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28 Apr 26. Silvus Technologies (Silvus), a Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) company and a global leader in advanced tactical wireless communications, today announced the launch of the FASST™ 6000 Spectrum Sensor. FASST 6000 represents Silvus’ expansion beyond MANET radio communications and mesh networking into advanced RF sensing and spectrum awareness technologies.

Designed for the tactical edge, this handheld radio signal detection system packs the performance of a much larger device into an ultra-low size, weight and power (SWaP) form factor. It’s purposefully designed for on-the-move signals intelligence operations and rapidly deployable RF sensing networks, providing warfighters and unmanned systems operators with critical situational awareness in contested environments.

At the heart of the system is Silvus’ proprietary signal processing technique: Filtering by Aliasing Spectrum Sensing Technology (FASST) that delivers extremely fast scanning speeds of up to 144.5 terahertz per second. By eliminating the lag of conventional sensors, this technology enables near-instantaneous measurement across frequencies ranging from 1 MHz to 6 GHz. Utilizing a synchronized antenna array, FASST allows operators to both detect and locate the direction of elusive short-duration, low-power or low-duty-cycle transmissions frequently missed by traditional sensors.

With scanning speeds that outperform competing systems in its size class by more than 100 times, the FASST 6000 offers a smaller, lighter and more cost-effective solution for mobile platforms and dismounted forces. Its integrated IP networking and USB interfaces, combined with embedded processing and low power consumption (17 watts) allows for rapid deployment as either a standalone asset or a component of a larger distributed sensing architecture.

“The launch of the FASST 6000 represents a pivotal shift for Silvus as we bring our expertise in tactical communications to the vital field of RF sensing,” said Mansour Rachid, vice president of research and development, Silvus Technologies. “We’re delivering exceptional scanning speed and precision in a compact, rugged form factor to empower our customers to detect and localize threats faster, setting a new pace for EW warfare and helping to ensure they maintain the information advantage on the modern battlefield.”

“At Silvus, we don’t just innovate; we set the pace for the tactical edge by turning theoretical research into battle-hardened solutions,” said Babak Daneshrad, founder and CEO, Silvus Technologies. “The FASST 6000 represents our commitment to always challenging the status quo and helping ensure that the warfighter maintains a decisive information advantage.”

The FASST 6000 supports high-speed and high-probability signal detection, recording and direction finding of RF emitters. When integrated into a StreamCaster® MANET mesh network of three or more sensors, the system enables real-time triangulation and precise geolocation of RF sources, allowing for awareness of both friendly forces and adversaries throughout battlespace. These capabilities support a wide range of missions, from localized electronic intelligence to wide-area distributed RF monitoring and detection.

FASST 6000 is available as a rugged handheld spectrum sensor for dismounted operators or as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) module for integration into unmanned aerial, ground or maritime surface platforms. This cutting edge technology strengthens the signal intelligence portfolios of Motorola Solutions, including CRFS.

To learn more about the FASST 6000, visit www.silvustechnologies.com and follow Silvus on social media. See it in action with a live demonstration at Modern Day Marine, April 28-30, 2026 in Washington, D.C., booth 1811. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

20 Apr 26. Cyber Update

Key points

• The global transportation and logistics sectors face increased financial risks from an unidentified cyber criminal group (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 20 April 2026 and our technical analysis below).
• The distribution of a new Mirai botnet malware variant (‘Nexcorium’) raises security and disruption risks to vulnerable entities (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 21 April 2026).
• The Israel-US-Iran war will sustain security risks for all warring parties from increased cyber activity (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 22 April 2026).
• The evolution of the threat landscape will heighten security risks to UK entities from adversarial cyber threat actors (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 23 April 2026).
• A Chinese state-sponsored cyber operation highlights the heightened cyber espionage risks facing government organisations in Mongolia (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 24 April 2026 and our technical analysis below).

