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US Air Force seeks capabilities to improve C3 for aircraft fleet and warfighters

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US Air Force seeks capabilities to improve C3 for aircraft fleet and warfighters

17th March 2026

The USAF published RFIs for enhancing its C3 capabilities after losing, in Operation Epic Fury, four aircraft in non-confrontational, unclear situations that could have been related to command, control and communication failures.

US Navy SPY-6 approaches FRP with Raytheon already having “a hot production line”

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US Navy SPY-6 approaches FRP with Raytheon already having “a hot production line”

2nd March 2026

Jen Gauthier, Raytheon’s VP of Naval Systems and Sustainment, told Shephard that the company is awaiting the US Navy’s green light to move “fully into full-rate production”.

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The introduction of next-generation mission computers for combat vehicles will enable a host of new capabilities aimed at easing the burden on the warfighter.

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Airbus tests stratospheric 4G/5G defence comms

1st October 2018

Airbus has successfully tested stratospheric 4G/5G defence applications with a high-altitude balloon demonstration, the company announced on 25 September. Supported by the French and Canadian …

US Army CIRCM system ready for production

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US Army CIRCM system ready for production

28th September 2018

The Northrop Grumman-built Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) system for the US Army has achieved Milestone C after completing testing, the company announced on 24 September. …

Elbit scoops £40m contract for UK's Morpheus programme

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Elbit scoops £40m contract for UK's Morpheus programme

28th September 2018

Elbit Systems has been awarded an initial £40 million contract to deliver the British Army’s next-generation Battle Management Application (BMA), which forms part of the …

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PacStar launches SWCP TLS

28th September 2018

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Comtech to supply troposcatter equipment to Iraq

28th September 2018

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MDM 2018: GD Mission Systems advances expeditionary C2 suite

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MDM 2018: GD Mission Systems advances expeditionary C2 suite

28th September 2018

One element of the General Dynamics Mission Systems exhibit at this week’s Modern Day Marine expo was designed to reflect the company’s continuing focus on …

Five Eyes nations turn to software to boost interoperability

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Five Eyes nations turn to software to boost interoperability

27th September 2018

Interoperability between the Five Eyes nations is likely to be significantly enhanced in the future as connected devices integrate more software-defined features, including radio waveforms, …

Northrop introduces Vanguard radar solution

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Northrop introduces Vanguard radar solution

27th September 2018

Northrop Grumman has introduced its new Vanguard multi-function, open architecture radar solution for multiple missions and platforms. With a modular, panel-based structure, each radar panel …

Rockwell Collins to provide airborne radios to US DoD

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Rockwell Collins to provide airborne radios to US DoD

26th September 2018

Rockwell Collins has received a contract from the US Department of Defense (DoD) to supply sixth-generation ARC-210 RT-2036(C) radios, the company announced on 20 September. …

Harris receives AN/PRC-163 radio orders

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Harris receives AN/PRC-163 radio orders

26th September 2018

Harris Corporation has received orders to supply 1,540 AN/PRC-163 two-channel handheld radios and related equipment and services as part of the US Army’s leader radio …

BAE Systems advances tactical hotspot tech

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BAE Systems advances tactical hotspot tech

26th September 2018

BAE Systems’s Strike Hotspot technology demonstrator (TD) continues to be upgraded as it remains in an assessment programme with the British Army, company officials have …

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