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In a First, AeroVironment's Jump 20 UAS Launches Switchblade Loitering Munition
November 5, 2021 @ 06:40 AMAeroVironment announced the successful demonstration of integrating Switchblade 300 loitering missiles and JUMP 20 medium unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for increased mission autonomy and efficacy. This Air Launched Effects (ALE) proof-of-concept demonstration took place in August 2021 with the goal of launching an inert Switchblade 300 from the JUMP 20 and successfully recovering both air vehicles
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BAE Systems Develops World’s Smallest M-Code Military GPS Receiver
August 27, 2021 @ 11:55 AMBAE Systems recently unveiled its ultra-small MicroGRAM-M GPS receiver compatible with M-Code signals that are resistant to jamming and spoofing. About the size of a postage stamp, MicroGRAM-M is the worlds smallest, lightest, and most power-efficient M-Code embedded GPS receiver – delivering assured positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) for size-constrained and other micro-applications
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Russian Helicopters to Display BAS-200 Drone at Army 2021 Show
August 20, 2021 @ 01:25 PMThe first ever drone developed by Russian Helicopters, BAS-200 will be displayed in the static area at Army 2021 event in Moscow starting Monday. BAS-200 will be presented at the "Army" forum and placed in the aviation exposition area at "Kubinka" airfield
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Airbus to Monitor Vessels within U.K. Exclusive Economic Zone
June 28, 2021 @ 10:37 AMThe UK Royal Navy has awarded a 12 month contract extension to Airbus covering the continued provision of satellite-based maritime surveillance services for the Joint Maritime Security Centre (JMSC). The contract follows the successful completion of a proof of concept phase, and will ensure the continued monitoring of areas of interest in UK waters to protect UK sovereign borders from suspicious vessel activity
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India’s DRDO Tests Extended Pinaka MRBL Rocket
June 26, 2021 @ 11:54 AMIndias Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test fired extended range version of indigenously developed Pinaka rocket from a Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL). The tests were conducted on 24-25 June 2021 at Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha in Eastern India, a Ministry of Defence release said
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Rheinmetall Unveils 'Smartphone' Like Stun Gun
June 25, 2021 @ 04:59 PMRheinmetall presented Spectac, its new non-lethal gun that is designed like a smartphone, today. This rectangular stun grenade is specially designed for use by military and law enforcement special operators
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UK Defence Ministry Announces Contract for new MOD Police Patrol Craft
June 16, 2021 @ 04:24 PMThe UK Ministry of Defence said it awarded Marine Specialised Technology $36 million to deliver 18 new police patrol craft for the MOD and Gibraltar Defence Police (GDP) Forces. To be used around Royal Naval bases in the UK and British Gibraltar Territorial Waters, the five-year contract will deliver 16 patrol craft to the MOD Police and two craft to the GDP, replacing those currently in use
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New Missile Tested for Russia's S-500 Air Defense System
June 15, 2021 @ 12:25 PMAn all-new missile was successfully tested from Russias S-500 air defense system (ADS), the successor to the highly-successful-and-controversial S-400 ADS. Russian publication Izvestia reported of the successful missile test quoting official source, but did not describe the characteristics of the missile
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Netherlands MoD Okays Purchase of 179 Small All-terrain Patrol Vehicles
June 15, 2021 @ 07:49 AMThe Netherlands MoD has approved the purchase of 179 small all-terrain patrol vehicles for the Marine Corps to replace some of the current BV206D, Viking and Landrover vehicles which are at the end of their lifespan. While no manufacturer has been shortlisted, a civilian or military vehicle 'off the shelf' that already complies as much as possible the Dutch MoDs requirements and can be adapted
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Rheinmetall Presents New Generation of Tactical Trucks
May 7, 2021 @ 09:40 AMRheinmetall today unveiled the HX3, the latest generation of its HX family of heavy-duty trucks. Completely redesigned, this future-proof military truck addresses contemporary military and automotive megatrends by drawing on innovative new technologies
Czech Republic Orders Saab’s Mobile Air Defence System worth $189M
Indonesia–France Scorpene Submarine Deal Comes Into Force
U.S. Navy Moves Closer to Submarine-Launched Drone Ops Using REMUS 620
Poland Secures $4B U.S. Loan for F-35s, Patriot Missiles Under Defense Push...
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...
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...