Technical analysis of weekly stories

An unidentified cyber criminal group is targeting transportation and logistics companies in a financially motivated cyber operation. Reportedly, the group compromises accounts on an online logistics platform that advertises jobs for drivers, in order to gain interest from potential targets. These accounts are then sent phishing emails containing malicious URLs after inquiring about cargo loads. The URLs subsequently deploy an executable and/or Microsoft Installer (MSI) file, which installs a remote monitoring and management (RMM) tool to establish persistence, while simultaneously deploying a decoy document to feign legitimacy. Reportedly, the group combines RMM tools with various PowerShell scripts to collect sensitive data and information on user activity patterns over a long period of time, highlighting the operation’s strategic nature. The group uses the stolen data to hijack banking and cryptocurrency accounts and initiate fraudulent money transfers. Furthermore, some monitored data suggests that the group likely uses access to these environments to identify high-value freight loads to conduct cargo diversion and theft, showcasing the potential physical impact of cyber attacks on supply chains.

A newly identified Chinese state-sponsored group (‘GopherWhisper’) has targeted a government organisation in Mongolia in a suspected cyber espionage operation. GopherWhisper exploited legitimate platforms – including Slack, Discord and Microsoft Graph Application Programming Interface (API) – to establish communication with command-and-control (C2) infrastructure upon infiltrating the organisation’s system. The group subsequently deployed a malware set containing multiple backdoors to facilitate command execution, persistence, additional malware deployment and data exfiltration. Specifically, the set initially installs a malware loader (‘JabGopher’), which is then responsible for executing one of the main backdoor components (‘LaxGopher’). LaxGopher subsequently enumerates the system’s files, maintaining communication with C2 infrastructure and retrieving code to deploy additional malicious payloads. Other payloads are also able to carry out command execution and data exfiltration, while an additional tool compresses files for lighter exfiltration, highlighting GopherWhisper’s capabilities. While this cyber operation specifically targeted the system of a Mongolian government organisation, it is part of a wider campaign that boasts multiple other victims worldwide. Consequently, we assess that the campaign’s objective is likely to collect strategic intelligence from neighbouring countries and geopolitical adversaries.

Non-exhaustive recommendations to mitigate these threats include:

• Monitor devices and networks for suspicious activity.
• Add available Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) to your organisation’s security systems to detect potentially malicious samples on the network; configure firewalls to block outbound communications to malicious IP addresses associated with any known malware.
• Adopt behaviour-based endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, prioritising the detection of the initial stages of a compromise.
• Conduct cyber hygiene awareness courses for users, enabling them to recognise and report phishing and other types of social engineering.

 

Key points

• The global transportation and logistics sectors face increased financial risks from an unidentified cyber criminal group (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 20 April 2026 and our technical analysis below).
• The distribution of a new Mirai botnet malware variant (‘Nexcorium’) raises security and disruption risks to vulnerable entities (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 21 April 2026).
• The Israel-US-Iran war will sustain security risks for all warring parties from increased cyber activity (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 22 April 2026).
• The evolution of the threat landscape will heighten security risks to UK entities from adversarial cyber threat actors (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 23 April 2026).
• A Chinese state-sponsored cyber operation highlights the heightened cyber espionage risks facing government organisations in Mongolia (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 24 April 2026 and our technical analysis below).

Technical analysis of weekly stories

An unidentified cyber criminal group is targeting transportation and logistics companies in a financially motivated cyber operation. Reportedly, the group compromises accounts on an online logistics platform that advertises jobs for drivers, in order to gain interest from potential targets. These accounts are then sent phishing emails containing malicious URLs after inquiring about cargo loads. The URLs subsequently deploy an executable and/or Microsoft Installer (MSI) file, which installs a remote monitoring and management (RMM) tool to establish persistence, while simultaneously deploying a decoy document to feign legitimacy. Reportedly, the group combines RMM tools with various PowerShell scripts to collect sensitive data and information on user activity patterns over a long period of time, highlighting the operation’s strategic nature. The group uses the stolen data to hijack banking and cryptocurrency accounts and initiate fraudulent money transfers. Furthermore, some monitored data suggests that the group likely uses access to these environments to identify high-value freight loads to conduct cargo diversion and theft, showcasing the potential physical impact of cyber attacks on supply chains.

