Aims and Scope

IET Radar, Sonar & Navigation covers the theory and practice of systems and signals for radar, sonar, radiolocation, navigation and surveillance purposes, in aerospace and terrestrial applications.

Examples include advances in:

    Waveform design
    Clutter and detection
    Electronic warfare
    Adaptive array and superresolution methods
    Tracking algorithms
    Synthetic aperture
    Target recognition techniques

Special Issue on Technologies for Defence and Security
Submission Date: 2026-05-01

In an era of rapidly evolving technologies, developing and deploying advanced defence and security solutions are crucial. There is a critical need for innovative methods that ensure the safety and security of sensitive infrastructures. This Special Issue will address these critical challenges by combining state-of-the-art research and practical insights. Topics of interest include but are not limited to, cyber security, surveillance systems, robotics, artificial intelligence, communication technologies, systems engineering, distributed measurement systems, wideband radio-frequency monitoring systems, Unmanned Vehicles (UV), radars, control and navigation, maintenance management, biometric, human-machine interfacing and teaming.

We welcome original research articles, review papers, and case studies that contribute to the advancement of defence and security technologies.

Topics for this call for papers include but are not restricted to:

    Imaging and Sensing Technology
    Materials for defence Technologies
    Radar, Sonar and Acoustic Signal Processing
    Tracking
    Data Fusion
    Artificial Intelligence
    Aerial, Marine, Underwater, and Terrestrial Applications
    Security
    Transports & Logistics
    Social acceptance
    Education
    Autonomous Systems

Guest Editors:

Claudia Conte
University of Naples Federico II
Italy

Francesco Picariello
Universitas Mercatorum
Italy

Konrad Wojtowicz
Military University of Technology
Poland

Keywords: information technology; interfacing; robotics 

https://ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/17518792/homepage/call-for-papers/si-2025-001178

Special Issue on Advanced Target Detection, Tracking, and Imaging for Radar and Sonar Systems
Submission Date: 2026-10-31

Radar and sonar systems are critical for situational awareness in applications ranging from autonomous navigation and maritime surveillance to remote sensing. While advancements in signal processing have continuously improved their capabilities, significant challenges remain in reliably detecting weak targets, maintaining accurate tracks in cluttered and multi-target environments, and forming high-resolution images under adverse conditions.

This Special Issue invites contributions on innovative signal processing techniques that push the boundaries of target detection, tracking, and imaging for radar and sonar systems. We seek high-quality research that addresses these intertwined challenges through novel model-based algorithms and data-driven approaches, including artificial intelligence and deep learning. The issue aims to showcase synergistic advancements that enhance the performance and robustness of next-generation sensing systems.

Topics of interest for this call for papers include but are not restricted to:

    Advanced Detection Techniques: CFAR detectors, knowledge-aided detection, deep learning-based detectors.
    Target Tracking Algorithms: Multi-hypothesis tracking (MHT), random finite set filters, track-before-detect (TBD).
    High-Resolution Imaging: SAR/SAS, ISAR, tomographic imaging.
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: AI for sensor data processing, deep learning for target recognition.
    Multi-Sensor Systems: Data fusion, distributed radar/sonar networks.
    Robust Processing: Techniques for clutter, reverberation, and low SNR conditions.
    Waveform Diversity & MIMO: Waveform design for joint functionalities.

Guest Editors:

Dr. Jiahua Zhu (Lead)
National University of Defense Technology,
China

Dr. Zhuang Xie
National University of Defense Technology,
China

Dr. Xuebo Zhang
Northwest Normal University,
China

Dr. Jianguo Liu
Imperial College London,
United Kingdom

Dr. Ferdinando Nunziata
Sapienza University of Rome,
Italy

Keywords:

Radar; sensor fusion; sonar.

https://ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/17518792/homepage/call-for-papers/si-2026-000061