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October 20, 2024
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

South Korea’s Hanwha Defense Presents New Wheeled Howitzer for US Army Program.

Hanwha Defense, a defense company from South Korea, has rolled out a new wheeled self-propelled howitzer for the U.S. Army, blending the K9A2 turret with a Mack Defense truck...

October 20, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

India’s ISR Operations Experience a Significant Boost

India’s lack of surveillance during the 1999 Kargil conflict became apparent. Identifying enemy positions was delayed. Notably, an IAF pilot innovated by flying a MiG-21 with a Handycam to...

October 19, 2024
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

BAE Systems Launches AMPV Variant with Newly Fitted KONGSBERG 30mm Cannon Turret.

BAE Systems introduced a new model of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), now fitted with the KONGSBERG Medium Caliber Turret (MCT). The tracked armored vehicle, which succeeded the long-serving...

October 19, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Mitsubishi Unveils Concept Video of Combat Support Drone with a Platform Similar to the J-20 Stealth Jet

Japanese defense company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has presented concept designs for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) that will operate with Japan’s upcoming fighter jet. The AI-enabled CCA concepts were...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

China Claims Breakthrough in Heavy-Lift VTOL Drone Inspired by Osprey Design

Earlier this week, China rolled out its new Lanying R6000 drone, a large tiltrotor aircraft developed by United Aircraft. The drone boasts a 2-ton payload capacity and can hit...

BAE Delivers Next-Gen Missile Alert Systems Aimed at Increasing Army Aircraft Survivability

The US Army’s helicopter survivability has been boosted with BAE Systems’ completion of a 400-unit delivery of 2-Color Advanced Warning Systems designed to detect incoming missile threats.

October 18, 2024
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV, R&D

Sweden and BAE Work Together on Tridon Mk2 Next-Gen Air Defense Demonstration Project

BAE Systems Bofors has partnered with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to begin development of a Tridon Mk 2 air defense system demonstrator under a newly signed letter of...

October 18, 2024
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Air Platforms
R&D

Taiwan leverages satellite networks to enhance drone defense capabilities.

As Chinese probing intensifies, Taiwan’s armed forces are testing a satellite-connected drone defense arrangement to fortify the island’s critical infrastructure and main communications systems.

October 18, 2024
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

China unveils stealth-defying radar that spots F-22 fighters through BeiDou satellite signals, redefining detection capabilities.

Chinese researchers have reportedly introduced a radar system that detects the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor, a state-of-the-art stealth fighter. The new technology is both economical and relies on...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

The US Navy has selected Leidos for a $248 million contract focused on autonomous system design and engineering solutions.

Leidos secured a follow-on contract from NIWC PAC to aid in unmanned and automated systems for maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The single-award task order is valued at $248...