Sensors & Electronic Warfare

Terma says it has struck an agreement with Ukrainian drone-maker Odd Systems to jointly work on a system to bring down uncrewed air systems.

China is increasingly signaling progress in developing its next-generation carrier-based air wing, with preparations underway for a likely debut at the Sept. 3 Victory Day military parade.

The Italian government has formally signed the contract to acquire two EA-37B standoff jamming aircraft, manufacturer L3Harris Technologies says.

The parent of space and defense technology company York Space Systems has agreed to acquire U.S.-based ground communications provider ATLAS Space Operations.

Australia and Canada have signed a new technology partnership agreement to enhance collaboration on Over the Horizon Radar systems.

The Israeli government has agreed to seek 42 billion shekels ($12.5 billion) for 2025-26 to cover costs associated with recent rounds of fighting.

The UK government will lay out plans to slash fielding times for most equipment in a bid to be more responsive, says UK Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard.

BAE Systems says it has fired precision weapons from a large quadcopter UAS to show how the combination can be used against drones and ground targets.

The Senate Armed Services Committee wants to fund two versions of a future space-based data connectivity network as the Pentagon weighs the best option.

Denmark says it is donating military equipment to Ukraine to enhance the country’s ability to tap satellite communications in a move Europe expects other countries may follow.

Airbus says it has signed an agreement with Kratos to offer a version of the XQ-58A Valkyrie for potential German Air Force use before the end of the decade.

House lawmakers are directing the Defense Department to formally establish the Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Tracking (TacSRT).

The U.S. Space Force has taken delivery of the GPS Operating Control System (OCX).

French President Emmanuel Macron plans for a hike in the country’s defense spending to respond to the growing threat perception.

The BAE Systems PHASA-35 high-altitude, solar-electric, uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) will carry an Aloft Sensing X-band synthetic aperture radar.

Leonardo, in a July 10 statement, said it would equip six of the Lockheed Martin C-130Js with laser-based Miysis systems.

In the July 10 memo, released then redacted, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlines a goal of making the U.S. the world’s leader in drone operations.

Missile programs and procurement are at the heart of a renewed defense cooperation agreement between France and the UK.

Swedish company Avioniq is developing an artificial intelligence-driven pilot aid that could help Eurofighter Typhoon crews in air combat.

A Russian Altius long-endurance uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) crashed July 8 during flight testing near Kazan.

The Lancaster House defense and security treaties between France and the UK will “scale up,” reflecting the international threat picture, Macron says.

The German government has accused China of lasing one of its aircraft.

The U.S. Space Force and National Reconnaissance Office expect to field ground-moving target indicator capabilities as quickly as two years from now.

French defense procurement agency DGA says it is buying 1,000 Sorona micro-drones from Harmattan AI.

Danish defense supplier Terma says it will support the used Argentinian Lockheed Martin F-16s the South American country bought from Denmark.