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12 Sep 25. Indra and Tata Advanced Systems commission first Lanza Naval 3D Air Surveillance Radar system for Indian Navy.
- The first 3D Air Surveillance Radar (3D-ASR) – Lanza-N, naval variant of Indra’s Lanza 3D radar, one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars, is now commissioned aboard an Indian Navy warship
- Following the first commissioning, additional radar systems are being installed across Indian Navy frigates, destroyers and aircraft carriers
- The milestone showcases Indian and Spanish defence collaboration in delivering state of art Air Surveillance Radar systems
Indra, a leading global technology and consulting companies and world leader in engineering technology for aerospace, defence and mobility business headquartered in Spain, in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems Limited, one of India’s leading aerospace and defence company, successfully delivered and commissioned the first 3D-ASR – Lanza-N, aboard an Indian Navy warship.
The radar has been seamlessly integrated with all systems of this Indian Navy warship. Its acceptance and induction followed rigorous sea trials, during which various naval and aerial platforms were deployed to test performance across a range of radar cross-sections.
To support ongoing production, a radar assembly, integration and testing facility has already been established at Tata Advanced Systems’ facility in Karnataka, which will accelerate deliveries.
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Ana Buendía, Head of Indra’s Naval Business Unit, said, “This project goes far beyond the delivery and deployment of radars for a large number of vessels. It has also enabled us to establish a significant collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems, with whom we have worked to establish a radar factory in Bengaluru. This now provides us with local support to produce systems more efficiently and offer closer service to the client.”
Sukaran Singh, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Tata Advanced Systems said, “Our collaboration with Indra reflects a shared commitment to strengthening radar manufacturing capabilities in India. By leveraging on-ground synergies, technical expertise, and a robust local supply chain, we are building a strong ecosystem for advanced defence technologies.” (Source: ASD Network)
12 Sep 25. Cuashub.com said today that AAPA pushes for more C-UAS authority at American ports. The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has called on Congress to explicitly include seaports in any federal counter-UAS pilot program. In a letter sent last week to leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, AAPA urged bipartisan action to expand counter-UAS authorities and provide ports with the tools to respond to growing drone threats.
AAPA President and CEO Cary S. Davis noted that seaports are designated as critical infrastructure by the Department of Homeland Security but currently lack the legal authority to counter unauthorized drones.
“Understanding that implementation will rely on partnership with SLTT law enforcement, we respectfully request that seaports be explicitly recognized as potential sites for pilot deployment,” Davis wrote.
Ports handle more than 70 percent of U.S. trade and support over 31 m jobs, yet several facilities have reported drone incidents that disrupted operations and posed safety risks around sensitive storage and perimeter areas.
In its letter, AAPA backed the reintroduction of the Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety and Reauthorization Act, asked for explicit inclusion of seaports in the pilot program and called for clear distinctions between detection technologies and active mitigation to enable lawful layered defenses.
The association said it is working with Congress, its Security Committee, and Board of Directors to ensure ports are recognized as key partners in national airspace security.
Committee staff reportedly responded positively to the letter, noting the importance of industry engagement as legislative language is finalized. AAPA said it will continue pressing for ports to be named in any pilot program and plans to provide technical input as lawmakers refine the bill. AAPA pushes for more C-UAS authority at American ports – cuashub.com (Source: https://cuashub.com/)
12 Sep 25. Royal Navy declares two drone systems ready for front-line operations.
- The Malloy T-150 and Peregrine drones are now operational, enhancing Royal Navy and Royal Marines capabilities.
- The Malloy T-150 delivers critical supplies in challenging environments for the Royal Marines, while the Peregrine boosts intelligence and reconnaissance for the Fleet.
- After rigorous trials worldwide, these systems are set to transform modern military operations
Royal Navy warships and Royal Marines operating behind enemy lines will be supported from the air by two drone systems now ready for front-line operations.
After two years of trials and development, including collaboration with operational partner forces, a fleet of Malloy T-150 Uncrewed Air Systems will be deployed to carry ammunition, weaponry, food, personal and medical supplies to Royal Marines Commandos operating in all manner of extreme environments.
Meanwhile, Royal Navy warships will gain valuable intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities thanks to the Peregrine mini helicopter’s formal entry into service.
Royal Marines and the Royal Navy’s drone operators from 700X Naval Air Squadron and Commando Logistic Regiment have put the Malloy T-150s through a demanding set of tests and exercises – from the freezing Arctic to the Indian Ocean – over the past eight months.
This work has resulted in the systems being declared ready to Release to Service,which means they are ready to be used during operations.
The Malloy UAS has proved immensely valuable in rapidly bringing supplies over complex terrain, reaching places where traditional supply lines are simply unviable.
With eight rotor blades – each around two feet in length – an endurance of up to 40 minutes, top speed of 60mph, and the ability to lift up to 68kg (comparable to the weight of half a dozen general purpose machine guns), the Malloy T-150 is a proven, capable and versatile platform.
