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German MoD to Convert Airbus A321neoLR into Troop Transport, MedEvac Aircraft
July 9, 2020 @ 07:56 AMThe German Air Force will receive two Airbus A321neoLR aircraft configured to take on troop transport and medical evacuation roles. On July 8, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) signed a contract with Lufthansa Technik regarding provision of equipment that will go on the brand new aircraft
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Chinese, Indian Armies Begin troop withdrawal from Galwan Valley Flash-points
July 6, 2020 @ 08:35 AMAfter more than two months of locking horns at Sino-Indian border, the Chinese military appear to be retreating. "Chinese Army removing tents, moving back from certain areas of Galwan Valley, in first sign of disengagement of troops from area, govt sources say in Delhi," Press Trust of India (PTI) tweeted Monday
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Chinese PLA Shows Rifle-size Electromagnetic Railgun Weapon
June 29, 2020 @ 05:19 AMThe Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) revealed a miniaturized electromagnetic railgun based pistol- and- rifle-sized synchronous induction coilgun prototypes. These weapons' technical capabilities were recently revealed in a demonstration session
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Pilot, ATC Responsible for PIA Airbus Crash: Pak Inquiry
June 23, 2020 @ 10:56 AMPakistani preliminary investigations have attributed the cause behind PIA Airbus A320 crash on May 22 to blunders committed by both pilot and air traffic controller (ATC). The PK-8303 airplane operated by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) crashed in Model Colony, a congested residential area around 5km from Karachi Airport last month, killing 97 people onboard
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Rostec to Kick-start Serial Production of Robotic Convertiplanes
June 18, 2020 @ 05:44 AMRostecs Roselektronika and Aeroxo, a Russian start-up, are planning to begin serial production of robotic convertiplanes, the type of aircraft that utilizes rotor power for vertical takeoff and landing and converts to fixed-wing lift in normal flight. Applications include transportation of goods, control of ice conditions in the Far North, as well as as part of complex projects for monitoring extended facilities of critical infrastructure, Rostec said in a statement Wednesday
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Sikorsky-Boeing’s SB-1 Defiant Reaches 205 Knots During Flight Test
June 17, 2020 @ 09:12 AMThe SB-1 Defiant aircraft developed by Sikorsky and Boeing reached its fastest speed yet during a recent flight test. "Exceeding 200 knots is significant also because it's beyond any conventional helicopter speed, and we understand that speed and low-level maneuverability is critical to the holistic survivability in the Future Vertical Lift environment," Jay Macklin, Sikorsky's business development director for FVL, told reporters on June 16
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Bell, Boeing Complete 400 Osprey Tiltrotor Deliveries with CV-22 Handover to US
June 10, 2020 @ 04:02 PMBell Textron and Boeing have delivered the 400th V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor to the United States Department of Defense with the US Air Force Special Operations command received the CV-22 on June 2. The CV-22 is the Special Operations Forces (SOF) variant of the V-22 Osprey
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Cyberattack at Honda forces Plant Shut-down in India, Brazil, Turkey
June 10, 2020 @ 08:36 AMA cyberattack that targeted Hondas internal servers and spread a virus through the companys systems has forced a temporary halt of operations at plants in India, Brazil and Turkey. “A four-wheel vehicle plant in Turkey and motorcycle plants in India and Brazil are still out of action following the attack
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Kawasaki Developing “Flying Pickup Truck” Powered by Ninja Motorcycle Engines
June 9, 2020 @ 07:02 AMA large hybrid drone, capable of carrying 200 kg cargo, being developed by Japans Kawasaki Heavy Industries has successfully completed a hover test last month. The test model measures about 7m long, 5m wide and 2m tall, and the purpose is to test its technical possibility of a payload capacity of over 200kg and a cruising range of over 100km to function as a “flying pickup truck”
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Australia May Replace BAE Hawk Advanced Trainers
June 5, 2020 @ 11:00 AMAustralia has issued a Request for Information (RFI) looking to acquire Lead-in Fighter Training System (LIFTS) capabilities that could include replacing Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)s BAE Hawk 127 LIFs. The RFI issued on June 3 by CASGs Aerospace Systems Division through AUSTENDER says it is considering “options that may contribute towards the next generation of LIF capability
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Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U