Navy Aviators Learn to “Fly” MQ-25 Before Boeing Delivers First Aircraft
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Future General Atomics Unmanned Aircraft Could Use S.Korean Parts
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) said today it wants to build on its industrial collaboration efforts in the Republic of Korea (ROK)
Northrop Grumman Commences Building Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton UAV
Northrop Grumman has initiated the build process for Australias first MQ-4C Triton unmanned maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft. “The MQ-4C Triton will be a very important ISR capability for Australia,” said Air Commodore Terry van Haren, the RAAFs air attaché to the Australian embassy...
Northrop Teams With Airbus for Australian Triton Support
Northrop Grumman Australia and Airbus Australia Pacific have entered into a strategic teaming agreement to cooperate in the delivery of advanced and optimised aircraft sustainment capabilities at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Edinburgh in South Australia. “With the imminent arrival of ground-based infrastructure for the MQ-4C Triton unmanned system, we...
Dutch Army Tests Smart Shooter's SMASH Counter-UAS Solution
The Dutch Army recently completed a live-fire counter-drone trial using Smart Shooter's SMASH Fire Control System. Soldiers from all branches of the Dutch army, including the Air Force, Special Forces, and Marines, attended the trial, which was done in close co-operation with Smart Shooter Dutch Partner, TBM bv
BAE Systems to Develop Attritable Air Vehicle Systems Under USAF Skyborg Program
BAE Systems has been awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to develop an attritable air vehicle system for the Skyborg program. Under this program, which has a contract ceiling of up to $400 million, the company will compete to develop a digital design for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of autonomous functions
Oil Leak, Defective Parts in South Korean RQ-4 Global Hawk Drones
A South Korean official confirmed an oil leak from one of the militarys RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk drones besides finding a defective part in another. An oil leak was found in the landing gear of one aircraft, with a core control sensor-related problem detected at another, an official was quoted as saying by
Qatar, Albania First Customers for Turkish IHAMAX Anti-Drone System
Qatar and Albania will become the first countries to buy Turkeys IHAMAX anti-drone systems. Produced by National War Technologies Defense Systems Inc
Boeing Australia’s Loyal Wingman Unmanned Aircraft Completes First Taxi
The Boeing Loyal Wingman aircraft being developed with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) recently moved under its own power for the first time, a key milestone for the aircraft thats expected to make its first flight this year. “Seeing the prototype take to the runway for this low-speed taxi test is an exciting moment – another significant development milestone ahead of its first flight,” said Air Vice-Marshal Cath Roberts, RAAF Head of Air Force Capability
Russia Firm Displays Mine-Clearing Drone
Russia today showcased a mine-clearing drone named "Strekoza" (Dragonfly). The aircraft was unveiled during 24th Interpolitex-2020 international homeland security exhibition is running at the VDNH All-Russian Exhibition Center in Moscow that is taking place between October 20-23
GA-ASI Selects Two Belgian Firms for MQ-9B Deal
GA-ASI announced the selection of two Belgian companies – Hexagons Geospatial division and ScioTeq – from its “Blue Magic Belgium” (BMB) industry solicitation event that took place the week of 21 September. The goal of BMB is to identify Belgian technology suppliers to support GA-ASI in the development of
South Korea To Get Global Hawk Intelligence System
South Korean military will soon receive a system used to analyze imagery taken by its fleet of four RQ-4 Global Hawk drones from the United States. Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said Tuesday that the devices would be brought in by December following delays incurred by COVID-19 and prolonged negotiations with U
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First Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessel Delivered to Australian MoD
Dutch F-35s Train for Rapid Deployment in Estonia
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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U