Kontron launches µDARC ruggedized Microserver for defense networked operations

Sets new standards for compactness, weight and energy efficiency Kontron announced on May 13 the immediate availability of the µDARC ultra-rugged, compact and resilient portable Microserver dedicated to mission-critical mobile applications in demanding defense environments. Based on a high efficiency, high performance NXP Arm i.MX8X quad-core processor and integrating multiple I/Os, Kontron µDARC is the […]
Exail to equip Airbus SIRTAP tactical UAS with advanced inertial navigation technology

This collaboration will provide Airbus with a key component to enhance the SIRTAP UAS’s precision and reliability in demanding operational environments Exail has been selected, alongside with its Spanish partner Grafinta, to supply the UmiX-40 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for its integration in the navigation system of Airbus’s SIRTAP tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS), developed […]
Mehler Protection to showcase advanced ballistic solutions at IDET 2025

At Booth 110, Mehler Protection will showcase a selection of its personal ballistic protection systems—offering tailored solutions for a variety of operational needs Mehler Protection is set to participate in IDET 2025, the International Defence and Security Technologies Fair, scheduled from May 28 to 30 in Brno, Czech Republic. As one of Central Europe’s premier […]
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 Collins Aerospace enhances capabilities to speed Marine Corps decision-making in battle

Integration of military and commercial sensor data delivered real-time, secure situational awareness, enabling faster decision-making and improved operational effectiveness Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, successfully demonstrated new technology that helps the military gather and use information from a wider range of sources at Project Convergence Capstone 5, a large-scale military exercise. By integrating data from […]
IWI and FAME establish strategic assembly plant in Peru to equip Armed Forces with ARAD Rifles and Meprolight Sights

Peruvian facility already delivering ARAD Rifles following major contract for 10,000 units Israel Weapon Industries, a member of the SK Group has launched an assembly plant in Peru in collaboration with FAME, a key Peruvian defense industry company affiliated with the Peruvian Ministry of Defense. This strategic partnership enhances Peru’s defense capabilities while fostering local […]
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 […]
Saab receives order for RBS 70 NG from Latvia

The order includes RBS 70 NG firing units and missiles as well as trainer units Saab has signed a framework agreement with the Latvian Ministry of Defence for the short-range ground-based air defence system RBS 70 NG and received an order within the agreement. The order value is SEK 2.1 billion and deliveries will take […]
Special Operations Command selects Anduril as mission autonomy systems integration partner

United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has awarded Anduril a three-year, $86,000,000 contract to accelerate the development and deployment of mission autonomy software to multi-domain uncrewed systems in support of USSOCOM missions To achieve the benefits of affordable enterprise capability, operators must be able to task teams of diverse, multi-domain autonomous systems to work together […]
Sikorsky unveils S-92 Phase IV main gearbox

$100M+ investment yields transformative innovations to further enhance safety, reliability and performance of the S-92 helicopter Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company unveiled the highly anticipated S-92 Phase IV main gearbox, a transformative innovation that sets a new benchmark for reliability, performance and safety in the commercial helicopter industry. The S-92 Phase IV main gearbox features […]