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Dr. Thomas Withington

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Editor, Defence commentator, journalist, military historian.
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August Radio Roundup

Armada’s monthly roundup of all the latest news in the military communications product, programme and operational domains. Hurricane hunters KenCast is supplying its Fazzt software to...
RCESM

August Spectrum Sitrep

Armada’s monthly round-up of all the latest electronic warfare news in the product, programme and operational domains. New naval ESMs On 9th July, Rohde & Schwarz...
Remote Modular Terminal antenna

New Systems for the Space Force

The United States Space Force is set to enhance its electronic warfare capabilities with the service entry of the Remote Modular Terminal. Reports in late...
ALQ-172 Control Panel

MARS Attacks

The US Air Force’s venerable Boeing B-52H Stratofortress strategic bomber is receiving important enhancements to its self-protection systems. L3Harris was awarded a ten-year $947...
Vostok-3D Radar

Taking Stock of Vostok

In partnership with EW Analytics LLC, we share details of the new Belarussian Vostok-3D ground-based air surveillance radar. Built in Belarus, the KB Group...
The ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System (TJS)

Ruining Radars

Europe has embarked on an ambitious airborne electronic attack programme; a timely capability to counter a growing threat. Standby for acronyms: The European Defence Agency’s...
ESSOR Signing Ceremony

Crest of a Wave

This year’s Eurosatory exhibition, held in Paris between 17th and 21st June, was an opportunity to learn about the status and plans for the...
Kongsberg Thor Radio

July Radio Roundup

Armada’s monthly roundup of all the latest news in the military communications product, programme and operational domains. Thor radios for Norway Officials from Kongsberg have told...
Irish Army Soldier

New Radios for Ireland

The Irish Defence Forces have taken an important step forward in the modernisation of their communications with a procurement of new tactical radios. Up to...
Dutch Military Communications

Talking Dutch

Discussions concerning the procurement of new tactical radios to support the Dutch military’s Foxtrot communications modernisation programme are entering their final stages.  The Netherlands...

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