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E-3 Sentry encryption equipment no longer meets US security requirements, says USAF

29th September 2026

The US Air Force says the Sentry fleet’s DAR-400 encryptor can no longer keep pace with changing security requirements and warns that a failure could affect US operations and data security.

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    “Engage with the operational problem”: how software innovation can boost UK defence

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The reality of on-demand satellite servicing took a giant leap forward with the successful docking of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV) to a client …

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Israeli UAV operations face test of cyber strength

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Statistics do not always tell the full story but sometimes they reveal a problem. For example, more than 80% of flight hours in the Israeli …

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Cambridge Pixel enhances SPx Tracking Server

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Cambridge Pixel has added dual redundancy to its SPx Tracking Server to support high-reliability radar tracking, the UK-based company stated on 13 May. The upgrade …

AVT delivers X-MADIS CUAS to DoD customer

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AVT delivers X-MADIS CUAS to DoD customer

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Ascent Vision Technologies (AVT) on 13 May confirmed that it had delivered several units of its newest eXpeditionary Mobile Air Defence Integrated System (X-MADIS) to …

Australian CHORUS is on song

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13th May 2020

The Australian Department of Defence announced on 11 May that it is exploring ways to integrate laser-based optical and RF communication technologies onto a single …

Software-defined satellites aim to enhance cyber situational awareness

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Software-defined satellites aim to enhance cyber situational awareness

12th May 2020

New software-defined satellite architecture from Lockheed Martin aims to support military operators at a time of growing cybersecurity threats to space-based platforms, the company has …

USAF selects SpeedDealer demonstration participants

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USAF selects SpeedDealer demonstration participants

12th May 2020

The USAF has chosen Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Australia-based CEA Technologies to demonstrate their radar systems for expeditionary performance. Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman …

USCG approves Northrop Grumman’s SeaFIND INS

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Fire Scout set to gain Link 16

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Rafael to supply Litening 5 and RecceLite for M-346FA aircraft

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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems announced on 6 May that it is supplying fifth-generation Litening-5 and RecceLite systems for Leonardo’s M-346FA light combat aircraft (pictured). It …

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