A newly identified Chinese state-sponsored group (‘GopherWhisper’) has targeted a government organisation in Mongolia in a suspected cyber espionage operation. GopherWhisper exploited legitimate platforms – including Slack, Discord and Microsoft Graph Application Programming Interface (API) – to establish communication with command-and-control (C2) infrastructure upon infiltrating the organisation’s system. The group subsequently deployed a malware set containing multiple backdoors to facilitate command execution, persistence, additional malware deployment and data exfiltration. Specifically, the set initially installs a malware loader (‘JabGopher’), which is then responsible for executing one of the main backdoor components (‘LaxGopher’). LaxGopher subsequently enumerates the system’s files, maintaining communication with C2 infrastructure and retrieving code to deploy additional malicious payloads. Other payloads are also able to carry out command execution and data exfiltration, while an additional tool compresses files for lighter exfiltration, highlighting GopherWhisper’s capabilities. While this cyber operation specifically targeted the system of a Mongolian government organisation, it is part of a wider campaign that boasts multiple other victims worldwide. Consequently, we assess that the campaign’s objective is likely to collect strategic intelligence from neighbouring countries and geopolitical adversaries.

Non-exhaustive recommendations to mitigate these threats include:

• Monitor devices and networks for suspicious activity.
• Add available Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) to your organisation’s security systems to detect potentially malicious samples on the network; configure firewalls to block outbound communications to malicious IP addresses associated with any known malware.
• Adopt behaviour-based endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, prioritising the detection of the initial stages of a compromise.
• Conduct cyber hygiene awareness courses for users, enabling them to recognise and report phishing and other types of social engineering. (Source: Sibylline)

 

20 Apr 26. Thales Expands Tactical Communications for the Malaysian Armed Forces

Malaysia’s National Defence Industry Policy, announced in January 2026, prioritises building a self-reliant and high-value domestic defence sector by 2030, centred on increasing technological transfers and developing local content. ​ With over 11,000 radios currently in-service with the Malaysian Army, at DSA and NATSEC Asia 2026, Thales announces several new projects that reinforce its technological superiority in tactical radio communications,

1. Deepening Thales’ local industrial footprint with radio assembly line in Johor

Thales is reinforcing its commitment to Malaysia with the announcement of a new assembly line for tactical radios in Segamat, Johor in partnership with ADS, a leading defence and security player in Malaysia. This initiative will further entrench Thales’ industrial activities in the country, with the transfer of expertise and building blocks that will enable the future assembly of SYNAPS radios in the country. SYNAPS radios are designed to enable a smooth battlefield transformation towards collaborative combat and maintain a high degree of operational readiness. These radios will be built to suit the specifications of the Malaysian end-users, with over an expected 1,000 radios to be assembled in the coming 6 years.

2. Equipping the Malaysian Army vehicles with over 100 advanced radios

With the finalisation of the Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) programme of the Malaysian Army, Thales will equip the Army’s vehicles with over 100 advanced radios including the VHF 9315, HF XL, SYNAPS-H, and SquadNet Radios. This project marks the first introduction of SYNAPS-H and SquadNet in Malaysia, enabling heightened coordination with various frontline units of the battlefield.

Aside from the SPH, the AV4 programme is also a critical part of the Malaysian Army’s wider effort to modernise its light armoured vehicle fleet, and Thales has also been selected as a partner to provide Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) for its Battlefield Management Systems (BMS) and radio systems.

3. Providing airborne radios for the Royal Malaysian Air Force

With its strong track record in tactical communications for the ground forces, Thales will now extend its expertise to the Royal Malaysian Air Force with 16 units of TRA 6036 airborne radios to be equipped on helicopters, in partnership with Weststar. This marks Thales’ first deployment of airborne radios in Malaysia, enabling secure, reliable and interoperable communications amongst multiple forces.

“As a partner to Malaysian defence for over 40 years, I am particularly proud that our credentials in radio communications technology have grown from strength to strength over the decades. Being able to deepen our industrial footprint with local assembly is testament to the trust that the Malaysian authorities and end-users have in our products. With the rise in asymmetric threats, interoperability for missions in the sky or on land is critical. These agreements strengthen our commitment to Malaysia, and I look forward to extending our support and technologies to the Malaysian Armed Forces as they modernise in the years to come.” Florian RIOU, Country Director, Thales in Malaysia

 

 

 

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28 Apr 26. Silvus Technologies (Silvus), a Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) company and a global leader in advanced tactical wireless communications, today announced the launch of the FASST™ 6000 Spectrum Sensor. FASST 6000 represents Silvus’ expansion beyond MANET radio communications and mesh networking into advanced RF sensing and spectrum awareness technologies.

