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Thales has unveiled a new ground-based multi-mission radar with simultaneous ground and low-level air surveillance, providing early UAV detection, in particular of micro-drones. The Ground Observer 20 Multi-Mission (GO20 MM) is a single mode multi-mission radar for continuous 360° 3D detection, tracking and automatic classification of the full threat spectrum
Airbus Helicopters has started flight testing an engine back-up system (EBS) onboard its Flightlab. The tests are being conducted in partnership with the French Civil Aviation Authority DGAC
Rolls-Royces all-electric ‘Spirit of Innovation aircraft completed its first flight this week, propelled by its powerful 400kW (500+hp) electric powertrain with the most power-dense battery pack ever assembled for an aircraft. This is another step towards the planes world-record attempt and another milestone on the aviation industrys journey towards decarbonisation
Moog Aircraft Group has created prototype electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (eVTOL) ‘SureFly S25 for the U.S
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Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies business, plans to acquire privately held FlightAware, a digital aviation company providing global flight tracking solutions, predictive technology, analytics and decision-making tools. Closure of the acquisition is subject to the completion of customary conditions and regulatory approvals
Northrop Grumman recently opened its new Missile Defense Futures Lab (MDFL) in Huntsville to develop, test and field an integrated missile defense system. The MDFL employs comprehensive modeling, simulation and visualization capabilities to foster innovation and collaboration between developers and warfighters
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Embraer announced Friday it started testing its electric demonstrator aircraft at its facility in Gavião Peixoto, in São Paulo, Brazil. Embraer collaborated with two renowned providers of electric mobility solutions, WEG and EDP