Tag: radar technology
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China Accelerates KJ-3000 Radar Jet Production
New satellite images reveal that China is rapidly ramping up production of its advanced KJ-3000 Radar Jet, with four airborne early warning and control aircraft spotted at facilities in Xi’an. This development suggests that the KJ-3000 may have already entered serial production, marking a significant milestone in China's military aviation capabilities.
US Military Tests Over-the-Horizon Radar Tech at Alaska's HAARP Site
The US Air Force has successfully tested over-the-horizon radar technology at Alaska's HAARP site, achieving its test objectives and marking a major step forward in filling surveillance gaps in the Arctic. This breakthrough experiment used HAARP as a high-power "illuminator" to detect aircraft across vast distances.
Canada Adopts Australian Radar Tech to Bolster Arctic Surveillance
Canada is stepping up its Arctic game with a C$2.5 billion deal to acquire cutting-edge Australian radar technology, giving it long-range surveillance capabilities to monitor the Arctic and northern approaches. This game-changing tech transfer will help Canada safeguard its northern borders like never before.
Radar Maker Echodyne Scales Up Production to Meet Drone Boom Demand
Echodyne is ramping up production to meet soaring demand for drone radar systems, with a new $40 million manufacturing plant near Seattle set to churn out 30,000 radars annually by early 2028. The company's CEO, Eben Frankenberg, says orders are far exceeding current capacity, driving the need for a five-fold increase in output.
LeoLabs Deploys Mobile Radar to Track Space Objects
LeoLabs has successfully deployed its innovative mobile radar system, Scout Hawaii, which became operational in June 2026, marking a major milestone in tracking space objects. This transportable radar, fitting neatly into a standard container, is already providing valuable data to the company's space monitoring network.
China Expands AWAC Fleet with Advanced KJ-700 Radar Platform
China's latest KJ-700 Radar platform is a game-changer, boasting not two, but four side-looking airborne radars that supercharge its airborne warning and control capabilities. This upgraded variant has been spotted with two AESA panels behind each wing and two additional panels ahead, marking a significant leap forward.