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August 25, 2026
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Saab secures UK Giraffe 1X support contract

The UK’s Defence Equipment and Support organization has awarded Saab UK a contract valued at £1.8 million, approximately $2.45 million, to provide logistics and sustainment support for the Giraffe...

August 23, 2026
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India’s Akashteer: The Combat-Tested Command System Unifying Global Arsenal Networks

India’s Akashteer—a fully automated, Al-enabled Air Defence Control and Reporting System developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in collaboration with the DRDO and ISRO—serves as the digital backbone for...

August 21, 2026
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Genasys Receives $1.4M in Long Range Acoustic Device Orders

California firm Genasys has received $1.4 million in orders for Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) systems from customers in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The orders include new and...

August 21, 2026
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US Army to Test ThinKom’s Mobile Microwave Counter-Drone System

The US Army has awarded ThinKom Solutions a contract worth up to $49 million to develop and test a mobile high-power microwave system to counter small drones. Covering up...

August 14, 2026
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Britain, Australia Advance AESA Radar Technology

Britain and Australia are taking steps toward closer cooperation on radar technology, with both countries exploring the potential integration of Australian-developed AESA systems into UK military capabilities. The initiative...

August 14, 2026
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UK, Australia deepen cooperation on AESA radar tech

UK–Australia – AESA Radar CooperationThe United Kingdom and Australia are examining ways to integrate Australian-developed radar technology into UK military systems. The initiative was formalized through a statement of...

August 5, 2026
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Canada invests in Arctic defense satellite network

Canada has selected Telesat to provide secure satellite communications for the Canadian Armed Forces under a contract valued at 2.3 billion Canadian dollars ($1.6 billion). Awarded through the Enhanced...

July 26, 2026
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Rafale talks continue amid technology hurdles

Ongoing discussions surrounding India’s proposed acquisition of additional Rafale fighter aircraft continue to emphasize technology transfer and indigenous integration as central aspects of the negotiations. Industry reports indicate that...

July 19, 2026
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Astra Microwave hands over radar for DRDO trials

Astra Microwave Products Limited has achieved a major milestone in India’s defence electronics development by handing over an advanced naval radar system to the Defence Research and Development Organisation...

July 19, 2026
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Hawk-I 900 AESA radar prototype debuts

Chennai-based defence electronics company Data Patterns has showcased its Hawk-1900 GaN-based Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, marking a significant development in India’s indigenous airborne sensor capabilities. Designed with...