It needs a team of two, one remote pilot and a second to monitor the drone’s command unit, and can be flown manually or autonomously to designated waypoints with an underslung cargo.
Brigadier Chris Haw, Head of the Commando Forces Programme, said: “The UK Commando Force continues to be at the vanguard of operational change in embedding digital and autonomous systems into the way we fight.
“The introduction of logistic drones represents a significant expansion in the Commando Force’s use of Uncrewed Aerial Systems, beyond those already in-service for surveillance/reconnaissance, and importantly reduces the risk to personnel during tactical re-supply.
“Tested in operationally representative conditions, and developed in close collaboration with Malloy, the equipment and operators have made considerable progress. The T-150 has great potential for broader use-cases as we have recently seen in operational theatres and on the Carrier Strike deployment.”
Neil Appleton, CEO Malloy Aeronautics, said: “The UK Release to Service of our T-150 platform is a milestone we’re incredibly proud to be a part of.
“As a multi-role UAS, the T-150 can be used for Replenishment at Sea one day and resupplying deployed Royal Marines Commandos the next.
“It’s a game-changer for the modern battlefield and we are proud to deliver this capability to those who need it most.
“We’ve partnered with the UK Armed Forces throughout this programme, from the Royal Marines Commando Force to wider Ministry of Defence organisations to deliver this capability at pace, including training and in service support.
“We welcome this further strengthening of our partnership with the UK armed forces and remain committed to expanding the capability of our multi-role solutions for the UK.”
The Malloy T-150 is also undergoing operational evaluation with the UK Carrier Strike Group in the Indo-Pacific, recently delivering supplies from aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales to destroyer HMS Dauntless in an historic first.
Meanwhile, Peregrine has been developed and delivered in partnership with Thales and Schiebel, providing the RN with a cutting-edge, shipborne uncrewed aerial uncrewed system that extends the eyes and ears of the Fleet beyond the horizon.
Peregrine – which has proven its worth on drugs busting missions in the Gulf – is equipped with the powerful Thales IMaster radar, providing world-class, all weather, day and night surveillance, tracking and target identification to support commanders in complex maritime and coastline areas.
Marie Gayrel, Thales Vice-President Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Business Line, said: “As Thales, along with Schiebel, we are proud to partner with the Royal Navy in delivering the Peregrine capability. Its operational success aboard HMS Lancaster demonstrates the potential of rotary wing uncrewed air systems to transform maritime operations.
“This milestone highlights our shared commitment to innovation, safety and delivering critical capability to the Fleet, fully aligned with the Royal Navy’s transformation agenda.”
Captain Dave Gillett, Head of Navy Develop’s Maritime Aviation & Carrier Strike, added: “The introduction of Peregrine into service is a game-changer for our surface fleet. Its successful deployment with HMS Lancaster shows how uncrewed systems can deliver real operational advantage, extending our surveillance reach and enhancing our decision-making in theatre.
“With the integration of the IMaster radar, Peregrine provides exceptional surveillance capability and is a vital step for wider Maritime Aviation Transformation, ensuring the Royal Navy remains at the forefront of innovation in naval aviation.” (Source: Royal Navy)
12 Sep 25. Cuashub.com said today that Poland requests Article 4 activation after shooting down Russian drones. Poland has formally requested the activation of Article 4 of the NATO Treaty after reporting 19 drone incursions into its airspace overnight, many of which crossed from Belarus. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said four of the drones were shot down, the last at 6:45 a.m. local time.
“The fact that these drones, which posed a security threat, were shot down changes the political situation,” Tusk said, confirming that allied consultations would now take place under NATO procedures. He added that Poland needed “more than expressions of solidarity” from its partners.
Tusk stressed that Poland is not at war but described the current environment as the most dangerous since 1945. Article 4 requires NATO members to consult whenever they believe their security or territorial integrity is under threat.
Russia rejected Warsaw’s claims. Andrey Ordash, Russia’s chargé d’affaires in Poland, said no evidence had been presented proving Russian involvement and called the accusations “groundless.” He confirmed he had been summoned to the Polish Foreign Ministry.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv had provided Poland with information on drone movements overnight, adding that several drones had transited Belarus before entering Polish territory. Updated Ukrainian assessments suggested as many as two dozen drones may have crossed into Poland.
Polish daily Rzeczpospolita reported 23 incursions and argued the scale made it unlikely the incident was accidental, describing it instead as a deliberate Russian operation to test Poland’s defenses. The outlet also criticized delays in the development of national counter-drone systems, including the halted SkyCTRL program.
In response to the incident, Poland scrambled fighter jets in coordination with NATO allies and temporarily closed four airports, including Warsaw and Rzeszów. Local reports said one drone struck a house near the Belarusian border, damaging the roof but causing no injuries.
