07 Oktober 2025

Blighter Wins Contract from South East Asian Military for Smart & Scalable Mobile Border Surveillance Radars

07 Oktober 2025

Blighter Radar Deployed on a solar powered trailer system. The South East Asian country could be Malaysia which Blighter has been attended and showcased product at DSA 2022 (photo: Blighter)

Blighter are pleased to announce the win of a follow-on contract from a military customer in South East Asia, to supply its Blighter B400 series radars for border surveillance.

The radars will be installed by Blighter’s local systems integration partner onto specialist army vehicles for rapid deployment to border infiltration hotspots. When required, the radars can also be trailer mounted on a higher mast or dismounted and set up on a tripod for locations that are inaccessible by vehicle.

Blighter’s ultra-reliable low power solid-state radars contain no moving parts so are easily transportable and can be quickly reconfigured to match the changing patterns and locations of border infiltration.

James Long, CEO at Blighter, says, “Our radars have served this major economy for many years now, so we are delighted that the customer has chosen our technology to extend the surveillance coverage across the country’s diverse border terrains which include mountains, dense forests, arid deserts and coastlines.”

Blighter radars mounted on a vehicle, as part of a sophisticated surveillance system (photo: Blighter)

The radars will be supplied with the company’s AI-assisted BlighterNexus software to allow easy integration of the new radars with existing sensors and to provide operators with a common operating picture (COP) across the country’s strategic border regions.

According to Blighter, the additional radars will result in a significant boost to situational awareness, allowing operators to detect, track and classify small surface targets (people, vehicles and vessels) and near ground aerial threats in real time, in the most demanding environments. The radars deliver up to 360-degrees of pure electronic scanning coverage and are field proven to work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in all weather conditions, including fog.

“Our system architecture will enable multiple radars and peripherals to be managed via a unified interface, providing security forces with a scalable, secure and smart view of the border environment,” says James Long. “This level of integration will reduce operational blind spots and improves coordination between surveillance system operators and threat response teams.”

B400 Series Ground Surveillance Radar Unit with W20S Antennas (photo: Blighter)

The B400 radar’s compact, modular design and low-power electronic scanning frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) technologies provide uninterrupted rapid surveillance over a wide area detecting moving vehicles and persons (including ‘crawlers’) at ranges of up to 32 km.

Blighter radars are trusted by the UK Ministry of Defence for forward operating base (FOB) protection, the South Korean Army for border surveillance along the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), by the United States Air Force for drone detection, and by several Five Eyes/NATO customers for deployment on their mobile surveillance and armoured vehicles.

Blighter introduced the world’s first, non-rotating, solid-state, electronic-scanning, micro-Doppler ground radar in 2003. Today, the product portfolio covers the three domains of land, sea and air with the B400, C400, A400 and A800 family of ground-based radars. The radars’ modular design enables the technology to be deployed on towers and vehicles, and as dismounted portable systems on tripods.

Photos of Vietnam's PTH-130 Self-Propelled Howitzer Appeared for the First Time

07 Oktober 2025

PTH-130 self-propelled artillery designed and manufactured by the Military Technical Academy (photo: Thanh Nien)

The PTH-130 self-propelled howitzer has modern features, is flexible and highly automated, approaching other self-propelled artillery in the world, suitable for the needs and fighting methods of artillery.

The 12th Congress of the Military Party Committee , term 2025 - 2030, which took place from September 29 to October 2, was a great success. On the sidelines of the congress, many units displayed images, documents, artifacts, products and celebratory works.

This activity has the participation of the General Department of Defense Industry, the General Department of Logistics and Technology, the Signal Corps, the Military Technical Academy, the Political Department (General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army), the Vietnam Military History Museum, the Military Library and the Military Industry and Telecommunications Group (Viettel).

Among them, the PTH-130 self-propelled artillery product of the Military Technical Academy attracted attention when it was first launched.

Major General Le Xuan The, Commander of Military Region 7 (right), visits the PTH-130 SPH (photo: Thanh Nien)

According to the Military Technical Academy, the PTH-130 self-propelled artillery is part of a Ministry of National Defense-level science and technology project "researching and perfecting the design and manufacturing of a 130 mm wheeled self-propelled artillery system (PTH-130)".

This is a multidisciplinary scientific and technological product with the participation of many faculties, institutes and specialized centers of the Military Technical Academy such as: Technology Center, Faculty of Mechanics, Faculty of Weapons, Institute of System Integration, Institute of Dynamic Mechanics, Institute of Missiles and Control Engineering, headed by Colonel, Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Quoc Hoang, Commander of the Technology Center.

The PTH-130 self-propelled artillery was researched and designed on the basis of integrating the 130 mm - M46 gun onto the Kamaz 6560 (8x8) vehicle with modern features, flexible mobility, high automation, approaching the world's self-propelled artillery, suitable for the needs and fighting style of artillery.

