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VIAVI will help create contested electromagnetic environments for Army testing. Its T/Rx software-defined transceiver has been selected to support range modernisation and the evaluation of drones, counter-drone systems and interceptors.

Leonardo DRS has received another US Army thermal sight order. The $63 million production award extends manufacture of FWS-I equipment, which connects weapon-mounted infrared sensors wirelessly to compatible soldier-worn displays.

Raytheon has secured major counter-drone orders from three defence customers. The $729 million awards cover LIDS equipment for the United States, Qatar and Jordan, including the first international sales of KuRFS radar and Coyote interceptors.

France has activated another MX-10 DAMOCLES loitering munition contract option. KNDS and DELAIR will supply an additional batch under the original 2024 agreement, with the order supporting increased manufacturing capacity.

Leonardo DRS has launched its new cxMHR C-band defence radar. Initial production has begun for a containerised system integrating four AESA panels, identification equipment and command functions.

Leidos has selected X-Bow to develop Army cruise-missile booster motors. Qualification and static firing will precede planned production in 2027, under a programme separate from X-Bow’s recent Navy award.

Anduril has introduced Steelfin, a configurable family of interceptor missiles. Different boosters would share a common terminal stage, with variant flight testing scheduled for 2027.

BAE Systems presented cannon and microwave counter-drone systems in Washington. The technologies use different effects against aerial targets, but no joint deployment or operational award has been announced.

UK Connect Defence reports gaining Made in Britain trademark recognition. Its UK engineering work covers deployable connectivity, unattended sensing and tactical systems integration.

Project Safari will streamline smaller businesses’ access to defence testing. The MOD has also commissioned initial design work for future capabilities at the Hebrides range.