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Airbus Helicopters' Demos Single Piloting Stick to Replace Three Helicopter Pilot Controls
October 12, 2023 @ 06:58 AMAirbus Helicopters' demonstrator FlightLab has tested an electric flight control system in preparation of a new human machine interface (HMI) that will equip CityAirbus NextGen, Airbus eVTOL prototype. The pilot controls have been considerably simplified thanks to the enhanced piloting assistance provided by the electric flight control system
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General Atomics Tests Aerial Recovery System for Small UAS
October 11, 2023 @ 06:06 AMGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has advanced its Aerial Recovery System for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Air-Launched Effects (SUAS/ALE)
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Naval Group Launches First FDI Frigate for Greece
October 6, 2023 @ 10:56 AMNaval Group launched the first FDI frigate, Kimon, for the Hellenic Navy at its Lorient shipyard on Oct. 4
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Nigeria Wants Turkey to Fast-track Delivery of Six T129 helicopters
October 5, 2023 @ 11:28 AMNigeria pressed Turkey to accelerate the delivery of six T129 attack helicopters during the recent diplomatic visit of Hidayet Bayraktar, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Turkey, to the African nation. Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) confirmed at the Farnborough Airshow 2022 that Nigeria has secured a contract for six T129 helicopters
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Thales to Deliver Combat Management System, Radars to Polish Navy Frigates
October 5, 2023 @ 10:15 AMThales has announced its partnership with the Polish Navy to equip their MIECZNIK class frigates with combat management systems, sonar technology, infrared sensors, and radar capabilities. These enhancements are set to bolster the Polish Navy's maritime capabilities, with the first frigate expected to enter service in 2029 as part of a strategic cooperation program between Thales and the PGZ-MIECZNIK Consortium, led by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ)
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Textron-led Team Selected for U.S. Army's Robotic Combat Vehicle Prototype Program
October 3, 2023 @ 10:40 AMTeam RIPSAW, comprised of Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, and Teledyne FLIR Defense, has been selected to participate in the U.S
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MD Helicopters to Commence Delivery of Scout/Attack Choppers to Nigeria by End-2023...
October 3, 2023 @ 07:50 AMMD Helicopters is gearing up to deliver the initial batch of 12 MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Plus Scout/Attack helicopters to Nigeria, with shipments expected to commence in Q4 2023. The Nigerian Army Aviation will operate these helicopters to address security challenges in the country
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Italian Navy Receives Final Batch of NH90 Helicopters
October 3, 2023 @ 05:36 AMLeonardo has completed deliveries of NH90 helicopters and established a dedicated simulation center for NH90 crews. The 46th SH-90A ASW/ASuW helicopter, produced in Venice Tessera, is now at the Italian Navy's Maristaeli Luni Base, bringing the total NH90 fleet for the prime operator to 56
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Australia Withdraws MRH-90 Taipan Helicopters from Service as Black Hawks Arrive
September 29, 2023 @ 10:43 AMThe Australian Defence Forces MRH-90 Taipan helicopter fleet has been grounded ahead of their planned withdrawal date of December 2024. Defence Minister Richard Marles said in a statement that todays announcement did not suggest the outcome of the investigations into the tragic incident on July 28, when an MRH-90 Taipan crashed near Lindeman Island, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre, killing the four aircrew on board
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Rolls-Royce Hybrid Flight Engine's First Fuel Burn
September 29, 2023 @ 05:31 AMRolls-Royce's new gas turbine for hybrid-electric flight has completed its first fuel test. The engine has been designed using novel combustion technology to produce ultra-low emissions and this test confirms the effectiveness of the compact, power-dense turbine that will be integrated into a light-weight turbogenerator system, the company said in a release
Israel, Germany Begin Preparations for Arrow 3 Missile Defense Delivery
Germany to Equip F-35 Fleet with Joint Strike Missile in $650M Deal
Naval Group Launches Third Hellenic FDI Frigate
Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Complete Key Tests of New U.S. Army Short-Range Interceptor...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
