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Sikorsky, Rain Demonstrate Autonomous Wildfire-Fighting Black Hawk Helicopter

November 12, 2024 @ 08:28 AM

Sikorsky and Rain demonstrated the use of an autonomous Black Hawk helicopter to combat wildfires on October 29, the companies announced today. The 30-minute Rapid Wildfire Response Demonstration, held at Sikorsky's headquarters in Stratford, showcased the integration of Sikorsky's MATRIX flight autonomy and Rains wildfire mission software to suppress a small fire
No Freebies, Buy Weapons on Credit: Poland to Kyiv

November 4, 2024 @ 11:14 AM

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has proposed a shift in Poland's support for Ukraine, suggesting a "defense loan" arrangement instead of traditional military aid. This was confirmed by the minister in an interview with Polsat News published on Nov
France, Portugal Sign Agreement for Joint Acquisition of CAESAR Howitzers

October 29, 2024 @ 07:02 AM

France and Portugal have
RTX Corp to Pay Over $950M in Settlement Over Fraud, Bribery in...

October 18, 2024 @ 10:43 AM

RTX Corporation, formerly known as Raytheon, has agreed to pay over $950 million to settle allegations of fraud and bribery, including inflated costs on contracts for Patriot missile systems and illegal payments to secure defense deals with Qatar. The allegations include inflated billing practices and illegal payments made to secure contracts with Qatar's military
U.S. Army to Test New Autonomous Flight Features on Sikorsky's Upgraded Black...

October 15, 2024 @ 08:58 AM

Sikorsky has been awarded a $6 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to install its ALIAS/MATRIX flight autonomy system onto the U.S
U.S. Arms Dealers Report Record Profits Amid Conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine

October 12, 2024 @ 08:26 AM

American arms manufacturers have achieved "record profits" as a result of Israel's ongoing military operations in the Gaza Strip and Western support for Ukraine, according to a recent report by the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, an American think tank focused on foreign policy. The report, released on October 9, highlights the financial performance of U
KLM Demands Tariffs Against Chinese Carriers for Flying Over Russia

October 8, 2024 @ 08:48 AM

KLM Airlines CEO Marjan Rintel has urged the European Union to impose tariffs on Chinese carriers utilizing Russian airspace for flights between Europe and Asia. This route has been barred to Western airlines since 2022, following a series of flight bans imposed by Russia in response to Western sanctions
Amid Israeli Bombings, Saudi Arabia, Egypt Call on Lebanon to Assert “Full...

October 5, 2024 @ 07:09 AM

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Egyptian counterpart Dr. Badr Al-Abdalaty have called upon Lebanon to assert “full sovereignty over its territory and carry out its responsibilities through its official institutions
IDF Claims Killing 250 Hezbollah Operatives as Lebanon Death Toll Tops 2,000

October 5, 2024 @ 05:24 AM

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have claimed to have killed 250 Hezbollah operatives amid ongoing airstrikes, as Lebanon's death toll surpasses 2,000. According to an IDF statement, "Over the last 4 days, the IDF has eliminated 2,000+ military targets and 250 Hezbollah terrorists
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

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