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The article focuses on market for active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars is expanding. Topics include fitting light fighters with AESA radars and albeit in smaller versions, the most capable models will enable small nations to deploy credible assets at reasonable prices, and the AESA radars can potentially overcome notionally superior classes of third- and fourth generation fighters has equipped with obsolete sensor suites.

The article focuses on significant acquisitions and deliveries as well as orders of airborne radars, naval surveillance and fire control radar, and ground-based radar domain . Other information about investments continue in radars for combat aircraft and airborne surveillance radars is presented.

Argentine company INVAP has become a leading technology company in Latin America, progressing from nuclear development via space to radar and other military innovation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information about defense and military technology, highlighting the development and emergence of radar technology. Topics being highlighted include potentially major breakthroughs regarding radar detection of stealth aircraft following a report that scientists from the University of Waterloo in Canada were developing so-called quantum radar technology that could detect stealth aircraft.

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The article offers information on the modern radar systems which combines surveillance with target tracking and fire control. Topics discussed include investment made by Kazakhstan in ThalesRaytheonSystems' Ground Master GM400 long-range air defense radar systems, and ninth Raytheon AN/TPY-2 BMD radar received by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency. It presents an interview with Mark Bown, group marketing manager at navigation system supplier Kelvin Hughes, who discusses company's future plans.

The article offers world news briefs as of September 1, 2013. Netherlands government has decided to replace the fighter aircrafts F-16 with F-35 by the mid 2020s. Brazil and Turkey will strengthen their bilateral cooperation through formation of working groups in the naval, aeronautics and cyber defense fields. Kelvin Hughes Ltd., supplier of surveillance systems has signed contract with Australian Maritime Systems Ltd. for supplying Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Radar System to Australia.

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The article offers information on several military technology used in watching an area of terrain. It states that the unattended ground sensors (UGS) are the extreme technological representation of the sentry. It says that the Pulse-Doppler signal processing has revolutionised ground surveillance. Moreover, Selex Sistemi Integrati SpA signed a deal with Italy in 2011 to supply Lyra 10 radars designed for homeland security as well as other applications.

The article evaluates several missiles and ground-based air defences for military used including the Airborne Electronic Warfare (EW) products from the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. NV (EADS), the ELT-156 RWR EW from Electronica, and the AN/ALR-400 radar warning systems from Indra Sistemas SA.

The article focuses on low probability of intercept (LPI) radars and its performance in naval operations. This radar is used to reduce the risk of detection and attack by using a form of pulse compression such as been used by PILOT of Saab AB and SCOUT of Thales Nederland BV. It also mentions the basic LPI techniques, the possible counter and counter-counter measures, and its other way of concealment.

The article discusses the functionalities and performance capabilities needed for the naval radar systems to operate in the littoral. It presents an overview of the research programs that formulated and demonstrated the advanced radar performance requirements needed to meet the challenging battle environments during littoral operations. It indicates that future naval radar systems will be provided by the high littoral performance capabilities following the suitable risk reduction demonstration.

The article features the state-of-the-art naval radars. Most of the naval vessels have their radars used for warfare and defense and these innovative and new generation of naval radars include SAMPSON multi-function active phased array radar in HMS Daring, SEA GIRAFFE AMB multi-role radar in Visby class corvette, and the SMART-L radar in LCF frigate.

The article evaluates several products including the FMCW (frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) radar from Plextek Ltd., Lifesaver filtration water bottle from Lifesavers Co., and the ROV-Track CBRNE hazard software from Allen-Vanguard.

The article focuses on the introduction of conformal antenna design to many military applications in the U.S., including radars, data links, and communications terminals. Conformal arrays are highly advanced antenna technology which offers considerable improvements over existing antennas for airborne find and track missions. Meanwhile, collaborative research and contractual development efforts are underway to develop conformal arrays that utilize advanced digital beam-forming control techniques.

The article provides information on the bistatic and multistatic radar systems used by the U.S. military. It does not require expensive transmitters and are relatively immune to physical and electronic attack due to its inherent passivity and distributed nature. It is claimed that this radar system will be able to detect stealthy targets.

Presents news about the defense industry as of July 2005. Capabilities of Plextex's BLightER 200 series radar; Kongsberg Underwater Technology's contract to upgrade the Kongsberg SM 2000 underwater surveillance system of the U.S. Navy; Number of serial rocket artillery launchers to be delivered to the Slovak Army.

