DefenceTalkSelex ES has signed a contract worth approximately 12 million Euros with the NATO support agency NSPA to modernise three RAT 31 DL three-dimensional air defence radar systems. The radars are currently in active service in Turkey following a contract signed in 1995. The modernization program will align the three systems to the latest NATO […]https://www.defencetalk.com/selex-to-upgrade-nato-radars-in-turkey-59922/

DefenceTalkAs engineers design new weapons or modify existing ones, reducing time and money on development can be critical in providing Soldiers with improved weapons without undue delay. A new sight may be planned for the M4 rifle, but how well does a prototype design work, and where would be the best place to mount it […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sophisticated-simulations-help-provide-improved-weapons-faster-cheaper-59887/

DefenceTalkElon Musk, the inventor and technology billionaire who recently debuted a rocket that he hopes will travel to Mars, has filed suit against the US Air Force claiming the military currently relies on an unfair billing process that costs taxpayers millions. Musk, the founder and CEO of SpaceX, first announced that he would file suit […]https://www.defencetalk.com/spacex-sues-usaf-citing-unfair-contractor-monopoly-59873/

DefenceTalkA Chinese military unit has run a hacking campaign that includes sending bogus email in a bid to intercept Western satellite communications and aerospace secrets, a US security firm said. The report by the California-based firm Crowdstrike points to broader hacking by China weeks after the United States for the first time filed charges against […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinese-military-hackers-target-space-industry-study-59847/

DefenceTalkThe U.S. Army Research Laboratory’s Computational and Information Science Directorate’s Intelligent Optics Team, and partners, recently developed, engineered, demonstrated and delivered the world’s first known working Adaptive Phase Coherent Fiber Laser Array system, which will better enable Soldiers’ directed energy weapons and laser communication systems on the battlefield. The key members of the Intelligent Optics […]https://www.defencetalk.com/army-develops-first-of-its-kind-phase-coherent-fiber-laser-array-system-59844/

DefenceTalkIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) presents Green Rock – a mobile autonomous tactical counter Rocket, Artillery & Mortar (C-RAM) system. This system was delivered to the Israel Defense Forces and named Wind Shield by the IDF. The system will be on display at the Eurosatory exhibition being held between June 16-20 in Paris, France (at IAI’s […]https://www.defencetalk.com/iai-presents-mobile-counter-rocket-artillery-mortar-radar-system-at-eurosatory-59838/

DefenceTalkThe United States Department of Defense (DoD) is strategically leveraging innovations in geospatial technologies to ensure commanders at every level have a deeper understanding of evolving operational environments. Multi-fused geospatial products that could serve as a foundation for many modeling and simulation training programs and enhance the ability of military commanders and civilian emergency responders […]https://www.defencetalk.com/innovations-drive-us-dod-spending-on-geospatial-technologies-59836/

DefenceTalkCooperation with private firms will benefit the US space industry but cannot replace cooperation with Russia. Washington risks seeing its space projects hit hard if it abandons cooperation with Moscow, Bloomberg says. NASA has been actively promoting commercial projects to develop new-generation space rockets, supply vehicles and spaceships capable of carrying astronauts to low-Earth orbits […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-may-lose-star-wars-to-russia-59792/

DefenceTalkAn international dragnet has dismantled a global computer hacker network which used a sophisticated computer virus to steal millions of dollars from companies and consumers, the US Justice Department announced Monday. Gameover Zeus, which first appeared in September 2011, stole bank information and other confidential details from victims. According to FBI investigators, the virus infected […]https://www.defencetalk.com/international-raid-targets-data-stealing-computer-virus-us-59775/

DefenceTalkThe US National Security Agency is scooping up large quantities of images of people for use in facial recognition programs, the New York Times reported Sunday, citing top secret documents. The Times said documents, which were obtained from fugitive former US intelligence analyst Edward Snowden, show a significant increase in reliance on facial recognition technology […]https://www.defencetalk.com/nsa-scoops-up-images-for-facial-recognition-programs-report-59741/