HENSOLDT has secured a contract to update the sensor systems on 90 Fennek vehicles for the German Bundeswehr, modernizing them with the BAA III sensor package. The project includes upgrading 30 Fennek scout vehicles from the outdated BAA I system and 50 Fennek Joint Fire Support Team (JFST) vehicles from BAA II, with a total of 92 BAA III sensor units ordered
The Netherlands government has allocated an additional
China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO) has introduced compact anti-drone and electronic warfare solutions designed for tanks and armored vehicles at Airshow China 2024, highlighting new approaches in ground defense against drones. NORINCOs anti-drone modules, mounted on its tanks and armored vehicles, aim to address threats posed by low-altitude, small, and slow-moving drones
Germany is set to reintroduce voluntary national service for 18-year-olds, who will now be surveyed for their interest in joining the Bundeswehr as part of an effort to strengthen national defense and meet NATO obligations. The proposal requires men turning 18 in 2025—estimated at around 300,000—to complete a digital questionnaire regarding their willingness to serve
MBDA has introduced plans for a new submarine-launched anti-ship missile, the
In the first 10 months of 2024, Ukraines Ministry of Defense, alongside the Ministry of Digital Affairs, secured a supply of 1.6 million drones valued at over UAH 114 billion (~$3 billion)
A recent report from the Arab Centre for the Advancement of Social Media, known as 7amleh, reveals that 75% of Gazas telecommunications infrastructure has been severely damaged, leaving essential communication services disrupted for millions. Due to the ongoing Israeli attacks, only 30% of Gaza's communication towers remain operational, limiting connectivity for residents and impacting access to emergency services, virtual learning, and news updates, as per the
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