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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
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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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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 Develops BeiDou-Based Radar to Track Stealth Fighters

Chinese researchers have reportedly developed a radar system designed to detect and track stealth aircraft, including the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor, by leveraging signals from the BeiDou satellite...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
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Leidos Wins $248 Million US Navy Autonomous Systems Contract

Leidos has secured a follow-on contract worth approximately $248 million from the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) to support the development of unmanned and automated maritime systems....