The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of ALE-70 Radio Frequency Countermeasures (RFCM) to Australia, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on 3 August.
Under a package worth $108.7 million, Australia has requested 1,952 ALE-70(V)/T-1687A Electronic Towed Decoy Countermeasures, publications and technical documentation, technical assistance, contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services.
The equipment will enhance Australia’s F-35 survivability and ability to deter global threats, strengthen its homeland defence and cooperate in coalition defence initiatives.
If the deal goes ahead, BAE Systems will be the prime contractor.
The communications company has upgraded two of its Beyond Line-of-Sight Multi-Purpose Terminals (MBTs) by introducing advancements in satellite communication technology and AI-driven maintenance capabilities.
Norway's Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has announced that its subsidiary Kongsberg NanoAvionics will produce three satellites and launch them in 2025.
In 2015, South Korea named a consortium of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Hanwha Systems, along with Thales Alenia Space providing the SAR payload derived from its HE-R1000 product, as preferred bidder to develop new Korea 425 Project reconnaissance satellites.
The German defence minister claimed the reforms would mean the 2025 military budget would require an additional €6.5 billion (US$7 billion).
UK-based company will launch the Phasor L3300B land antenna for mobile communications following a US$113.7 million investment from parent firm Hanwha.
At the Future Soldier Technology Conference, Thales Land Communications highlighted the necessity of establishing a digital trust environment to enhance armed forces’ decision-making and operational resilience.
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