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Camero-Tech systems have announced that they have received a contract for the purchase of their XAVERLR40 radar system, by a Western European police special forces group. The XAVER LR40 is a pulsed ultra-wideband (UWB) radar capable of detecting of living objects behind walls, at distances of more than 50 metres. Such features are intended for […]

Asio Technologies have unveiled their NavGuard NOCTA Mini optical navigation system, a smaller and lighter version of their earlier Navguard NOCTA, which is primarily intended for mounting to small UAVs in contested electromagnetic spectrum environments where Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) jamming or spoofing systems may be active. The system operates by using an on-board […]

At the Helitech and DroneX 2022 Exhibition, UK-based company London Defense R&D stated that they had provided their counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) systems to Ukraine. According to a company representative, five LDR80 portable directional UAV jammers, and one tripod-based LDR300 omnidirectional jammer, were delivered to Ukraine approximately four months ago. Company representatives stated that the […]

Rheinmetall has announced that a European NATO member has awarded the company and its partner UVision a contract to manufacture and supply HERO 30 loitering munitions for its special forces. According to the company, the contract encompasses: the delivery of HERO 30 loitering munitions training ammunition a simulator operator training logistics and servicing The contract […]

Terma has announced that the company has started delivery of the SCANTER family of coastal surveillance radars to the Royal Thai Navy. The company stated that the radars on order include the SCANTER 5202 and 2202 and will be combined with a variety of antennas, including 6.4 m (21 ft), 5.4 m (18 ft), and […]

According to a press release from Rafael, a live fire test carried out by the US Marine Corps (USMC) with an IRON DOME-based prototype at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico proved that the missile system was successfully integrated with the USMC architecture. The system performed exactly as was predicted by a USMC […]

At Eurosatory, Aselsan is featuring air surveillance and targeting gimbal sight MEROPS (Multi-spectral Extended Range Optical Sight). MEROPS has been designed for observation and targeting applications on drones and other aircraft types, Aselsan writes in a press release. According to the company, the system can especially perform under smoke and dust. It prioritises medium and […]

At SOFIC, Teledyne FLIR introduced the SeaFLIR 240 and TacFLIR 240 high-resolution, multispectral surveillance systems for maritime and land-based operations. According to the comopany, SeaFLIR 240 is a lightweight, stabilised tower with inertial navigation for a wide range of HD payload options. This allows sensors to be integrated as required for at-sea missions such as […]

Tekever launched the new version of its swappable VTOL AR3 system with integrated Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) capabilities, during AUVSI Xponential in Orlando. With the new upgrade, the AR3 becomes the most operationally flexible UAS in the market and the smallest UAS to boast a high performance, dual side looking SAR, the company writes in a press […]

Rafael, alongside the Israeli Ministry of Defence’s Directorate of Defence Research (DDR&D) and Development has successfully completed a series of tests with a high-power laser interception system against steep-track threats, the company writes in a press release. The demonstrator intercepted: UAVs mortars rockets anti-tank missiles IRON BEAM reportedly provides Israel with a high-power laser technology at […]

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has supplied the Czech Republic, via its Czech partners RETIA VTU, with the first air defence Multi-Mission Radar (MMR), as part of a contract awarded in December 2019 by the Ministries of Defence of both the Czech Republic and Israel. The radar, which is operational and combat-proven in Israel, provides both […]

Indra has delivered an advanced mobile chemical analysis laboratory to the Spanish Army that is to provide increased security for Spanish soldiers, allow for the protection of the civilian population in international conflicts, and increases response capabilities in case of an industrial accident in Spanish territory, the company writes in a press release. The 1st […]

MBDA Italia and Rheinmetall Italia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore possibilities for collaborating in the area of air defence, including disruptive technologies in the national and European defence funds domain, Rhrinmetall writes in a press release. During a two-year timeframe, the two companies intend to study ways of working together with the […]

Hensoldt has been awarded two contracts worth approximately €10M by the Korean defence company LIG Nex1 to deliver 20 MSSR 2000 ID secondary radars including test equipment and related services. The Identification-Friend-or-Foe (IFF) systems will be integrated with a number of coastal surveillance and air surveillance radars to improve their ability to distinguish hostile from […]

According to a press announcement from the company, the Kalashnikov Group increased its share of military exports by over 70 per cent in 2021 when compared to 2020. Among the main export products are the AK 100th and 200th series assault rifles, as well as the RATNIK (WARRIOR) line and high-precision weaponry. “Military and civilian […]

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has announced the development completion of its RecceLite XR, the third and latest model of the reconnaissance system. The version is supported by artificial intelligence and enhanced sensors which were put to the test in a live test in late 2021. Rafael demonstrated the third-generation model of the RecceLite XR […]

At the end of 2021, Diehl Defence demonstrated the operational efficiency of the IRIS-T SLM Ground-Based Air Defence (GBAD) system under realistic operating conditions during several successful test firings, the company writes in a press release. The firings served as evidence for the technical and operational capability of the overall system. IRIS-T SLM complements the […]

Russia disclosed more details about the Product 305E ‘fire-and-forget’ airborne missile at the EDEX-2021 defence exhibition. The multipurpose weapon will arm export versions of the Mi-28NM and Ka-52M attack helicopters, which are called NIGHT HUNTER and ALLIGATOR among Russian pilots. The news came from Sergey Mikhailov, the High-Precision Weapons (HPW) holding deputy CEO. The new missile will enhance the gunship’s combat […]

Rohde & Schwarz has announced a contract awarded by RV Connex to deliver R&S M3AR software defined, multiband-capable airborne radios for the Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF) new Textron Aviation T-6C TEXAN II training aircraft. These are dubbed T-6TH in the RTAF. The R&S M3AR multiband, multimode, multirole radios have been designed for the transmission of mission-critical information, both […]

Amphenol SOCAPEX provides new display solutions to transmit video data and information in harsh environment for applications such as C5ISR, ground vehicles and in a maritime environment, according to the company. The new connectors are designed and built to last and to ensure a reliable transmission between display screens, cameras and computers.   The rugged display […]

Hexagon | NovAtel have announced an update to their GPS Anti-Jam Technology (GAJT) portfolio, namely the introduction of the GAJT-710 product line that features several enhancements over the previous generation. According to the comapny, the GAJT-710 product line is the next evolution of NovAtel’s anti-jam technology for land and marine platforms. The new jammer direction-finding […]