Designed for the tactical edge, this handheld radio signal detection system packs the performance of a much larger device into an ultra-low size, weight and power (SWaP) form factor. It’s purposefully designed for on-the-move signals intelligence operations and rapidly deployable RF sensing networks, providing warfighters and unmanned systems operators with critical situational awareness in contested environments.

At the heart of the system is Silvus’ proprietary signal processing technique: Filtering by Aliasing Spectrum Sensing Technology (FASST) that delivers extremely fast scanning speeds of up to 144.5 terahertz per second. By eliminating the lag of conventional sensors, this technology enables near-instantaneous measurement across frequencies ranging from 1 MHz to 6 GHz. Utilizing a synchronized antenna array, FASST allows operators to both detect and locate the direction of elusive short-duration, low-power or low-duty-cycle transmissions frequently missed by traditional sensors.

With scanning speeds that outperform competing systems in its size class by more than 100 times, the FASST 6000 offers a smaller, lighter and more cost-effective solution for mobile platforms and dismounted forces. Its integrated IP networking and USB interfaces, combined with embedded processing and low power consumption (17 watts) allows for rapid deployment as either a standalone asset or a component of a larger distributed sensing architecture.

“The launch of the FASST 6000 represents a pivotal shift for Silvus as we bring our expertise in tactical communications to the vital field of RF sensing,” said Mansour Rachid, vice president of research and development, Silvus Technologies. “We’re delivering exceptional scanning speed and precision in a compact, rugged form factor to empower our customers to detect and localize threats faster, setting a new pace for EW warfare and helping to ensure they maintain the information advantage on the modern battlefield.”

“At Silvus, we don’t just innovate; we set the pace for the tactical edge by turning theoretical research into battle-hardened solutions,” said Babak Daneshrad, founder and CEO, Silvus Technologies. “The FASST 6000 represents our commitment to always challenging the status quo and helping ensure that the warfighter maintains a decisive information advantage.”

The FASST 6000 supports high-speed and high-probability signal detection, recording and direction finding of RF emitters. When integrated into a StreamCaster® MANET mesh network of three or more sensors, the system enables real-time triangulation and precise geolocation of RF sources, allowing for awareness of both friendly forces and adversaries throughout battlespace. These capabilities support a wide range of missions, from localized electronic intelligence to wide-area distributed RF monitoring and detection.

FASST 6000 is available as a rugged handheld spectrum sensor for dismounted operators or as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) module for integration into unmanned aerial, ground or maritime surface platforms. This cutting edge technology strengthens the signal intelligence portfolios of Motorola Solutions, including CRFS.

To learn more about the FASST 6000, visit www.silvustechnologies.com and follow Silvus on social media. See it in action with a live demonstration at Modern Day Marine, April 28-30, 2026 in Washington, D.C., booth 1811. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

20 Apr 26. Cyber Update

Key points

• The global transportation and logistics sectors face increased financial risks from an unidentified cyber criminal group (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 20 April 2026 and our technical analysis below).
• The distribution of a new Mirai botnet malware variant (‘Nexcorium’) raises security and disruption risks to vulnerable entities (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 21 April 2026).
• The Israel-US-Iran war will sustain security risks for all warring parties from increased cyber activity (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 22 April 2026).
• The evolution of the threat landscape will heighten security risks to UK entities from adversarial cyber threat actors (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 23 April 2026).
• A Chinese state-sponsored cyber operation highlights the heightened cyber espionage risks facing government organisations in Mongolia (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 24 April 2026 and our technical analysis below).

Technical analysis of weekly stories

An unidentified cyber criminal group is targeting transportation and logistics companies in a financially motivated cyber operation. Reportedly, the group compromises accounts on an online logistics platform that advertises jobs for drivers, in order to gain interest from potential targets. These accounts are then sent phishing emails containing malicious URLs after inquiring about cargo loads. The URLs subsequently deploy an executable and/or Microsoft Installer (MSI) file, which installs a remote monitoring and management (RMM) tool to establish persistence, while simultaneously deploying a decoy document to feign legitimacy. Reportedly, the group combines RMM tools with various PowerShell scripts to collect sensitive data and information on user activity patterns over a long period of time, highlighting the operation’s strategic nature. The group uses the stolen data to hijack banking and cryptocurrency accounts and initiate fraudulent money transfers. Furthermore, some monitored data suggests that the group likely uses access to these environments to identify high-value freight loads to conduct cargo diversion and theft, showcasing the potential physical impact of cyber attacks on supply chains.