The episode coincided with one of Russia’s largest aerial barrages in months, striking 15 Ukrainian regions. Kyiv warned Moscow was “testing the West” and said drones could threaten targets further inside Europe.
https://cuashub.com/en/content/poland-requests-article-4-activation-after-shooting-down-russian-drones/ (Source: https://cuashub.com/)
12 Sep 25. Cuashub.com said today that MARSS debuts autonomous capabilities for NiDAR system. MARSS debuted a new capability within its NiDAR C4 platform at DSEI 2025, introducing what it calls Autonomous Mission Management (AMM). The feature is designed to allow operators to task, deploy and recover uncrewed assets, such as drones, unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), directly from within NiDAR, without requiring pilot input.
According to the company, AMM enables NiDAR to act as a central command hub for multi-domain operations by fusing live video and sensor feeds from uncrewed systems with other data sources. This process provides automatic geolocation of threats on operational maps and reduces the need for manual verification by operators.
The architecture is intended to extend layered defense across multiple environments, including air, land, maritime and subsurface domains. NiDAR AMM can manage both sensor platforms and effectors, with human operators retaining final engagement authority.
At the exhibition, MARSS will demonstrate the capability in partnership with Milrem Robotics and EOS. The demonstration will feature Milrem’s THeMIS Combat unmanned ground vehicle equipped with the EOS R150 remote weapon station, integrated into NiDAR’s AMM environment.
MARSS positions the upgrade as a significant step forward for its command-and-control offering, describing it as moving beyond situational awareness to active mission management. The company says NiDAR AMM is already deployable and is aimed at military and security operators seeking to integrate autonomous platforms into layered defense strategies.
https://cuashub.com/en/content/marss-debuts-autonomous-capabilities-for-nidar-system/ (Source: https://cuashub.com/)
12 Sep 25. Aimpoint, the leading manufacturer and innovator of red dot sighting technology, celebrates a half a century of excellence in 2025.
With the first prototype optic developed by a Swedish hunter in 1974, Aimpoint was formed in 1975 by family-owned Sandberg Development, and has garnered a reputation of extreme durability, reliability, and exclusivity.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary, Aimpoint honors five decades of precision engineering and steadfast commitment to those who demand the very best. From the battlefield to backcountry, in competitions to everyday carry, Aimpoint® optics have remained the trusted choice for professionals and skilled enthusiasts who refuse to compromise.
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Beginning with a simple goal of improved accuracy and faster target acquisition, AIMPOINT sights have set the standard in red dot sighting technology and innovation.
AIMPOINT products are subjected to brutal testing, including exposure to extreme heat, cold, physical abuse, and submersion under water. From arctic temperatures to desert sand, the ruggedness of AIMPOINT red dot sights stand up to any challenge.
In 1997, Aimpoint rose to prominence in the United States when awarded a contract to supply the U.S. Army with 100,000 Aimpoint Comp® M sights, also known as the M68 Close Combat Optic (M68CCO). Since then, over 2 m red dot optics have been fielded by the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, AIMPOINT optics are also trusted by military forces, police agencies, and elite teams around the world.
“This year marks a major milestone for all of Aimpoint and we are only getting started,” says Thane Smith, President, Aimpoint Inc. “As we celebrate throughout 2025, we are reminded of the legacy of innovation and commitment to the highest quality standards for providing optics to support every mission from personal protection to combat zones world-wide.”
About Aimpoint
As the originator of red dot sighting technology, Aimpoint is trusted as the worldwide leader of reflex sights in both quality and technical support. For 50 years, AIMPOINT has been the top choice of military, law enforcement, hunters, and sport shooters worldwide. For more information on AIMPOINT products, visit the company’s webpage: www.aimpoint.us
12 Sep 25. L3Harris Providing EO/IR targeting systems to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for new C-UxS Land Vehicle.
L3Harris recently signed an agreement with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) for the supply of WESCAM MX-10D RSTA electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems. The agreement enables the delivery of ready-now C-UxS land vehicles equipped with advanced targeting capabilities.
Field-proven and equipped with high-performance tracking software and advanced image processing, WESCAM MX-Series EO/IR systems provide high-performance targeting and designating capabilities to counter new threats from unmanned systems.
This agreement marks L3Harris’ successful track record of integrating its EO/IR sensor systems on multi-role and C-UxS platforms. The MX-Series of multi-sensor, multi-spectral, EO/IR systems support ISR and target acquisition missions on platforms across all domains.
“L3Harris Counter-UxS solutions, including our WESCAM MX-Series EO/IR sensor systems, are pushing the boundaries of kinetic solutions for UAS engagement,” said Tom Kirkland, Vice President & General Manager, Targeting & Sensor Systems, L3Harris Technologies. “New land platforms from Kongsberg are a tremendous opportunity to further prove the effectiveness of our systems against the growing global UAS threat.”
KDA is a leading integrator of modular, scalable and operationally flexible C-UxS systems. Focused on land-based platforms, KDA is leveraging its proven land vehicles and adapting its solutions with advanced sensor systems, command & control systems and kinetic and non-kinetic effectors. (Source: ASD Network
10 Sep 25. AimLock, a pioneer in autonomous targeting and engagement systems, announced it is collaborating with Teledyne FLIR Defense to provide autonomous kinetic capabilities for the company’s SUGV™ 325 and Kobra™ 725 ground robots. AimLock’s systems, powered by the company’s Core Targeting Modules (CTMs), will support Teledyne FLIR’s robots in delivering decision-accelerating kinetic autonomy across key mission sets in Counter-UAS, Force Protection, Direct Action, Integrated Defense, Strike Anti Armor, and Support by Fire. As the autonomous battlefield continues to evolve, both companies will be displaying these mission-critical systems at their booths during DSEI.
