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November 21, 2024
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

L3Harris Selected by Pentagon to Build C2 Prototype for Autonomous Drone Swarms

The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit has selected L3Harris to prototype a command-and-control (C2) system capable of simultaneously operating multiple autonomous assets. L3Harris is tasked with providing a user interface...

October 25, 2024
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Air Platforms

Tejas Mk1A Observed for the First Time with ELL-8212/8222 Jammer and Astra Mk1 Missiles

An 18-minute test sortie conducted at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facility in Bengaluru marked a significant milestone in strengthening the Indian Air Force (IAF) with a next-generation, indigenously...

October 24, 2024
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Weapons and Munition

Development of Extended-Range Pinaka Moves Faster, DRDO Targets 2025 for Testing

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is set to commence production of new variants of the Pinaka rocket system, featuring extended ranges of 120 km and 300 km....

October 18, 2024
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Land Platforms

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

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

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

How utilizing a fleet of small, unmanned autonomous platforms can extend the capabilities of maritime missions.

Northrop Grumman, with its track record in large uncrewed autonomous systems, has now introduced Helix and Scion—two new autonomous features designed for smaller UAS. These will enable commercial uncrewed...