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Pratt & Whitney Opens Largest Military Engine Facility in Oklahoma City

October 3, 2024 @ 07:30 AM

Pratt & Whitney has opened a new 845,000-square-foot facility in Oklahoma City in a $255 million investment to produce engines, including the F135 used to power the F-35 jet. The Oklahoma City site currently employs over 500 full-time staff, supplemented by an additional 500 contract and partner employees
Autonomous Drone, Underwater Robot to Enhance French Navy’s Deep-Sea Capabilities

October 3, 2024 @ 07:00 AM

The French Directorate General for Armaments (DGA) has partnered with the General Secretariat for Investment (SGPI) to develop two underwater robotics systems for the French Navy under the "seabed control" (MFM) program as part of France's 2030 investment strategy. This initiative aims to address the increasing need for exploration and activity on the deep seabed, which has largely remained unexplored
Raytheon Secures DARPA Contract to Develop Next-Generation Ultra-Wide Bandgap Semiconductors

October 3, 2024 @ 06:24 AM

Raytheon has been awarded a three-year, two-phase contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop foundational ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors (UWBGS) based on diamond and aluminum nitride technology. The project aims to enhance semiconductor electronics, with a focus on improved power delivery and thermal management for sensors and other electronic applications
Turkish TUSAS Transforms Azerbaijan's Su-25 Fighter to Carry Gliding Bombs, Cruise Missiles

October 3, 2024 @ 05:57 AM

Turkish Aerospace firm, TUSAS, has modified a Su-25 aircraft to carry gliding bombs and cruise missiles so that it can operate from a stand-off distance. The Soviet era ground attack aircraft, in service of the Azerbaijan Air Force, will supplement the JF-17 Block III recently acquired from Pakistan
Israel Strikes Near Russian Air Base in Syria Amid Broader Regional Bombing...

October 3, 2024 @ 05:13 AM

Israeli forces have launched a series of airstrikes on multiple targets along the Syrian coast, including areas near Russia's Hmeimim Airbase in western Syria, according to reports. Syrian and Russian air defense systems were reportedly activated to intercept the incoming projectiles, but the strikes still landed in the vicinity of the city of Jableh, causing extensive damage
Russian Tank-maker, UVZ “Dissecting” Captured German Leopard 2A6 Tank

October 2, 2024 @ 05:12 PM

A captured German-made Leopard 2A6 is being taken apart by Russian tank manufacturer, Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) to study its key systems such as fire control system, stabilizer, engine and other systems which is improved compared to previous Leopard models. Aside of some damage to gun, this is the best-preserved example of the Leopard 2A6 which has been capture in Ukraine
Israel Could Target Iranian Oil Industry, Military Sites & Targeted Assassinations

October 2, 2024 @ 11:15 AM

Israel vows "significant retaliation" against Iran after a massive missile attack on Tuesday, with potential targets including oil production facilities, military sites, and key figures, as tensions escalate in the Middle East. This is reported by
IRGC Claims 90% Success Rate in Targeting Israel; Israel Vows Retaliation

October 2, 2024 @ 06:18 AM

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) of Iran carried out a large-scale missile strike as part of Operation 'True Promise 2,' targeting what it described as “strategic centers” within Israeli-occupied territories. According to IRGC statements, 90% of the missiles fired hit their intended targets, including several strategic Israeli air and radar bases
Rheinmetall, Honeywell to Collaborate on Visual Systems, Auxiliary Power

October 1, 2024 @ 11:05 AM

Rheinmetall and Honeywell have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing new visual systems and auxiliary power units for military vehicles. The companies aim to develop visual systems that incorporate Honeywell's 360 Display technology, a driver vision system featuring thermal imaging and daylight cameras distributed around the vehicle
Russia Accelerates Production of Improved Pantsir-S Air Defense System

October 1, 2024 @ 10:45 AM

Rostec subsidiary High-Precision Systems has accelerated production of Pantsir-S air defense systems, while simultaneously developing new versions of the system. “Currently, our enterprise produces systems at an accelerated pace

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