The MICA NG, a new infrared seeker based on a matrix sensor will provide increased sensitivity, a new radio frequency seeker with an active electronically scanned antenna (AESA) will allow for smart detection strategies. The VL MICA NG system is based on the integration into the existing VL MICA system of the MICA NG (New Generation) anti-air missile, which began development in 2018 primarily to equip Frances Rafale combat aircraft
Thales today unveiled the TSA6000, the world's first Identification Friend-Foe (IFF) interrogator to use flat fixed-array active antenna technology that will provides 360° coverage around the vessel, with no trade-off in range capabilities, along with a fast identification capability. Based on all-digital flat fixed-array technology, the TSA6000 IFF identification system provides a smart 360° electronic scanning (or e-scan) capability enabling extremely fast identification of new types of threats
BAE Systems has has unveiled a next-generation cyber-threat detection and mitigation solution for U.S
Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, and Shield AI, today announced their collaboration in support of advanced, multi-domain autonomy for a variety of military applications
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has developed a new laptop-based interface called Scalable Command & Control (SC2) software for Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) that has led to reduction in emplacement, mission launch time and overall footprint
AeroVironment announced today a teaming agreement with Robotic Skies, a global maintenance, repair, and overhaul network for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The agreement provides for field maintenance, inspection and repair support for AeroVironment customers
General Atomics demonstrated the ability of its MQ-9A Drone to carry ‘Sparrowhawk Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) on September 16-17, 2020. The ‘Sparrowhawk aircraft is designed as an airborne launch and recovery demonstrator aircraft tailored to fit GA-ASI platforms, and is focused on Advanced Battle Management Systems attritableONE technologies, a GA_ASI press release said
China Eastern Airlines have chosen Thales/ACSS to equip their B737 fleet with the NXT-800 DO-260B-compliant transponders to meet the CAACs (Civil Aviation Administration of China) ADS-B Out mandate. This is the first inter-mix configuration retrofit with the Boeing Service Bulletin for DO-260B mandate in China,
Russian Helicopters has started assembling the first pre-production prototype of Mi-171A3 offshore helicopter. The helicopter is being built by Russian Helicopters and “National Helicopter Center” (NHC) - a joint venture between Mil and Kamov companies
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