Americas
Marshall Aerospace has launched the ARC-Radar, a modular sensor suite that can transform a tactical transport aircraft for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) roles using the Leonardo Osprey 30 radar. The Marshall ARC-Radar is a role-fit palletised solution that requires no permanent integration or aircraft modifications, and utilises only existing aircraft power outlets. The system comprises a two-panel Leonardo Osprey 30 active electronically scanned array (AESA) surveillance radar, two modified paratroop doors containing a Marshall-designed and manufactured ultra-low-profile conformal radome, a rear pallet containing two articulated radar mounts and line-replaceable unit (LRU) rack, and a forward pallet containing a mission management console. The radar panel is inserted into the conformal radome on the modified door using the articulated mount on the rear pallet.
Raytheon won a $212.7 million modification, which definitizes the existing contract and extends the period of performance to provide continued recurring sustainment, program management, financial and administrative, propulsion integration, engineering, material management, configuration management, software sustainment, security management, equipment management and product management support activities. Additionally, this modification definitizes and extends the period of performance to continue to provide joint technical publication updates, training, depot level maintenance and repair for all fielded propulsion systems at the F-35 production sites and operational locations for the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, non-US Department of Defense (DOD) partners, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Work will be performed in East Hartford, Connecticut; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Indianapolis, Indiana; West Palm Beach, Florida; Windsor Locks, Connecticut; Brekstad, Norway; Leeuwarden, Netherlands; Iwakuni, Japan; Williamtown, Australia; Cameri, Italy; Marham, United Kingdom; and Fort Worth, Texas, and is expected to be completed in November 2023.
Middle East & Africa
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and leading maritime AI company Windward, have signed a teaming agreement that will provide the maritime community with enhanced autonomy and Artificial Intelligence capabilities through the use of persistent surveillance unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The newly-integrated capability will utilize Windward’s AI technology as part of the Heron system. This combination provides users with the ability to enhance open-source maritime data with AI-driven insights to quickly identify anomalies from patterns of life and suspicious vessel behavior to calculate the level of risk. It will enable true tipping and cueing operations by sifting through thousands of targets and winnowing them down quickly to the relevant few, reducing the number of personnel and assets required to do so.
Europe
Saab has signed framework agreements with NATO for the supply of various ground combat solutions worth $33.7 million. As part of the deal, the Swedish defense firm will deliver Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifles and AT4 anti-armor weapon systems. It also covers the supply of combat vehicles and associated sustainment services to various NATO nations. According to Saab, the ground combat systems will provide the military alliance with the necessary effectiveness and precision on the battlefield.
Asia-Pacific
China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has unveiled a naval variant of its Guizhou WZ-7 drone, exhibiting some similarities with the US Navy’s MQ-4C Triton. The new unmanned platform features Wave Transmitting Material (WTM) on the forward fuselage for beyond-line-of-sight communication on long-range missions, according to a Naval News report. Having the WTM on the upper part of the drone would allow the antenna better satellite uplink and downlink.
ST Engineering Marine has won a deal to build six multi-role combat vessels (MRCVs) to replace the Republic of Singapore Navy’s Victory-class missile corvettes. Alongside the construction, the company will facilitate the integration and procurement of related platform equipment for the vessels. Furthermore, integrated logistics support engineering will be provided to sustain the operational readiness of the MRCVs throughout their lifecycle.
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WATCH: Marshall ARC Radar – Adaptable Role-fit Capability Surveillance Radar
