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US Marine Corps to expand on-the-move power capabilities with MRZR Alpha 5kW

28th May 2026

The MRZR Alpha 5kW has been designed to charge multiple battlefield systems, including active defence systems, sensor arrays, onboard electronics, UAS and CUAS equipment, and other C5ISR capabilities. The platform can also power external loads such as a forward-operating tactical grid.

SOF Week 2026: NSW expands commercial UxS push to maritime platforms as USASOC advances FPV drone effort

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SOF Week 2026: NSW expands commercial UxS push to maritime platforms as USASOC advances FPV drone effort

17th May 2026

The US Army Special Operations Command and Naval Special Warfare are accelerating efforts to integrate commercial uncrewed systems, with NSW broadening its solicitation to include USVs and UUVs alongside new requirements for ISR, kinetic operations and swarm technologies.

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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. …

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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 …

PacStar launches SWCP TLS

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PacStar launches SWCP TLS

28th September 2018

PacStar has launched the PacStar Secure Wireless Command Post (SWCP) for classified communications over Wi-Fi and LTE-enabled commercial smartphones and tablets, the company announced on …

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Comtech to supply troposcatter equipment to Iraq

28th September 2018

Comtech Systems has received a $9.1 million contract to supply equipment and services in support of an existing C4ISR maritime surveillance system in service with …

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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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The official ADAS 2018 Daily News – Day One is now available to read online. View the digital edition here and PDF version here.

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