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Sikorsky Announces Hybrid-Electric VTOL Project with Tilt-Wing Configuration

February 28, 2024 @ 06:16 AM

Lockheed Martin's subsidiary, Sikorsky, has revealed plans to develop a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing demonstrator (HEX/VTOL) with a tilt-wing configuration. This marks the initial step in a series of next-generation VTOL aircraft, ranging from conventional helicopters to winged configurations, featuring varying degrees of electrification and an advanced autonomy system for optionally piloted flight
Airbus to Collaborate with Aviation Lessor LCI on Advanced Air Mobility Financing

February 28, 2024 @ 05:56 AM

Airbus and LCI have partnered to collaboratively develop ecosystems for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), concentrating on strategy, commercialization, and financing in three core AAM areas. Both partners will collectively develop AAM market perspectives and forecasts, conduct industry research, and harness data analytics to understand new applications and missions
French DGA Orders Saab's Multi-spectral Camouflage Nets

February 28, 2024 @ 05:46 AM

The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has announced the acquisition of 3,000 multispectral camouflage nets (visible, infrared, radar) from the Swedish company Saab Barracuda as part of the Radar Screen Net market, specifically IR (Fenrir). The manufacturing and assembly of these nets will be undertaken by Saab subcontractor, the French SME Solarmtex, located in Vierzon, Cher
Airbus, Leonardo, Lockheed to Submit Proposals for U.K.'s Medium Helicopter Contract ...

February 28, 2024 @ 05:25 AM

Airbus, Leonardo and Lockheed Martin have been invited to submit bids for the U.K
First Test of Updated AMRAAM-ER Missile from NASAMS Air Defense System

February 28, 2024 @ 04:57 AM

Raytheon and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, with support from the Norwegian Ministry of Defense (MoD) and Armed Forces, flight-tested an updated variant of the AMRAAM-Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER) missile from a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS). This AMRAAM-ER variant integrates the guidance section of the AIM-120 C-8, featuring a 10-inch rocket motor from Nammo and a 10-inch Control Actuator System, the Norwegian Propulsion Stack, developed by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace with collaborative input from the Norwegian MoD
Russian MoD Confirms Destruction of First Ukrainian Abrams Tank in Avdiivka

February 27, 2024 @ 01:24 PM

The Russian Ministry of Defense officially confirmed today the destruction of the first American-made Abrams main battle tank (MBT) in Avdiivka. On Monday, Russian forces claimed to have successfully destroyed the first U
Yemen's Houthis Damage Key Submarine Cables Disrupting Internet Connectivity Across Continents: Report

February 27, 2024 @ 12:56 PM

Yemen's Houthi rebels have allegedly damaged four crucial submarine cables connecting Europe, East Asia, Africa, and Arab countries, causing significant disruptions to internet services. This was reported by the Israeli publication
Hungary to Convert Lease-financed Gripen Jets to Fully Owned by 2026

February 27, 2024 @ 11:48 AM

Hungary has outlined its intention to convert 12 JAS39 Gripen jets, initially obtained through a lease-financing arrangement, into fully owned assets by 2026. The formalization of the procurement agreement for four new Gripen aircraft took place on February 23 during the visit of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson to Budapest
Israel Defense Forces Construct Armored Bases in Civilian Settlements, Acquires 200 Armored

February 27, 2024 @ 10:10 AM

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have commenced the construction of numerous compounds for their security forces within the civilian settlements of Gebraam, Yachini, and Or Hanar, alongside the acquisition of 200 armored vehicles. These
T-7A Red Hawk Trainer Concludes Climatic Testing

February 27, 2024 @ 08:39 AM

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