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MBDA Selected to Develop European Counter-Hypersonic Weapon Concept

May 16, 2024 @ 06:23 AM

MBDA signed a European Defence Fund grant agreement and a Linked Procurement Contract with Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) on May 15, initiating the HYpersonic Defence Interceptor Study (HYDIS²) concept phase with co-funding from member states. The European Commission's selection of the HYDIS² project for funding in July 2023 highlights...

Made-for-Germany Israeli Heron TP UAV Marks First Flight Over German Airspace

May 15, 2024 @ 02:03 PM

The German Heron TP (GHTP), a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) developed through collaboration between Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the Israeli Ministry of Defense's Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), and Airbus, performed its maiden flight in German airspace today. This flight marks a crucial step in the joint venture...

Aerojet Rocketdyne to Provide Propulsion System for Lockheed's Next Generation Interceptor

May 15, 2024 @ 08:02 AM

Aerojet Rocketdyne, a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, has been designated as the propulsion provider for the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program. This decision follows MDA's selection of Lockheed Martin as the sole contractor for the NGI program from development through flight testing

U.S. Air Force Instructor Pilot Dies After T-6A Texan II Ejection Seat...

May 15, 2024 @ 06:44 AM

An Air Force instructor pilot assigned to the 80th Flying Training Wing tragically passed away this morning due to injuries sustained during an incident involving the activation of an ejection seat on a T-6A Texan II aircraft during ground operations on May 13. The pilot, identified as Capt

Romania to Get 300 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Missiles for its F-16...

May 15, 2024 @ 05:44 AM

The United States State Department granted approval on May 14 for a potential sale of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles and related equipment to Romania, with the transaction valued at

New Upgraded Triton Anti-FPV Drone System Deployed by Russian Troops in Ukraine

May 15, 2024 @ 04:50 AM

The Russian troops engaged in the special military operation in Ukraine have received an upgraded version of the Triton tank anti-FPV drone system. This was announced by Denis Oslomenko, CEO of Laboratory PPSh, to

U.K. to invest $1.3B to Develop Hypersonic Missile

May 15, 2024 @ 03:28 AM

Great Britain has announced an investment of £1 billion (approximately $1.3 billion) in the development of a national hypersonic missile, aiming to close the technological gap in this advanced field

Swedish Air Force to Retire SK 60 Trainer Aircraft in June

May 14, 2024 @ 12:17 PM

The Swedish Air Force will decommission the School Aircraft 60 (SK 60) after over six decades of service with a ceremony at the Air Force Museum in Linköping on June 18. The final class of student pilots trained on the SK 60 will complete their examinations at the Flight School in June

Polish WB Group Creates Attack Drone with "100s of Km" Range

May 13, 2024 @ 10:06 AM

WB Group, a Polish defense technology company, has unveiled the Warmate 20 long-range drone, capable of operating over hundreds of kilometers. This announcement was made to

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