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September 29, 2025
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US Awards $12.3M Avionics Contract to Mercury

Work is underway to design a new avionics system for upcoming aircraft, replacing several control heads with a unified communication unit. Featuring an ergonomic interface and night-vision compatibility, the...

September 24, 2025
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NATO Partner Secures Aussie Digital Defense Pact

A NATO-approved European defense partner has signed a record-breaking agreement with an Australian extended reality systems provider, marking the company’s largest defense contract in its history. The collaboration will...

September 24, 2025
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Wideband Switch to Strengthen US Spectrum Edge

The Department of Defense has contracted a US-based firm to build a next-generation wideband RF switch matrix designed to improve electronic warfare and spectrum intelligence. The system’s 16×12 design...

September 24, 2025
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Taiwan, Northrop Partner on Advanced Radars

To supply Taiwan with the AN/TPS-78 Advanced Capabilities (ADCAP) radar, Northrop Grumman has formed a partnership with the Taiwanese companies Ramatek, Champion Auto, and Vivian & Vincent International Trading....

September 23, 2025
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Chinese Navy to Deploy ‘Great Wall’ Drone Guard

China is developing a comprehensive naval defense system to counter swarms of low-cost unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Termed a “Great Wall” in the digital age, the initiative aims to...

September 22, 2025
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IRIS Radar With Extended Range Unveiled

Indonesia has taken a significant administrative step toward acquiring the decommissioned Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi by authorizing foreign-loan financing that could cover the ship and supporting helicopter...

September 19, 2025
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First Lanza-N Radar Delivered to Indian Navy

The Indian Navy has received its first Lanza-N 3D long-range radar system, jointly installed by Spain’s Indra and India’s Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), underscoring deepening defense cooperation between the...

September 18, 2025
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US Army Taps Kopin for AR MicroLEDs

The US Army has awarded Kopin Corporation a $15.4-million contract to develop and deliver next-generation “ultra-bright, full-color” MicroLED augmented reality (AR) displays, a step that could transform battlefield vision...

September 18, 2025
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New $10M Radar Project Approved at Eglin

The US House of Representatives has approved $10 million in funding for the development of an advanced radar system at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, designed to expand America’s...

September 18, 2025
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Anti-Drone System From Volvo, Nordic

Volvo Defense has teamed up with Swedish startup Nordic Air Defence to co-develop a counter-unmanned aerial system (c-UAS) designed for integration with military vehicles, unveiling details at a major...