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Lockheed Martin and Navantia mark milestone in F-110 frigate radar development

Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with Navantia, has achieved a significant milestone in the development of the Spain F-110 Multi-Mission Frigate’s radar system.

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has signed a contract with Mapri Ehitus OÜ for the design and construction of the Kõpu radar post on the island of Hiiumaa. The EUR 4 million project, funded by the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility, aims to bolster Estonia’s air surveillance capabilities with a radar system capable of detecting aerial activities beyond the nation’s borders.

Estonia enhances air surveillance with new radar facility in Kõpu

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The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has signed a contract with Mapri Ehitus OÜ for the design and construction of the Kõpu radar post on the island of Hiiumaa.

Aselsan, a prominent Turkish defence company, has signed an agreement with the Presidency of Defence Industries of Turkey to supply air defence radar systems. The total value of the agreements is USD 170.9 million, with deliveries planned between 2026 and 2031.

Aselsan signs agreement to deliver advanced air defence radars

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Aselsan, a prominent Turkish defence company, has signed an agreement with the Presidency of Defence Industries of Turkey to supply air defence radar systems.

Indra, a leading Spanish defence company, has been awarded a contract to supply a long-range Lanza radar to the Thai Air Force. This deal strengthens Indra’s position in the Asian defence market, paving the way for future opportunities in the region.

Indra secures contract to supply Lanza radar system to Thai Air Force

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Indra, a leading Spanish defence company, has been awarded a contract to supply a long-range Lanza radar to the Thai Air Force.

Leading Swedish defence company Saab has announced the receipt of a USD 48 million (525 million SEK) order for its Giraffe 4A radar systems. The contract was awarded by BAE Systems to support the U.S. Air Forces in Europe, with deliveries scheduled to commence in 2027.

Saab to deliver advanced Giraffe 4A radar systems for U.S. Air Forces in Europe

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Leading Swedish defence company Saab has announced the receipt of a USD 48 million (525 million SEK) order for its Giraffe 4A radar systems.

Airbus has announced the commencement of flight trials in Spain for the Eurofighter Typhoon equipped with the state-of-the-art Captor-E radar featuring an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) antenna. The tests are part of the Spanish Air Force’s Halcon programme, which includes the acquisition of 20 new Eurofighter aircraft built to the latest Tranche 4 standard.

Airbus begins flight tests of Eurofighter equipped with Captor-E AESA radar

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Airbus has announced the commencement of flight trials in Spain for the Eurofighter Typhoon equipped with the state-of-the-art Captor-E radar.

The U.S. Air Force’s 623rd Air Control Squadron (ACS) and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) have successfully tested integrated sensor systems to bolster command and control capabilities. The collaboration focused on employing the Marine Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) to enhance tactical situational awareness across the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps enhance radar and command capabilities

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The U.S. Air Force’s 623rd Air Control Squadron (ACS) and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) have successfully tested integrated sensor systems to bolster command and control capabilities.

Danish radar technology specialist Weibel Scientific has announced a new contract to supply two of its high-performance 47 dB tracking radars to an undisclosed customer. The state-of-the-art radars are tailored for flexible deployment on both land and sea, enabling diverse operational capabilities for long-range tracking.

Weibel Scientific secures contract for two 47 dB advanced tracking radars

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Danish radar technology specialist Weibel Scientific has announced a new contract to supply two of its high-performance 47 dB tracking radars to an undisclosed customer.

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.

RTX: LTAMDS radar excels at latest, most complex live fire test

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RTX announced that its LTAMDS radar successfully completed its most complex live-fire exercise to date, detecting and defeating a tactical ballistic missile.

OCCAR has announced the successful completion of Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for the third Kronos GM HP radar, a key component of the FSAF-PAAMS SAMP/T NG system, at Leonardo’s Fusaro facility in Italy. The tests, held on 29-30 October 2024, evaluated the radar’s features and performance, confirming that it meets all required specifications.

OCCAR completes Factory Acceptance Tests for third Kronos GM HP radar

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OCCAR has announced the successful completion of Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for the third Kronos GM HP radar, a key component of the FSAF-PAAMS SAMP/T NG system.

Lockheed Martin's Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile has successfully demonstrated integration with Raytheon’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar during a recent flight test. The test, held at the White Sands Missile Range, validated significant software updates that bolster the PAC-3’s capacity to combat evolving threats as part of the U.S. Army’s upgraded Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) framework.

PAC-3 missile successfully integrates with LTAMDS radar to neutralise ballistic threat

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Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile has successfully demonstrated integration with Raytheon’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar.

Leonardo DRS has announced a significant contract win from NAVSEA to produce its ship-based AN/SPQ-9B radars. This contract, including potential options exercised over five years, could total more than $235 million in value.

Leonardo DRS wins USD 235 million contract to supply AN/SPQ-9B radars for U.S. Navy

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Leonardo DRS has announced a significant contract win from NAVSEA to produce its ship-based AN/SPQ-9B radars.