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25 May

The USS Columbus submarine is seen partially submerged in the waters of what appears to be a pier. A boat with "YTB 798" painted on its side is seen right beside the black submarine. On top of its hull, around 25 people are seen standing, most of them wearing lifevests. In the background, a mountainous area is seen over the left of the horizon. On the right, two buildings that appear to be warehouses are also visible.

US Navy Awards Arcfield $75M Submarine Combat Systems Support Contract

The US Navy has contracted Arcfield to continue providing engineering and support services for the Code 25 combat control systems program.

25 May

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Selects SRC’s Artillery-Delivered Cyber-EW Payload for xTech Program

The US Army has selected SRC’s artillery-shell-delivered modular electronic and cyber warfare payload for its xTech competition.

25 May

Inder Singh Bisht

US Space Force Selects Viasat, Intelsat for Military Tactical SATCOM Program

The US Space Force has awarded a $437.66-million contract to procure jam-resistant military communications satellites.

25 May

Inder Singh Bisht

US Coast Guard Plans Craft-Mounted Microwave Weapon to Counter Smuggling Boats

The US Coast Guard plans to work with Lockheed Martin to develop a craft-mounted high-power microwave effector to counter smuggling vessels.

22 May

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia Pushes FPV Drone Range Beyond Line of Sight With Airborne Relay System

Russia has developed a drone-based signal relay system designed to extend the operational range of first-person view strike drones.

22 May

Inder Singh Bisht

Canada Boosts CC-130J Hercules Fleet With $1.15B Maintenance and Upgrade Deal

Canada has signed contract amendments worth $1.15 billion with Lockheed Martin to extend maintenance and upgrade support for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CC-130J Hercules fleet.

21 May

A white Vector reconnaissance drone is seen flying a gray landscape. The drone has the shape of a typical airplane, with a slimmer body and wings. Some areas of the field below have smoke billowing out from what appears to be burning grass. Trees with little to no leaves are dotted around the area.

Inder Singh Bisht

Quantum Systems, Rohde & Schwarz Partner to Bring SIGINT Capability to Tactical UAVs

Quantum Systems has signed an agreement with Rohde & Schwarz to integrate the latter’s signal intelligence solutions onto unmanned vehicles.

20 May

Rojoef Manuel

Draganfly to Absorb Skip Dynamix Drone Assets in $7.5M Deal

Draganfly has signed an agreement to acquire assets of Skip Dynamix’s drone business in a deal worth up to $7.5 million, expanding its portfolio of low-cost unmanned aerial systems for military and security missions.

20 May