Discusses the techniques and main concepts for automatic classification of air and naval targets for naval radars. General architecture of the classification function; Kinematics, Doppler spectrum and range profiles of air targets; Classification of naval targets.

The article discusses ballistic missile shields. The US strategy meant to deal with Weapons of Mass Destruction would appear to be at least partially based on the construction of a missile defense shield. The ultimate strategic concept being envisioned would appear to be a missile shield with several layers of defense, each consisting of a number of weapons systems. The system set up to cover North America would rely on early warning from ground radar systems in allied countries. By any common-sense criterion, the national missile defense plan is an extremely ineffective means of defending the continental US and, by extension, its allies.

Discusses technologies and equipment for coastal surveillance. Automatic identification system; Costal Surveillance System and Vessel Identification System; Different types of coastal radars.

The article explores as the range of airborne threats, strategic and tactical, grows, so, too, do the innovative defensive solutions developed by Israeli Aerospace Industries' (IAI) ELIA division. Fast, low-flying attack aircraft, medium and long-range ballistic missiles, or UAS with low radar cross-sections (RCS) - all difficult targets to detect, track and prosecute.

The article focuses on the defense industries of Czech Republic and several products manufactured by them. Topics include the plan of Czech's Ministry of Defense to procure radars for replacing the Russian-designed P-37 airdefence radar systems; joint venture between ceska zbrojovka and Lucznik Radom for production of components for select semi-automatic pistols; and increase in sales of Aero Vodochody in 2013.

The article offers information on the advanced intelligence systems with supercomputing power for aerospace and defense embedded computing market involving radar, sonar, and electronic warfare (EW). Topics discussed include focus of military forces on cyber weapons, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) cryptographic information security solutions, and embeddable cryptographic processors' defense communications applications involving use of smartphones and tablet computers.

The article discusses the need for enhanced security at national borders and for military and other high-level installations due to international terrorism and insurgencies. Particular focus is given to border security which is a special challenge because of travel and movement of goods. It highlights technologies including lasers and radars which helps to rapidly response to intrusion but man and technology must work in harmony. INSET: Hesco's 'Next Generation' of Protective Barriers.

The article reports on a multi-year, performance-based logistics contract signed by Leonardo with Draken International to ensure a high availability rate for the Grifo-L radars used to train U.S. Air Force pilots.

The article reports that technology company Kongsberg has awarded Danish radar specialist Weibel Scientific a major contract for the supply of radars for a new mobile ground-based air defence system for the Norwegian Army.

The article reports on the emerging opportunities in optical sensing and exploitation for military target identification problems. Advanced optical sensing, which includes high resolution imaging, pervasive video, fast shutter video, and 3D laser radar(ladar), brings better sensor to bear. The jigsaw ladar programme and 3D sensing and military applications are discussed.

The article reports on the contract awarded by the Great Britain Ministry of Defense to QinetiQ, a British defense technology company to demonstrate the Electronically Scanned radar technology. The company has teamed up with Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems and BAE Systems Customer Solutions & Support. This is to integrate an Active Electronically Scanned Array on a TORNADO GR4A aircraft for the 2007 Royal Air Force assessment.

The article offers information on the Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to develop the SENTINEL A4 radar system, that provide improved surveillance, detection and classification capabilities against current and emerging aerial threats.

The article informs that Aselsan has received an contract from the Turkish Navy to develop Aselsan's 9671 V/UHF Naval Software Defined Radio, that will be the technology of naval communications.

The article presents information on Rafale, the omnirole fighter. With its advanced electronic scanning radar, its unique low observable platform, its state-of-the-art man-machine interface, its remarkable Front Sector Optronics system, its superior electronic warfare suite, its powerful engines, and its outstanding weapons, the Rafale omnirole fighter clearly stands in a class of its own. The advanced avionics suite of the new Dassault fighter is divided into different types of systems all closely integrated to improve the pilot's situational awareness and to achieve airdominance. Some of them are sensors, electronic warfare suite, navigation and identification equipment, and displays.

