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October 19, 2024
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

The new AMPV variant equipped with a Kongsberg 30mm cannon turret is unveiled by BAE Systems.

With the addition of the KONGSBERG Medium Caliber Turret (MCT), BAE Systems unveiled an updated version of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV). The U.S. Army’s AMPV tracked armored vehicle,...

October 19, 2024
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Japan’s Mitsubishi Releases Combat Support Drone Concept Video on J-20 Stealth Jet-Like Platform

Concept designs for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) that will be utilized in tandem with Japan’s next-generation fighter jet have been shown by Japanese defense contractor Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).At...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

China Says It Has Developed a 2-Ton Osprey-Like VTOL Drone

China claims to have developed a huge tiltrotor drone that can travel up to 340 miles (547 kilometers) per hour while carrying a payload weighing up to 2 tons...

BAE Enhances Army Aircraft Safety with Advanced Missile Warning Systems

400 2-Color Advanced Warning Systems (2CAWS) have been delivered by BAE Systems to improve the US Army’s heavy lift, utility, and attack helicopters’ ability to withstand missile threats.

October 18, 2024
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

For the Tridon Mk2 Air Defense Demonstrator, Sweden Collaborates with BAE

A letter of intent to develop the Tridon Mk 2 ground-based air defense system has been signed by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration and BAE Systems Bofors.The goal of...

October 18, 2024
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Air Platforms
R&D

Taiwan uses satellite connections to combat drone invasions.

As part of a significant effort to strengthen the island’s defenses of vital infrastructure and core communications network in the face of increased Chinese probing, the Taiwanese military is...

October 18, 2024
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

China’s “Groundbreaking Radar” Uses BeiDou Satellite Signals to Find F-22 Stealth Fighters

According to reports, Chinese researchers have created a new radar technology that can track and identify the F-22 Raptor, one of the most sophisticated stealth fighter jets in the...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Leidos is awarded a $248 million contract by the US Navy to design and engineer autonomous systems.

The Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) has granted Leidos a follow-on contract to support automated and unmanned maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems. With a five-year...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

How to Increase Maritime Reach with an Autonomous Fleet of Small, Uncrewed Platforms

With its huge uncrewed autonomous systems (UAS), Northrop Grumman has established itself as a pioneer in technology. Helix and Scion, the company’s two mission-focused autonomous capabilities on the smaller...

October 18, 2024
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Under the Bi-NYX contract, Thales ships the first 300 pairs of night vision goggles to the French Army.

The first 300 Thales night vision goggles, which were ordered by the French defense procurement agency (DGA) in 2020 as part of the Bi-NYX contract, have been delivered to...