Textron Secures US Air Force Deal for F-15 Defensive Sensor Tests
Textron Systems has received a $9.5-million contract to support a US Air Force assessment of a core defensive sensor aboard the F-15 Eagle combat aircraft.
US Space Force Expands Orbit Tracking With New Ground Sensor in Hawaii
The US Space Force has approved upgrades for its Ground-Based Optical Sensor System at the Maui Space Surveillance Complex in Hawaii, expanding its ability to track objects across Earth’s orbits.
Raytheon Flies Black Hawk Chopper With New AI ‘Eye’ in Zero-Light Test
The UH-60 Black Hawk has gained a new set of eyes.
New Soldier-Worn Tech Tracks Brain Activity During Blasts to Flag Potential Trauma
Military personnel may soon be able to eliminate the “guesswork” in diagnosing brain injuries with new soldier-worn tech that tracks brain activity during blast exposure and flags potential signs of trauma in real time.
Thales Builds Space-Linked Air Defense Dome ‘SkyDefender’
Thales is elevating integrated air defense capabilities with SkyDefender, a space-linked dome built to protect forces against airborne threats ranging from short distances to thousands of kilometers.
New AI Drone Intelligence Platform From US Targets Smarter Threat Detection
Mobix Labs recently put its latest AI-driven drone platform through field testing, demonstrating advances in real-time threat detection and situational awareness across complex environments.
US Navy Greenlights Production of CACI’s Spectral Shipboard EW Solutions
CACI International’s Spectral electronic warfare program has achieved Milestone C approval from the US Navy, clearing the way for low-rate initial production and deployment to the fleet.
Rheinmetall Launches New Concept Linking Troops, Sensors, and Drones
Rheinmetall is presenting a lineup of networking technologies that form a new concept for linking frontline troops, support units, and distributed sensors.
Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2): Connecting the Modern Battlespace
This explainer shows how CJADC2 connects, coordinates, and empowers US and allied forces, transforming raw data into rapid decisions that give an edge in complex, multi-domain battlefields.
LightPath Secures $9.6M Contract for Cooled Infrared Cameras
LightPath Technologies Inc. has signed a $9.6-million contract to supply cooled infrared cameras for an existing client in support of defense and security efforts.
Saab to Deliver Sirius Passive Sensors to European NATO Customer
Saab has received an order from an undisclosed European NATO country for its Sirius passive sensor system.
Smarter Eyes in the Sky: NH90 Helicopters Gain Full-Panorama Vision
Eurofl’Eye is an advanced Distributed Aperture System, with a 360-degree panoramic view, supporting obstacle detection, terrain assessment, self-protection, and enhancing situational awareness.
BAE to Supply Underwater Antennas for US Navy Virginia Submarines
BAE Systems has received a $36-million production order from Lockheed Martin to build multifunction modular mast units for the US Navy’s Virginia-class submarines.
HENSOLDT’s New TAERVUS Uses AI to Win EW Fight Before It Even Begins
TAERVUS is HENSOLDT’s new land-focused EW system, combining advanced radio direction finders, high-performance receivers, jamming, and excitation tools.
Germany Taps Hensoldt for Major Luchs 2 Recon Vehicle Sensor Deal
Hensoldt has received a contract from General Dynamics European Land Systems to equip the German Armed Forces’ new Luchs 2 reconnaissance vehicles with sensors.
Beijing’s False Radar Signals Trick Foreign Spy Plane Over South China Sea
China’s electronic warfare forces have allegedly misled a foreign spy plane over the South China Sea using a vehicle-mounted system that created fake radar signals.
UK to Develop Sensors to Shield Satellites From Laser Threats
The UK will develop sensors to protect satellites from laser threats that could track, dazzle, blind, or disrupt their operations.
China Unveils ‘Most Powerful’ Laser Weapon Yet, Signals Naval Role
China has revealed its new LY-1 high-power laser weapon during its biggest military victory day parade yet in Beijing, marking the system’s first official appearance.
Israel Taps Rafael-Elbit Venture to Boost Domestic Infrared Sensor Production
Israel has signed a $155-million contract with a Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems joint venture to expand local production of advanced infrared sensors.
China’s Take on IVAS? New AR Goggles Let Tank Crews ‘See Through’ Armor
China has developed augmented reality headsets for armored vehicle crews, aiming to give commanders, drivers, and gunners a clearer view of the battlefield and faster reaction times.
UK Firm G&H to Bring AI Vision and Laser Threat Detection to DSEI 2025
UK-based Gooch & Housego will roll out a slate of defense tech at DSEI 2025, highlighting advances in AI vision systems, laser threat detection, and precision optics.
AI-Driven Cheetah HS Sensor Hits 260,000 FPS for Next-Gen Surveillance, Targeting
California-based AIStorm and Israel’s Tower Semiconductor are pushing battlefield imaging into overdrive with the Cheetah HS sensor, embedding AI directly into the chip to capture up to 260,000 frames per second.
New Wearable for US Troops Packs 25 Mini-Detectors for Vitals, Hazard Tracking
US Special Operations Forces will soon get a new chest-worn sensor capable of tracking vital signs and detecting dangerous gases or chemicals, all at the same time.
Skylark’s ARIES System Exposes RF-Silent ‘Dark Drones’ in Field Demo
Skylark Labs showcased a leap forward in counter-drone tech, successfully spotting and identifying elusive radio-silent “dark drones.”
