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New satellite deal to enhance UK forces’ space-based imagery
14 hours ago · 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 …
L3Harris’s Viper Shield EW suite completes first flight
6 days ago · It is also compatible with both existing mission modular computer and next-generation mission computer. L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems president Ed Zoiss said: …
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6 days ago · 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 …
NGAD engine prototypes take shape in two $3.5bn contracts
Jan 28, 2025 · 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. …
US Air Force deliver a ‘mixed-skills’ course for ACE readiness
5 days ago · 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, …
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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…
Synth Wave: training in the clouds - Airforce Technology
Dec 25, 2024 · 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 …
US Secretary of Air Force to fly in AI-piloted X-62A
May 7, 2024 · 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 …
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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.