The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) unveiled a prototype of its new Network Electronic Warfare System (NEWS) to the public at the Fuji Firepower event on 26 July.
The NEWS is currently carried aboard a Toyota Type 73 medium truck. Prime contractor for this project is Mitsubishi Electric.
The Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) developed the NEWS from 2010-14, and testing was ongoing from 2012-15.
The system gathers and analyses radio waves, as well as jamming enemy networks. The NEWS covers the VHF, UHF, super high-frequency and extremely high-frequency bands.
This year was the first time that EW using
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The race between using ISR and resisting the use of it by enemies has accelerated, leading to new methods and systems being required, according to the British Army’s lead on its ISR efforts.
The huge amount of open source data available may not carry the weight of secret sources but it does carry substantial value, according to speakers at Defence IQ C4ISR Global conference in London.
The deal with Jacobs will run until November 2027 and will see the company deliver a range of digital and IT specialist professional services to Defence Digital.
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.
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