Thales launches TRAC SIGMA – an innovative multi-mission primary surveillance radar for approach and long-range air surveillance

Inheriting technology from the TRAC family, the TRAC SIGMA offers higher availability, resistance to jamming and radar interferences, extended coverage, improved discrimination and accuracy, as well as full 3D air picture ensuring smoother coordination between Civil and Military missions With more than 1,200 Air Traffic Control radars installed in over 100 countries, Thales is a […]
RTX’s Raytheon completes first flight test for PhantomStrike radar

Next-generation radar provides superior threat detection Raytheon, an RTX business, has successfully completed the first flight test of its PhantomStrike radar on its Multi-Program Testbed aircraft in Ontario, California. PhantomStrike successfully tracked several airborne targets and accurately mapped the terrain. PhantomStrike is a first-of-its-kind fully air-cooled, fire-control radar that’s designed to provide long-range threat detection, […]
ST Engineering iDirect leads the European Protected Waveform Consortium into Phase 2

Setting the EU standard for secure, adaptable and interoperable satellite communications to support military operations and the IRIS² constellation ST Engineering iDirect’s EU Satcom Centre of Excellence, ST Engineering iDirect Europe, based in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, announced on May 7 the advancement of the European Protected Waveform (EPW) project to its second phase. Under the leadership […]
Iridium equips 9603 module with Enhanced Short Burst Data (ESBD) capabilities for government users

ESBD is a low-latency and secure messaging service designed to provide optimal transmission security (TRANSEC) for the U.S. government and approved allies Iridium Communications Inc. announced on May 6 a special U.S. government version of the Iridium 9603 module built for Enhanced Short Burst Data (ESBD). The ESBD version can act as a drop-in replacement […]
Rheinmetall at DEFEA 2025

Strong partner for international armed and security forces The DEFEA defence trade fair will take place in Athens from 6 to 8 May 2025. Rheinmetall will be there as a strong partner for international defence and security forces. Under the motto „Freedom needs Enablers“, the Duesseldorf based technology group will once again be presenting a […]
INVISIO further expands capability of market-leading wireless intercom system

The expansion will deliver enhanced mobility, flexibility, interoperability and functionality for mission-critical users Tactical communications expert INVISIO is expanding the capability of its market-leading intercom system made for tailored user and radio communication. INVISIO Link, due to ship in the next few months, provides wireless access to the INVISIO Intercom system by adding a body […]
Adventure Tactical announces IR sensor upgrade for its VIP light and Trilobyte beacon products, at SOF Week 2025

Adventure Tactical, the defence arm of Adventure Lights Inc, is a premier manufacturer of durable safety and signalling beacons for use where positive visual ID is vital, in the most extreme of environments Adventure Tactical announced on May 5 an upgrade to their IR sensor for the next generation of VIP light and Trilobyte beacon […]
Galvion introduces CORTEX smart head system integration platform at SOF Week 2025

Designed to unify power, data and processing in a modular ecosystem, CORTEX enables real-time decision making at the edge, while maintaining compatibility with existing tactical gear and workflows Galvion is launching their CORTEX product category at SOF Week 2025. CORTEX is Galvion’s new category of advanced, intelligent headborne systems that deliver processing, power management and […]
RTX’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor positioned for production

LTAMDS transitions from prototype to production Raytheon, an RTX business, is transitioning to production of its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor, or LTAMDS, after completing the U.S. Army’s rigorous flight test program and achieving the Department of Defense’s Major Capability Acquisition Milestone C designation. LTAMDS has completed eight successful flight tests of increasing […]
Lynred launches two Advanced Thermal Imaging (ATI) modules to make cooled infrared sensing easier to use

ATI EOLE and ATI GALATEA SL simplify access to high-performance infrared (IR) sensing, transforming complex technologies into a more user-friendly format and making integration into vision systems easier Lynred announced on March 31 the launch of ATI EOLE and ATI GALATEA SL, two Advanced Thermal Imaging (ATI) modules that Lynred has specifically designed to simplify […]