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Assortment of Iranian air defence components, including AD-200 missile, which is fired from the country’s Bavar 373 air defence system. Credit: Djohan Shahrin / Shutterstock. From the outset of the campaign, the US and Israel almost immediately achieved air superiority The IRGC is believed to have expended a lot of its missile stockpiles during the 12-Day War in June 2025 Experts tell Army Technology how “efficient” and “capable” the EW effort of both countries has been at this point in the conflict US-Israeli strikes, now in their fourth day, have exposed the deeply rooted failure of Iran’s integrated air defence…

Assortment of Iranian air defence components, including AD-200 missile, which is fired from the country’s Bavar 373 air defence system. Credit: Djohan Shahrin / Shutterstock. From the outset of the campaign, the US and Israel almost immediately achieved air superiority The IRGC is believed to have expended a lot of its missile stockpiles during the 12-Day War in June 2025 Experts tell Army Technology how “efficient” and “capable” the EW effort of both countries has been at this point in the conflict US-Israeli strikes, now in their fourth day, have exposed the deeply rooted failure of Iran’s integrated air defence…

India is evaluating the acquisition of Israel’s SKY SHIELD electronic attack pod to enhance the Indian Air Force’s electronic warfare and suppression of enemy air defences capabilities.This pod represents a self-contained, versatile system tailored for offensive electronic attacks and escort jamming.Already certified for modern fighter jets, it offers an off-the-shelf solution for suppression of enemy air defence operations.The strategic imperative arises from regional adversaries deploying sophisticated, interconnected air-defence grids. These networks combine long-range surveillance radars, precision fire-control systems, and multi-layered missile batteries. Neutralising such threats has become a top national security priority, particularly in highly monitored airspaces.In contemporary aerial warfare,…

Noah Glyn, RealClearDefense American political support for Israel has declined to its lowest point in decades. A recent

WASHINGTON — US Navy ships could start accompanying tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz in an attempt to safeguard maritime trade in the region, according to President Donald Trump.   “If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible,” Trump said in a Truth Social post today. “No matter what, the United States will ensure the FREE FLOW of ENERGY to the WORLD. The United States’ ECONOMIC and MILITARY MIGHT is the GREATEST ON EARTH — More actions to come.” Trump’s comments came as he announced that the US would offer…

The Army is looking to stretch its limited research and development dollars by teaming up with private industry to develop projects that can be used by the service as well as commercial customers.A request for information that went live Friday kicked off what the service is calling its Strategic Capital Initiative, seeking out private sector ideas for new operating models, public-private partnerships and contracting methods that can combine Army funding with private capital investment to tackle what the service estimates is a $150 billion backlog of needed infrastructure updates. “The ask to industry is: Help us solve our problems. But in…

A night vision binocular mounted on a military tactical helmet. Credit: Dmitri T/Shutterstock.com. Photonis Defense, the US subsidiary of Exosens, has secured a firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from the US Army Contracting Command for the Binocular Night Observation Device (BiNOD) programme. The contract holds a maximum value of $352.6m, and includes the development, production, and testing of the device. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Work locations and funding details will be assigned with each task order as the programme progresses.…

India’s Defence Procurement Board (DPB) has taken a significant step towards bolstering the nation’s unmanned combat capabilities by recommending the acquisition of 60 indigenous DRDO Ghatak Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) for the armed forces.This decision marks a pivotal advancement in India’s push for self-reliance in defence technology.The Ghatak UCAV boasts a stealth-capable flying-wing configuration, meticulously engineered to minimise detection in hostile environments. Its low radar cross-section, combined with an internal weapons bay, ensures that ordnance remains concealed until deployment, making it ideal for penetrating heavily defended airspace.Powering this cutting-edge platform is a dry variant of the GTRE K-9 Kaveri…

Gary Anderson, The American Spectator How Iran’s factions might react — and what to watch for in a post‑regime crisis. Source link

WASHINGTON — The U.S. arm of British defense technology company QinetiQ struck a deal to acquire software provider Avantus Federal from NewSpring Holdings for $590 million.“This acquisition is an important step in the execution of QinetiQ’s five-year ambitions to expand our presence in the US, the largest security and defence market in the world,” the company’s CEO, Steve Wadey, said in a statement Aug. 5.The deal would double QinetiQ’s U.S. business, according to the release, and is to be completed by the end of this year, subject to regulatory approvals. A combination of existing cash and new debt facilities are…