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October 20, 2024
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Hanwha Defense from South Korea Introduces New Wheeled Howitzer for US Army Program.

South Korea’s Hanwha Defense has revealed a new wheeled self-propelled howitzer for the U.S. Army, integrating the K9A2 turret with a Mack Defense military truck chassis. This entry is...

October 20, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

India Achieves Major Leap in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance

The Kargil conflict of 1999 revealed India’s surveillance weaknesses in the operational zone. Enemy positions were slow to be identified. In a creative move, a young IAF pilot used...

October 19, 2024
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Land Platforms
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BAE Systems Presents New AMPV Variant Armed with KONGSBERG 30mm Cannon Turret.

BAE Systems has launched a new variant of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), now equipped with the KONGSBERG Medium Caliber Turret (MCT). The AMPV, a tracked armored vehicle that...

October 19, 2024
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Mitsubishi of Japan Presents Video of Combat Support Drone Concept with J-20 Stealth Jet-Like Features

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) of Japan has revealed its concept designs for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) meant to work with the country’s next-gen fighter. The AI-based CCA concepts were...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
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Chinese Engineers Develop VTOL Drone With 2-Ton Payload, Modeled After the Osprey

Marking a significant milestone, China has showcased the Lanying R6000 — a heavy-lift tiltrotor drone capable of flying at 340 mph (547 km/h) while carrying up to 4,400 pounds...

To Enhance Aerial Security, BAE Equips Army Aircraft With High-Tech Missile Warning Systems

In a move to enhance protection against missile threats, BAE Systems has supplied the US Army with 400 2CAWS systems for use on various helicopter platforms.

October 18, 2024
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Land Platforms
R&D

BAE Partners With Swedish Authorities to Advance Tridon Mk2 Air Defense Demonstrator

To advance the Tridon Mk 2 ground-based air defense system, BAE Systems Bofors and Sweden’s defense procurement agency have formalized a collaboration through a letter of intent.

October 18, 2024
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Air Platforms
R&D

To combat invading drones, Taiwan employs satellite communication systems.

In response to heightened Chinese activity, Taiwan’s military is evaluating a satellite-integrated system for neutralizing drones, aiming to better protect its core infrastructure and communications networks.

October 18, 2024
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Communication and Electronic
R&D

China’s cutting-edge radar technology identifies F-22 stealth fighters via the BeiDou navigation system, overcoming stealth defenses.

It is reported that Chinese scientists have devised a new radar capable of tracking the F-22 Raptor, the US Air Force’s premier stealth aircraft. The technology is noted for...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

To advance autonomous systems, the US Navy has signed a $248 million contract with Leidos for design and engineering work.

A follow-on contract has been awarded to Leidos by the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific to support unmanned and automated maritime ISR systems. This single-award task order has an...