On Display at Teledyne’s Booth (S3-110):
Teledyne FLIR’s SUGV 325, Integrated with AimLock’s RS-2 Solution with Dual 40mm Grenade Launchers
SUGV 325, a backpackable robot that offers a versatile solution for a variety of missions, will be integrated with AimLock’s RS-2, a remote engagement speed and accuracy system that powers automated target acquisition and firing solutions. R-S2 can be affixed with a range of weapon systems: dual 40mm grenade launchers, quad M72 rocket launchers, a lightweight machine gun, .50 caliber semi-automatic rifle, and more.
The R-S2 provides:
- Multi-sensor AI targeting: The system uses edge-processed, multi-modal sensors with AI-enhanced target detection, classification, recognition, and identification.
- Automated stabilized firing: two-axis stabilized positioners provide automated firing solutions with corrections for target and platform motion, environmental conditions, and targeting ranges.
- Flexible integration: open architecture control interfaces integrate into larger combat systems or standalone use, with platform kits available for manned and unmanned air and ground vehicles.
On Display at AimLock’s Booth (N5-260):
Teledyne FLIR’s Kobra 725, Integrated with AimLock’s RM-1
The Kobra 725, a powerful, heavy-payload robot, will be integrated with AimLock’s RM-1, a semi-autonomous remote weapon station for medium machine gun platforms. The RM-1 provides:
- An advanced targeting system: The R-M1 combines day/night sensors, laser range-finding, active stabilization, autonomous detection, classification, tracking, and automatic firing to deliver fast, accurate engagement, even while on the move.
- Multi-threat capability: It detects and tracks small drones, vehicles, and enemy combatants, enabling 7.62mm and .338 Norma Mag machine gun engagement out to the host weapon’s effective range.
- Flexible deployment: The ultra-portable system can be mounted on tripods, buildings, vehicles, boats, and helicopters for maximum operational versatility.
“As autonomy on the battlefield continues to become the status quo, our unique ability to provide autonomous kinetic capabilities is more important than ever,” said Bryan Bockmon, CEO of AimLock. “We are pleased to collaborate with Teledyne FLIR Defense to power their robots with the kind of technology that helps keep warfighters safe and bring them home from the most precarious of missions.”
“Globally, our customers are placing a sharper focus on lethality for unmanned systems, which is why our collaboration with Aim-Lock is a win-win,” said Nate Winn, director of product management, Unmanned Systems North America, at Teledyne FLIR Defense. “Whether it’s our SUGV or Kobra robots or Rogue 1 UAS, our highly modular platforms can easily integrate a wide range of kinetic effect systems that are proving to be difference-makers in modern warfare.”
About AimLock
AimLock is a US-based company that researches, develops, and manufactures autonomous targeting and engagement systems for Defense applications.
Its Core Targeting Modules (CTMs) deliver decision-accelerating autonomy across key mission sets in Counter-UAS, Force Protection, Direct Action, Integrated Defense, Strike Anti Armor, and Support by Fire. Fully networked with a modular open systems approach (MOSA), AimLock’s solutions apply to small arms, grenades, rockets, missiles, and laser target designators deployed to individuals, UxS, rotary-wing, fixed-wing, maritime surface, subsea, and beyond.
Founded in 2013, the company, one of the premier developers of aided target recognition technology, is rooted in an ongoing commitment to provide force-overmatch by increasing the speed and accuracy of engagements for US and Allied Combat Forces. AimLock is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. For more information, please visit www.Aim-Lock.com.
About Teledyne FLIR Defense
Teledyne FLIR Defense has been providing advanced, mission-critical technology and systems for more than 45 years. Our products are on the frontlines of the world’s most pressing military, security and public safety challenges. As a global leader in thermal imaging, we design and build sophisticated surveillance sensors for air, land and maritime use. We develop the most rugged, trusted unmanned air and ground platforms, as well as intelligent sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives. At Teledyne FLIR Defense we bring together this expertise to deliver solutions that enable critical decisions and keep our world safe – from any threat, anywhere. To learn more, visit us online or follow @flir and @flir_defense.
10 Sep 25, Robin Radar Systems today unveils a breakthrough software upgrade to its flagship IRIS counter-UAS radar, extending instrumented range from 5km (3.1 miles) to 12km (7.45 miles). The innovation makes IRIS one of the first off-the-shelf radars proven to detect and classify Shahed loitering munitions at long distances, providing operators with crucial early warning against one of the most lethal weapons in modern conflict.
