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RF limiter for radar, RF transceivers, and test applications introduced by Analog Devices - News

April 01, 2026

WILMINGTON, Massachusetts. Analog Devices introduced the ADL8201, a direct current to 30 GHz reflective radio frequency limiter designed to protect sensitive circuitry, the company announced in a statement.

Radar/EW

Electronic warfare systems to be supplied for U.S. Navy ships by Northrop Grumman - News

March 31, 2026

BALTIMORE, Maryland. Northrop Grumman won a contract from the U.S. Navy for as many as nine more Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3 systems, including the first shipset planned for installation on an aircraft carrier, the company announced in a statement.

Unmanned

Rheinmetall, Boeing Australia to team on collaborative combat aircraft for Germany - News

March 31, 2026

DUSSELDORF, Germany. Rheinmetall and Boeing Australia entered a strategic partnership to offer the MQ-28 Ghost Bat for Germany’s planned 2029 fielding of collaborative combat aircraft, the company announced in a statement.

Unmanned

V-BAT drone declared operational for Royal Netherlands Navy by Shield AI - News

March 31, 2026

OSLO, Norway. The Royal Netherlands Navy declared Shield AI’s V-BAT uncrewed aerial system (UAS) operational following testing aboard HNLMS Johan de Witt off northern Norway, the company announced in a statement.

Radar/EW

Space computing, radios, microwave electronics showcased at SatShow Week 2026 - News

March 30, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. SatShow Week 2026 put a spotlight on the hardware behind modern space operations, with exhibitors showing everything from onboard computers and power modules to anti-jamming antennas, software-defined radios, and virtual ground systems.

A.I.

Agentic AI capabilities to be integrated into defense platforms by BAE Systems, Scale AI - News

March 27, 2026

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia. BAE Systems and Scale AI have signed a strategic relationship agreement to speed the development and fielding of agentic artificial intelligence capabilities for Department of War mission environments and operational platforms, the company announced in a statement.

Unmanned

Portable mine countermeasures system launched by Thales - News

March 27, 2026

PARIS, France. Thales launched Expeditionary PathMaster, a portable mine countermeasures system designed to let naval forces carry out full missions from shore, small boats, mine hunting ships, or other platforms, the company announced in a statement.

Avionics

Data storage solution gains NSA CSfC approval - News

March 27, 2026

ASHBURN, Va. Curtiss-Wright announced that its DTS1X 10 GbE network attached storage (NAS) device’s hardware and software encryption layers for data at rest (DAR) have attained National Security Agency (NSA) Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) approval. 

Unmanned

Navigation, actuation, and electronic warfare systems to see production increase by Honeywell - News

March 26, 2026

PHOENIX, Arizona. Honeywell signed a supplier framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War and will invest $500 million over multiple years to expand production capacity for defense technologies, the company announced in a statement.

Unmanned

Autonomous underwater vehicle delivery system garners U.S. DIU contract - News

March 26, 2026

MELBOURNE, Fla. L3Harris Technologies reports that it won an Other Transaction Authority OTA) contract from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to deliver its torpedo tube launch and recovery (TTLR) system for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).

Unmanned

Defense and AI demand to drive small-UAS market to 2036, study finds - News

March 26, 2026

LONDON. Demand for small uncrewed systems or drones is growing rapidly -- expected to grow from $4.8 billion in 2026 to nearly $14 billion by 2036, at 11.1% combined annual growth rate (CAGR) -- driven largely by demand from military organizations, infrastructure operators, and agricultural users, according to a new study by Visiongain, "Small Drones Market Report 2026-2036."

Avionics

Autonomy suite integrated on UH-60MX Black Hawk helicopter for U.S. Army by Sikorsky - News

March 24, 2026

FORT EUSTIS, Virginia. Sikorsky completed flight testing and delivered the U.S. Army’s experimental UH-60MX Black Hawk helicopter with the company’s MATRIX autonomy suite integrated, the company announced in a statement.

A.I.

Artificial intelligence tools to be explored for GlobalEye aircraft by Saab and Cohere - News

March 24, 2026

STOCKHOLM, Sweden. Saab signed a memorandum of understanding with Canadian artificial intelligence company Cohere to collaborate on artificial intelligence technologies for the GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft, the company announced in a statement.

Radar/EW

Rugged data and display systems debut from Spectra Defense Technologies - News

March 24, 2026

ALPHARETTA, Ga. Spectra Defense Technologies announced the launch of two products aimed at use in demanding military environments: The G2 Ultra Rugged microNAS (G2), a compact network attached storage (NAS) system; and the Rugged Display family of 4K large-area displays, aimed at providing users with high-resolution visualization and mission-system integration across air, land and maritime environments. 

Radar/EW

MEMS switches from Menlo Micro pass U.S. Navy circuit-breaker program test - News

March 23, 2026

IRVINE, Calif. Menlo Microsystems, Inc. (Menlo Micro) announced that it successfully completed Task 4 of the U.S. Navy’s 10 MW Advanced Circuit Breaker Development Program, which company officials say demonstrates the company's leadership in high-power MEMS [microelectromechanical systems] switching and shows that its parts meet demanding real-world requirements.