Hensoldt to supply SPEXER 2000 radars under long-term deal with Rheinmetall systems
Hensoldt is equipping air defence systems from Rheinmetall subsidiary Rheinmetall Air Defence AG with radars from its SPEXER 2000 product family.
Weibel secures Danish contract to supply XENTA-M5 radars for army air defence capability update
The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation has signed a contract with Weibel Scientific to supply four XENTA-M5 radar systems for Denmark’s Very Short Range Air Defense capability.
U.S. Air Force B-52 strategic bomber completes ferry flight after installation of new AESA radar system
A B-52 Stratofortress has completed its ferry flight from Boeing’s San Antonio facility to Edwards Air Force Base after receiving a modernised radar under the B-52 Radar Modernization Program.
U.S. Space Force accepts Long-Range Discrimination Radar, marking major step in missile defence
The U.S. Space Force’s Combat Forces Command (CFC) has formally taken operational acceptance of the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR), a solid-state long-range system.
Northrop Grumman software update expands AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR air surveillance range and fire control capability
Northrop Grumman has reported that a new software update for its AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar has enabled extended range detection for the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force.
Leonardo announces successful Italian SAMP/T NG air defence test using KRONOS Radar in Michelangelo Security Dome programme
Leonardo has announced the first major achievement for its Michelangelo Security Dome less than ten days after the official launch of the integrated defence programme.
Saab delivers new Giraffe 1X radars to Latvia to strengthen national air surveillance capability
Latvia’s National Armed Forces received new Giraffe 1X air surveillance radars on 3 December during a formal handover ceremony at the Lielvārde Air Base.
Dutch Ministry of Defence buys 100 radars to boost early drone detection and protection of key sites
The Dutch Ministry of Defence is purchasing 100 radars capable of providing early warning of approaching drones.
Indra to develop new radar after EU approves funding for PESCO Modular Patrol Corvette
Spain’s Indra has signed an agreement on 18 November to design a new radar station for the Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette developed under the EU’s Permanent Structured Cooperation.
Echodyne expands presence in Polish defence market through strategic partnership with WITPiS
U.S. defence technology firm Echodyne has entered into a collaboration with Poland’s Military Institute of Armored and Automotive Technology (WITPiS).
Saab receives $46 million U.S. Army order for Giraffe 1X air defence radars
Swedish defence company Saab has received a contract worth approximately USD 46 million from the U.S. Army for the delivery of Giraffe 1X radars.
Thales launches AURORE radar, Europe’s first of its kind for low Earth orbit space surveillance
Thales has secured a contract from France’s Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) to develop and deploy AURORE, a new ground-based radar system designed to monitor satellites and debris in low Earth orbit.