The new Long-Range Mode (LRM) was first developed and stress-tested through Robin’s significant number of IRIS deployments in Ukraine, where Shahed drones have become a near-daily threat to critical infrastructure. Direct feedback from Ukrainian operators has been fed back into Robin’s development cycle, enabling the company to deliver the upgrade in record time.
Unlike costly missile-tracking radars, IRIS is a compact and lightweight mobile system that can be deployed in minutes and integrated seamlessly into multi-sensor CUAS architectures. The software-only upgrade requires no hardware replacement, ensuring all IRIS units can be field-upgraded.
For Ukrainian forces, the 12km range will offer a potentially life-saving window of warning to prepare for incoming Shaheds travelling at over 180 km/h (111Mph). For U.S. and European customers, the battlefield-tested technology is set to be rolled out to critical government agencies, including key European Ministries of Defense and Interior, as well as the US Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology, to ensure domestic innovations reflect the best available technology currently being used in live conflict zones.
Siete Hamminga, CEO of Robin Radar Systems, added: “This upgrade marks a step-change in what counter-drone radar can achieve. By listening to our users on the frontline, we’ve redefined the capabilities of an off-the-shelf system—delivering a battlefield-proven solution that is now being made available worldwide. As software continues to transform defence, Robin Radar will hold its position at the forefront of innovation.”
Kristian Brost, General Manager of Robin Radar USA, said: “This upgrade isn’t just about range—it’s about time. Every extra kilometer of detection gives defenders more precious seconds to react, more chances to protect critical infrastructure, and ultimately, more lives saved. By delivering this leap forward entirely through software, we’re showing how the decisive edge in counter-drone defense is no longer just built—it’s coded.”
12 Sep 25. Tilt Angle Drones Appoints OcuSight as Exclusive Value Added Reseller for Defence Sector. Tilt Angle Drones (TAD), a leading innovator in unmanned aerial systems, is proud to announce the appointment of OcuSight as its exclusive Value-Added Reseller (VAR) for the Defence market sector. This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in delivering cutting-edge Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) tailored to meet the evolving needs of Defence clients. TAD and OcuSight are collaborating on a versatile range of UAV platforms, offering bespoke solutions that can be precisely configured to meet specific end-user requirements.
From airframe design, motors, flight control systems, and electro-optical payloads, every component can be produced in UK sovereign, Five Eyes, or NATO-compliant versions—ensuring operational security and alignment with allied standards.
The product roadmap includes a full spectrum of UAVs, ranging from lightweight tactical drones to heavy-lift, long-range platforms, all engineered for high performance, reliability, and mission adaptability.
“We’re excited to partner with OcuSight to bring our advanced UAV technologies to the Defence sector,” said Mark Webber of Tilt Angle Drones. “Their expertise and market reach make them an ideal partner to deliver tailored aerial solutions that meet the highest standards of capability and compliance.”
This partnership reinforces both companies’ commitment to innovation, sovereignty, and operational excellence in Defence technology.
11 Sep 25. BAE Systems and Thales today announced a new phase in their long-standing collaboration on submarine sonar capability, marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). In support of the MoU, BAE Systems proposes the appointment of Thales as the pan-flotilla Main Sonar Design Authority and Integrator (MSDA&I). This role recognises Thales’s deep expertise and ensures that the evolution of the submarine sonar enterprise remains centred on delivering enhanced capability to the armed forces.
Building on more than two decades of close collaboration, BAE Systems and Thales have developed a streamlined delivery construct that accelerates the deployment of advanced sonar solutions. Sonar products and components will continue to be sourced from across the UK sonar enterprise on a “best athlete” basis, reinforcing the sector’s sovereign strength and industrial resilience.
“The underwater battlespace is one of the most complex and unforgiving environments in defence, where threats are often unseen but always present. By combining the complementary strengths of Thales and BAE Systems, we are bringing together world-class innovation and proven expertise to deliver cutting-edge sovereign capability for the UK to maintain decisive advantage at sea.” Paul Armstrong, Managing Director for Underwater Systems, Thales in the UK.
“BAE Systems is delighted to sign this MoU with Thales and build upon our long standing, successful and collaborative relationship working to deliver operational advantage to the Royal Navy. This MoU unlocks the opportunity to further improve how we work together across all of our submarine programmes and provides a clear and joint focus in delivering the UK sovereign sonar capability of the future. This collaborative relationship will continue to ensure that we deliver world leading technologies and capabilities to the Royal Navy.” Henry Parker, BAE Systems Integrated Combat Systems Programme Director.
11 Sep 25. HENSOLDT unveiled its new TAROSS solution, an electro-optical sensor system for target acquisition and reconnaissance. TAROSS is a modular, scalable sensor box designed for use on remote weapon stations, medium-calibre turrets, light reconnaissance vehicles and unmanned ground vehicles. The system offers a direct interface to HENSOLDT’s Ceretron and can be easily integrated into existing or future vehicle and weapon systems.
