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October 20, 2024
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South Korea’s Hanwha Defense Unveils New Wheeled Howitzer for US Army Program.

Hanwha Defense, a South Korean defense firm, has unveiled a new wheeled self-propelled howitzer for the U.S. Army, combining the K9A2 turret with a Mack Defense military truck chassis....

October 20, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

India’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Capability Significantly Enhanced

During the 1999 Kargil conflict, India’s surveillance shortcomings in the conflict zone were exposed. Locating enemy positions took considerable time. Notably, an IAF pilot used a MiG-21 and a...

October 19, 2024
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BAE Systems Debuts New AMPV Variant Equipped with KONGSBERG 30mm Cannon Turret.

BAE Systems unveiled a new version of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), now equipped with the KONGSBERG Medium Caliber Turret (MCT). This tracked armored vehicle, which replaced the long-serving...

October 19, 2024
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Air Platforms
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Japan’s Mitsubishi Releases Concept Video for Combat Support Drone Resembling J-20 Stealth Jet

Japanese defense firm Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has revealed concept designs for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) intended to operate alongside Japan’s next-generation fighter. These AI-powered CCA concepts were presented...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
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China Unveils VTOL Drone Resembling Osprey With 2-Ton Payload Capability

China has introduced a new tiltrotor drone, the Lanying R6000, which can transport up to 2 tons (4,400 pounds) of payload and reach speeds of 340 miles (547 kilometers)...

BAE Provides Cutting-Edge Missile Alert Systems to Enhance Safety of Army Aircraft

BAE Systems has finalized the shipment of 400 2-Color Advanced Warning Systems (2CAWS) to improve missile threat defense for the US Army’s heavy lift, utility, and attack helicopters.

October 18, 2024
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Sweden Teams Up With BAE Systems to Develop Tridon Mk2 Air Defense Demonstrator

BAE Systems Bofors and Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration have agreed to jointly develop a demonstrator version of the Tridon Mk 2 ground-based air defense system through a newly signed...

October 18, 2024
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Taiwan utilizes satellite connections to intercept incoming drones.

To reinforce the island’s defense of key infrastructure and its main communications network, Taiwan’s military is experimenting with a satellite-based drone defense system, prompted by a rise in Chinese...

October 18, 2024
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Communication and Electronics
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China’s innovative radar system reportedly tracks F-22 stealth fighters by leveraging BeiDou satellite signals, marking a technological breakthrough.

Reports indicate that Chinese researchers have created a radar system capable of tracking the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor, a leading stealth fighter. This new approach is affordable and...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Leidos has been granted a $248 million contract by the US Navy to deliver design and engineering services for autonomous systems.

Leidos recently received a follow-on contract from the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) to assist with unmanned and automated systems for maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR)....