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Rolls-Royce claimed today that its all-electric ‘Spirit of Innovation aircraft has broken world speed records. “We have submitted data to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) – the World Air Sports Federation who control and certify world aeronautical and astronautical records – that at 15:45 (GMT) on 16 November 2021, the aircraft reached a top speed of 555
The Indonesia Ministry of Defence on Thursday placed an order for two Airbus A400M aircraft in multirole tanker and transport configuration. The contract, which will become effective in 2022, will bring the total number of A400M operators to ten nations
The Italian Coast Guard signed a contract with Fincantieri for the design and construction of a multi-role offshore unit (UAM). The deal was signed in Rome at the headquarters of the General Command of the Harbour Authorities - Coast Guard
Saab has agreed to sell 10 of its new electric work remotely operated vehicles (eWROV), including further options, to marine robotics company, Ocean Infinity. The eWROV is the latest addition to Saab Seaeyes underwater portfolio used across a variety of offshore energy sectors, ocean science and defence
France warned Russia of "serious consequences" regarding its alleged involvement in Ukraine and Belarus during a high-level meeting held Friday. Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs and Florence Parly, Minister for the Armed Forces, received their Russian counterparts, Ministers Sergei Lavrov and Sergueï Choïgou in Paris on November 12 within the framework of the Council cooperation on security issues
Rostecs Additive Technology Center (ATC) launched mass 3D printing of parts for the PD-14 engine developed by United Engine Corporation (UEC) for MC-21 aircraft. At the first stage, mass production of elements of the PD-14 engine fuel system for MC-21 aircraft was set up
MBDA inaugurated its new permanent office in Brussels on Tuesday, strengthening its multinational presence close to the institutions of the European Union (EU) and NATO to better support their initiatives towards more European defence co-operation. The EU is making swift progress on enacting its ambitions for European Defence across its institutions
Collins Aerospace announced today it has formed a United Kingdom (UK)-based collaboration to help deliver complex-shaped composite components for the next generation of aircraft with a focus on system simplification, weight reduction and cost competitiveness. These improvements can help drive down the overall cost of manufacturing while increasing the competitiveness of the UKs aerospace industry as it supports global green initiatives leading to weight reduction and lower carbon emissions, the company said in a statement
Northrop Grumman recently completed the critical design review of the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) prototype for the U.S