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Airbus UpNext Testing New Technologies for Automatic Taxiing, Pilot Assistance

May 21, 2024 @ 10:17 AM

Airbus UpNext, an Airbus subsidiary, is testing new technologies for automatic taxiing and pilot assistance on an electric truck. The three-year research project, named Optimate, will integrate advanced automation, computer vision, data fusion, and machine learning to enhance aircraft navigation, the human-machine interface, and flight safety
MBDA Selected to Develop European Counter-Hypersonic Weapon Concept

May 16, 2024 @ 06:23 AM

MBDA signed a European Defence Fund grant agreement and a Linked Procurement Contract with Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) on May 15, initiating the HYpersonic Defence Interceptor Study (HYDIS²) concept phase with co-funding from member states. The European Commission's selection of the HYDIS² project for funding in July 2023 highlights the strategic importance placed on countering emerging hypersonic threats
QinetiQ Introduces Android-Compatible Bracer Software for Enhanced Tactical Situational Awareness

May 10, 2024 @ 11:12 AM

QinetiQs Bracer software has introduced Android compatibility, aiming to improve situational awareness in tactical operations. This advancement allows users to access critical data in real-time using Android devices, reducing reliance on specialized equipment and improving operational efficiency
Kongsberg's HUGIN Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Completes Factory Acceptance Tests

April 25, 2024 @ 06:52 AM

Kongsberg Discovery's business area, Kongsberg Discovery, has announced the completion of factory acceptance testing for the first production system of their long-range Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) called HUGIN Endurance. Sea trials for the first production unit began in September 2023 and concluded with a successful demonstration of the AUV's capabilities to the customer in March 2024
Romania Receives First Batch of Norwegian-Procured F-16s

April 22, 2024 @ 01:00 PM

The first batch of three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, procured by Romania from Norway, touched down on April 19 at the 71st "General Emanoil Ionescu" Air Base in Câmpia Turzii. These aircraft will be assigned to the 48th Fighter Squadron
HENSOLDT, Singapore’s HTX to Develop Rapid Deployable Counter-UAS Systems

April 6, 2024 @ 07:38 AM

HENSOLDT has announced its collaboration with Singapores HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) to drive the advancement of Rapid Deployable Counter UAV Systems (CUAS) for urban environments. This collaboration is in response to the threat posed by over-the-counter drones
Asia-Pacific Customer Orders HII’s REMUS 620 UUV

March 15, 2024 @ 05:15 AM

HII has received an order for a REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) from an international customer in the Indo-Pacific Region. The customized, medium-class REMUS 620 UUV will be built and delivered in 2024 by HIIs Mission Technologies division and will be used for monitoring and data collection missions
Thales Develops Drone-based Anti-Mine Ops Centre for French Navy

March 11, 2024 @ 12:29 PM

The French defence procurement agency (DGA) placed an order with Thales for an Expeditionary Portable Operations Centre (e-POC) to meet the French Navy's new requirement for a drone-based mine countermeasures capability. The system was developed in less than six months and has been accepted by the DGA after completing sea trials and delivered to the French Navy
HENSOLDT Creates Chopper-specific Package of ARTEMIS-EuroNav 7 for Mobile Phone Detection, Location

February 27, 2024 @ 05:07 AM

HENSOLDT has announced the integration of Smith Myers' ARTEMIS mobile phone detection, location, and communication system into its EuroNav 7 mission system at HAI HELI-EXPO 2024. Michael Gröninger, Managing Director of HENSOLDT Avionics, positions this duo as a tool for a new level of control and safety
Saab, MBDA Strengthen Defense Cooperation in Anti-Tank, Air Defense

February 1, 2024 @ 05:24 AM

Sweden and France have solidified their defense partnership through a strategic agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation in the critical areas of anti-tank and air defense. The agreement, signed on January 30 during French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Sweden, marks a milestone in the relationship between the two nations

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