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Boeing EA-18G Growler

Raytheon Intelligence & Space’s New Lightweight, Compact AESA Radar Delivers Heavyweight...

Editor Andrew Drwiega in conversation with Eric Ditmars, vice president, Secure Sensor Solutions at RI&S, on the eve of the ADEX Korean Airshow. With the...
BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) frigate

Philippine Navy frigates receive air defence missiles

The Philippine Navy has received an undisclosed number of MBDA Mistral 3 surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) to arm its two new 2,600 tonne Jose Rizal-class...
RAN-S70B2-MH60R

Regional success for MH-60R naval helicopter continues to build

Developments for Asian operators of the Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk multirole naval helicopter have moved in recent months, with notable updates from Australia, India, and...
China launched a new group of triplet satellites for the Chuangxin-5 (CX-5) constellation on 26 October, 2020. Launched under the name Yaogan, the three satellites were orbited by a Chang Zheng-2C launch vehicle from the LC-3 Launch Complex of the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre. (NASA).

China ‘Boldly Goes’ for Space Independence

While China’s rapid progress as a major player in space technology and capability is undeniable, the ‘achilles heel’ to its next step may be...
GMSC

Less than 4 Weeks to SMi’s 23rd Annual Global MilSatCom Confex...

SMi Group reports: Reminder, SMi Group proudly hosts the 23rd Annual Global MilSatCom Confex on 2nd to 4th November 2021 with a Disruptive Technology...
Hunter class (BAE Systems)

Protecting the Hunters

The Royal Australian Navy is forging ahead with its acquisition of new frigates. What electronic warfare capabilities might protect these new ships? The Royal Australian...

Japan confirms fixed-wing STOVL aircraft capability aboard JS Izumo

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has confirmed the ability of its Izumo-class multipurpose destroyer to support launch and recovery operations of the short...
Blue Spear - Proteus Advanced Systems

Israel-Singapore missile JV secures Estonia as launch customer for Blue Spear

Proteus Advanced Systems, a joint venture (JV) between Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Singapore’s ST Engineering Land Systems, has secured a contract with the...

EDITOR’S BUNKER BRIEFING (6 October 2021, No.72)

Dear Readers, Last week I attended a meeting that addressed how the conflict in Afghanistan was covered by the international media, as well as the...
Blighter

None Shall Pass

The counter-UAS business is growing fast with new partnerships flourishing, and military customers exploring options regarding the best use of the technology. First came unmanned...

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