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.
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.
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.
Poland to build Europe’s largest Apache support base
Two Polish state-owned firms have signed offset agreements with Boeing covering maintenance and ground support for Poland's incoming fleet of 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, work that will make the country the world's second-largest Apache operator after the United States.
Britain moves closer to buying Australian radar
Britain has signed a statement of intent covering the potential adoption of Australian CEA radar tech for its forces, with QinetiQ handling integration, testing and assurance of the capability across the UK defence enterprise.
British spy plane probes Russian territory
A Royal Air Force RC-135W Rivet Joint electronic surveillance aircraft has conducted a patrol around the Russian territory of Kaliningrad.
Northrop reveals 50mm gun built to beat drone swarms
Northrop Grumman has given a name to the 50mm gun-based air defence system it has been developing to shoot down drone swarms, calling it Raid Hunter.
