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French, German, Spanish Air Force Chiefs Review Future Combat Air Systems Project
June 19, 2021 @ 12:57 PMThe Air Chiefs of France, Germany and Spain exchanged their operational perceptions on the progress of the NGWS within a FCAS project (Next Generation Weapon System within a Future Combat Air System). In terms of complexity, NGWS exceeds everything that has ever been imagined and produced in a European cooperation project so far
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Minotaur 1 Rocket Launches Classified Spy Satellites for National Reconnaissance Office
June 16, 2021 @ 09:13 AMA Northrop Grumman Minotaur 1 four-stage solid fuel rocket blasted off from the Eastern Shore of Virginia Tuesday morning (June 15), heading to orbit with three secret spacecraft for the U.S
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New Ukrainian Attack Drone Concept Has Russian UAVs, Tanks in its Sights
June 15, 2021 @ 01:56 PMAir Combat Evolution (ACE), a new Ukrainian company has released a promotional video of its conceptual drone called ACE-1, in which it is shown shooting what appears to be the Russian Orion drone and T90 tank. ACE-1 is claimed to deliver a combination of high-speed and low visibility, along with Artificial Intelligence (AI), swarming solution and the capability to deliver a mix of missiles and guided bombs from its two internal weapon bays
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General Atomics Acquires Swiss Opto-electronics Manufacturer, Synopta
June 15, 2021 @ 05:25 AMGeneral Atomics (GA) announced Monday the acquisition of Swiss firm Synopta GmbH, a manufacturer of complex opto-electronic instrumentation for space and terrestrial applications. “Synoptas pioneering expertise and innovative developments in communication, beam control, pointing assemblies, and stationary and transportable optical ground systems will supplement the diverse portfolio of laser communications, sensors, and ground systems which enable delivery of dependable solutions to government and other customers,” said Scott Forney, President of General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems Group
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GE Aviation, Safran Launch Program to Lower Fuel Consumption & CO2 Emissions
June 14, 2021 @ 01:33 PMGE Aviation and Safran launched CFM RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) program that aims to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by more than 20% compared to today's engines. The program will demonstrate and mature a range of new, disruptive technologies for future engines that could enter service by the mid-2030s
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Northrop Grumman Launches Undisclosed Payload for U.S. Space Force
June 13, 2021 @ 05:28 PMNorthrop Grumman today successfully launched the Tactically Responsive Launch-2 (TacRL-2) payload into orbit for the U.S
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Turkey Will Unveil 5th Gen Combat Aircraft Prototype on March 18, 2023
June 12, 2021 @ 12:49 PMUndeterred by its ouster from the F-35 project, Turkey is working on its ambitious
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1000 Iran Sanctions Lifted, 500 still left: Iranian Negotiator
June 11, 2021 @ 06:40 PMAfter 5 rounds of negotiations between Iran and the Group 4+1 (China, Russia, Britain and France plus Germany) in Vienna, 1000 sanctions have been removed but 500 of the most punishing ones still remain, Iran's top negotiator and Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has said. The US is still adamant to remove 500 sanctions after 5 rounds of talks between Tehran and the Group 4+1
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Ukraine, Pakistan Discussing Joint Venture, Technology Transfer Deals
June 11, 2021 @ 01:40 PMUkraine and Pakistan appear to be discussing several options for joint ventures and technology transfer following last months visit of Pak Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa to Ukraine where he was given a demonstration of tanks, anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) and drones among others. Weapons demonstrated to General Bajwa and his team include an ATGM system made by KB LUCH, the Oplot tank, anew amphibious armored personnel carrier, combat drones and several others
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U.S. Navy Receives First TH-73A Training Helicopter
June 11, 2021 @ 12:24 PMLeonardo delivered the first TH-73A training helicopter to the U.S
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Sweden to Send 18 Archer Howitzers to Ukraine in New $300M Military
Trump's Exec Order on Shipbuilding To Galvanize Military, Civilian Ship Construction
Israel Inks $26.6M Deal for Merkava Tank, Tiger APC Spare Parts
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs: Metal or Muscle?
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...