GD Canada, Colt Extend Data Exchange Capability
General Dynamics Canada is incorporating the Variable Message Format (VMF) interface into Colt Canada's Soldier Weapon & Observer Reconnaissance Devices (SWORD) system, extending data exchange capability all the way to the dismounted soldier. Developed as an alternative to radio-centric individual soldier systems, the SWORD system integrates weapon-mounted surveillance and targeting devices...
Thales To Supply Long-Range Air Defense Radars To Kazakh Air Force
Thales Raytheon Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to supply Ground Master 400 (GM400) long-range air defense radars to the Kazakh Air Force. The agreement was signed on May 22 at the KADEX defense exhibition in Astana, in the presence of Okas Bazargaliyevich Saparov, Kazakhstans Deputy Minister of...
Ericsson Agent Admits Bribery In Greek Radar Deal
An Ericsson agent has admitted to bribing Greek officials to win an Erieye radar deal at the behest of the Swedish company. According to Radio Sweden, which famously broke the India-Bofors scam in the 80s, published an interview with a whistleblower from within Ericsson who said that large sums were paid...
Exelis Wins Contract Radio Modernization Contract From General Dynamics
Exelis was awarded two contracts by General Dynamics UK to support U.K
Northrop Grumman Completes Design Review Of Enhanced Polar System Control And Planning...
Northrop Grumman has successfully conducted the critical design review for the Enhanced Polar System (EPS) Control and Planning Segment (CAPS) on April 28 and the Military Satellite Communications Systems Directorate (MILSATCOM) exercised the program's development option on April 30. The US Air Force's EPS provides space-enabled, secure communications capabilities to polar...
Thales To Supply Second Full-Flight Simulator For RAF's A400M
Airbus Defence and Space has awarded Thales a multi-million pound contract to supply the Royal Air Force with a second full-flight simulator for the Airbus A400M military transport aircraft. The Full-Flight Simulator employs state-of-the-art visual and motion technology developed and produced by Thales that represents the current production cockpit configuration of the Airbus A400M aircraft and simulates the ground and flight operations of the aircraft in various natural and tactical environments
Airbus Defense Showcases Newly Developed Passive Radar
Airbus Defence and Spaces newly developed passive radar has proven the functionality of its underlying technology in several field tests under real conditions. In contrast to conventional systems, passive radars dont emit any radiation, but instead analyse the reflections of signals from other sources, such as radio and television stations, to detect objects
MASA Group To Unveil AI Based Simulation Software
MASA Group, a leading developer of Artificial Intelligence based simulation software for the defense, emergency management, and games-related markets, will unveil new logistics and corporate training use cases for its automated wargame MASA SWORD at ITEC, Cologne, May 20th to 22nd 2014. The company is also set to announce new customers, along with recent integrations of MASA LIFE, its recently released AI creative suite, into leading platforms including VBS and Unity3D
Raytheon Canada Wins North Warning System Contract
Raytheon Canada Limited has been awarded a five year contract by Public Works and Government Services Canada for operations and maintenance of the North Warning System (NWS). The contract also includes two options totaling an additional five years
Harris Corp Wins $78 Million Tactical Communication System Order
Harris Corporation has received a $78 million order from a nation in central Asia for the next phase of an integrated tactical communications system that provides armed forces with enhanced command and control capabilities. The nation is expanding its Harris Integrated Tactical Area Communications System (ITACS), which delivers a fully integrated tactical Internet to the mission area
Exelis To Provide Continuous Wave Illuminator Subsystems For F-16s
Exelis recently received a follow-on contract valued at $8.4 million from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Fort Worth, Texas, to supply Continuous Wave Illuminator (CWI) subsystems for F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft
Saab Introduces Five New Giraffe Radars
Saab has announced the development of five all-new complementary Giraffe radars for land and sea.Saabs combat-proven and highly-regarded surface radar portfolio, including the renowned Giraffe AMB and Arthur radars, has been improved and expanded through the addition of new technologies and designs
France to Base Rafale F5 Fighters with Hypersonic Nuclear Missiles near German...
Pentagon Denies Existence of ‘Kill Switch’ in F-35 Fighter Jets
Russia Claims 70 Ukrainian Troops Neutralized Following Attempted Belgorod Invasion
EDGE, CMN Naval Establish Abu Dhabi-Based Shipbuilding Joint Venture
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
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...