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BAE Systems Unveils CV90 with New D-series Turret at DSEI 2021

September 17, 2021 @ 12:52 PM

BAE Systems has for the first time showcased its latest CV90 with the new D-series turret at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) taking place in London from 14-17 September. Recently selected by the Royal Netherlands Army as part of an extensive $500 million mid-life upgrade program for the CV9035NL, the new turret configuration is also included in the CV90 MkIV offer for the Czech Republic
Turkey’s KC-135R Stratotanker Leaves U.S. After Receiving Block 45 Upgrade

September 17, 2021 @ 07:47 AM

The first of seven Turkish KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft recently returned to Turkey after receiving “Block 45” upgrades at Field Aerospace, Oklahoma City. The upgrade, termed “Block 45,” completely remodeled the inside of the aircrafts flight deck, with new liquid crystal displays, radio altimeter, computer module updates, autopilot, and a digital flight director, replacing approximately 63 parts to include analog instruments which are considered high-maintenance or obsolete altogether
Northrop Secures DARPA's Blackjack Contract to Develop Software-Defined PNT Payload

September 17, 2021 @ 04:29 AM

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Blackjack program has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract for Phase 2 development of an advanced, software-defined positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) payload, with options to build units destined for space flight. The PNT payload work is led by Northrop Grummans Future PNT Systems Operating Unit in Woodland Hills
Rolls-Royce Flies Electric Aircraft with Most Powerful Electric Airplane Engine Ever Built

September 16, 2021 @ 12:04 PM

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
Navantia, Team awarded Fleet Solid Support ship Design Contract by UK MoD

September 15, 2021 @ 12:04 PM

Team Resolute, a UK consortium consisting of Navantia, Harland & Wolff and BMT, has been awarded a Competitive Procurement Phase (CPP) design contract by the UK Ministry of Defence – allowing the consortium to move forward within the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) Competition. The Ministry of Defence has awarded four CPP design contracts, each initially worth around £5 million, to four contenders, including Team Resolute
North Korea Launches Two Ballistic Missiles; Tokyo and Seoul to Hold Emergency...

September 15, 2021 @ 08:20 AM

Soon after North Korea launched two ballistic missiles into the East Sea this morning, Japan and South Korea announced the holding of an emergency meeting to address threats to their territory. The dual launch follows the firing of a “strategic” long-range cruise missile two days ago, drawing sharp reactions from the South
MQ-25 Drone Conducts First Refueling Mission with F-35C Jet

September 15, 2021 @ 07:14 AM

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UMS Skeldar’s V-150 Drone Flies BVLOS for First Time as Part of...

September 14, 2021 @ 10:25 AM

UMS Skeldar announced at the DSEI 2021 exhibition that its Skeldar V-150 UAS platform performed the successful Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight as part of ECAROs customer service operations project. UMS Skeldar participated in three weeks of flight demonstrations at Grottaglie Airport in Italy – deploying a full crew, remote pilot station and the V-150 platform
DARPA's Space Based Optical Communications Network to use Commercial Satellite Arrays

September 14, 2021 @ 07:55 AM

The U.S
BAE Systems to Deliver Typhoon Jet Training for £220M

September 14, 2021 @ 07:30 AM

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) awarded BAE Systems contracts valued at more than £220 million ($305 million) to deliver advanced synthetic training for pilots training to fly the Typhoon jet. Under the Typhoon Future Synthetic Training (TFST) contracts, BAE Systems is leading work to deliver ten simulators, together with training facilities at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire and RAF Lossiemouth in Moray

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