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U.S. Navy Approves L3 Harris' Prototype Design for F/A-18 Electronic Warfare System...
July 4, 2024 @ 09:01 AML3Harris recently completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its ADVEW system prototype, which aims to equip F/A-18 jets with advanced countermeasures against threats. The company plans to begin Prototype System Integration Lab Testing this summer as part of an $80 million contract with the U
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U.S. Army Receives First CH-47F Block II Chinook Helicopter
July 2, 2024 @ 04:28 AMBoeing said it handed over the first modernized CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter featuring the ability to lift more and fly farther. The aircraft is one of up to 465 in the Armys fleet that will be modernized to the new Block II configuration
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Russia Develops High-Speed Suicide Drone to Intercept Enemy UAVs
July 1, 2024 @ 12:50 PMRussian specialists from Red Line have unveiled the high-speed Vogan-9SP combat drone, designed for intercepting enemy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) through explosive means. A company spokesman confirmed this information to Russian
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Eve Air Mobility Secures $94M in New Equity Financing for eVTOL Development
July 1, 2024 @ 12:31 PMEve Air Mobility, a global electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer and services provider, has announced $94 million in new equity financing from multiple investors. This funding includes the issuance of new shares of common stock and warrants, with participation from a diverse group of global industrial companies, including Embraer and Nidec, as well as additional financial investors
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Denmark to Bring Home F-35 TR-2 Jets as Delays Persist over TR-3...
July 1, 2024 @ 08:35 AMIn response to ongoing delays in the delivery of the new TR-3 configuration F-35 fighter jets, Denmark's Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen has announced the return of six TR-2 configured Danish F-35 jets from Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. These jets, used for training purposes, are being returned to Denmark as a solution to delays in the delivery of new Danish F-35 fighter jets configured with the latest Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3)
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SNC Wins $170M to Deliver RAPCON-X Jets to Finnish Border Guard
July 1, 2024 @ 03:21 AMSierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has secured a $170-million contract to supply two RAPCON-X jets to the Finnish Border Guard as part of the "MVX" program. These jets, currently in production, are part of SNCs latest integrated aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (A-ISR) solutions
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U.S. Navy Receives First Aircraft under Super Hornet Block III Modernization
June 28, 2024 @ 04:23 AMBoeing has completed the upgrade and life extension of the first two service life modification (SLM) F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets. The programs first aircraft were delivered for upgrading in mid-2023
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German Bundestag Budget Committee Approves Purchase of Guided Missiles, Military Equipment Upgrades
June 27, 2024 @ 08:11 AMThe Budget Committee of the German Bundestag has approved the acquisition of guided missiles and various military equipment upgrades running hundreds of millions of euros on June 26. The committee sanctioned the purchase of
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Safran-MTU Joint Venture to Develop Engines for Future European Military Helicopters
June 27, 2024 @ 06:21 AMSafran Helicopter Engines and MTU Aero Engines have signed a cooperation agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture named EURA (European Military Rotorcraft Engine Alliance). This new entity, which aims to develop engines for military helicopters, will be based at Safran Helicopter Engines headquarters in Bordes, France
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Thales Belgium, WB Electronics, AREX Collaborate on New Remote Weapon System with...
June 19, 2024 @ 06:37 AMThales Belgium, WB Electronics, and AREX have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of a new remote weapon system equipped with 70mm rockets. The project will combine AREX's ZMU 03/05 turret with Thales Belgium's unguided and guided rockets
Ukraine Faces $5B Shortfall in Military Budget Amid Growing War Costs
MBDA Invests in Hybrid Drones, Maker of Jet-Electric Hydra 400 UAV
Indian Army Kills Three Terrorists in Kashmir's Shopian as Operation Keller Intensifies
South Korea to Assess K9, Cheonmu, Cheonma Weapon Systems for Upgrades
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...
