MKS announces OphirMWIR folded zoom lens with disruptive low-SWaP and long-range capabilities for drone and small gimbal applications
Innovative folded optics zoom lens addresses market shift towards low-SWaP 15µm VGA FPA detectors with fittings for 5″ (127mm) gimbals MKS Instruments, Inc. Announced on April 15 the Ophir FoldIR 25–275mm f/5.5 MWIR Continuous Zoom Lens at SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing 2025. This newest addition to the FoldIR family of lightweight, compact, continuous zoom […]
Thales to supply NATO with latest-generation situational awareness solution to ensure decision superiority
The contract is an opportunity for Thales to continue to support NATO in its mission of coordination, planning and command tasks, by providing unprecedented ballistic missile defence (BMD) capabilities to help protect European member nations against the growing threat of ballistic missiles “Thales has built up a wealth of expertise in managing NATO interoperability issues […]
First Airbus A330 MRTT for the Spanish Air and Space Force enters into service
This is the first of three multi-mission tanker and transport aircraft acquired by the Spanish Ministry of Defence in November 2021 The first Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) for the Spanish Air and Space Force has entered into service with the 45th Wing. The aircraft, which will operate from Torrejón de Ardoz Air Base, […]
Stella Technology and Thales Group sign strategic partnership to develop UAV Surveillance and Defense Systems
This partnership is a strategic step to strengthen the national defense industry, promoting technological sovereignty, creating specialized jobs, and integrating Brazil into global value chains Stella Technology, a Brazilian company renowned for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and the Thales Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop advanced surveillance and defense systems […]
KBR provides Triton mission support
KBR has been awarded a contract to continue supporting the MQ-4C Triton aircraft with critical mission planning capabilities until November 2025 KBR mission planning specialists support the MQ-4C Triton aircraft at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory and at 9 Squadron, at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. This world-leading technical support enables the remotely piloted […]
UK Carrier Strike Group to use drones at sea for ship-to-ship supply
A fleet of UK designed and built heavy lift drones will transport vital supplies between UK Carrier Strike Group ships for the first time during its deployment to the Indo-Pacific this year Nine all-electric uncrewed quadcopters, produced by Malloy Aeronautics, a BAE Systems entity, will shift supplies such as defence equipment, food and packages from […]
Army National Guard brings new Gray Eagle MDO to States and Infantry Divisions
The addition of Gray Eagle 25Ms will make the ARNG the reserve fighting force the U.S. Army needs to deploy as a component of an active Army task force or as an organic element of its National Guard Division – supporting the National Defense Strategy When you think of who’s employing the world’s most advanced […]
Embraer and Denel agree on KC-390 Millennium cooperation
Memorandum of Understanding signed by the two leading aerospace companies aims to strengthen the companies’ strategic partnership with special focus on Embraer’s new generation transport aircraft Embraer and Denel officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the LAAD Defense and Security exhibition in Brazil. This MoU, signed by Chris Boshoff, Group Executive, CEO Aerospace […]
Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems sign Teaming Agreement for Euro-GATR
Diehl Defence acts as the prime contractor for Euro GATR in Germany In March Diehl Defence and Elbit Systems signed a teaming agreement confirming their cooperation in the field of GATR (Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket). Euro-GATR is a 70mm guided rocket suitable for the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) of the German Bundeswehr. The cost-effective and […]
Quaze Technologies successfully demonstrates its resilient wireless power transfer technology in the joint Norway/US Arctic Warrior Experiment
There was also a successful demonstration of continuous remote drone charging over 3 days as part of AWE Quaze Technologies builds solutions to recharge any robot anywhere without human intervention and is the creator of wide-surface wireless power transfer (WPT), specifically optimized for use in remote and challenging environments. Quaze has recently taken part in […]
