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Saab, Vu Systems Develop Flight Vision for Zero Visibility Landing
October 22, 2019 @ 08:49 AMSaab and Vu Systems are launching a Next Generation Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) solution using new passive millimetre wave (PMMW) technology, enabling pilots to see and land in low-visibility conditions at all times. The EFVS is the first system to provide access to airports in all weathers, without the need for conventional CATII/III infrastructure
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Lockheed Unveils “Raider X” for US Army’s FARA Contest
October 15, 2019 @ 10:19 AMLockheed Martin unveiled Raider X design as the companys entrant for the US Armys Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) Competitive Prototype program. The aircraft design was showcased during the annual conference of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) on October 14 in Washington
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US Accelerates Work on Hypersonics, Directed Energy for Advanced Weapons and Defense...
October 15, 2019 @ 07:46 AMThe United States has accelerated work on developing hypersonics and directed energy including weapons for its Stryker vehicles, and High Power Microwave (HPM) to ward off drone swarms. The Army's path for fast-tracking hypersonics, directed energy and other critical capabilities is being led by the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO)
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USAF Approves Sikorsky HH-60W Gunship To Enter Production
October 14, 2019 @ 07:03 AMThe United States Air Force (USAF) has green-signalled production of Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters (CRHs) after the aircraft completed the Air Forces performance and flight load survey testing. “The achievement of the Milestone C production decision on Sept
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Leonardo Wins $162M to Supply Italy with ATR 72MP Maritime Patrol Aircraft
October 10, 2019 @ 07:50 AMItalys Guardia di Finanza agency has signed an agreement for three additional ATR 72MPs maritime patrol aircraft for €150 million ($162 million). The agreement includes providing related technical-logistic support services to the customer, the company said in a
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New Russian Engine for Mi-171A2 Helicopter Certified in India
October 9, 2019 @ 07:59 AMThe General Directorate of Civil Aviation of India has certified a new engine for the Mi-171A2 helicopter being manufactured by Russias UEC-Klimov enterprise. The new VK-2500PS-03 turboshaft engine is the latest modification of the VK-2500 engine with an improved performance
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India’s Rustom-II Reconnaissance Drone Crashes During Flight Test
September 17, 2019 @ 06:25 AMIndias locally-made Rustom-II medium-altitude long-endurance reconnaissance drone crashed Tuesday morning in Chitradurga district of Karnataka state, during flight tests. "Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) being developed by DRDO on experimental flight trial in new configuration has crash landed in fields near ATR Chitradurga
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European Space Agency Tests Semi-reusable Rocket Launcher
September 9, 2019 @ 12:35 PMEuropean Space Agencys new semi-reusable rocket launcher, the Air Launch space Transportation using an Automated aircraft and an Innovative Rocket (ALTAIR) completed testing in Kourou, Guiana Space Centre, France, on Saturday. “The experimental aircraft Eole took off Saturday from the Guiana Space Center carrying with it the replica of an airborne rocket,” AFP reported
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Raytheon to Provide Test Mission Support For USAF’s AMRAAM Missiles
September 5, 2019 @ 09:25 AMRaytheon has won a $8.4 million modification contract for field team support services for US Air Forces Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) development test mission support
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Singapore-based Clermont Acquires Israeli Electric Aircraft Developer, Eviation
September 3, 2019 @ 12:05 PMSingapore-based Clermont Group acquired 70% equity stake in Israeli electric aircraft development company Eviation. Eviation is striving to become the first-to-market manufacturer of an all-electric propulsion aircraft, named Alice
Netherlands Funds Delivery of 150 Milrem THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicles to Ukraine
Russia Deploys New Batch of Tank Support Combat Vehicles to Troops
Sweden Acquires Four Embraer C-390 Millennium Aircraft
First REMUS 620 UUV Recovers in Virginia-Class Submarine Torpedo Tube
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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...