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Feb- 2025 -

26 February

Sea

Keel-laying of German Navy’s first Type 424 signals intelligence (SIGINT) and reconnaissance ship in Wolgast.

NVL Lays Keel of First German Navy Type 424 Spy Ship

Naval Vessels Lürssen Group has laid the keel of the German Navy’s first Type 424 signals intelligence and reconnaissance ship in Wolgast.

21 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

A U.S. Marine Corps RQ-21A Blackjack assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 flies over Rena, Norway during Frozen Reindeer, May 20, 2018. Frozen Reindeer is a training exercise designed to build flight and ground proficiency to increase unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joselyn Jimenez)

Rojoef Manuel

Insitu to Provide More Blackjack, ScanEagle Drones for US Navy

Boeing subsidiary Insitu has signed a $102.3-million deal to deliver additional RQ-21 Blackjack and MQ-27 ScanEagle unmanned aerial systems for the US Navy.

18 February

Air

Joe Saballa

Indian Army Seeks 1,000 New Surveillance Helicopters

The Indian Army has unveiled plans to procure up to 1,000 new surveillance helicopters aimed at enhancing its defense capabilities in high-altitude border regions.

17 February

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Sends First ATHENA Spy Plane to South Korea

The US Army has deployed the first prototype of its ATHENA-R surveillance aircraft to South Korea for critical operational assessments.

12 February

Space

Artist's rendering of an Oberon intelligence satellite

Rojoef Manuel

Airbus to Build Imaging Satellites for British Military Intelligence

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Airbus a contract to design and construct two Synthetic Aperture Radar satellites that will serve as the military’s space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capability.

10 February

Asia Pacific

Australia's third multi-intelligence MQ-4C Triton, also known as “AUS3,” takes to the skies for its first flight at Northrop Grumman’s Palmdale, California, facility on October 29, 2024.

Christine Casimiro

Australia’s Third MQ-4C Triton Drone Nears Delivery

Northrop Grumman has completed testing Australia’s third of four MQ-4C Triton drones at its California facility, bringing it one step closer to final delivery.

3 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

Indian Army Eyes Expanded Fleet of Advanced ISR Drones

The Indian Army is set to expand its fleet of heavy-duty drones to enhance long-range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

Jan- 2025 -

28 January

Air

CGNR 2017, the 17th missionized HC-130J to enter the Coast Guard fleet, completes test flights before its delivery Dec. 18, 2024, to the Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

Rojoef Manuel

US Coast Guard Accepts New Combat King II Long-Range Survey Aircraft

The US Coast Guard has taken delivery of its latest HC-130J Combat King II long-range surveillance aircraft as part of the force’s aerial mission system modernization program.

27 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

India Unveils ‘Sanjay’ Advanced Battlefield Surveillance System

India has introduced a cutting-edge battlefield surveillance system dubbed the “Sanjay,” designed to significantly enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Army.

20 January

Americas