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Pentagon Announces Artificial Intelligence and Data Acceleration Initiative

June 23, 2021 @ 04:47 AM

The Pentagon launched Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Acceleration (ADA) initiative, goal of which is to rapidly advance data and AI dependent concepts, like joint all-domain command and control. Speaking virtually to the opening of the Defense Department's Artificial Intelligence Symposium and Tech Exchange earlier today, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H
Rostec to Test Gas Generator Components of PD-35 Ultra-High-Thrust Turbojet Engine in

June 22, 2021 @ 11:48 AM

United Engine Corporation (UEC), part of Russia's state-owned Rostec said it will begin testing gas generator components of the PD-35 ultra-high-thrust turbojet engine in autumn 2021. The new components are characterized by their increased size, and unique equipment for processing large-sized parts is used in their production
German Federal Audit Office Flags FCAS Project

June 21, 2021 @ 07:56 AM

The German Federal Audit Office (FAO) has flagged the Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS) project in which Germany is partnering with France and Spain to build the FCAS together with its weapons complement called Next Generation Weapon System (NGWS). The FAO noted "that no final negotiated agreement (between Germany and its partners) has been submitted to Parliament,” reports German outlet
China’s Type 15 Light Tank Gains Versatility

June 21, 2021 @ 06:50 AM

Chinas Type 15 light tank developed for deployment in mountainous regions has been adapted for an amphibious role besides equipped with Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) for operations in open areas under heavy defensive conditions. In February 2021, the Type 15 tank officially entered service with the People's Liberation Army Ground Forces (PLAGF) Xinjiang Military Command
French, German, Spanish Air Force Chiefs Review Future Combat Air Systems Project

June 19, 2021 @ 12:57 PM

The Air Chiefs of France, Germany and Spain exchanged their operational perceptions on the progress of the NGWS within a FCAS project (Next Generation Weapon System within a Future Combat Air System). In terms of complexity, NGWS exceeds everything that has ever been imagined and produced in a European cooperation project so far
Four Killed as L-410 Airplane Carrying Parachutists Crashes in Russia’s Kemerovo Region...

June 19, 2021 @ 08:02 AM

An L-410 turboprop airplane carrying parachutists in Russias Kemerovo Region crashed today killing 2 pilots, one instructor and one parachutist besides injuring eight more people. The airplane crashed soon after take-off, according to local reports,
U.S. Suspends $100M Weapons Package to Ukraine: Report

June 19, 2021 @ 07:27 AM

The Biden administration has reportedly temporarily suspended a $100 million worth military aid package to Ukraine that includes even lethal weapons. The National Security Council directed officials to put the package together, as Washington grew increasingly concerned over a massive Russian military buildup near the border with Ukraine and in the Crimean Peninsula
Keel of India’s Second Talwar-Class Frigate Laid

June 18, 2021 @ 04:54 PM

Keel of the second frigate of the Indian Navys Talwar-class (Project 1135.6) class of guided-missile frigates was laid on Saturday
Rheinmetall Unveils Mission Master XT Extreme Terrain A-UGV

June 18, 2021 @ 01:57 PM

Rheinmetall today announced the release of the Mission Master XT, the latest member of its successful Mission Master family of Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicles (A-UGVs). Unlike the Mission Master SP platform, which is already introduced to the market, the Mission Master XT has a diesel-powered engine
America's Sixth-Generation NGAD Jet to Come in Variants for Ops in Indo-Pacific,...

June 18, 2021 @ 09:21 AM

Americas Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Jet may come in two variants; one with long range and payload for the Indo-Pacific and one more oriented to the relatively short ranges between possible battle areas in Europe, a top Air Force official revealed. The information was revealed during yesterdays House Armed Services Committee hearing regarding the Air Forces Fiscal Year 2022 budget request

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