The Navy's PMA-281 and PMA-208 programs have teamed up with Shield AI to integrate AI into the BQM-177A sub-sonic aerial target, advancing autonomous systems in naval aviation. On August 16, the Navy awarded Shield AI the contract under an OTA agreement with the Naval Aviation Systems Consortium (NASC)
The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoys and related equipment for an estimated cost of $52.8 million
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Rostec State Corporation's Ruselectronics holding has announced that it will supply the lead nuclear icebreaker, Rossiya, of Project 10510 with a new digital telecomplex. The telecomplex is designed to enhance the control and monitoring of the reactor compartment, which is crucial for maintaining operational safety in high-radiation environments
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have initiated the Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period (STMP) at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia today. This event marks a milestone in the AUKUS partnership, which aims to enhance stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region
Rheinmetall, in collaboration with ProTecBird, has successfully adapted its air defense technology to develop an advanced bird protection system for wind turbines. This Techonology aims to safeguard red kites, a protected bird species, from collision with turbine blades, marking a significant step forward in integrating environmental protection with renewable energy
Russian Helicopters has confirmed that talks are ongoing with India and China regarding the sale of KA-226T helicopters. India initially expressed interest in purchasing 200 KA-226T helicopters in 2014
Russia's defense conglomerate, Rostec has initiated a training program for foreign engineers in the manufacture and repair of Russian military equipment. The initiative, unveiled during a recent roundtable, aims to create a unified educational space with partner countries, focusing on the development of specialized engineering talent
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced plans to construct a test facility aimed at safeguarding military equipment from increasingly prevalent GPS jamming attempts by foreign powers. Under a newly awarded £20 million contract to defence technology company QinetiQ, the advanced radio frequency, anti-jamming test centre will be established at the MOD's Boscombe Down site in Wiltshire
Iran's judiciary has ordered the closure of two branches of institutions it claims are illegally linked to the German government, weeks after Germany shut down the Islamic Center of Hamburg (IZH). Tehran cited violations of Iranian laws and involvement in various illegal activities, including significant financial misconduct as the reason behind the move