The Automatic Soldier Tracking System (ASTS) maintains real-time status of all unit elements in the tactical combat zone. The GPS based end-unit is carried by troops and connected via tactical radio to other network sharing units. Implementation of the ASTS can be realized as part of the Rafael soldier monitoring and alarm system (MAS) to provide automatic tracking, monitoring and reporting of individual troops.
BAE Systems’ New EW Radar Completes First Flight Test
BAE Systems conducted the initial flight test of its new EW radar system, an advanced new radar that will equip Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots with the ability to locate, identify, and suppress enemy...
Defense-Update Weekly News Summary
Welcome to the Defense Update News Summary, your go-to source for the latest developments in defense technology, military strategy, and global security. In this episode, we explore groundbreaking advancements and critical issues shaping the...
Australian Redback AFV to Get PASEO Joint Fires Payload
Safran is integrating the PASEO Joint Fires advanced day and night panoramic sight system onto Hanwha’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV). The company announced this development at Australia's recent Land Forces 2024 event. The...
Combined Hardware-Cyber Attack Annihilate Hezbollah Command Network
Over 3,000 pagers and hundreds of two-way radios exploded this week, causing about 40 fatalities and wounding thousands of Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon and Syria. The pagers exploded after receiving a coded message in...
U.S. Army Selects New Small UAS for Company-Level Operations
The U.S. Army has taken a significant step forward in modernizing its reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities at the company level. In a recent announcement, the Army revealed its selection of two Small Uncrewed Aircraft...
