China is expanding the international use of its MAZU (Multi-hazard, Alerts, Zero-gap and Universal) early warning system to support developing countries in responding to extreme weather and climate risks, according to the China Meteorological Administration.

Chen Zhenlin, head of the administration, said the system has gained global traction since its launch last year as part of China’s contribution to the United Nations Early Warnings for All initiative.

Speaking at a recent press conference, Chen said more frequent extreme weather events are increasing risks to food and energy security, as well as global supply chains. He described early warning systems as an “efficient tool to safeguard economic development and public well-being.”

The MAZU solution integrates satellite data, radar systems, numerical forecasting and artificial intelligence.

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Météo-France has begun construction of a new 50m tower for its weather radar in Sembadel, Haute-Loire, with the intention of improving the accuracy of meteorological observations.

The radar, installed in 1996, is part of Météo-France’s network of 39 radars and can detect precipitation up to 180km away. It plays a role in monitoring severe weather events, including intense rainfall episodes typical of the Cévennes region. However, the radar’s location near forested areas has led to reduced performance in recent years due to the growth of tall trees. To address this, France’s Ministry of Ecological Transition has funded the construction of a higher tower, which will become the tallest weather radar structure in the country.

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The Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) has partnered with Climavision to integrate gap-filling weather radar data into emergency management operations across the state, aiming to improve forecasting. Climavision has operated three radar systems in Alabama since 2021, targeting regions historically considered ‘radar gaps’ – areas where lower atmospheric conditions are not captured by conventional systems. Under the new agreement, this data will now be shared statewide to support operational decision-making, resource allocation and public communication.

The partnership reflects a broader trend toward public-private collaboration to enhance weather monitoring without requiring states to invest in and maintain their own radar infrastructure.

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EWR Radar Systems has been awarded a US$17.35m contract to provide logistics support and maintenance for portable Doppler weather radar systems used by the United States Air Force.

The firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract covers contractor logistics support (CLS) for EWR’s E700 portable Doppler radar systems currently in service. Work will be carried out in St. Louis, Missouri, and is scheduled to run through April 1, 2032.

The contract was awarded as a sole-source acquisition and follows the expiration of a previous CLS agreement held by EWR for the same systems.

Under the new agreement, the company will support 47 deployed portable Doppler weather radar (E700XD) systems.

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The Weather Company has released an updated version of its Storm Radar app, introducing new radar capabilities, redesigned mapping and an AI-powered weather assistant.

The updated app integrates high-resolution radar with customizable data layers, enabling users to track weather conditions including temperature, wind, lightning and tropical systems. A new “high-res single site radar” feature provides more detailed insights into storm rotation, hail and severe weather.

James Belanger, vice president of meteorology at The Weather Company, said, “Storm Radar’s latest update is a gamechanger for anyone interested in the weather, from the casual observer to the seasoned storm chaser.

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The UK Met Office has launched an aviation weather platform designed to support the needs of the aviation industry as it rapidly evolves.

The Met Office Aeronautical Visualisation Service (MAVIS) is said to be the most significant modernization of the UK’s regulated aviation weather services in more than two decades. Bringing together multiple legacy platforms into a single, intuitive interface, it can support traditional operations ranging from crewed aircraft through to spacecraft missions.

The platform was developed in close collaboration with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and shaped using user research and feedback from airlines, airports, pilots, emergency responders, offshore helicopter operators, balloonists and the general aviation community, to ensure it reflects the needs of the entire sector.

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The Australian Bureau of Meteorology is installing a temporary weather radar in Wyndham, Western Australia, that will provide access to radar imagery from October 2026 after the old radar was destroyed by a fire late last year. The self-contained temporary radar will be in place for up to three years until a new radar is procured and installed.

The radar will provide the same weather information as before, plus Doppler and dual‑polarization capability, which were not available on the old radar. Doppler enables it to measure wind speed and dual-polarization gives extra information which helps with image correction.

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EWR Radar Systems recently delivered three custom truck-based mobile weather radar systems to NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory. Included in the delivery were one C-band and two X-band E800LP solid-state weather radar systems mounted on purpose-built truck platforms.

According to EWR, its custom mobile radar solutions give end users flexibility in observation location while delivering industry-leading performance and reliability. The truck-based mobile systems are designed for rapid deployment. They are operational in less than 10 minutes without the need for specialized personnel or additional equipment.

For over 20 years, EWR has partnered with customers to develop customized radar solutions tailored to their unique requirements.

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Leonardo has signed an agreement, through its subsidiary Leonardo US Corporation, to acquire Enterprise Electronics Corporation (EEC), a US-based developer and manufacturer of weather radar systems and satellite receiving stations.

EEC supplies equipment to meteorological, hydrological, research and aviation markets, serving civilian and military applications. Leonardo said the acquisition will strengthen its meteorological capabilities, which are led by Leonardo Germany, and support its broader strategy focused on digital transformation, industry leadership and growth in remote-sensing-based environmental systems.

Following the transaction, EEC will continue to operate under its existing name and brand. Leonardo said the deal will enhance joint commercial positioning by combining the companies’ sales networks and enabling the delivery of integrated solutions in key global markets.

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China has launched a coordinated observation experiment to improve understanding of mountain snowfall processes and enhance winter forecasting capabilities. The North China Mountain Snowfall Cloud Microphysics–Surface Properties experiment began on December 11, 2025, in Chongli, Hebei Province.

The two-month experiment will collect firsthand datasets, including comprehensive snowflake microphysical data and snow-surface high-spectral emissivity data. Its findings are expected to support improvements in numerical weather prediction (NWP) models and strengthen snow disaster early warning capabilities across North China and nationwide.

Chongli was selected as the observation site due to its complex topography and distinctive climate. Han Wei, deputy chief engineer of the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) Earth System Modeling and Prediction Center (CEMC), said, “Chongli, as a typical mountainous snowfall region in North China with complex terrain and a unique climate, features well-structured snowfall cloud systems and diverse snowflake forms, making it a natural laboratory for studying microphysics and dynamic processes of mountain snowfall.”

The experiment employs a multiscale, multiplatform, highly coordinated observation approach to investigate the microphysical, dynamic and radiative characteristics of snowfall cloud systems.

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