European CROWN Project Tests AESA Radar System for Manned, Unmanned Platforms
The European CROWN project, aimed at developing a multifunctional RF system (AESA) for both manned and unmanned aerial platforms, conducted the evaluation of its demonstrator on February 26-27, 2024. The Combined Radar, cOmmunications, and electronic Warfare fuNctions for military applications (
U.S. Approves $281M Military Sale to Germany for Radios
The United States State Department has approved a potential $281 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Germany, covering High-Frequency, Very-High Frequency, and Ultra-High Frequency Radios and related equipment. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency conveyed this decision to Congress today
Turkey's Aselsan to Test New, Advanced Drone Electro-Optic System in 2024
Turkeys Aselsan has announced that the new Aselsan-developed electro-optical reconnaissance, surveillance, and targeting system, the ASELFLIR-600, will undergo its first tests this year. Last Thursday, Baykar tested the previous version, the ASELFLIR-500, equipped on the Akinci combat drone for the first time
U.S. Approves $75M Upgrade for Taiwan's Tactical Data Link System
The United States State Department has given the green light for a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), involving a Taiwan Advanced Tactical Data Link System Upgrade Planning. The estimated cost of the sale is $75 million, with the Defense...
U.S. Air Force Adopts Northrop Grumman's Enhanced LITENING Targeting Pod Fleet
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U.S. Approves $1.2B Foreign Military Sale of Radar Recon Aerostat Systems to...
The United States State Department has given the green light for a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Poland, totaling an estimated $1.2 billion, which includes advanced Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance (ASRR) aerostat systems
New Imaging Sensor Service Center Opens in Abu Dhabi Through EDGE-L3Harris Collaboration...
EDGE Group and L3Harris Technologies have inaugurated a new WESCAM Authorized Service Center (WASC) at EARTHs Electro-Optical Centre of Excellence (EOCE) Facility in Abu Dhabi, in a collaboration that aims to provide maintenance and support for WESCAM MXTM-Series EO/IR systems. The 33,000-square-foot facility, managed and operated by locally-trained U
Patria to Supply Electronic Intelligence Systems to European NATO Members
Patria has recently inked two agreements for the provision of its Patria ARIS electronic intelligence systems (ELINT) to European NATO member countries. The agreements grant these nations access to the latest iteration of a high-performance signal intelligence system, specifically tailored to meet the requirements of the respective countries
UAE Awards Saab $190 Million to Support its GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft
stry of Defence regarding in-service support for the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) solution worth $190 million to run until 2026. The contract includes maintenance and logistics support, as well as training services
AUKUS Nations Unite for Deep Space Surveillance with Northrop Grumman's Advanced Radar...
The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have joined forces to establish the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC), a system designed to enhance space domain awareness, particularly in geosynchronous orbit. Spearheaded by Northrop Grumman Corporation, this initiative signifies a significant expansion of the AUKUS alliance's focus into the crucial realm of space security
Lithuania Buying Thales GM200 MM/C Multi-mission Radar
Lithuania and the Netherlands have strengthened their defense cooperation by signing an agreement to acquire Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact (GM200 MM/C) radars from Dutch manufacturer Thales Nederland. The artillery radar system purchased by Lithuania will play a crucial role in enhancing the country's artillery capabilities
Turkey-made AESA Radar, Murad to Commence Flight Tests
Turkey's ASELSAN-made AESA radar, "Murad," has been integrated into the AKINCI combat UAV alongside an unidentified fighter jet for flight tests scheduled to commence in 2024. Work is progressing on the Murad AESA Nose Radar, which has been under development for platforms such as the AKINCI Attack Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and F-16
U.S. to Give Up on Ukraine, Russia Peace If Deal Not Doable...
Russian UAVs Drop Spikes to Ambush Ukrainian Vehicles, FPV Drones Take Them...
Chinese Satellite Imagery Firm Helping Yemeni Houtis Target U.S. Ships
U.K. Tests Radio-Wave Weapon to Defeat Drone Swarms
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
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...
