DroneShield unveils first European-made C-UAS system
Sydney based DroneShield has produced its first European-made Counter‑Unmanned Aerial System (C‑UAS), marking a significant milestone in the company’s global manufacturing and supply chain strategy. DroneShield is an Australian publicly listed company but it has headquarters in Australia, the United States and the Netherlands. The newly manufactured European system delivers the same performance and capability as…
Boeing unveils upgraded MQ-28 Ghost Bat at ILA Berlin
Boeing has unveiled the extended combat capabilities of the Australian-developed MQ-28A Ghost Bat at the ILA Berlin Air Show in Germany. The enhancements, bringing the Ghost Bat to Block III configuration, include an increased wingspan which allows the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) to carry an additional 2,000 pounds of fuel, stores, and mission payloads. It can also…
AW Bell graduates from Lockheed Martin Australia Mentor Protégé Program
Melbourne-based AW Bell has officially graduated from the Lockheed Martin Australia Mentor Protégé Program (MPP), a 12‑month initiative, designed to accelerate capability development for small‑to‑medium enterprises (SMEs). AW Bell has reached the final milestone, positioning the company for growth both domestically and internationally, according to Lockheed Martin Australia. In June the company was named by Lockheed Martin Australia,…
US government approves US$1.98 billion sale to Kuwait
The US Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Kuwait for purchase of Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Platforms and related equipment worth an estimated $1.98 billion. The Government of Kuwait has requested counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) platforms including Anduril’s Roadrunner C-UAS munition and Anvil interceptor, both mobile and…
Boeing validates Ghost Bat stealth performance
Boeing has validated the stealth of its MQ-28A Ghost Bat in a series of Radar Cross Section (RCS) tests at an undisclosed measurement facility in the USA. This milestone further demonstrates the platform’s maturity, survivability, and ability to deliver cost-effective advanced capability for modern air combat operations, says Boeing in a media release. The MQ-28A…
US Navy selects HII’s ROMULUS USV for next phase of MUSV program
The US Navy has selected HII Mission Technologies’ ROMULUS Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) to advance to the at-sea testing phase of its Medium USV (MUSV) program. The ROMULUS family of USVs is designed to deliver high-endurance, sustained open-ocean autonomy with a focus on lethality, cost, efficiency and scalability. It will support missions including Intelligence, Surveillance,…
