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Nov- 2024 -

5 November

(From L-R) Strategic Industries Minister Herman Smetanin, Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas, and Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov signed a memorandum of understanding. Photo: Herman Smetanin's Telegram

Ukraine, Lithuania to Jointly Produce Unmanned, Electronic Warfare Systems

Ukraine and Lithuania have signed a memorandum of understanding to produce unmanned systems and their components, as well as electronic warfare and technological solutions.

Oct- 2024 -

31 October

Technology

Lockheed Martin Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP)

Christine Casimiro

Japan to Be First International Customer of Lockheed’s SEWIP

Lockheed Martin will provide a full-rate production of the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program to the US and Japan.

17 October

Technology

Joe Saballa

Leonardo Unveils BriteStorm Drone-Mounted Electronic Warfare Tech

Leonardo has introduced an innovative electronic warfare solution capable of operating deep within enemy territory using drones.

9 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

US Military Orders Anti-Drone Systems From Anduril

Anduril Industries has secured a $249.9-million contract to provide counter-unmanned aerial systems to the US military.

8 October

Americas

Joe Saballa

US OKs Torpedoes for India, EW System for Italy, Radars for Romania

The US government has concurrently approved nearly $1 billion in military sales to India, Italy, and Romania.

Sep- 2024 -

23 September

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Japan Announces More Funding for Next-Gen EW Aircraft Based on Kawasaki P-1

Japan is investing $288.2 million to develop an electronic warfare aircraft based on the Kawasaki P-1 for the Maritime Self-Defense Force.

18 September

Air

Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft attached to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138 "Yellowjackets", assigned to Carrier Task Force 70, break away from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 506th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean while flying in support of Exercise Valiant Shield 22 (VS22), June 13 2022. Exercises like VS22 allow forces across the Indo-Pacific the opportunity to integrate Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and Space Force to train in precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nicholas Priest)

Rojoef Manuel

L3Harris to Supply New Jamming Pods for US Navy Growler Aircraft

L3Harris Technologies has received a contract to provide custom tactical jamming pods for the US Navy’s EA-18G Growler aircraft.

12 September

Technology

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan Allocates $1.3B to Acquire ‘Viper Shield’ EW System for F-16VS

Taiwan allocates NT$42.8 billion (US$1.33 billion) to procure the "Viper Shield" advanced electronic warfare system from L3Harris.

Aug- 2024 -

29 August

War

Inder Singh Bisht

USAF Upgrades Ukrainian F-16s Against Russian Electronic Warfare

A specialized US Air Force electronic warfare unit has upgraded the F-16 fighter jets Denmark and the Netherlands delivered to Ukraine, enhancing the aircraft’s survivability against evolving Russian electronic warfare.

28 August

Air