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April 30, 2026
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Northrop adds Green Hills to GPS system

Northrop Grumman has integrated Green Hills Software’s INTEGRITY-178 tuMP real-time operating system into its LN-351 Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System–Modernization (EGI-M). This advanced system combines inertial navigation with an M-Code-enabled...

April 29, 2026
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Initial Deliveries of NavGuide Begin

BAE Systems has transitioned its next-generation NavGuide GPS receiver into full production, marking the evolution of its long-standing DAGR system. Designed for modern battlefield conditions, NavGuide delivers secure navigation...

April 28, 2026
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Northrop to Boost Japan EW Capability

Tokyo is moving to expand its electronic warfare readiness through cooperation with Northrop Grumman, reflecting Japan’s growing focus on electromagnetic spectrum operations. The partnership is expected to cover local...

April 28, 2026
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Tunisia Border Upgrade Gets US Approval

Tunisia is set to receive a major upgrade to its border protection systems after the US cleared a $95-million defense assistance package focused on surveillance and rapid response capabilities....

April 23, 2026
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Hawkeye Radar Upgrade Flight Tests Done

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman have successfully flight-tested a new radar enhancement for the US Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, advancing modernization of one of the service’s most important airborne...

April 22, 2026
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New Nav System for Jammed Battlefields

Thales is rolling out its new TopStar Smart Receiver, a military-grade navigation system built to provide dependable positioning and timing in severe electronic warfare conditions. The product is intended...

April 21, 2026
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Radar Chosen for US Counter-Drone Program

Echodyne will provide EchoShield radar technology for Trust Automation’s Small Unmanned Air Defense System under a US Air Force contract worth up to $490 million. The system will support...

April 16, 2026
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Brazil Army Gets Improved SABER Radar

The Brazilian Army has received the first two upgraded SABER M60 radar systems after Embraer completed their conversion to the 2.0 configuration. The contract covers eight radars and follows...

April 16, 2026
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GaN Radars to Track Drone Threats

India has announced plans to develop an advanced 4D AESA long-range radar powered by Gallium Nitride semiconductors to enhance strategic surveillance. The proposed radar would offer detection ranges exceeding...

April 13, 2026
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$47M Turret Fire Control Deal Awarded

Rheinmetall has entered into a strategic agreement with Theon Sensors to enhance its armored vehicle fire control systems through the integration of advanced electro-optical technology. The deal centers on...