A newly identified Chinese state-sponsored group (‘GopherWhisper’) has targeted a government organisation in Mongolia in a suspected cyber espionage operation. GopherWhisper exploited legitimate platforms – including Slack, Discord and Microsoft Graph Application Programming Interface (API) – to establish communication with command-and-control (C2) infrastructure upon infiltrating the organisation’s system. The group subsequently deployed a malware set containing multiple backdoors to facilitate command execution, persistence, additional malware deployment and data exfiltration. Specifically, the set initially installs a malware loader (‘JabGopher’), which is then responsible for executing one of the main backdoor components (‘LaxGopher’). LaxGopher subsequently enumerates the system’s files, maintaining communication with C2 infrastructure and retrieving code to deploy additional malicious payloads. Other payloads are also able to carry out command execution and data exfiltration, while an additional tool compresses files for lighter exfiltration, highlighting GopherWhisper’s capabilities. While this cyber operation specifically targeted the system of a Mongolian government organisation, it is part of a wider campaign that boasts multiple other victims worldwide. Consequently, we assess that the campaign’s objective is likely to collect strategic intelligence from neighbouring countries and geopolitical adversaries.

Non-exhaustive recommendations to mitigate these threats include:

• Monitor devices and networks for suspicious activity.
• Add available Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) to your organisation’s security systems to detect potentially malicious samples on the network; configure firewalls to block outbound communications to malicious IP addresses associated with any known malware.
• Adopt behaviour-based endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, prioritising the detection of the initial stages of a compromise.
• Conduct cyber hygiene awareness courses for users, enabling them to recognise and report phishing and other types of social engineering.

Key points

• The global transportation and logistics sectors face increased financial risks from an unidentified cyber criminal group (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 20 April 2026 and our technical analysis below).
• The distribution of a new Mirai botnet malware variant (‘Nexcorium’) raises security and disruption risks to vulnerable entities (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 21 April 2026).
• The Israel-US-Iran war will sustain security risks for all warring parties from increased cyber activity (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 22 April 2026).
• The evolution of the threat landscape will heighten security risks to UK entities from adversarial cyber threat actors (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 23 April 2026).
• A Chinese state-sponsored cyber operation highlights the heightened cyber espionage risks facing government organisations in Mongolia (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 24 April 2026 and our technical analysis below).

Technical analysis of weekly stories

An unidentified cyber criminal group is targeting transportation and logistics companies in a financially motivated cyber operation. Reportedly, the group compromises accounts on an online logistics platform that advertises jobs for drivers, in order to gain interest from potential targets. These accounts are then sent phishing emails containing malicious URLs after inquiring about cargo loads. The URLs subsequently deploy an executable and/or Microsoft Installer (MSI) file, which installs a remote monitoring and management (RMM) tool to establish persistence, while simultaneously deploying a decoy document to feign legitimacy. Reportedly, the group combines RMM tools with various PowerShell scripts to collect sensitive data and information on user activity patterns over a long period of time, highlighting the operation’s strategic nature. The group uses the stolen data to hijack banking and cryptocurrency accounts and initiate fraudulent money transfers. Furthermore, some monitored data suggests that the group likely uses access to these environments to identify high-value freight loads to conduct cargo diversion and theft, showcasing the potential physical impact of cyber attacks on supply chains.

A newly identified Chinese state-sponsored group (‘GopherWhisper’) has targeted a government organisation in Mongolia in a suspected cyber espionage operation. GopherWhisper exploited legitimate platforms – including Slack, Discord and Microsoft Graph Application Programming Interface (API) – to establish communication with command-and-control (C2) infrastructure upon infiltrating the organisation’s system. The group subsequently deployed a malware set containing multiple backdoors to facilitate command execution, persistence, additional malware deployment and data exfiltration. Specifically, the set initially installs a malware loader (‘JabGopher’), which is then responsible for executing one of the main backdoor components (‘LaxGopher’). LaxGopher subsequently enumerates the system’s files, maintaining communication with C2 infrastructure and retrieving code to deploy additional malicious payloads. Other payloads are also able to carry out command execution and data exfiltration, while an additional tool compresses files for lighter exfiltration, highlighting GopherWhisper’s capabilities. While this cyber operation specifically targeted the system of a Mongolian government organisation, it is part of a wider campaign that boasts multiple other victims worldwide. Consequently, we assess that the campaign’s objective is likely to collect strategic intelligence from neighbouring countries and geopolitical adversaries.

