Turkey's National Defense Ministry announced the neutralization of 32 targets in northern Iraq and Syria during an air operation, escalating military action after a deadly attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in Ankara that killed five and injured 22. This operation is part of national security measures aimed at neutralizing threats from the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), recognized as a terrorist organization by the United States and the European Union
HENSOLDT has introduced three new digital optronic systems for the Leopard 2A8 and PUMA vehicles, combining optical technologies with sensors to improve reconnaissance and targeting accuracy. The systems include the ATTICA GL Digital, a thermal imaging solution for the gunner of the Leopard 2A8
Fincantieri Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Barzan Holdings, a company under the Qatari Ministry of Defense, to develop the Omega360 radar system. This radar will serve as the key sensor in Qatars national anti-drone system
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and BlueHalo announced a live-fire demonstration of a new Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) Directed Energy Stryker, designed to neutralize Group 1-3 UAS using a blend of kinetic and non-kinetic methods
The first sea trials for the Amiral Ronarc'h, the lead vessel of France's FDI (Frégates de Défense et d'Intervention) program, commenced in Lorient, France. Commissioned by the Armament General Directorate (DGA), this frigate is designed for the French Navy, following the launches of two FDI frigates for the Hellenic Navy—HS Kimon in October 2023 and HS Nearchos on 19 September 2024
Russia has restored the Aircraft Communications, Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) for its civil aviation carriers that was withdrawn by global providers following the Ukraine invasion in 2022. Infocom-Avia, a company of Rostec State Corporation, has signed an agreement with Russia's largest private carrier, S7 Airlines, on the commercial operation of a domestic ACARS service
Raytheon has delivered its first sensor payload to Lockheed Martin, the prime contractor for the U.S
The Swedish Armed Forces have joined TikTok in an effort to counter misinformation and better communicate with younger audiences. According to Johan Landeström, market manager for the Swedish Armed Forces, TikTok is the largest digital channel for young people, making it important for the organization to engage directly with its target group
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BAE Systems has secured a $19 million contract from the U.S