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Shield’s “Hivemind” autonomy software will go on an undisclosed “operational weapon,” while Shield’s ViDAR sensor software will go on Raytheon’s MTS multi-sensor turret to help in tracking and targeting incoming enemy drones.
[Sponsored] Enhancing combat-proven systems with new capabilities to address evolving threats can meet demand.
The Government Accountability Office’s annual weapon system assessment also found that the Air Force is moving to field a hypersonic attack cruise missile in 2027, despite delays driving a compressed flight testing schedule.
The contract is the largest in the program’s history, according to Raytheon.
The upgraded AN/TPY-2 radar uses a Gallium Nitride semiconductor that allows it a longer range, enabling an interceptor to launch early enough to hit a hypersonic missile before its starts maneuvering, according to the company.
The American company said gallium has “applications across many different sectors … [for] the defense industry, the supply of gallium is critical as it is a key component of defense products including advanced radars.”
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The US Mission to the UAE said that the term sheet signing was an “exciting step” and that the coproduction “strengthens the security of our countries and enhances our economic cooperation.”
This week’s DefenseTech Brief captures a defense landscape in flux—driven by urgent needs for missile defense, advanced autonomy, and sovereign production capabilities. Across domains and continents, governments and industries are accelerating the inte…