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Block 2 IRST flies on Super Hornet
The Block 2 IRST centerline pod will enable the Super Hornet to identify and track aircraft from their thermal signature. Source: BoeingIranian navy upgrades Alborz frigate with new combat systems
IRIS Alborz, seen here post upgrade at the Iranian-hosted naval exercises held with Russia and China in late December 2019. Of note is the new Kamand CIWS system, new fire control equipment installed on newly constructed pedestals and structures, and a new EW system. Source: FARS News Agency/Mohsen AtaeiSitaWare 6.10 introduces maritime add-on features
SitaWare 6.7 was installed on HDMS to support its flagship tasking for SNMCMG1. SitaWare 6.10, released in January 2020, includes a maritime add-on module. Source: Richard Scott/NAVYPIXDroneShield’s C-UAS AI in US Army focus
DroneShield deploys AI algorithms in its drone detection products such as the RFPatrol wearable UAS detector. Source: DroneShield
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Pentagon seeks proposals for future Pilot Training Next prototypes
Key Points The Pentagon has issued a solicitation to further its Pilot Training Next work Desired technologies include network and data architecture and simulation environment The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx) is soliciting proposals from industry to build upon the
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US State Department approves potential USD1.5 billion FMS to support RAN’s Hobart-class destroyers and Hunter-class frigates
The US Department of State has approved a potential USD1.5 billion Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Australia of long-lead items, engineering development activities and other defence services to support the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) Surface Combatant Program, the US Defense Security
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Belgium receives Squire radar from Netherlands
Belgium has received nine Squire battlefield surveillance radar from the Netherlands Ministry of Defence (MoD), the Belgian MoD announced on its website 10 January. The ministry said the radar will replace Belgium’s current EL-1205 battlefield surveillance radar, which date back to 1987 and
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SimCentric develops new range-planning software
Training with live ammunition is a critical element of ground forces training, but live-fire training has an inescapable risk factor and there is a small but steady worldwide casualty rate from live-fire training accidents. The risks can be mitigated by careful planning of danger areas and
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Russian Airborne Troops to receive new C4 system in 2021
Russian Airborne Troops (VDV) are completing development of a new command, control, communications and computer (C4) system in 2021 for their BTR-MDM, BMD-4M, and KamAZ-63968 armoured fighting vehicles, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) reported on its website on 4 January. The system will
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Arctic innovation: Military developments in the High North
Climate change has heightened focus on the Arctic in recent years, with newly accessible sea routes and resources attracting the attention of neighbouring countries. Armed forces are responding in a number of ways, boosting training efforts and investing in specialised equipment, writes Gerrard Cowan -
Growth of commercial satellite imagery analysis raises ethical challenges
The commercial availability of high-resolution satellite imagery raises ethical questions, with practitioners increasingly concerned about the lack of professional standards for open-source imagery analysts. Allison Puccioni and Neil Ashdown examine the evolving debate -
UK agencies respond to challenge of recruiting and retaining cyber-skilled staff
Cyber security is a top-tier threat for the United Kingdom, but national intelligence and law enforcement agencies face a 'cyber skills gap' when it comes to recruiting and retaining specialist staff. Matthew Redhead assesses the UK agencies' efforts to build a new 'Generation Cyber'
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Egypt demonstrates aerial refuelling for combat aircraft
Egypt now has the capability to aerial refuel combat aircraft, with an official video released by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) showing ‘buddy-buddy’ systems fitted to air force MiG-29M ‘Fulcrum’ fighters. The video, which was released on 13 January to highlight the
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DSEI Japan 2019: Excelitas Technologies showcases Merlin-LR 2 weapon-mounted night sight
Excelitas Technologies showcased the newest addition to its Merlin family of weapon-mounted night sights at the 18-20 November DSEI Japan 2019 defence exhibition in Chiba. Called Merlin-LR 2, the new sight is described by the company as an image-intensifying weapon sight designed to be compatible
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Iranian navy upgrades Alborz frigate with new combat systems
The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy has equipped one of its ageing Alvand-class (Vosper Mk 5) frigates with new indigenously developed combat systems. Imagery of IRIS Alborz (72) from the recently concluded Iranian joint naval exercise with the navies of China and Russia held in late December 2019,
