Archive: News & Articles

Efficient processing of high-performance fabrics for personal safety Personal protective equipment (PPE) must function flawlessly under extreme conditions. Whether in law enforcement, firefighting, military, or industrial safety applications, protective textiles such as Aramid, Kevlar® or Cordura® are required to deliver maximum resistance to heat, cuts and abrasion. However, these properties also make the materials difficult […]

Orders will deliver enhanced coastal monitoring capability using SharpEye radar technology Enfield, UK, 09 April 2026 – Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT UK has secured two contracts with SRT Marine System Solutions Ltd (SRT), a UK-based civil-defence maritime surveillance systems company, to supply a total of 50 radar systems for deployment within integrated national coastal surveillance systems. […]

Software update unifies mission execution and intelligent supervision in a single, closed-loop autonomy platform for guided weapon systems GOLETA, Calif., — April 7, 2026 — Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), today announced an upgrade to Prism™ SKR (pronounced “seeker”), evolving the software from automated targeting into a unified, closed-loop autonomy platform. […]

Sydney, Australia – 8 April 2026 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in advanced defense and counter unmanned systems (CUxS) technology, today announced a leadership transition with Angus Bean appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective today. After leading DroneShield through a period of significant growth and global expansion, Oleg Vornik will step down as Chief Executive […]

Bittium and Telia have jointly implemented a hybrid network that extends the Finnish Defence Forces’ resilient communications into the 5G network. The hybrid network combines Bittium’s tactical communications network, which forms the core of the Defence Forces’ C5 system, with Telia’s 5G network, which serves as the backbone for wireless digital communications. The seamless entity […]

Local presence enhances operational availability and combines innovation with industrial implementation Taufkirchen, Germany, 31 March 2026 – HENSOLDT has opened a service and innovation centre in Ukraine. This move is the company’s response to the insights gained from numerous discussions and visits to the region: if you want to make an impact, you have to […]

30 March 2026 – DroneShield, a global leader in counter-drone and electronic warfare (EW) solutions, is pleased to announce the official opening of its new European Headquarters in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The establishment of the European Headquarters marks a significant step in DroneShield’s long term commitment to Europe, one of the Company’s fastest growing regions, […]

Resilient Uncrewed Logistics in GPS-Denied Maritime Environments Pittsburgh, PA – March 27th, 2026 / The Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) a contract to develop an aircraft-agnostic autonomy solution for ship-to-shore and shore-to-ship operations through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) under the Naval Aviation Systems Consortium (NASC). The work will […]

Sydney, Australia – 24 March 2026 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counter-unmanned systems (CUxS) solutions, today announced interoperability between its DroneSentry-C2 command-and-control (C2) software, and optical sensing technologies from OpenWorks Engineering. The partnership strengthens DroneShield’s ability to unify multi-domain sensor inputs within a single operational C2 environment, delivering enhanced detection, tracking, and decision […]

Spectra Group (UK) Ltd, specialists in delivering secure, reliable and resilient beyond line-of-sight communications for operations in denied and contested environments, formally launches the production version of GENSS at the Satellite Show (Stand 2840).  GENSS is an Evergreen software-defined tactical communications system shaped by operational experience and designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK.  It […]

Prague-based drone detection company joins EU’s flagship defence innovation programme under the European Defence Fund Prague, March 2026 – Dronetag, a Czech technology company specialising in drone identification and detection systems, has been selected for the second cohort of the EUDIS Business Accelerator from a pool of over 450 applicants. The programme, launched in 2024 […]

Long-term semiconductor agreement signed with United Monolithic Semiconductors (UMS) Ulm, Germany, 18 March 2026 – The sensor system house HENSOLDT has signed a long-term supply agreement with United Monolithic Semiconductors (UMS). By 2030, UMS will supply a total of 900,000 gallium nitride semiconductor components for HENSOLDT radars.  The agreement strengthens supply chain resilience and supports […]

Sydney, Australia – 18 March 2026 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counter-drone technology, today announced a partnership with Robin Radar Systems, strengthening advanced radar technologies to DroneShield’s growing sensor ecosystem. The interoperability expands radar options available to customers, strengthening layered airspace awareness across defense, critical infrastructure, and public safety environments. Robin Radar Systems […]

March 13, 2026 — OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence for the replacement of legacy dual WECDIS systems in the Royal Navy (RN). Under the agreement, OSI will be responsible for retrofitting and supporting all existing vessels operating with dual […]

Systematic has introduced a major new capability in SitaWare Maritime, enabling navies to safely coordinate submarine operations across coalition forces. The release forms part of the first SitaWare suite update cycle of 2026, which also delivers new AI and interoperability capabilities across the wider product family. The latest release fully implements Prevention of Mutual Interference […]

NEW YORK, New York — March 10, 2026 — Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”), a global leader in secure mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) technology, announced that the UK Ministry of Defence has selected the Wave Relay® MANET, including the MPU5 tactical communication system, in support of Project CAIN, a key modernization effort for the British […]

The integral air and missile defence dome with Artificial Intelligence As air and missile threats are evolving faster than ever, from slow-moving drones to hypersonic missiles, attacks are becoming increasingly complex, saturating and unpredictable. Thales SkyDefender provides full protection against all types of air threats, from a few kilometres to several thousands of kilometres: Short-range: […]

Bittium and Sensofusion have agreed to collaborate to develop interoperable, secure, and resilient tactical communications solutions and anti drone systems for the defense industry. The objective of the cooperation is to ensure that the solutions of both companies can be used simultaneously in demanding operational environments without degrading each other’s performance. Bittium is a leading […]

MKS Expands Family of Optical Power and Wavelength Sensors with Newport™ 819-IG-06-WL Sensor for Accurate Laser Measurements of Longer Wavelength Applications in the IR Region March 9, 2026 – Andover, MA – MKS Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, has announced the Newport™ 819-IG-06-WL optical power and wavelength […]

Global leader in airborne mobile phone detection expands ARTEMIS capability with fully passive Wi-Fi and Bluetooth geolocation and automated sensor cueing. Atlanta, USA & Farnborough, UK – (VERTICON Atlanta, USA Booth B4226 and Security & Policing, UK Home Office Show Booth B81) – 5 March 2026 – Smith Myers Communications Ltd., the world’s first fully […]

Sydney, Australia – 26 February 2026 – DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counter-drone technology, today announced the signing of a Bilateral Collaborative Research Agreement (CRA) with the Australian Department of Defence (Defence), through the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), to strengthen Australia’s capability in counter-drone technology. The agreement establishes a framework for sharing […]

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 26, 2026 – Exail and INTRA Defense Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant milestone in their strategic cooperation. This agreement aims to reinforce their partnership and address the growing demand for advanced aviation training solutions within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, while supporting the development of […]