Southern Lebanon, the stronghold of the Hezbollah group, may resemble the Gaza landscape after massive Israeli bombing and the impending ground assault. Israeli forces launched a series of airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon on Thursday, hitting over 100 sites in a span of just 30 minutes, according to Israeli military sources
The Spanish Armys Battlefield Management System (BMS), developed by Indra and Thales, is undergoing enhancements aimed at improving its processing capacity and overall performance. Deployed in 2021, the BMS has been critical in enabling commanders to make swift, informed decisions based on real-time data
HENSOLDT has announced the launch of its new-generation airborne imaging system, the ARGOS-15, at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Expo 2024. The ARGOS-15 is a 15-inch gimbal system designed for medium- to high-altitude missions on both manned and unmanned airborne platforms
Airbus and Quantum Systems have conducted tests of autonomous swarm technology as part of the KITU 2 research project, commissioned by the German Armed Forces in July 2023. This project aimed to harness artificial intelligence to coordinate swarms of drones with varying capabilities, enabling efficient control by a small number of operators, even in dynamic and interference-prone environments
Textron Systems Corporation and Kodiak Robotics have integrated the Kodiak Driver self-driving system into Textron's RIPSAW M3 vehicle. This collaboration has resulted in a rugged and reliable uncrewed robotic ground vehicle designed to keep service members out of harm's way while executing complex military missions
Houthi rebels in Yemen have declared the use of Starlink internet services as illegal, just a day after Elon Musk announced plans to provide internet connections in the country using Starlink terminals
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has completed the design phase for six Type 212CD submarines, marking a key development in the joint German-Norwegian submarine program. The "Critical Design Review" (CDR) confirms the design meets customer and TKMS requirements
France and Italy have placed orders for the next-generation SAMP/T air-defense system to bolster their protection against threats, including hypersonic missiles. The system, developed by Thales and missile manufacturer MBDA, boasts an intercept range exceeding 150 kilometers and is designed to counter short- and medium-range ballistic missiles
Babcock, in partnership with ST Engineering, introduced the 120mm Ground Deployed Advanced Mortar System (GDAMS), a vehicle-mounted, hinged mortar system designed to enhance the capabilities of the UK Armed Forces. The system was presented at the Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) 2024 in the UK
Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace (KONGSBERG) is establishing a new missile production facility in James City County, Virginia, to produce Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) and Joint Strike Missiles (JSM). KONGSBERG will invest more than $100 million into the Virginia site over the coming years, creating over 180 jobs