Non-exhaustive recommendations to mitigate these threats include:

• Monitor devices and networks for suspicious activity.
• Add available Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) to your organisation’s security systems to detect potentially malicious samples on the network; configure firewalls to block outbound communications to malicious IP addresses associated with any known malware.
• Adopt behaviour-based endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, prioritising the detection of the initial stages of a compromise.
• Conduct cyber hygiene awareness courses for users, enabling them to recognise and report phishing and other types of social engineering.

(Source: Sibylline)

 

 

Thales Expands Tactical Communications for the Malaysian Armed Forces

• Defence
• Asia-Pacific
• Malaysia
• TypePress release
• Published23 Apr 2026
• In partnership with Advanced Defence Systems (ADS), Thales Malaysia will establish a local assembly line for new-generation SYNAPS (V/UHF) Software-Defined Radios in Segamat, Johor, strengthening Thales’ local manufacturing capabilities and driving Malaysia’s industrial sovereignty.
• More than 100 new radios from Thales will be introduced to the Malaysian Army, as part of the Self-Propelled Howitzer Programme to strengthen the safety of front-line personnel. Thales will also offer its Battlefield Management Systems (BMS) and radio systems for the AV4 armoured vehicle programme
• Thales expands its reach in radio communications to the skies, by supplying 16 Airborne Radios to the helicopters of the Royal Malaysian Air Force in partnership with Weststar.

 

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Malaysia’s National Defence Industry Policy, announced in January 2026, prioritises building a self-reliant and high-value domestic defence sector by 2030, centred on increasing technological transfers and developing local content. ​ With over 11,000 radios currently in-service with the Malaysian Army, at DSA and NATSEC Asia 2026, Thales announces several new projects that reinforce its technological superiority in tactical radio communications,

1. Deepening Thales’ local industrial footprint with radio assembly line in Johor

Thales is reinforcing its commitment to Malaysia with the announcement of a new assembly line for tactical radios in Segamat, Johor in partnership with ADS, a leading defence and security player in Malaysia. This initiative will further entrench Thales’ industrial activities in the country, with the transfer of expertise and building blocks that will enable the future assembly of SYNAPS radios in the country. SYNAPS radios are designed to enable a smooth battlefield transformation towards collaborative combat and maintain a high degree of operational readiness. These radios will be built to suit the specifications of the Malaysian end-users, with over an expected 1,000 radios to be assembled in the coming 6 years.

2. Equipping the Malaysian Army vehicles with over 100 advanced radios

With the finalisation of the Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) programme of the Malaysian Army, Thales will equip the Army’s vehicles with over 100 advanced radios including the VHF 9315, HF XL, SYNAPS-H, and SquadNet Radios. This project marks the first introduction of SYNAPS-H and SquadNet in Malaysia, enabling heightened coordination with various frontline units of the battlefield.

Aside from the SPH, the AV4 programme is also a critical part of the Malaysian Army’s wider effort to modernise its light armoured vehicle fleet, and Thales has also been selected as a partner to provide Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) for its Battlefield Management Systems (BMS) and radio systems.

3. Providing airborne radios for the Royal Malaysian Air Force

With its strong track record in tactical communications for the ground forces, Thales will now extend its expertise to the Royal Malaysian Air Force with 16 units of TRA 6036 airborne radios to be equipped on helicopters, in partnership with Weststar. This marks Thales’ first deployment of airborne radios in Malaysia, enabling secure, reliable and interoperable communications amongst multiple forces.

“As a partner to Malaysian defence for over 40 years, I am particularly proud that our credentials in radio communications technology have grown from strength to strength over the decades. Being able to deepen our industrial footprint with local assembly is testament to the trust that the Malaysian authorities and end-users have in our products. With the rise in asymmetric threats, interoperability for missions in the sky or on land is critical. These agreements strengthen our commitment to Malaysia, and I look forward to extending our support and technologies to the Malaysian Armed Forces as they modernise in the years to come.” Florian RIOU, Country Director, Thales in Malaysia

 

 

 

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Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) has a long history with its roots dating back to Orville and Wilbur Wright’s first flight in 1903, and Mr. Glenn Curtiss, the father of naval aviation. In 1929, the companies founded by these three great aviation pioneers, the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company and Wright Aeronautical Corporation, merged to form the largest aircraft company at the time, Curtiss-Wright Corporation.