Reconnaissance, precise target acquisition and engagement are key elements of any military operation. They include both reconnaissance of the terrain and gathering information deep within enemy territory. To minimise the risk to troops, TAROSS offers the option of conducting these operations from a safe distance. ‘Our troops must be equipped with reliable, mission-proven and battle-tested capabilities in the areas of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR),’ explains Josef Reif, Product Manager for the TAROSS system family. The modular optronic target acquisition and reconnaissance system TAROSS was developed precisely for this purpose and combines HENSOLDT’s typical high optical performance with the software-defined defence approach for forward-looking technologies.
As a complete product family for a range of applications, TAROSS offers maximum precision and sensor equipment tailored to the mission. TAROSS is modular and can be equipped with a variety of customised sensor sets. It is also available with a fully stabilised pan-tilt unit (PTU) as well as cooled and uncooled thermal imaging cameras.
With its modern hardware and software architecture, TAROSS provides a glimpse into the future of connectivity and software-defined defence by supporting our troops in the sensor-to-shooter process.
12 Sep 25. USMC personnel assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force partnered with the Defense Innovation Unit and industry leaders during phase two of the DIU’s Project GI challenge to evaluate commercial small unmanned aerial systems in realistic operational environments, Aug. 18-29. The 12-day event brought together Marines assigned to 1st Marine Division — including operators, leaders and subject matter experts — to test vendor-loaned systems across multiple ranges. The training period included four days of Marine-led familiarization, followed by six days of scenario-based demonstrations. Assessments will directly inform War Department procurement decisions and accelerate the integration of resilient, cost-effective small UASs into the joint force.
“The GI challenge puts our Marines at the center of capability development. Their expertise, combined with the innovation of our industry partners, is shaping the next generation of unmanned systems,” said Marine Brig. Gen. Michael Nakonieczny, deputy commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force. “I MEF is proud to play a leading role in advancing technologies that directly enhance the lethality and survivability of our Marines.”
Marines evaluated systems against operational criteria, including setup, deployment time, weatherproofing, payload capacity and performance across varying terrain and climates. Evaluations emphasized how each system affected tactics, techniques and procedures during realistic combat scenarios.
“Robotics are revolutionizing the battlefield, and it’s no secret that first-person-view drones have become one of the most lethal and disruptive weapons worldwide,” said Marine Maj. Steven Atkinson, I Marine Expeditionary Force DIU event lead planner. “Our mission is to ensure America’s warfighters get the very best, battle-tested technology so they can be effective anywhere in the world.”
The challenge represents the second phase of a three-part competitive selection process. Phase one involved an initial screening in which the DIU reviewed vendor proposals and chose the most promising systems for further testing. Phase two brought those selected vendors to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, for hands-on evaluation by the I Marine Expeditionary Force. A final phase three round will determine which systems advance to procurement, with winning platforms expected to be added to DOW’s “Blue UAS Cleared List” — drones compliant with current law and policy, validated as cybersecure and available for DOW purchase and operation — by March 15, 2026.
“Bottom-up refinement is something the Marine Corps has always valued. The ability for dedicated to test, stress and provide input on these products is exactly what was needed for this project and the service,” said Marine 2nd Lt. Kienan Morrissey, an intelligence officer assigned to 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion who participated in the evaluation of the vendor-loaned small UAS platforms.
Marines stress-tested the systems in contested environment simulations, focusing on modern kill chain operations and first-person view effects capabilities. Vendors were required to provide at least three prototypes for testing, though some platforms received exemptions due to design characteristics or employment concepts.
Following evaluations, Marines conducted detailed debriefs to capture feedback that will guide procurement and influence future small UAS capability development across DOW. Units within I Marine Expeditionary Force will continue working with selected systems beyond the challenge to provide additional recommendations for improvement.
The DIU’s Project GI challenge represents one of the Marine Corps’ largest field-based industry engagements, focusing on emerging drone technology and directly supporting modernization priorities identified by Marine Corps and Pentagon leaders for operations against peer adversaries.
“Events like these ensure our Marines will have the best available tools at their disposal in the next conflict,” Morrissey said. (Source: U.S. DoD)
11 Sep 25. DroneShield Integrates Sentrycs into its Multi-Layered DroneSentry Counter-Drone Solution. The partnership expands DroneShield’s layered counter-drone solution with protocol-level takeover, controlled landing, and forensic capabilities. DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counter-drone technology, announces a further layer to its DroneSentry solutions via integration with Sentrycs, introducing protocol-level cyber takeover, controlled landing, and advanced forensic capabilities.
This expanded capability builds on DroneShield’s long-standing ecosystem of integrated partners, alongside its own radio frequency detection and smart disruption defeat capabilities via its DroneSentry-X solutions. The existing partners include Echodyne, Bosch, and Teledyne FLIR on detection, and Epirus on directed-energy defeat—converging within the DroneSentry-C2 command-and-control platform. Together, these integrations deliver unmatched situational awareness, layered response, and operator choice in one unified solution.
Key developments include:
- A newly added technology layer for detection and defeat capability in the DroneSentry-C2 platform.
