The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) naval aviation force's transformation from a shore-based force to a ship-based force has been basically completed, the military has
BAE Systems has received a $13 million contract for advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to protect U.S
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Turkeys Aselsan has introduced a flapping-wing nano unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the Teknofest aviation and defense industry event. Teknofest Black Sea event is being held at the northern province of Samsuns Çarşamba Airport
The heavily modified X-62 aircraft is helping U.S
General Electric, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman have each been awarded a $975 million contract to execute the prototype phase of the Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion program for the future air dominance platforms. All the contenders will have been contracted to perform technology maturation and risk reduction activities through design, analysis, rig testing, prototype engine testing, and weapon system integration
Russia has tested Sirius and Orion drones as part of a reconnaissance/strike system operating jointly with piloted aircraft. "Our Sirius and Orion UAVs are capable of operating as part of a reconnaissance/strike system together with piloted aircraft
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BAE Systems has unveiled NetVIPR, providing intelligent and secure military communication networks linking everything from small reconnaissance drones to combat vehicles, fighter jets, aircraft carriers or military commands. The modern, multi-domain battlefield that comprises land, sea, air, space, cyber and electronic warfare is hugely contested and it is vital that militaries maintain control of their communications in this challenging environment
DARPA has launched Ice Control for cold Environments (ICE) program that aims to control the physical properties of ice crystals to protect military assets and personnel for enhanced operational capabilities in extreme cold environments. ICE plans to leverage biological adaptations to cold environments to develop novel biologically sourced and inspired materials to meet this goal