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The South Korean state arms procurement agency plans to deliver the first model of the newly developed KAI Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) to the Army this year as part of efforts to replace the Republic of Korea Army’s aging helicopters. The LAH model is currently in the final stages of assembly and is expected to be deployed to the Army this year after undergoing inspections. In December 2022, DAPA signed a 302 billion-won (US$225.6 million) contract with Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI) to build 10 LAHs, with delivery aimed for December this year. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed another deal with KAI last month worth 1.4 trillion won for an undisclosed number of additional LAHs. The KAI LAH (Light Armed Helicopter) is a compact twin-engine combat helicopter that is being developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The LAH has been developed from the Eurocopter EC155 following an agreement between the multinational manufacturer Airbus Helicopters and KAI made in 2015. It is capable of performing multiple mission roles including light attack, close air support, escort, and troop transport duties, replacing both the MD500 Defender and AH-1S Cobra helicopters of the Republic of Korea Army. Korea Aerospace Industries has prompted several conceptual variants of the LAH, including an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and a troop-transport Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) model. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/g6-crf_F

💥🙌 Rheinmetall and Anduril Industries will jointly design and manufacture a layered counter-drone system for European customers. The agreement will integrate Rheinmetall’s Skymaster and Anduril’s Lattice command and control systems into the American company’s Sentry surveillance tower, Wisp sensors, and Anvil kinetic interceptor. "This cooperation will showcase the most innovative C-sUAS system – combining the strength of Rheinmetall military capabilities and the cutting edge development speed of Anduril,” Rheinmetall Air Defence CEO Oliver Duerr remarked. Anduril said the partnership will support the team’s objectives in providing a “systematic approach” comprising a wide sensor and effector mix for European users. “The pace of warfare is accelerating at the speed of technology development,” Anduril Global Defence SVP Gregory Kausner stated. “Global defence forces must face a rapidly evolving set of threats from both emerging unmanned systems and legacy manned platforms.” #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #drone #drones #counterdrone #counterdronetechnology #uas #cuas #rheinmetall #anduril #airdefense #airdefence

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💥 Israel’s UVision Air Ltd. has received $74 million to deliver a modified version of its Hero-120 loitering munition to the Headquarters, US Special Operations Command. Called the Hero-120SF, the variant will include various enhancements, such as advanced guidance systems and improved payload capacity. The company did not disclose the exact number of loitering munitions to be delivered, but reports indicated that the amount was less than 200 systems. UVision will partner with Maryland-based defense firm Mistral Group to fulfill the contract. #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #ussocom #us #unitedstates #nationalsecurity #drone #drones #uas #uav #kamikazedrone #loiteringmunitions

The battlefield in Ukraine is a harsh teacher, and the US Army is taking notes. As Secretary Wormuth recently stated, the service is integrating real-world lessons on counter-drone warfare into soldier training at combat training centers. Enemy drones pose a growing threat, with soldiers training to counter "drone swarms" and harden defenses through camouflage, reduced signatures, and frequent relocations. The Army is also bolstering its unmanned aerial recon and modernizing air platforms to stay ahead of this evolving battlefield challenge. At Sentrycs, we are dedicated to developing cutting-edge counter-drone technologies that empower our soldiers to maintain a decisive advantage on the battlefield and protect themselves from potentially devastating threats. Read more about how soldiers are training to counter growing drone threats >>> https://lnkd.in/gZUHYKrB Sentrycs | Counter-Drone Solutions Adapting at the Speed of Threats #CUAS #Drone #Military #UAV

🙌 CAE Defense & Security has signed a contract to provide in-service support for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s future MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones. The agreement stipulates aircraft maintenance, publications management, and IT and cybersecurity support across Canada’s drone operating locations. “CAE is dedicated to advancing innovative solutions to support Canada’s defence and the ongoing modernization of the Royal Canadian Air Force,” CAE President and CEO Marc Parent, CM said. “Our long-standing collaboration with GA-ASI delivers best-in-class training technologies, systems, and services to Canada’s Armed Forces with critical devices and support to enable intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance operations.” #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #drone #drones #uas #uav #canada

With everything happening at the moment - this is more important than ever Defence Drone Strategy - the UK’s approach to Defence Uncrewed Systems The Defence Drone Strategy sets out how Defence will realise the significant opportunities and tackle challenges in uncrewed systems. https://lnkd.in/ekDZqpsM

🇪🇸💥 Spanish firms Escribano Mechanical and Engineering, Indra, and TRC have signed an agreement to develop a new counter-drone system for the Spanish Armed Forces. The companies will create a system with radar, optronics, and radio frequency technologies to protect Madrid’s troops during operations. Additionally, the new capability is expected to have AI-incorporated command and control systems, as well as soft and hard kill actuators. #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #drone #drones #uas #uav #cuas #counterdrone #counterdronetechnology #spain

To help meet a growing demand for tools to defeat adversaries’ kamikaze drones and other types of small unmanned aerial systems, the U.S. Army’s fiscal 2025 budget request includes funding for a variety of kinetic and non-kinetic counter-drone capabilities. Giving soldiers additional capabilities to protect themselves against threats from above is a top modernization for the service. American troops in the Middle East under U.S. Central Command have repeatedly come under attack. https://lnkd.in/eM24zMpG

To help meet a growing demand for tools to defeat adversaries’ kamikaze drones and other types of small unmanned aerial systems, the U.S. Army’s fiscal 2025 budget request includes funding for a variety of kinetic and non-kinetic counter-drone capabilities. Giving soldiers additional capabilities to protect themselves against threats from above is a top modernization for the service. American troops in the Middle East under U.S. Central Command have repeatedly come under attack. https://lnkd.in/exEuVu4k