- Full-integration of DroneShield and Sentrycs solutions, delivering market-leading fused cyber and RF detection and mitigation functionality
- Optimisation of DroneSentry-C2’s SensorFusionAI (SFAI) engine to ingest ‘cyber-RF’ (CoRF) detection data, supporting enhanced real-time analytics and response.
09 Sep 25. Chess Dynamics, part of the Cohort plc Group, has announced the launch of OMEGA, its most powerful multi-purpose positioner to date. Designed to meet the growing demands of defence and security customers, OMEGA joins the company’s established portfolio alongside the combat-proven Cobra, Viper and IOTA systems.
OMEGA marks a significant leap in performance and resilience for mission-critical payload handling. Supporting payloads up to 500kg (½ tonne) it delivers increased torque, precision, and stability for large and complex sensor systems. This enables it to handle the heaviest and most complex sensor suites used in today’s multi-domain operations — including radar, multi-sensor pods, and long-range precision surveillance systems.
As defence and security missions increasingly rely on multi-sensor integration and real-time situational awareness, precision positioners are vital to delivering performance under pressure. OMEGA ensures rock-solid tracking accuracy and reliability – even under the environmental and physical stresses of today’s contested battlespace.
Mark Byfield, Managing Director at Chess Dynamics comments, ‘OMEGA is a direct response to operational needs we’ve seen in the field. With sensor payloads growing complexity and therefore size and weight, our customers need platforms that can deliver uncompromising performance in real-world conditions. OMEGA brings that power.’
High Torque, Outstanding Resilience and Full integration Flexibility
Engineered for demanding payloads, OMEGA is purpose-built for large sensor configurations, providing smooth, precise control in the toughest operational environments. Its robust build ensures reliable tracking even under vibration, recoil, or environmental stress, from pothole-laden roads to mast-mounted maritime platforms.
Like the Chess Dynamics’ Viper (optimised for mobile platforms with EO systems up to 60kg) OMEGA is based on an open, modular architecture that supports integration with a wide range of sensors and effectors. It is platform-agnostic, adaptable to land vehicles, naval vessels, fixed infrastructure or deployable systems.
OMEGA key features include:
- Payload flexibility for advanced RF, radar, and EO systems.
- Increased torque capacity for smooth, accurate control even with heavy sensor configurations.
- Maintains precise pointing under gusting or persistent wind conditions.
- Stabilised options for dynamic platforms.
- Supports advanced multi-sensor heads without compromising responsiveness or stability.
12 Sep 25. AV Partners with ARKEUS to Deliver Hyperspectral Optical Radar Payload for Jump20 Uncrewed Platform. Today, AeroVironment (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) unveiled the newest payload for its Group 3 JUMP 20 uncrewed autonomous system (UAS)–the Arkeus Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR). The HSOR-equipped JUMP 20 redefines autonomous Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions and equips forces with comprehensive situational awareness across domains.
Integrating the autonomous, real-time Arkeus HSOR on the long-range, multi-mission AV JUMP 20 is a transformative step forward in reconnaissance technology. Built for congested and degraded visual conditions, the HSOR-equipped JUMP 20 offers long standoff and increased situational awareness in operational environments where visibility is limited, electromagnetic conditions are constrained, and payload flexibility is essential. Utilizing hyperspectral imaging to analyze materials’ unique spectral “fingerprint” enables rapid environmental analysis, including water depth, foliage density, subterranean activity, and more–day and night.
“The JUMP 20 is the first and only uncrewed platform to integrate Arkeus HSOR, which itself is the first real-time, wide-area scan, hyperspectral sensor,” said Trace Stevenson, President of Autonomous Systems for AV. “The technological innovation is groundbreaking and important. But most important is the capability we can now deliver to the warfighter.”
Leveraging an AI-driven data engine and rapid environmental assessments, the HSOR-equipped JUMP 20 provides operators with persistent detection, classification, location, and tracking of hundreds of contacts simultaneously–across land, sea, littoral, and transitional zones with no recalibration or hardware changes. With more than eight times the range in degraded visual environments as compared with traditional Electro-Optical Infrared (EO/IR) sensors, it is ideal for wide-area ISR, maritime domain awareness, search and rescue, counter narcotics operations, border security, and more.
“This HSOR-equipped JUMP 20 heralds a new era in multi-mission operations for forces that prioritize situational awareness across domains as the cornerstone of operational success,” said Simon Olsen, President & CEO of Arkeus. “Together with AV, we are enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making processes for warfighters in contested, congested battlespaces.”
The JUMP 20 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), fixed-wing uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) that provides advanced multi-sensor ISR services. The system delivers 13+ hours of endurance with a Line of Sight (LOS) operational range of 185 km (100nm) and a Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) range of over 500nm. Operators can set it up and deploy it in less than 30 minutes without the need for launch or recovery equipment. With a 30-pound payload bay and common autopilot and ground control system architecture, the JUMP 20 is a highly customizable, modular platform that can be custom-configured to meet operational or customer requirements.
