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Norway orders additional TPY-4 multi-mission radars from Lockheed Martin

The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) exercised a contract option to procure three additional TPY-4 radars from Lockheed Martin.

Indra has closed with the Polish Ministry of Defence one of the most important ground radar contracts tendered in Europe this year: the company will implement up to 15 transportable systems for military and dual air traffic control at air bases throughout the country, thus contributing to reinforce the operability of the Polish Air Force, a country that currently plays a key role in defending the continent.

Indra to equip Poland’s Air Force bases with cutting-edge radar systems

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The contract comes at a time when countries all over Europe, and especially in the north of the continent, are strengthening their defence with the most sophisticated technologies available.

Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the Giraffe 1X radar for one of Sweden’s Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) solutions. The contract period is 2024-2027 and the order value is approximately SEK 700 million.

Saab receives order from Sweden for Giraffe 1X surface radar

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Saab has received an order from the FMV for the Giraffe 1X radar for one of Sweden’s Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) solutions.

Raytheon, an RTX business, successfully demonstrated the SeaVue Multi-role Radar's superior long-range target detection at the U.S. Navy's Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) – the world's largest international maritime exercise.

RTX: SeaVue multi-role radar provides critical targeting data at RIMPAC

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Raytheon successfully demonstrated the SeaVue Multi-role Radar’s superior long-range target detection at the U.S. Navy’s Exercise RIMPAC.

On July 31, 2024, the first EagleEye multi-mode radar came off the production line of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The new radar is a high-performance system that delivers high-resolution, photographic-quality imagery that can be captured through clouds, rain, dust, smoke, and fog at multiple times the range of previous radars. EagleEye will be a “drop-in” radar enhancement for the U.S. Army’s current Gray Eagle Extended Range Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and is part of the initial configuration for the new Gray Eagle 25M (GE 25M) UAS. The Army National Guard has ordered 12 GE 25Ms.

First EagleEye radar comes off the GA-ASI production line

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On July 31, 2024, the first EagleEye multi-mode radar came off the production line of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI).

Weibel Scientific, a leader in advanced radar technology, has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to supply two of its MFTR-2100/42-2160 Medium Range Radars. These high-power tracking radar systems have been chosen by Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) to enhance their instrumental testing capabilities.

Weibel Scientific secures contract with U.S. Department of Energy for advanced radar systems

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Weibel Scientific has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to supply two of its MFTR-2100/42-2160 Medium Range Radars.

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced the purchase of 51 mobile radar systems designed to detect drones. The contract was signed with Robin Radar Systems, a company based in The Hague. These advanced radars can identify small drones and distinguish them from other objects, such as birds. A key feature of these radars is their ability to operate while in motion, mounted on a mobile platform. Later this year, the Ministry will donate these systems to Ukraine.

Dutch Ministry of Defence acquires mobile radars for drone detection in Ukraine

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The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced the purchase of 51 mobile radar systems designed to detect drones. The contract was signed with Robin Radar Systems.

The sensor solution provider HENSOLDT has received a further order from Thales for the delivery of TRS-4D naval radars for the German Navy's F126 frigates. This brings the total order value to more than EUR 200 million.

HENSOLDT receives order for further TRS-4D radars for German Navy F126 frigates

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The sensor solution provider HENSOLDT has received a further order from Thales for the delivery of TRS-4D naval radars for the German Navy’s F126 frigates.

Raytheon, an RTX business, announced that its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor, or LTAMDS, continues to advance through its U.S. Army test program with another successful live-fire event. Military leaders from seven nations were on-site to witness the radar's capabilities and performance first-hand.

Air defence: RTX to produce LTAMDS radars for Poland

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On July 31, the United States Department of Defence announced that RTX has been awarded a contract for the Low Rate Initial Production of LTAMDS air defence radars.

The Pakistan Air Force has received its latest Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft with Erieye radar from the Swedish aerospace and defence company Saab. This delivery marks the ninth Erieye AEW&C aircraft in the Pakistan Air Force's fleet.

Saab 2000 AEW&C aircraft with Erieye radar handed over to Pakistan

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The new aircraft arrived early this morning and is expected to be stationed at Minhas Air Base. Pakistan initially ordered six Erieye AEW&C aircraft in 2006 but reduced the order to four due to an earthquake that year. Subsequent orders in 2017 and 2020 have further expanded Pakistan’s Erieye fleet. In addition to the …

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The Nieuw Milligen radar station in the Netherlands has been equipped with a state-of-the-art Ground Master 400 Alpha (GM400α) radar, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 1 August. This new radar system, developed by Thales, is a temporary replacement for the aging 52-year-old Medium Power Radar (MPR) stationed at Nieuw Milligen.

Netherlands: Nieuw Milligen radar station upgraded with Thales GM400α radar

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The Nieuw Milligen radar station in the Netherlands has been equipped with a state-of-the-art Ground Master 400 Alpha (GM400α) radar.

Sensor specialist HENSOLDT is further expanding its position as a national technology champion for air defence sensors. Rheinmetall Air Defence has awarded HENSOLDT a contract to supply SPEXER air defence radars for use in the new Skyranger 30 anti-aircraft gun tank (FlakPz). The order is worth almost 100 million euros.

HENSOLDT secures EUR 100 million contract to supply SPEXER Radars for Skyranger 30 systems

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Rheinmetall Air Defence has awarded HENSOLDT a contract to supply SPEXER air defence radars for use in the new Skyranger 30 anti-aircraft gun tank (FlakPz).