DefenceTalkAeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today introduced Mantis™ i23 D, a multi-sensor daytime imaging payload compatible with the Raven® B small unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS). An enhanced daylight variant of its predecessor, the Mantis i23, Mantis i23 D maintains its ruggedized design and utilizes the same modular interface […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-mantis-i23-d-multi-sensor-imaging-payload-delivers-superior-surveillance-performance-79287/

DefenceTalkAcross the Asia Pacific region, nations are investing heavily in coastal surveillance and capabilities to protect their people, assets and interests. Surveillance and patrolling capabilities are upgraded to maintain control of national waters and economic exclusion zones (EEZ). With Thailand’s newest addition to their coastal surveillance capabilities, the Royal Thai Navy, responsible for coast guard […]https://www.defencetalk.com/thailand-strengthens-coastal-surveillance-with-terma-scanter-radars-79276/

DefenceTalkDefenceTalkOn July 15, 2020 the third remotely piloted aircraft of NATO’s Alliance Ground Surveillance Programme arrived at 13:37 local time at its new home base in Sigonella, Italy. The landing marks yet another step for NATO on its way to acquiring a total of five RQ-4D remotely piloted aircraft, referred to as “Phoenix”, all to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/third-nato-alliance-ground-surveillance-aircraft-arrives-at-sigonella-75920/

Researchers from the Russian Space Agency Roscosmos found a way to hide sensitive activity on Russian soil from the vigilant eyes of foreign surveillance satellites. The new method suggests shutting down orbital spying in the early stages of the vehicle’s approach toward Russian territory, according to the agency. “During certain periods of time, when the […]

DefenceTalkThe United States gave the Philippine air force on Tuesday its first surveillance drone system, as the two nations step up co-operation in the battle against militants. Washington has been boosting its backing for Philippine counter-terror efforts since Daesh supporters seized parts of the southern city of Marawi last year, sparking a deadly five-month battle. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-gives-philippines-air-force-first-drone-system-71572/

DefenceTalkHarris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) will showcase its broad range of advanced products and integrated systems that help customers connect the battlefield during the 2017 International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), Feb. 19-23, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Harris will exhibit and demonstrate its proven solutions that meet urgent security challenges associated with intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) […]https://www.defencetalk.com/harris-to-showcase-connected-battlefield-technologies-at-idex-2017-69147/

DefenceTalkDefence Minister Harriett Baldwin announces £269M deal for Crowsnest system to protect new Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers. The deal with Lockheed Martin will see the start of manufacturing on the new Crowsnest system. It will act as the eyes and ears for the Royal Navy’s ships, providing long range air, maritime and land detection […]https://www.defencetalk.com/thales-wins-royal-navy-crowsnest-surveillance-helicopter-contract-68813/

DefenceTalkAdvanced elements of the Russian Space Surveillance System will be deployed in a number of the country’s regions, including Crimea and the Far East, in the next few years, according to Andrey Ivashina, spokesman for the Russian Aerospace Forces. The next few years will see the deployment of sophisticated complexes of the Russian Space Surveillance […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-to-deploy-new-space-surveillance-system-elements-in-four-regions-68624/

DefenceTalkA program office at Hanscom Air Force Base is working to improve and upgrade a system that provides comprehensive air surveillance and defense with a recent request for information and industry days. The Battle Control Systems Fixed, or BCS-F, provides a comprehensive air picture for North America and allows air battle managers to execute command […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-air-force-looks-to-upgrade-bcs-f-air-surveillance-system-68429/

DefenceTalkThe Russian Defense Ministry has plans to launch a new orbital surveillance system aimed to bolster the reconnaissance capabilities of the Aerospace Defense Forces. What kinds of capabilities will the new system have? One of Russia’s leading online news and analysis portals spoke to military experts to try and find out. On Thursday, Kommersant newspaper […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russias-advanced-new-surveillance-satellites-to-keep-an-eye-on-us-carriers-67944/