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AeroVironment Unveils Mantis i45 N Multi-Sensor Imaging Payload for Nighttime ISR

November 17, 2021 @ 04:06 AM

AeroVironment today introduced the Mantis i45 N, a multi-sensor nighttime imaging payload compatible with Puma 2 AE, Puma 3 AE and Puma LE small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Lightweight (905 g) and compact, the new Mantis i45 N joins AeroVironments expansive Mantis product line of micro-gimbals delivering high-quality video and imagery downlink to UAS operators
Chinese Manned, Unmanned Submersibles Survey the World’s Deepest Spot

November 16, 2021 @ 09:52 AM

Chinese-made unmanned submersible Haidou-1 and the manned Striver (Fendouzhe) conducted a large-scale near-bottom topographic survey in the western depression of the Challenger Deep during a scientific expedition to the Mariana Trench. With this, the Haidou-1 became the first in the world to survey the Challenger Deep, the worlds deepest spot at approximately 11,000m
France Warns Russia on Ukraine, Belarus in Ministerial Meeting

November 13, 2021 @ 09:19 AM

France warned Russia of "serious consequences" regarding its alleged involvement in Ukraine and Belarus during a high-level meeting held Friday. Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs and Florence Parly, Minister for the Armed Forces, received their Russian counterparts, Ministers Sergei Lavrov and Sergueï Choïgou in Paris on November 12 within the framework of the Council cooperation on security issues
ESG Delivers Sea Falcon UAVs for German Navy's K130 Corvettes

November 8, 2021 @ 10:42 AM

The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has placed an order for three "Sea Falcon" Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) manufactured by ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH for the German Navy's K130 corvettes. With the implementation of the project "Reconnaissance and Identification in the Maritime Operational Area (AImEG)", the corvettes' capabilities for imaging reconnaissance will be significantly expanded: in future, objects can be detected and identified with the Sea Falcon far beyond the on-board sensor system
Second Pilot in China's J-20 Jet an Artificial Intelligence Mule: Chinese Experts

November 8, 2021 @ 09:46 AM

The Chinese J-20 aircraft will use its second pilot to develop artificial intelligence concepts for the carrier-borne stealth jet. Images of the J-20 with a twin seat cockpit have done rounds of social media since late October
U.S. Nuclear Sub Hit 'Uncharted Seamount,' Leadership Sacked

November 6, 2021 @ 08:23 AM

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In a First, AeroVironment's Jump 20 UAS Launches Switchblade Loitering Munition

November 5, 2021 @ 06:40 AM

AeroVironment announced the successful demonstration of integrating Switchblade 300 loitering missiles and JUMP 20 medium unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for increased mission autonomy and efficacy. This Air Launched Effects (ALE) proof-of-concept demonstration took place in August 2021 with the goal of launching an inert Switchblade 300 from the JUMP 20 and successfully recovering both air vehicles
U.S. Special Ops Command Orders Switchblade 600 Tactical Missile Systems Hardware

November 5, 2021 @ 06:26 AM

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) awarded AeroVironment $20.3 million for the procurement of Switchblade 600 tactical missile systems (TMS)
Mast Affixed on China's Third Aircraft Carrier

November 4, 2021 @ 06:52 AM

The primary mast of the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Navys (PLAN) Type 003 ‘super-carrier has been installed, new images being shared on social media show. PLAN has 2 aircraft carriers – Liaoning and Type 002 Shandong – with skyjump type ramp for aircraft take-off and oblique runway and arresting cables for their recovery (STOBAR type design)
U.S. Air Force’s Hurricane Hunters Test New SATCOM Capabilities on WC-130J Aircraft...

November 1, 2021 @ 05:38 AM

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