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US reportedly deployed Sea-based X-band Radar off North Korea
The Sea-based X-band Radar is seen here transiting the waters of US Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in March 2013. The SBX was reportedly deployed to the waters off North Korea for about a month from late September this year. Source: US NavyProposed solutions delivered for major JORN upgrade
The JORN transmission site at Longreach in Queensland. Source: Lockheed MartinSaab readies TESS for Polish armed forces
The Saab TESS dismounted equipment consists of the BT 47 laser small arms transmitter and the PDD. The BT 47 is the small box mounted just behind the blank firing attachment. A simulated grenade is also shown. Source: SaabNorthrop Grumman delivers first GaN-based G/ATOR systems under latest LRIP award
The USMC will receive the first GaN-based G/ATOR systems under the most recent LRIP award to Northrop Grumman. Source: Geoff Fein/IHS
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New Zealand awards Systematic NEA tranche 1 capability contract
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has awarded a NZD11 million three-year contract, to Systematic to provide assistance with Tranche 1 of its Network Enabled Army (NEA) programme. The contract includes Systematic's SitaWare command-and-control (C2) software suite as well as design and
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Jordan, Kuwait to bolster radar networks
Jordan will receive two long-range radars and upgrades for three of its existing ones, while Kuwait is also looking for a long-range radar and six shorter-range ones, it was revealed on 13 October. The Jordanian acquisition was revealed by the US Department of Defense (DoD) when it announced that
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Ultra Electronics showcases CombatConnect soldier data and power system
Ultra Electronics displayed its CombatConnect dismounted soldier power and data system at the Association of the US Army (AUSA) annual convention in Washington in October 2016. The system is the basis for the company's proposal for the power and data elements of Project VIRTUS, the UK MoD's
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Analysis: Mystery of the Red Sea missiles continues
ANALYSIS It is still unclear what missiles and target acquisition systems the Yemeni rebels are using. AFP cited an unidentified senior defence official as saying they are believed to have a type of the Chinese-made C-802 anti-ship missiles. That could be interpreted as a reference to Iran's Noor
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Cobham commences delivery of AV2140-1 SATCOM system
Cobham Integrated Electronic Solutions (IES) is now delivering initial production orders for the on-the-move AV2140-1 satellite communications (SATCOM) and line-of-sight (LOS) antenna developed by Trivec-Avant, its wholly owned subsidiary. The company displayed the antenna at the Association of the
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Dayton's legacy: the Balkans, 20 years on
In the two decades since NATO intervention brought an end to hostilities in the former Yugoslavia peace has largely prevailed within the region's borders, but challenges remain. Jim Dorschner reports -
The human factor: The future of human terrain reconnaissance
In a contemporary operating environment that transcends borders and politics, human terrain reconnaissance continues to be a strategically important operational requirement. Andrew White reports -
Intelligence agencies face undecryptable code
Advances in quantum cryptography raise the prospect of genuinely undecryptable communications. In the second of an occasional series on future intelligence collection, IHS Jane's analyses how unbreakable digital security might change espionage.
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Gripen E/F to feature Targo HMD
The Swedish and Brazilian air forces are to use the Elbit Systems Targo helmet-mounted display (HMD) for their Saab Gripen E/F fighter aircraft, it was announced on 7 November. The Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) awarded the airframer a SEK119 million (USD13 million) contract for an
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Indo Defence 2016: Thales offers greater involvement of local industry in TACTICOS development
Thales is offering greater participation of local industry in the development of a TACTICOS variant should the combat management system (CMS) be selected for future Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL) frigates. Speaking to IHS Jane's at the Indo Defence 2016
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Gripen E/F to feature Targo HMD
The Swedish and Brazilian air forces are to use the Elbit Systems Targo helmet-mounted display (HMD) for their Saab Gripen E/F fighter aircraft, it was announced on 7 November. The Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) awarded the airframer a SEK119 million (USD13 million) contract for an
