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17 October

Air

Lockheed Martin, Diehl Defence Strengthen PAC-3 MSE Missile Supply Chain

Lockheed Martin and Germany’s Diehl Defence have agreed to expand cooperation to strengthen the PAC-3 MSE missile supply chain.

17 October

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Australian Spy Aircraft Flies 45 NATO Missions Near Ukraine

An Australian E-7A Wedgetail aircraft has been deployed 45 times as part of NATO operations to monitor Russian activities near Ukraine.

17 October

Cyber

Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Kapri Besser monitors shipboard sensors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), May 31, 2023 in the Pacific Ocean. Cryptologic Technicians conduct Electronic Warfare by operating and maintaining electronic sensors and computer systems in accordance with fleet and national tasking. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Dominic Delahunt)

Rojoef Manuel

Virginia Firm to Provide Support for US Navy InfoWar Center

The US Navy has awarded Virginia-based Sev1Tech a $49-million contract to provide cybersecurity, engineering and network support for the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic.

17 October

Americas

The LTAMDS Production Facility is the final integration point of the radar for US and international customers.

Giulia Bernacchi

Raytheon Expands LTAMDS Radar Production Facility in Massachusetts

Raytheon has begun a $53 million expansion of its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor Production Facility in Andover, Massachusetts.

17 October

Land

A U.S. Army M1A3 Abrams Tanks from the 1-12 Cavalry Squadron, 1st Cavalry Division move to position to be secured for transportation at the Port of Agadir, June 3, 2022, Agadir, Morocco. African Lion 2022 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access. (U.S. Army photo by PFC Donald Franklin)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Fast-Tracks M1E3 Abrams Hybrid Tank for 2025 Prototype Delivery

The US Army is accelerating the development of its next-generation M1E3 Abrams tank, aiming to roll out an early prototype by late 2025.

17 October

Asia Pacific

A helicopter equipped with the Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS).

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea Takes Delivery of First Laser Minehunting System From Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman has supplied the first Airborne Laser Mine Detection System to South Korea, a move aimed at boosting the country’s ability to find and clear naval mines.

17 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

L3Harris VAMPIRE counter-drone system mounted on a GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV).

Rojoef Manuel

L3Harris Installs VAMPIRE Anti-Drone System on GM Defense ISV Platform

L3Harris Technologies has integrated its proprietary VAMPIRE counter-unmanned aerial system on GM Defense’s Infantry Squad Vehicle, giving users a mobile and cost-effective way to defend against small drones.

17 October

Americas