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October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

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)....

October 18, 2024
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Communication and Electronics

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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Air Platforms

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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Land Platforms

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Unmanned Systems

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)...

April 28, 2024
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Naval Platforms

China’s Latest Drone Tech Designed to Hunt Underwater Subs

Chinese researchers claim to have devised a novel submarine detection system mounted on drones, aimed specifically at effectively monitoring the ocean’s so-called “blind zones”—areas traditionally out of reach for...