L3Harris Technologies announced the Wraith Shield software capability, designed to convert tactical radios into AI-enabled sensing and counter-drone systems. The company said the capability will support military forces operating against small unmanned aerial threats in contested environments.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has introduced the Storm Shield miniature electronic warfare system designed for unmanned aerial platforms. The company says the system is intended to provide UAVs with autonomous electronic protection in contested electromagnetic and air defense environments.
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded £10 million in contracts to four companies developing autonomous drones designed to support Apache attack helicopters. The drones are intended for reconnaissance, strike support and electronic warfare missions under Project NYX.
The U.S. Army has demonstrated the launch of an A700 unmanned aircraft from an AH-64E Apache helicopter. The project moved from requirement to test in under six months, involving multiple Army organisations and industry partners.
Saab will present the Gripen E, GlobalEye AEW&C system, Giraffe 1X radar, digital tower technologies and other defence solutions at the Dubai Airshow 2025, as it received German orders for its Arexis EW suite in addition to AI technology.
The Indian Navy will lead the upcoming Tri-Services Exercise (TSE-2025) Trishul with the Army and Air Force, featuring joint operations across land, air, and maritime domains in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and the North Arabian Sea to validate multi-domain interoperability and operational readiness.
Germany has ordered 20 new Eurofighter aircraft from Airbus to strengthen its Air Force capabilities. The fighters will feature upgraded radar and electronic warfare systems and will be delivered between 2031 and 2034 as part of Europe’s joint defence programme. The new aircraft will serve as a technological bridge to the Future Combat Air System, which is expected to enter service from 2040.
The Ukraine war and expanding global conflict showered a windfall on German arms companies like Rheinmetall and TKMS, with some startups like Helsing becoming the upstarts of the weapons industry, and other legacy companies like Heckler & Koch even experiencing a dramatic reversal of fortunes.
The Acceptance Of Necessity (AON) was cleared by the Defense Acquisitions Council (DAC) in February, 2012 and at the time, the order was estimated to be worth around USD 1 billion.
