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Israeli company Gilat Satellite Networks announced on 2 July that its wholly owned US-based subsidiary, DataPath Inc, has received over USD 9 million in orders in support of the US Department of Defense (DoD) and other agencies worldwide participating in field service and technical service programmes. DataPath is deploying technical and field services in Europe, […]

Communications provider Rohde & Schwarz announced on 29 May 2024 that it has introduced R&S®GSACSM, a comprehensive software suite designed to ensure efficient and reliable communications for military satellite communication (satcom) systems. With the increasing reliance on satcom for mission-critical communications and morale, welfare, recreation (MWR) services, R&S®GSACSM is designed to offer a powerful solution to maintain […]

Cohort subsidiary MASS has launched a new centralised cyber electromagnetic activity (CEMA) database management system that brings CEMA data together in one place to improve battlespace spectrum management. Called Thurbon CEMA, the system was launched at the AOC Europe 2024 exhibition, held in Oslo, Norway from 13-15 May, which focuses on electronic warfare (EW) capabilities. […]

The X7 in-ear headset launched in January 2024 by communication and hearing protection specialist Invisio has achieved a ground-breaking level of hearing protection, performing even better than initial results and providing higher safety levels for users than ever, the company announced on 2 May. Latest tests show that the Invisio X7 offers a signal-to-noise ratio […]

Rheinmetall has been commissioned by the Bundeswehr for a key tactical communications project across the German armed forces, the company announced on 24 April 2024. Under a seven-year framework contract with a potential order volume of up to EUR 400 million, Rheinmetall has been contracted to supply up to 191,000 sets of an ‘intercom with […]

UK radio system specialist PPM Systems announced on 24 April 2024 that its radio frequency (RF)-over-fibre architecture solutions can achieve a five-times increase in observational antenna radius by solving signal distribution limitations. RF-over-fibre is a technology in which light is modulated by an RF signal and transmitted over an optical fibre link, which gives lower […]

Israeli satellite communications (satcoms) specialist Orbit Communication Systems unveiled on 17 April 2024 what it describes as “groundbreaking” adaptive noise reduction (ANR) technology to facilitate clear cockpit communications. Called Microphone ANR, the technology uses artificial intelligence (AI) to negate the challenges of severe environmental noise encountered during flight, such as helicopter rotor and engine noises, […]

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) has contracted Denmark-based command-and-control (C2) specialist Systematic to provide its SitaWare Headquarters software to fulfil the alliance’s Future Land Command and Control capability (FLC2) requirement, the company announced on 11 April 2024. The estimated value of the contact is EUR 28.21 million, according to NATO’s request for […]

Airbus Defence and Space announced on 25 March 22024 that it has entered into an agreement to acquire German company Infodas, which provides cyber security and IT solutions in the public sector, including for defence and critical infrastructures. The transaction is subject to the customary regulatory approvals and is expected to be finalised before the end of 2024. […]

ELT Group and the Qatari armed forces have signed a letter of intention (LOI) to co-operate on strategic projects in the field of electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO), the company announced on 14 March 2024. The LoI was signed during the last Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), held from 4 to 6 March […]

Israel’s Orbit Communications Systems is to unveil its range of line-of-sight multi-purpose terminals for satellite communications (satcoms) for armoured vehicles at the upcoming Satellite 2024 exhibition, to be held in Washington, DC, from 19 to 21 March. Orbit’s line of multi-purpose terminals, including the MPT-30 and MPT-46, “redefine mobile communication with unparalleled reliability and speed”, […]

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Germany of high-frequency (HF), very-high-frequency (VHF), and ultra-high-frequency (UHF) radios, the US Defense Security Co-operation Agency (DSCA) announced on 27 February 2024. The sale, which is estimated to be worth USD 281 million (EUR 260 million), has been passed to the US […]

UK-based Enterprise Control Systems (ECS), part of the SPX Communication Technologies platform, announced an extended partnership with Belgium-based business development company Depicon on 20 February to provide the Benelux region with advanced radio frequency (RF) technology and tactical datalink solutions. Under the partnership ECS has granted Depicon exclusive rights in the Benelux region to offer […]

Sensor solutions provider Hensoldt announced on 26 February 2024 that its EuroNav 7 mission system for critical airborne applications is now enhanced with the integration of Smith Myers’ Artemis mobile phone detection, location, and communication system. The combined systems not only enable effective help for people in distress, but also facilitate support in disaster response, […]

Northrop Grumman has successfully demonstrated new software that can receive, display and share critical situational awareness data using handheld devices without a connection to a cloud server, the company announced on 21 February 2024. “Current systems require data to be relayed to and from a cloud server outside of the battlespace, which leaves units in […]

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States of what it referred to as “Taiwan Advanced Tactical Data Link System Upgrade Planning and related equipment”, the US Defense Security Co-operation Agency (DSCA) announced on 21 February 2024. The sale, […]

Lockheed Martin’s Pony Express 2 mission, which is intended to showcase how space can enhance combined joint all-domain command and control (CJADC2), is ready for launch, the company announced on 15 February 2024. Pony Express 2 is a self-funded technology demonstration that integrates four Lockheed Martin payloads on two 12U Terran Orbital Renegade-class satellites. The […]

The Italian Army has deployed Systematic’s Sitaware Headquarters C4ISR system, the company announced on 20 February 2024. The system, which is known internally in the army as Imperio and used from the regimental to army corps level, was selected in January following a competitive tender and will be delivered in conjunction with Systematic’s Italian partner […]

Israel’s Orbit Communication Systems has recently secured significant contracts totalling USD 36.7 million, solidifying its position in the defence market, the company announced on 15 January 2024. The company finalised an agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Defense for supplying advanced communication systems, valued at approximately USD 16.6 million (EUR 15.17 million), and also secured […]

The Canadian government announced a CAD 1.68 Bn (EUR 1.15 Bn) technology investment in the Canadian Army on 20 December 2023. The investment comes in the form of four contracts awarded to General Dynamics Mission Systems – Canada that will provide support for the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF’s) Land Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance […]

UK defence firm Babcock announced on 7 December 2023 that it has developed a technology with the capability of securely controlling single or entire fleets of vehicles in a defence environment. “We demonstrated our SwarmCore technology, an advanced software system made up of multiple networks, at the UK Ministry of Defence’s BattleLab site last week […]