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30 October

Rojoef Manuel

HDT to Provide Hunter Wolf for US Army Multipurpose UGV Effort

HDT Global has confirmed the selection of Hunter Wolf for the US Army’s Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport program.

29 October

L3Harris-developed electronic warfare system called “Meadowlands” was originally scheduled for delivery in 2022.

Giulia Bernacchi

US to Receive Satellite Jammers to Counter China, Russia Next Year

The US will receive a weapon next year designed to jam Chinese and Russian satellites in the early stages of a potential conflict.

29 October

Groundbreaking ceremony of Austal's new submarine module factory in Mobile, Alabama

Rojoef Manuel

Austal to Build Module Factory for US Navy Submarine Programs

Austal has launched the construction of a submarine module production center in Alabama to further support the US Navy’s submarine programs.

29 October

First flight of German Air Force's Persistent German Airborne Surveillance System (Pegasus) aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

First German Air Force Pegasus Spy Plane Completes Maiden Flight

The German Air Force's first out of three Pegasus spy planes has completed its maiden flight at Bombardier Defense’s center in Wichita, Kansas.

29 October

Polish K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (Homar-K)

Inder Singh Bisht

Hanwha Explores Integration of Ultra I&C C2 System With Chunmoo MRLS

Ultra I&C has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hanwha to integrate its command and control gateway with the K239 Chunmoo MRLS.

29 October

BAE Systems' collaboration with Aerospike will advance the development of data mesh solutions that would maximize the utility of the Army’s Unified Network, Army Data Platform, and other data-centric mission requirements.

Christine Casimiro

BAE Systems, Aerospike to Advance Real-Time Data Capabilities for US DoD

California-based Aerospike has joined BAE Systems’ Mission Advantage technology partnership to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities for the US Army.

28 October

The Black Hornet 4. Photo: Teledyne FLIR

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Signs Five-Year Deal for Teledyne FLIR’s Black Hornet 4 Nano Drones

Teledyne FLIR has secured a five-year contract to deliver its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance Systems for the US Army.

28 October

A U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury aircraft, assigned to Strategic Communications Wing 1 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, receives post-flight maintenance after landing at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, July 15, 2019. In August 1989, the E-6A replaced the EC-130Q in the performance of the Navy's Take Charge and Move Out mission which links the National Command Authority with naval ballistic missile forces during times of crisis. The first E-6B aircraft was accepted in December 1997, and the E-6B assumed its dual operational mission in October 1998. The E-6 fleet was completely modified to the E-6B configuration in 2003. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Skovo)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Names E-130J as E-6B Mercury Replacement for TACAMO Missions

The US Navy has assigned the E-130J aircraft to replace the E-6B Mercury as the next Take Charge and Move Out mission platform.

28 October

Inder Singh Bisht

US Approves $2 Billion Air Defense, Radar Sale to Taiwan

The US State Department has approved the sale of air defense systems and long-range radars to Taiwan for a total of $1.94 billion.

28 October

Giulia Bernacchi

US Approves Possible Sale of 1,000 TOW Missiles to Saudi Arabia

The US has approved Saudi Arabia’s request to potentially acquire over 1,000 TOW missiles at an estimated cost of $440 million.

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