Cooling research could triple the range of radars
BAE Systems has completed the first phase of a DARPA programme aimed at removing heat from radio frequency electronics and has been funded to continue into a second phase.
More air raid sirens on the way for RAF Akrotiri
The Ministry of Defence is buying additional air raid warning sirens for RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, capable of covering both the base and the neighbouring Akrotiri village, the department stated in a contract award notice.
British firm Inzpire to train Ukrainian pilots in air tactics
The Ministry of Defence is to award Inzpire a contract worth £502k to deliver air warfare education and training to the Ukrainian Air Force, covering roughly 20 weeks of instruction a year.
British warship opens fire near Falklands to deter Argentina with presence
The firings came during a patrol at the edge of the Falklands fishing zone, work British Forces South Atlantic Islands says maintains a visible presence and a capable force to deter potential adversaries.
Raytheon tests drone submarine that launches weapons
Raytheon and Composite Energy Technologies have demonstrated a new uncrewed undersea vehicle launching from beneath the surface during a United States Navy exercise, the first time the service has seen the integrated capability in the water,
Radar network kept working after GPS timing was cut
Saab UK, Aquark Technologies and the Royal Navy have run a trial in which a network of military radars continued to produce a single air picture without relying on GPS for timing, using quantum clocks instead.
Boeing cleared to build long-range JDAM for US forces
Boeing has been awarded a $75 million contract by the United States Air Force covering initial production of a powered, long-range version of the Joint Direct Attack Munition able to travel more than 300 nautical miles.
Thermal cameras that soldiers could carry are in view
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has developed a thermal imaging detector more than ten times as efficient as current designs.
QinetiQ placed to bring Australian radar to Britain
QinetiQ is in line to handle the integration, testing and assurance of Australian CEA radar technology across the UK defence enterprise, under a statement of intent signed in Canberra covering the potential adoption of the radar by British forces.
NATO warship destroys drones with new Ukrainian weapon
A NATO warship has destroyed drones with a new Ukrainian weapon system developed by UGV Robotics, the Predator Remote Weapon Station.