The article reports that Executive Office for Immigration Review (EO/IR) sensors may greatly help the traditional navy sensors like radar, ESM, sonar, providing a much better and deeper situational awareness. It mentions that the U.S. Navy (USN) began an evolutionary line of experiments first the Integrated Radar Optical Surveillance and Sighting System (IROS3).

The article looks at air and missile defence radar (AMDR) for ballistic missile defence (BMD), which detects incoming security threats. Topics include Super Green Pine radar supplied byIsrael Aerospace Industries' Elta Systems; the AN/SPY-1 S-band radar in AEGIS BMD Combat System, developed by Lockheed Martin; and features of the SPY-1 radar.

The article reports that Avon Communications Inc. has singed a contract with Kelvin Hughes to supply five SBS-700 radar systems for integration with the Marseille Fos Port Vessel Traffic Management System in France.

The article focuses on military technology development and capabilities to address future defense and security threats. Topics being presented include the use of Integrated Air and Missile Defence, the use of radars to detect miniscule drones sneaking around in highly cluttered environments, stealth aircrafts, and ballistic missiles, and counter-measures.

An interview with Peder R. Pedersen, the president and chief executive officer of the Danish company Weibel Scientific, is presented. He offers his insight and knowledge when it comes to various radar technology as well as the defence market. He also mentions corporate competencies as well as collaboration in the market.

The article reports on the completion of 40 years of Israeli experience with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Topics discussed include combined attack of the Egyptian and Syrian Armies on Israel, impressive performance of Israeli UAVs that has raised interest in the U.S and the UAV Heron that quickly won export orders from traditional customers. Other topics include mission payloads comprising radar.

The article reports on the SEASPRAY 5000E Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars from aerospace company Leonardo SpA to be given to Bangladesh Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA).

The article discusses the launch of the AESA multi function radar (MFR) developed for the technology improvement programme (TEP) from the defense electronic systems producer Aselsan.

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The article evaluates the SHARPEYE radar from Kelvin Hughes.

The article reports that military defense company Saab Defense and Security USA was ordered by the U.S. Navy to supply the AN/SPN-50 (V) 1 Shipboard Air Traffic Radar which will be deployed to the U.S. Navy's Aircraft Carrier (CVN) and Amphibious Assault (LH)-class ships.

The article reports on the initiative of manufacturer Kelvin Hughes to introduce its SHARPEYE radar technology to submarines.

The article discusses the increased security and resilience in general and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and the awareness of cyber threats to computer dependent and interconnected power, water, and gas supplies. Topics discussed include promotion of the CIP capabilities by several defense firms including Raytheon, emergence of innovative, qualified, and competitive security solutions, and using the SPEXER 500 radar optimized for CIP applications from Airbus Defense & Space.

The article informs that the GROUND MASTER 400 (GM 400) long-range air defense radar system from ThalesRaytheonSystems has been entered into German Air Force Service, as of December 2013.

The article offers India defence news briefs as of March 2012. The country's geopolitical and security situation remained stable in January 2012, despite the wave of political unrest that confronted the country. Research and Development (R&D) director of Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) IV Sarma says that radars will be deployed in 10 years worth about 40,000 rupees (Rs) crore. Indian Navy leases the Russian NERPA Project 971 SHCHUKA-B class nuclear powered submarine.

The article discusses the modernisation plan for the Indian Air Force (InAF) of Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik. According to Naik, InAF would be conducting the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme by the middle of 2011. It also notes that InAF will upgrade and modernize its airfields and bases with its latest and ultra-modern communications, radar, aircraft landing systems and defensive shield.

The article reports that the South Korean Defense Acquisition Programmes Agency (DAPA) has awarded a contract to LIG Nex1 Co. to develop an indigenous mechanically scanned array radar. LIG Nex1 will develop the radar with the help of Israeli firm Elta Systems, which will equip the TA-50 modified versions of the T-50 GOLDEN EAGLE supersonic trainer aircraft.

The article reports on the contract awarded to ThalesRaytheonSystems (TRS) by Malaysia's Ministry of Defence, which gives opportunity to upgrade the Malaysian Air Defence Ground Environment system. Such upgrade would create an air defence sector operations centre (SOC) that includes the installation of new long-range air defence radar. The said contract continues the long history of cooperation between them, which dates back to the installation of the first automated command and control system.

The article evaluates the SEASPRAY 7500E AESA surveillance radar system from Selex Galileo.