The Australian Army fired a Precision Strike Missile for the first time on Friday, delivering on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s commitment to improving the Australian Defence Force’s long-strike capabilities. Australia’s Department of Defence said in a statement that the test fire, held in the Northern Territory’s Mount Bundey Training area, showcases how the service is...
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Report: Northrop Eyes IBCS for Golden Dome Missile Shield
Northrop Grumman is hoping its Integrated Battle Command System will be chosen as the command and control platform for the Golden Dome missile defense. Kenn Todorov, vice president of command and control and weapons integration at Northrop Grumman, told Defense One that IBCS needs fewer Patriot missiles to deter incoming threats, thus conserving interceptor stocks....
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L3Harris Partners With ELT Group to Strengthen Italian Defense Testing Capability
L3Harris Technologies and ELT Group, an Italian electromagnetic operation solutions provider, are collaborating to establish a new multi-sensor test facility in Italy. The initiative aims to create a center of excellence for the Italian military and allied nations. The facility will be the first intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance test and calibration center opened outside the...
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Hensoldt to Supply Radars to Ukraine Under New Military Package
German defense electronics firm Hensoldt has secured an order to deliver TRML-4D and SPEXER 2000 3D MkIII radars to enhance Ukraine’s air defense as part of a comprehensive package worth almost $400 million. Based on active electronically scanned array technology, the TRML-4D radar can detect and track up to 1,500 targets within a 250-kilometer radius....
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IonQ, Australian Research Firm to Co-Develop Quantum Electronics in APAC Push
IonQ has partnered with Emergence Quantum, an Australian research and development firm, to develop quantum hardware and strengthen its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Hear about the most pressing defense and technology challenges and opportunities on the global stage and find out how government agencies are tackling these head-on at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025...
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AUKUS Partners, Japan Test Underwater Communication at Talisman Sabre
Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States tested their ability to control and communicate with autonomous underwater systems during Talisman Sabre 2025, as part of the AUKUS Pillar 2 initiative known as Maritime Big Play. The Australian government announced the joint trials on Wednesday, which saw Japan participate for the first time. During the...
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UK Royal Navy Trials Submarine-Launched Autonomous Vehicles
The U.K. Royal Navy has demonstrated the launch and recovery of autonomous vehicles from an Astute-class submarine. The Submarine Delivery Agency said the tests were carried out in the Mediterranean under Project Scylla in cooperation with L3Harris Technologies. The torpedo tube-launched vehicles are designed to improve the capabilities of British nuclear-powered submarines, supporting underwater reconnaissance...
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Frazer-Nash to Advance Cyber Situational Awareness Under New UK Defense Contract
KBR subsidiary Frazer-Nash Consultancy has secured a two-year contract from the United Kingdom’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory to advance research into cyber situational awareness, aiming to support both human users and future human-artificial intelligence teams. Called Autonomous Defensive Cyber, the initiative will build on the recently concluded Autonomous Resilient Cyber Defence program, a three-year...
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L3Harris Wins $300M Contract to Deliver EW Jets to Italy
L3Harris Technologies has secured a $300 million contract to deliver two Gulfstream G550 aircraft equipped for electromagnetic warfare to Italy, marking a key international milestone for the U.S. defense industry. In collaboration with BAE Systems, L3Harris will modify the jets to carry the EA-37B system, the first U.S.-developed capability approved for foreign military sale. The...
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Ultra I&C Showcases Tactical Communication Line to European NATO Allies
Ultra I&C has showcased the capabilities of its Orion radio and Archer troposcatter systems to European NATO member states. Held in Poland, the demonstration highlighted the importance of foundational data transport layer capabilities in the modern battlefield, where delivery of essential information is vital to success. The X650 is one of the two Orion solutions...