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December 14, 2024
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Land Platforms

S-400 vs. THAAD: Understanding India’s Decision in Air Defense Procurement

In a landmark decision that signaled a shift in strategic defense priorities, India selected Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defense system over the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)...

December 9, 2024
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Naval Platforms

The Russian Navy has created the new Project 117113 Cayman class in an effort to improve its Ivan Gren landing ships.

The Russian Navy revealed its intentions to upgrade its Ivan Gren-class landing vessels with the new Project 117113 Cayman. The Nevskoye Design Bureau, part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation...

November 27, 2024
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Naval Platforms

Navantia Finalizes Installation of AIP Hydrogen Propulsion in S-80 Class Sub

Navantia’s shipyard in Cartagena has achieved a significant milestone in the S-80 Programme, completing the installation of the Hydrogen-based Air Independent Propulsion System (AIP) into an S80 class submarine....

November 21, 2024
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Pentagon Taps L3Harris for Command-and-Control Prototype Supporting Autonomous Swarms

The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit has selected L3Harris to prototype a command-and-control (C2) system capable of simultaneously operating multiple autonomous assets. L3Harris is tasked with providing a user interface...

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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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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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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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...