Australia to Issue Tender for New Battlefield Command Center
The Australian Government has given the green light for the LAND 200 Phase 3 Battlefield Command Systems project. The investment will improve the security and performance of Defences tactical communications network and battle management systems, the defence ministry said in a statement
BAE Systems Asks Leonardo to work on Advanced Radar Integration on RAF...
BAE Systems awarded Leonardo a contract to complete the development of European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2 radar for Royal Air Forces Typhoon jets. The work is expected to lead to initial flight testing in 2024
Israel Aerospace Acquires India’s HELA Systems
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a deal to acquire HELA Systems Private Limited, an Indian subsidiary of ELTA Systems Ltd. HELA will provide full Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul product support for ELTA Systems, as well as testing and technical services including annual maintenance contracts and supply of spares to Indian...
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
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
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
DARPA Announces First-Ever AI-Controlled F-16 In-Air Combat Tests
S-400 Air Defense System in Crimea Destroyed by ATACMS Missile
Philippines to Receive BrahMos Cruise Missiles on April 19
Australia, Anduril Unveil ‘Ghost Shark’ Autonomous Undersea Vehicle Prototype
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...
How Indian MQ-9B SkyGuardian Acquisition Plan Changes Drone Equation in South Asia
India has recently gained U