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12 小时之前 · Airbus’ Defence and Space division has secured the Oberon satellite system contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), which will improve the armed forces’ access to advanced space-based imagery.

6 天之前 · It is also compatible with both existing mission modular computer and next-generation mission computer. L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems president Ed Zoiss said: “Our building block approach to test hardware and software in labs, demonstrate functionality in dense radio frequency environments and validate the EW system on the ground prepared us for Viper Shield’s successful first flight.

6 天之前 · Ukraine will deploy Gimli – a new line of logistical UGVs. The UGV will conduct logistical tasks, from troop evacuation and extraction to transporting ammunition and resources, as well as mobile fire support.

2025年1月28日 · This is a rendering of the US Air Force’s future crewed Next-generation Air Dominance (NGAD) combat aircraft by the US Air Force Research Laboratory. Credit: RTX. The US Department of Defense (DoD) awarded two distinct contracts modifications, now worth up to $3.5bn each, on 27 January 2025 for ...

5 天之前 · According to a US Congressional Research Service (CRS) report, Ukraine relies on a core of professional units to conduct operations and respond to Russian advances.However, losses and exhaustion continue to degrade these units’ capabilities, as they appear increasingly called on to staff various positions across the front line.

Nato member orders Saab 9AIR C4I system Saab has secured a contract, with a value of approximately Skr250m ($23m), from an unnamed Nato member to supply its 9AIR…

2024年12月25日 · There is a case for this globally, too. Nato Flight Training Europe (NFTE) reached full operating capability in mid-November 2024. This initiative – boasting 13 members, with more nations expected to join in 2025 – coordinate its shared facilities for military flying training across the continent for fast jet, transport, helicopter and remotely piloted air vehicles.

2024年5月7日 · The modified VISTA X-62A aircraft has a length of 48ft 7in (14.8 metres (m)), a height of 15ft 9in (4.8m), and a wingspan of 32ft 2in (9.8m). The aircraft uses National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) 64A204 aerofoils at root and tip sections of the wings.

Hensoldt wins DLR QCI contract for QUA-SAR radar research The research project seeks to develop new processing methods and quantum algorithms for radar applications.