The Army tapped Thales Defense and Security and L3Harris Technologies to furnish combat net radios. Initial orders totaled tens of millions of dollars.
Tag: Manufacturing
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Steady growth of African-made drones recorded
African countries are increasingly focusing on developing indigenous military drones to enhance their security self-reliance, with six nations leading the way in local production. The continent has made significant progress in this field, with up to 35 different made-in-Africa drone models being developed across seven countries. Although Africa is a significant importer of drones, six
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Uganda and China’s Norinco partner on drone production
To bolster its defence industry, Uganda has partnered with China’s North Industries Corporation (Norinco) to embark on a joint venture that promises to revolutionize the country’s military capabilities. This collaboration is set to establish a comprehensive unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) workshop in Nakasongola, marking a new era in Uganda’s defence modernization efforts. The groundbreaking ceremony
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German Drone Company Opens Second Factory in Ukraine
[[{“value”:”Quantum Systems has opened a drone factory and development hub in Ukraine to fast-track the supply of reconnaissance capabilities for Kyiv.
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Anduril’s Aussie drone sub ‘one year early and on budget,’ heads to production
Defense Industry Minister Pat Conroy said Anduril’s Ghost Shark is part of the Australian military’s $5.2 billion to $7.2 billion investment in undersea uncrewed maritime systems.
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Boeing to Open MQ-28 Drone Factory in Australia
[[{“value”:”Boeing will construct a new facility in Australia to support the country’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat unmanned aerial system production.
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Ukraine war has Thales missile factory working at full tilt
[[{“value”:”Belfast (AFP) Mar 21, 2024
With the war in Ukraine boosting demand for missiles, Thales’ Belfast factory is stepping up production with the inauguration of a new mostly automated production line.
The French group’s Northern Ireland factory makes Starstreak short-range surface-to-air missiles and Lightweight Modular Missiles (LMM) that can be used against both air and ground targets. It also assembles NLAW anti-tank mi”}]]
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Boeing El Segundo Targets Production Capacity of 60 Satellites Annually
By the end of next year, Boeing‘s [BA] small satellite plant in El Segundo, Calif., may reach an annual production capacity of 60 satellites. In 2018, Boeing bought Millenium Space
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Serbia seeks 5,000 expandable UAVs, accelerates production
Serbia has expressed its desire to push for a speedier military modernisation, including the acquisition of various drones and the development of domestic UAV technologies.
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Ukraine’s drone industry seeks to tip scales against Russia
[[{“value”:”Kyiv Region, Ukraine (AFP) Mar 12, 2024
With suit-clad employees sipping coffees, Skyeton’s offices in Ukraine’s Kyiv region look like a typical tech start-up.
But the company – whose exact location is kept secret – is actually a drone-manufacturing hub for the Ukrainian armed forces, churning out unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to support the country’s defence against the Russian invasion.
“This is a drone war,” Skyeton CEO”}]]