems has unveiled the next generation of its Advanced Multi-Sensor Payload System (AMPS NG), adding Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) technology to the existing day CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) TV sensors, and a dual FLIR sensor design. In recent flight tests that were conducted in Israel, the new system was able to produce...
Airbus, Fujitsu, Thales UK to Jointly Pitch for British Army's Future Communications...
Airbus, Fujitsu and Thales UK today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work on the upcoming Systems Integrator (SI) for the British Armys Land Environment Tactical Communications and Information Systems programme – known as LE TacCIS. Following the signature of the MOU, the partners have formed team ICELUS led by...
U.K. Royal Navy Orders Saab Digital Towers
Saab has signed a contract with the U.K
L3Harris Technologies Launches Next Generation Power Amplifier at IDEX-2021
L3Harris Technologies today introduced a next generation, software-defined power amplifier at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2021 in Abu Dhabi February 21-25. The L3Harris RF-410 Next Generation Power Amplifier (NGPA) maximizes mission flexibility and enhances tactical agility by eliminating the need for multiple power amplifiers
Israel’s Camero-Tech Launches Xaver System to Detect Live Objects Behind Walls
Israeli company Camero-Tech has launched Xaver LR80 (XLR80) system, which enables detection of live objects behind walls, at distances of over 100 meters. “For the first time, military forces, law enforcement agencies and first responders are able to detect live objects beyond the wall from a long range of over 100 meters,” the company said in a release Thursday
S.Korea to Develop Long-Range Air Defense Radar
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has launched a project to develop an indigenous long-range air defense radar. DAPA said it has signed a four-year development project valued 46 billion won ($41 million) with LIG Nex1
BEL Delivers Transmit/Receive Modules for Indian Rafale Jet’s RBE2 Radar
As part of Thales Offsets commitments under the Rafale India contract, and in line with the Make in India policy, Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has manufactured T/R (transmit/receive) modules for the RBE2 radar on the Dassault Aviation Rafale and delivered them to Thales. Thales has provided transfer of technology and production, and associated training for BEL engineers in France
HAL to Fly Production Version of AESA Radar in Jaguar Darin III...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will fly a Jaguar Darin III fighter with a production version of an ELTA-sourced Active Electronically Scanning Radar by March 2021. The radar will be a completely built up unit (CBU) but integrated by HAL
Russia’s Superjet Powered by Domestic PD-8 Engine Performs Maiden Flight
France to Offer Rafale Jets, SAMP/T Air Defense System to Countries Considering...
Iran-backed Houthi Rebels Target U.S. Aircraft Carrier Group Twice
Canada May Cut F-35 Order, Consider European Jet Fighters
U.S. Policy Threatening Lockheed Martin Billions in F-35 Cuts?
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...