 

We have continued on the path of innovation and advanced engineering, and have applied that expertise to a number of critical applications in high-performance markets. Our success has resulted in a world-renowned reputation for performance, long-standing customer relationships and significant growth and profitability in the markets in which we compete.

Today, we are a global, integrated provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. Our revenues are generated by providing our critical solutions through three segments: Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, which support several of the largest, most vital industries in the world.

 

30 Apr 26. Airbus leads national industry launch of Spain’s new combat training system

Getafe, Spain, April 28, 2026 – An Airbus-led group of Spanish companies presented today the industrial programme of the Spanish Air and Space Force’s new Integrated Combat Training System (ITS-C). The programme, for which a contract was awarded in December 2025, will replace the current fleet of F-5 aircraft and will include a 60% participation of national industry.

The ITS-C programme, based on a co-development agreement between Airbus, as the prime contractor, and Turkish Aerospace (TA), as the manufacturer of the HÜRJET training aircraft, covers the entire advanced training process for Spanish fighter pilots. This ranges from the Spanish-specification customisation of the 30-aircraft fleet—designated nationally as the SAETA II—to the provision of an integrated suite of operation and maintenance services.

 

In addition to the conversion and integration of new equipment in the aircraft, Airbus will lead the redesign of the Fighter and Strike school Training Centre at the Talavera la Real Air Base in Extremadura, Spain. The centre, which will include state-of-the-art simulators developed in collaboration with Indra, will provide logistical support for operations and maintenance of both the aircraft and synthetic training systems to ensure maximum fleet availability.

“As a result of this national programme, Spain achieves three strategic milestones: we ensure technology transfer in key areas, we obtain a deep-reaching industrial return, and, above all, we provide the programme with the strategic sovereignty and independence necessary to manage the sustainment and any future evolution of the system,” said Marta Nogueira, Head of Business Spain, Airbus Defence and Space.

During her speech, the Spanish Secretary of State for Defence, Amparo Valcarce, highlighted the programme’s strong national component, underlining that “it is a project that mobilises our industry, generates knowledge, employment, and opportunities throughout the entire value chain.” Furthermore, Valcarce emphasised the national industry’s capacity to participate in the development of complex systems, noting that the project “strengthens our strategic autonomy by allowing us to design, integrate, and evolve our own capabilities, reducing critical dependencies.”

Two phases: Aircraft “brain” modification and nationalisation of the system

The initial phase, set to begin in 2028, focuses on the delivery of an initial batch of 21 aircraft. One of these first aircraft will be used by Airbus as a prototype for the integration of next-generation avionics and mission equipment. In parallel, efforts will be ongoing in the development and manufacture of a ground-based training system, scheduled to enter operation during the 2029-2030 academic year.

In a second phase, all 21 of these aircraft, plus the remaining nine aircraft on order, will undergo the conversion to Spanish standards, along with an update of the simulators to this updated version. Deliveries of the completed Spanish variant SAETA II, along with its ground-based training system, will take place between 2031 and 2035.

Technological sovereignty and national integration

Spanish industry, led by Airbus, will independently manage the maintenance, currency and evolution of this fleet.

Beyond the manufacturing of primary parts, electrical wiring, and the design and construction of the conversion center,

Airbus leads national industry launch of Spain’s new combat training system

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Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) has a long history with its roots dating back to Orville and Wilbur Wright’s first flight in 1903, and Mr. Glenn Curtiss, the father of naval aviation. In 1929, the companies founded by these three great aviation pioneers, the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company and Wright Aeronautical Corporation, merged to form the largest aircraft company at the time, Curtiss-Wright Corporation.

We have continued on the path of innovation and advanced engineering, and have applied that expertise to a number of critical applications in high-performance markets. Our success has resulted in a world-renowned reputation for performance, long-standing customer relationships and significant growth and profitability in the markets in which we compete.

Today, we are a global, integrated provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. Our revenues are generated by providing our critical solutions through three segments: Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, which support several of the largest, most vital industries in the world.

 

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