The successful development of the PTH-130 self-propelled artillery demonstrates the creativity and research ability of scientists, affirming the determination of Vietnam's national defense in self-reliance, self-production and modernization of weapons and equipment. Thereby, creating a foundation for the introduction of defense products researched and manufactured by the Military Technical Academy into military equipment.

Self-propelled artillery PTH130-K255B designed by the Military Technical Academy (photo: Thanh Nien)

Previously, at the National Achievement Exhibition (Dong Anh commune, Hanoi), the Military Technical Academy also announced the PTH130-K255B self-propelled artillery product, which was chaired, designed and manufactured by this unit.

This self-propelled artillery complex is a general department-level project, built by mounting the 130 mm M46 gun on the KrAZ-255B off-road truck chassis (a vehicle manufactured by the Soviet Union), helping to increase mobility and adapt to modern warfare. 

PTH130-K255B has a crew of 6 people, total weight 23.3 tons; dimensions in marching position 10,650 x 2,060 x 3,540 mm, dimensions in combat position 11,755 x 3,200 x 7,450 mm.

The cannon has a maximum range of over 27 km; firing rate of 5 - 8 rounds/minute; muzzle velocity of 930 m/second; direction angle range from minus 25 - 25 degrees; elevation angle range from 0 - 45 degrees. Time to transition from marching to combat is under 4 minutes.

KRI Semarang 594 Kembali Jalankan Fungsi Utama sebagai Kapal LPD

07 Oktober 2025

KRI Semarang 594 LPD (photo: Kompas)

SEMARANG, KOMPAS.TV - KRI Semarang 594 kini kembali menjalankan fungsi utamanya sebagai kapal jenis Landing Platform Dock (LPD) dengan kemampuan docking dan undocking, serta mendukung mobilisasi personel.

Meriam utama Leonardo OTO Twin 40L70 compact kaliber 40mm berfungsi sebagai DARDO/CIWS (photo: Gaethje)

Sebelumnya, KRI Semarang 594 sempat beralih fungsi menjadi kapal rumah sakit untuk membantu penanganan krisis selama pandemi Covid-19.

Dua unit meriam 20 mm juga melengkapi KRI Semarang 594 (photo: KRI 594)

Memasuki tahun 2025, kapal ini kembali mengemban tugas strategis sebagai bagian dari Satgas II Latihan Teknis Kartika Jala Krida, dalam pelayaran muhibah Duta Bangsa.

06 Oktober 2025

Saab dan ST Engineering Mengajukan Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) untuk Angkatan Laut Estonia

06 Oktober 2025

Kapal LMV yang dioperasikan oleh RSN (photo: RSN)

Saab memamerkan model Kapal Misi Pesisir (LMV) di Estonian Defence Week Expo 2025 yang diselenggarakan di Tallinn pada 24-25 September. Saab dan ST Engineering mengusulkan kapal tersebut untuk Angkatan Laut Estonia.

Seorang perwakilan Saab di stan perusahaan mengatakan kepada Janes pada 24 September bahwa Estonia dapat ditawari pembagian kerja sebesar 30-50% di LMV, termasuk membangun lambungnya di galangan kapal Estonia, dengan Saab menyediakan superstrukturnya.

Seorang juru bicara Saab mengatakan kepada Janes pada 29 September, “Saab Swedia dan ST Engineering dari Singapura kembali bekerja sama untuk menawarkan varian Kapal Misi Litoral bagi Angkatan Laut Estonia. Kapal sepanjang 80 m ini dioperasikan oleh Angkatan Laut Republik Singapura [RSN] dalam bentuk kelas Independence, delapan di antaranya merupakan kapal-kapal utama RSN, di mana desain dasar dan superstruktur kompositnya disediakan oleh Saab Kockums di Karlskrona, Swedia, dan ST Engineering Marine melakukan desain detail dan konstruksi di Singapura.

Sambil menunggu rencana 10 tahun mendatang untuk pengembangan Angkatan Laut Estonia, Saab dan ST Engineering saat ini sedang bekerja keras mencari mitra lokal yang dapat memberikan nilai tambah bagi produksi kapal – kemungkinan termasuk membangun lambung kapal di dalam negeri – dan memastikan penawaran akhir akan memenuhi semua persyaratan konten lokal yang diharapkan.”

Royal Australian Navy Launches New Eye in the Sky

06 Oktober 2025

Insitu "Integrator" newest uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) for RAN (photos: Aus DoD)

A sunny day in Jervis Bay was the backdrop for 822X Squadron’s first launch and recovery of Navy’s newest uncrewed aircraft system (UAS).

The system, known as Integrator, is a fixed-wing platform capable of up to 16 hours of flight time, with a maximum speed of more than 90 knots.

Capable of carrying a variety of payloads, the Integrator offers Navy a crucial set of eyes and ears in the sky.

Commander Fleet Air Arm Commodore Matthew Royals reflected on Navy’s adoption of the Integrator UAS.


