Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

October 18, 2024
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Missile and Missile Defense

Testing of Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ Japanese Tomahawk SSM is planned for 2027.

The “New SSM” anti-ship missile from Kawasaki Heavy Industries is set for a test launch in the 2027 fiscal year, as revealed at the International Aerospace Exhibition in Tokyo...

October 18, 2024
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Naval Platforms

The Indian Navy will equip its next-generation missile vessels with LM2500 engines supplied by GE Aerospace.

On October 17, 2024, GE Aerospace revealed that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bangalore will handle the assembly and testing of its proven engines, maintaining a partnership since 1986....

October 18, 2024
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Land Platforms

The M2A4E1 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, BAE Systems’ latest model, has been officially launched.

Recently, BAE Systems provided additional insights into its latest M2A4E1 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle. The new model is equipped with cutting-edge upgrades that improve its survivability, defensive measures, and...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

The US Marine Corps witnessed Airbus’s successful first demonstration of the Lakota UH-72 drone helicopter.

The U.S. Marine Corps recently saw the successful initial demonstration of the Lakota UH-72 drone helicopter at Marine Corps Air Station, where the ALC system’s capabilities to support logistics...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

The role of autonomous, small, uncrewed platforms in broadening maritime operational range.

A proven leader in large autonomous UAS, Northrop Grumman has unveiled Helix and Scion, two mission-focused autonomous capabilities for smaller platforms. These technologies will quickly transform commercial uncrewed systems...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

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...

October 18, 2024
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Communication and Electronic

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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Air Platforms

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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Land Platforms

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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Missile and Missile Defense

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.