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October 18, 2024
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Naval Platforms

The Indian Navy has chosen GE Aerospace’s LM2500 engines to power its next-generation missile vessels.

On October 17, 2024, GE Aerospace announced that its reliable and high-performance engines will be assembled and tested by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bangalore, India, continuing a partnership...

October 18, 2024
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Land Platforms

BAE Systems has introduced its newest M2A4E1 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

BAE Systems has recently shared more information about its newest infantry fighting vehicle, the M2A4E1 Bradley. This variant boasts significant technological improvements that greatly boost its survivability, protection, and...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Airbus has successfully carried out the inaugural demonstration of the Lakota UH-72 unmanned helicopter for the US Marine Corps.

The first demonstration of the Lakota UH-72 drone helicopter for the U.S. Marine Corps was successfully completed at Marine Corps Air Station, highlighting the Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) system’s...

October 18, 2024
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Soldier Systems

Thales has delivered the first batch of 300 night vision goggles to the French Army as part of the Bi-NYX contract.

French forces have received the initial 300 Thales night vision goggles ordered by the French defence procurement agency (DGA) in 2020 under the Bi-NYX contract. These 300 units represent...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

How a network of small, autonomous, unmanned vessels can expand maritime operations.

Northrop Grumman, a recognized leader in advanced uncrewed autonomous systems, has introduced two new mission-specific autonomous features—Helix and Scion—for smaller UAS. These innovations will quickly upgrade commercial uncrewed platforms...

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.