Raytheon will develop new target-detection software for naval radar systems. Laboratory and field testing will assess improvements before any potential SPY-6 deployment.
The latest Tranche 1 satellite launch added another orbital plane. The 21 Northrop Grumman spacecraft bring the US military’s on-orbit Tranche 1 total to 84.
METLEN has signed a collaboration agreement with two Thales businesses. The partners will assess potential Greek defence satellite communications work and related industrial participation.
Airbus has completed the Valkyrie’s first flight on European soil. The test advances an uncrewed combat aircraft programme ahead of planned autonomous mission-system trials.
EU ministers have approved the €115 million AGILE defence programme. The scheme targets faster grants, access to testing and support for smaller technology developers.
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.
Daronmont has completed two installations within Australia’s JORN radar upgrade. The milestone follows extensive design, testing and equipment integration under the Phase 6 programme.
BLADE’s Hunter WOLF vehicle advances to GroundBreaker Phase II demonstration. The selection moves the robotic ground platform towards an October demonstration of maturity, readiness and interoperability.
SRC has developed new radar for Northrop Grumman’s Raid Hunter. The Gryphon R1810 provides longer-range detection and precision tracking to support gun-based counter-drone engagements.