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DARPA asks BAE to Develop Machine Learning-powered Global Awareness Service

April 23, 2020 @ 07:11 AM

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has asked BAE Systems to develop machine learning analytics services as part of its Geospatial Cloud Analytics (GCA) programme. “BAE Systems aims to develop machine learning analytics as a service – a first-of-its-kind, cloud-based model for the government – that can leverage commercial and open source data to deliver constant worldwide situational awareness for a diverse range of challenges
SpaceX Rocket Launch on May 27 to Break Russian Monopoly

April 20, 2020 @ 02:52 PM

NASA is targeting May 27th for the first crewed flight of SpaceXs Falcon 9 partially reusable two-stage-to-orbit medium-lift launch vehicle, ending the reign of Russia's Roscosmos as being the only supplier of the International Space Station (ISS). “NASA, SpaceX to Launch First Astronauts to Space Station from US Since 2011: NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will fly on SpaceXs Crew Dragon spacecraft, lifting off on a Falcon 9 rocket at 4:32 p
Pentagon Awards BAE Systems Contract for Armored Multi-purpose Vehicle

April 18, 2020 @ 10:03 AM

BAE Systems was awarded a $14million contract from the Pentagon for engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) portion of the armored multi-purpose vehicle (AMPV). Work will be performed in Sterling Heights, Michigan, with an estimated completion date of Oct
Kazakhstan Air Force MiG-31 Crashes, Pilots Bail Out

April 16, 2020 @ 07:01 PM

A MiG-31 interceptor aircraft of the Kazakhstan Air Force crashed in the countrys Karaganda on April 16, the Defence Ministry said today. “The accident occurred south of the airfield in Karaganda
N.Korea Fires Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles into Sea of Japan

April 14, 2020 @ 06:34 AM

North Korea fired a barrage of short-range anti-ship cruise missiles into the Sea of Japan (East Sea) on the eve of birth anniversary of founder Kim Il-sung, on Tuesday. South Koreas Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said in a statement that the projectiles were fired from northeastward from areas near Munchon town for over 40 minutes, starting at around 7 a
Turkish ASELSAN Sells Remote-Controlled Weapons Station to NATO Nation

April 13, 2020 @ 12:39 PM

Turkish defense contractor ASELSAN has signed a deal with a NATO member country for the export of its remote-controlled weapons station (RCWS), SARP a statement by the company said Friday. The contract includes supply of an unspecified number of RCWS as well as fire detection systems
Lockheed Wins USAF’s $50M U-2 Modernization Deal

April 11, 2020 @ 08:05 AM

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin $50 million to upgrade avionics, computer systems and cockpit displays for their U-2 Dragon Lady ultra-high altitude reconnaissance aircraft. The contract includes the following upgrades to the Dragon Lady: An updated avionics suite that modernizes the U-2s onboard systems to readily accept and use new technology
Malaysian Firm Offers to buy Debt-Ridden National Airlines for $2.5B

April 8, 2020 @ 03:16 PM

Golden Skies Ventures (GSV), a Malaysian firm, has offered buy the debt-ridden national carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS), with financing from a European bank. The proposal has come at a time when airlines across the world remain badly hit owing to the COVID-19 pandemic
Rosoboronexport's Trademark Registered in 45 Countries

April 7, 2020 @ 12:26 PM

Russia's state-run weapons exporter Rosoboronexport has its trademark registered in 45 countries across the world, a move that will help in branding, curb unfair competition and securing business. “Rosoboronexport JSC has received a certificate of international registration of the ROSOBORONEXPORT trademark in 45 countries across the world within the framework of the Madrid System,” the company announced Tuesday
Testing Commences of Russian R-37M Hypersonic air-to-air Missile from Su-35 Jet

April 4, 2020 @ 10:28 AM

Test firing of the Russian R-37M hypersonic air-to-air missile (also known as RVV-BD) from the Su-35 fighter jets are planned for end-2020 while flight tests to confirm compatibility with the Su-35 have already commenced. The R-37M is intended to be the main long-range air-to-air weapon for current and future Su and MiG type Russian fighter jets well into the next decade

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