“The realisation of Integrator has progressed from concept to first flight in just six months, an achievement that truly embodies the speed to capability intent, and a reflection of the hard work and commitment of a relatively small group of people across a range of organisations,” Commodore Royals said.

A week before the flight, 822X Squadron began the set up at Jervis Bay Airfield and validated approach profiles in the simulator.

Ensuring all processes and checklists were safe, the remote pilot warfare officers and aviation technicians worked tirelessly in preparation for the first launch.

Integrator newest uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) (infographic: Insitu Pacific)

Anticipation was high as the UAS was loaded onto the launcher.

The operators stood ready, eager for launch. At the pilot’s command, the Integrator surged skyward, marking a return to flight for 822X Squadron.

Integrator flew the skies of Jervis Bay for 3.1 hours incrementally validating approach profiles, terrain clearances, and communication links, before momentously returning to the airfield for recovery.

The system entered final approach and the wing of the aircraft successfully caught the Skyhook.


The pilot, Acting Sub-Lieutenant Clinton Adams, said the launch was an exciting moment for the squadron.

“Being in control of these large uncrewed aircraft is both thrilling and an awesome opportunity, especially given the emerging technology in this space,” Acting Sub-Lieutenant Adams said.

Following months of rigorous training, preparation and integration, 822X Squadron has officially transitioned to operations with the Integrator and begins a new phase in uncrewed operations in Navy.

Two New Frigates for Cambodia: The First One is Completed, the Second is 50% Complete

06 Oktober 2025

Progress two Type 056C for Cambodia: the first was completed and the second was half-completed (photos: Tea Banh, SPS Page, and Kampuchea Thmey)

Two new frigates built by China, Cambodia's steel partner, for delivery to the Cambodian Navy: the first one has been fully assembled and has been tested, while the second one is half-completed.

After Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh (Privy Councilor and Vice Chairman of the Cambodian Royal Family), General of the 5th Golden Star, concluded his two-week visit to China, the former Minister of National Defense announced on the evening of October 3, 2025, via his official Facebook page: "On September 20, 2025, the Prince took the opportunity to inspect the first frigate, "a Chinese military aid project for Cambodia," which has been fully assembled and has successfully conducted technical tests. At the same time, it was also observed that the second ship has been 50% complete as well."


Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh made only this brief announcement, without specifying the specific date on which China will send the new frigate to Cambodia.

Cambodian Ministry of Defense spokesperson Maly Socheata previously confirmed to “Kampuchea Thmey” in September 2024 that the two new ships that China built specifically for Cambodia are the Type 056C, which are scheduled to be completed and delivered to Cambodia in 2025 or possibly longer. The statement by the Cambodian Ministry of Defense spokesperson came after Cambodia and China successfully concluded the 2024 Golden Dragon Exercise on both land and water, and a foreign newspaper reported that the Chinese government was preparing to transfer two warships to Cambodia at the Ream Sea Base in Preah Sihanouk Province.


It is worth noting that before China built the two new ships for Cambodia, China helped modernize the Ream Sea Base of the Cambodian Navy, which is an important military command, and sent its ships to dock at the Ream Sea Base and provided technical training to the Cambodian Navy for a while, as well as conducting the Golden Dragon Exercise on the surface of Cambodian waters.

A spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense previously said that the provision of the ships by China was made at the request of Cambodia for the sole purpose of strengthening Cambodia’s capabilities and capabilities in maritime patrol, protection, maintaining peace, stability and security, as well as supporting search and rescue operations and other humanitarian activities at sea, and not to threaten neighboring countries or regional security.


It should be emphasized that Cambodia is a sovereign state that has the full right to build and promote defense cooperation with all partners to serve the interests of the country and people and regional and global security. All such cooperation, and in particular the receipt of the two ships from China, is fully consistent with the objectives and principles of the Cambodian Constitution, in Article 53, which states that Cambodia has the right to accept foreign assistance, such as military equipment, ammunition, training of armed forces and other assistance, to defend itself and ensure public order and security in the country.

05 Oktober 2025

Dahana Teken Perjanjian Litbang dengan Dislitbangau dan Sari Bahari

05 Oktober 2025

Bom BNT-250 yang digunakan untuk pesawat tempur F-16 TNI AU (photo ssv: Sari Bahari)

PT Dahana resmi menandatangani kerja sama penelitian dan pengembangan materiel bersama Dislitbangau dan PT Sari Bahari di Bandung, 15 September 2025. Kolaborasi ini menjadi wujud konsistensi Dahana dalam mendukung litbang alutsista nasional, khususnya pengembangan bom BNT-250 untuk memperkuat alutsista udara Indonesia.

Perjanjian dua tahun ini diharapkan tidak hanya berhenti pada BNT-250, tetapi juga membuka jalan bagi riset produk pertahanan lainnya. Dengan SDM dan fasilitas Energetic Material Center, Dahana siap berkontribusi bagi kemandirian industri pertahanan nasional.

(Dahana)