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4 June

Soldier in tactical vest holding Neros Crossbow Block 2 wearable drone control station with multi-antenna array

A Drone Control Station Troops Can Wear: Neros Introduces ‘Crossbow Block 2’

Neros has made ground control stations more compact with a new system small enough to be carried in a pocket or worn on a plate carrier.

4 June

Sea

Inder Singh Bisht

Raytheon Wins $515M SPY-6 Radar Support Contract for US, German Naval Fleets

The US Navy has contracted Raytheon for the integration and production support of the SPY-6 family of radars on US and German warships.

4 June

Americas

Christine Casimiro

USV Maker MARTAC Opens Innovation Center in San Diego, California

MARTAC, a Florida-headquartered manufacturer of uncrewed surface vessels, has expanded its footprint to the US West Coast as it opened a new office in San Diego, California.

4 June

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Thales Speeds Up Delivery of Australian Bushmaster Vehicles to the Netherlands

Thales is set to expedite the delivery of an undisclosed number of Australian-made Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles to the Netherlands in response to an urgent operational request.

4 June

Americas

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) refuel an AV-8B Harrier II Plus aircraft during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Laguna Army Airfield in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Oct. 7, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune)

Christine Casimiro

US Marine Corps’ AV-8B Harrier II Ground Attack Jet Retires After 40+ Years

The US Marine Corps’ AV-8B Harrier II ground attack jet has concluded its final flight at Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina, marking its retirement after over 40 years of service.

4 June

Americas

EdgeRunner | A military operator monitors mission systems and sensor data. Photo: Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Eggert/DVIDS

Samantha Alexa

US Navy Approves EdgeRunner AI for Sensitive Military Ops

The US Navy granted Impact Level 6 accreditation to EdgeRunner AI, clearing the company’s EdgeRunner OS for use in some of the military’s most sensitive operational environments.

4 June

Air

Ronald Watkins

DARPA Awards Voyager $16.5M to Develop Adaptable Solid Rocket Motors

Voyager Technologies has received a $16.5-million contract to continue developing tech that gives greater control over solid rocket motors.

4 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Jodesz Gavilan

Collective Defence Buys Asterion to Unite Cybersecurity, Counter-Drone Capabilities

Collective Defence is acquiring counter-drone company Asterion in a deal that reflects the growing convergence of cybersecurity and air defense on modern battlefields.

4 June

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

CSM Industry Signs $557M Slovakia Deal Under EU SAFE Program

CSM Industry has signed a framework agreement worth up to $557 million with Slovakia's Ministry of Defence to supply military engineering systems under the EU’s Security Action for Europe program.

3 June

Middle East

Smoke billows over south Lebanon villages after Israeli strikes.

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel, Lebanon Agree to Conditional Ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to implement a ceasefire but said it would require a "complete cessation" of fire by Iran-backed Hezbollah, according to a joint statement after US-led talks in Washington.

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