Sensor solution provider HENSOLDT has developed a new version of its Twinvis passive radar, which is now being launched in a fully integrated shelter variant for military use as “Twinvis Military Sheltered”. So far, “Twinvis” has been available as a set-up kit for integration by the customer. A specially established production line at the German…
Rheinmetall AG has completed its takeover of all shares in Expal Systems S.A.U. of Madrid. First announced last November, the acquisition follows final approval by the relevant authorities. The transfer of Expal S.A.U.’s business activities to Rheinmetall took place on 1 August 2023. Rheinmetall thus continues to expand its position as an important supplier for…
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has received the Israeli Spike NLOS Missiles which can hit targets from distances up to 30 km. Moving forward, the IAF will be soon conducting the firing trials of these the Israeli Spike Non Line of Sight (NLOS) Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM), defence sources told ANI. The NLOS missiles are…
The ‘Quad’ countries of India, the US, Japan, and Australia are all set to launch their top-notch Malabar Naval Exercise off Sydney this week. The main aim of this 10-day exercise is to further bolster military interoperability amid China’s continuing aggressive moves in the Indo-Pacific. The `Quad’ countries, on their part, have openly and repeatedly…
Lockheed Martin has opened a facility that streamlines small satellites (smallsat) processing to enable high-rate delivery. The multi-million dollar facility will house the company’s Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 1 Transport Layer satellites, among other smallsats programs and technology demonstrators. The 20,000-square-foot low bay clean room, located on the company’s Waterton campus, will feature six…
The Polish Ministry of Defense, through its Armament Authority, has confirmed that it is purchasing hundreds of SPIKE LR Missiles through RAFAEL’s local industrial partner, MESKO. The deal is expected to be worth around 100 Million Dollars. As RAFAEL’s local Polish industrial partner, MESKO has already manufactured SPIKE Missiles for the Polish MOD, and this…
The U.S. Army has awarded American Rheinmetall Vehicles (Sterling Heights, MI) and the industry leading companies of Team Lynx – Textron Systems, Raytheon Technologies, L3Harris Technologies, Allison Transmission, and Anduril Industries – a contract for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) Phase 3 Detailed Design and Phase 4 Prototype Build and Test phases of the…
Coromandel International’s subsidiary, Dhaksha Unmanned Systems has bagged an order worth Rs 165 crore for defence and agri drones, from the Indian Army. The order is for the supply of 200 medium altitude logistics drones and accessories to the Indian Army. Recently, Daksha Unmanned Systems had also bagged a 400-drone contract from agri inputs cooperative IFFCO for…
The Indian Army is planning to procure about 28 Sarvatra Bridge Simulators, and has come out with a Request for Information (RFI) for the same. The Sarvatra Bridging System was a replacement of AM-50 bridge system held with Corps of Engineers. The indigenously designed Savratra Bridge system consists of bridge superstructure, trestles and accessories. Further,…
India has prohibited the domestic military drone manufacturers from using components made in China over concerns about security vulnerabilities, according to four defence and industry officials and documents reviewed by Reuters. Three of these people and some of the six other government and industry figures interviewed by Reuters spoke on the condition of anonymity as…
