friend-or-foe – Global Defense Corp

BAE Systems Awarded Contract to Provide IFF for US Navy’s E-2D Hawkeye Aircraft

October 2, 2021 GDC 0

BAE Systems has secured a contract to provide identification friend-or-foe (IFF) spares for the US Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. Under the contract, the company will provide beamforming networks (BFNs), an integral part of antenna […]

Russia dropped FAB-250 bomb on its own territory Belgorod

May 11, 2024 0

Russia has accidentally bombed its own territory close to the Ukrainian border while carrying out strikes on the city of Kharkiv, according to reports, in what appears to be the latest incident of Moscow inadvertently [...]
French engine maker Safran is ready to build an engine in India if India purchases 114 Rafale.

February 15, 2026 0

French engine maker Safran is ready to build an engine assembly line in India to meet the country’s requirements for local production as the French and Indian governments discuss the purchase of 114 more Rafale [...]
Leonardo Acquires 25.1% Stakes In Hensoldt AG

April 28, 2021 0

Leonardo has entered into a definitive agreement with Square Lux Holding II S.à r.l., a portfolio company controlled by funds advised by Kohlberg Kravis & Roberts & Co. L.P., to purchase a 25.1% stake in [...]
Russian and Chinese-made air defenses were jammed and destroyed in Venezuela during the Maduro raid.

January 9, 2026 0

Venezuela’s Russian and Chinese air defenses didn’t down any US aircraft during the operation that captured its president. There are questions about the quality of Russia’s defenses. It’s unclear how well Venezuela maintains its systems, [...]
AUKUS delays could leave the Royal Australian Navy without submarines

July 1, 2025 0

The AUKUS submarine deal was flawed from the start, and its possible collapse offers Australia a chance to rethink its defense strategy, reclaim sovereignty and pursue more practical, cost-effective alternatives. Australia To Acquire Nuclear-powered Submarine, [...]
Hanwha Ocean Showcases FFX Batch II For Royal Australian Navy’s SEA 3000 Requirements

August 2, 2024 0

Three frigate models illustrate builder capacity to meet SEA 3000 requirements for Australian Navy. Ocean 4300 Frigate advertises FFX Batch II tailored to RAN interoperability needs. South Korea launches fifth FFX II Daegu-class frigate ROKS [...]

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]