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BIRD Delivers AMPS Systems for Czech Mi-17 Helicopters

BIRD's AMPS system is designed to automatically detect, verify, and foil SAM attacks through the effective use of countermeasure decoys and Directional Infrared Countermeasures that jam the missile's IR seeker and protect the aircraft

May 04, 2023
MoD Funds Development of Novel Technologies to Defeat IEDs

Allen-Vanguard has secured funding to develop novel technologies, such as its concept Remote Radio Head

May 04, 2023
Amentum Receives $48 Million DHS Contract for Development of C4ISR Technology

Amentum’s RDT&E services will focus on emerging technologies in numerous areas including C4ISR, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), alternative energy, and advanced robotics to keep DHS ahead of evolving threats

May 03, 2023
Bell Awards Contracts for CH-146 Griffon Upgrade

As part of the agreement, Bell will modify the first nine Canadian Armed Forces CH-146s, with subsequent aircraft to be upgraded by Alpine Aerotech and Heli-One Canada

May 03, 2023
Sky Power to Exhibit with UAS Global Services at XPONENTIAL 2023

Texas-based drone manufacturer UAS Global Services uses engines from German two-stroke and Wankel engine specialist Sky Power in its unmanned aircraft

May 03, 2023
Development of ASIMOV for Autonomous Ground Systems

Charles River Analytics is working with the US Army to develop ASIMOV, an advanced safety and intelligent system for autonomous ground systems, providing day-or-night, 360-degree awareness and continuous tracking of stationary and moving pedestrians

May 03, 2023
US Navy Orders Additional Underwater ROVs for EOD Missions

The US Navy will equip EOD units with VideoRay’s Mission Specialist Defender as the base platform for the MK20 Defender ROV program, which uses the technology provided by these ROVs to locate and neutralize underwater mines

May 03, 2023
UK Ministry of Defence Orders Saab Giraffe 1X Radars

Giraffe 1X is a lightweight, multi-mission, 3D surveillance radar for simultaneous air and surface surveillance that provides quality air defense target data, drone (C-UAS) detection and Counter-Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) sense and warn within a single solution

May 02, 2023
MBDA Signs £1.9 Billion Air Defense Deal with Poland

MBDA will provide missiles and missile launchers to support Poland’s modernization and manufacture of 22 PILICA+ air defense batteries, making it the largest European short-range air defense acquisition program in NATO

May 02, 2023
Defense Advancement’s Most Read Articles from April 2023

April 2023 saw a number of significant developments, including new product releases, contract awards and capability assessments

May 02, 2023
Lockheed Martin Receives $615 Million US Army Contract for HIMARS Launchers

A lightweight mobile launcher transportable by C-130 and larger aircraft for rapid deployment, HIMARS fires GMLRS rockets, ATACMS missiles, next-generation Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) and Extended-Range GMLRS rockets

May 02, 2023
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.