(Source: ASD Network
12 Sep 25. Babcock and CiTech sign MOU to develop rapidly deployable communications, ISR and counter-UAS systems for Eastern Europe. Babcock International Group (Babcock), the defence company, and Australian company Critical Infrastructure Technologies (CiTech) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a rapidly deployable hub that can house a combination of 5G communication, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) and counter-UAS systems for the Eastern Flank and other defence and national security applications.
The MOU, signed at DSEI, will involve both parties working exclusively on opportunities to supply Eastern Europe with a system based on CiTech’s Nexus 20 platform.
The 20ft container sized product, which can be transported on a truck, will house 5G communications, counter UAS, and ISR technology. It can unload itself, adapt to sloping or uneven ground and deploy 20m cyclone rated tower.
As part of the MOU, Babcock and CiTech will also explore the development Nexus 16 assembly hub in Eastern Europe and opportunities across NATO’s Eastern Flank.
Western Australian based CiTech was one of the first companies to join Babcock’s Global Supply Chain Program (GSCP) which strengthens Australian industry’s access to international defence markets by opening up new commercial pathways.
Babcock’s dedicated GSCP delivery team is strategically situated in both Australia and the UK to provide continual advocacy at a global level and identify gaps in that have the potential to be filled by Australian supplier capability.
Mark Goldsack, Babcock’s International Director, said: “We are delighted to be signing this partnership with CiTech, where we can deliver a rapidly deployable communications, counter-UAS and ISR capability as well as develop a dedicated assembly hub to support further opportunities.”
Brenton Scott, CEO of CiTech, added: “As an Australian defence industry SME, partnering with Babcock unlocks a pathway for the Nexus 20 to be rapidly scaled across Eastern Europe. This isn’t a single deployment – it’s the beginning of a regional expansion that positions CiTECH’s Nexus 20 as a benchmark capability across NATO’s Eastern Flank.”
08 Sep 25. Welsh companies OcuSight Limited and Optical Tool for Industry (OTI) unveil digital PDP Periscope upgrade delivering unassisted 0.5 mLux performance — no image‑intensifier tubes required
Drop‑in digitisation of legacy PDP periscopes adds day/night imaging, real‑time Image signal processor (ISP), and on‑screen overlays to extend service life and reduce cost of ownership.
OcuSight, in collaboration with Optical Tool for Industry (OTI), today announced a re‑engineered PDP Periscope Digitisation Pack that replaces legacy image‑intensifier tube assemblies with a modern low‑light digital camera and real‑time ISP. The upgrade enables unassisted operation down to 0.5 mLux as well as full daylight performance, eliminating reliance on costly — and increasingly obsolete — intensifier tubes while retaining much of the original PDP periscope hardware. The solution will debut at DSEI 2025, ExCeL London, 9–12 September at the ADS Pavilion (stand number N6-165)
“Modernising proven periscope platforms doesn’t have to mean full replacement,” said Mark Faux, Director, OcuSight. “By digitising the PDP optical path with a low‑SWaP camera and ISP, we’ve created a practical, affordable route to true day/night capability — and we’ve done it while reusing existing housings, mechanics and interfaces to minimise downtime, risk and cost.”
Key capabilities
- True day/night imaging: Unassisted 0.5 mLux low‑light performance and daylight operation in a single digital module.
- Real‑time image pipeline: Integrated ISP with auto‑exposure, contrast, gain, and tone‑mapping/gamma algorithms for consistent, high‑quality imagery across lighting conditions.
- Drop‑in digitisation: Reuses many PDP periscope components (mechanical structure, seals and interface geometry) to simplify retrofit and preserve platform integration.
- Operational overlays: Optional track overlays and compass rose graphics to enhance situational awareness for the operator.
- Sustainment and cost reduction: Removes dependence on image‑intensifier tubes and associated supply chains; reduces maintenance exposure and extends system service life.
“OTI’s precision opto‑mechanical engineering, combined with OcuSight’s imaging and processing expertise, means customers can now bring legacy sighting systems into the digital era in weeks, not years,” said Kyle Parry, Director, Optical Tool for Industry (OTI). “The PDP upgrade shows how careful re‑use of existing assemblies can accelerate capability while controlling programme risk
Live at DSEI 2025
Visitors can see the Periscope on the OcuSight stand in the ADS Pavilion at ExCeL London from 9–12 September 2025. To book a meeting contact .
Technical snapshot
- Sensor & ISP: Low‑light CMOS module with embedded real‑time ISP (auto‑exposure, contrast, gain, tone mapping/gamma).
- Low‑light performance: Unassisted 0.5 mLux (moonless night) with high‑resolution output; day‑light operation supported.
- Periscope integration: PDP mechanical envelope preserved; digital module designed to accommodate existing PDP periscope components and seals.
- Digital features: Configurable track overlays, compass rose, optional metadata output.
- Upgrade philosophy: Reuse where sensible; digitise where it counts — delivering rapid modernisation without full system replacement.
Availability
The PDP Periscope Digitisation Pack is available for evaluation and integration trials with OEMs and platform primes. Early‑access kits and engineering support can be scheduled email .
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