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German Tanks, Howitzers to get Hensoldt Boresight Equipment
August 21, 2020 @ 04:32 PMGermany has placed an order for 300 Hensoldt high-precision boresight telescopes for the Leopard 2 and the self-propelled howitzer 2000. "In the course of setting up NATO's Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF), the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has ordered a total of 300 high-precision boresight telescopes for the Leopard 2 and the self-propelled howitzer 2000," the company said in a statement today
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AI Pilot Shoots Down Top F-16 Pilot in DARPA Dogfight Simulation
August 21, 2020 @ 10:16 AMAn AI ‘pilot developed by Heron Systems triumphed over a U.S
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Rolls-Royce, Reaction Engines to Develop High-Speed Jet Engines
August 21, 2020 @ 09:31 AMRolls-Royce and Reaction Engines today announced a new strategic partnership agreement to develop high-speed aircraft propulsion systems and explore applications for Reaction Engines thermal management technology within civil and defence aerospace gas turbine engines and hybrid-electric systems. “We have been working closely with Reaction Engines for the past two years, including exploring the potential of high-Mach systems for defence applications, and I am delighted that we are able to strengthen that relationship,” said Mark Thompson, Director of Global Strategy & Business Development, Rolls-Royce
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Pentagon Announces US-manufactured Small Drones to Replace Chinese mini-UAVs
August 21, 2020 @ 06:36 AMThe Pentagon on Thursday announced the availability of five US-manufactured drone configurations to provide trusted, secure small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) options to the US Government. The announcement is the culmination of an 18-month effort with Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)s initial work supporting the US Armys Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) program of record for sUAS
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Air Leak in International Space Station, Astronauts Safe
August 20, 2020 @ 05:16 PMThe International Space Station recorded a small air leak in the American segment, but it does not threaten the safety of the crew. "The ISS crew is isolated for three days in the Russian Zvezda module while searching for a leak in order to organize pressure control in the modules of the American segment," Roscosmos press service told Russian media
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UK to test Electric Tech on Armoured Vehicles
August 20, 2020 @ 10:33 AMNew hybrid technology is being tested on the Armys Foxhound and Jackal 2 vehicles following a £3 million investment from the UK Ministry of Defence. Offering improved silent mobility, hybrid and electric drive systems will provide sustainability benefits and deliver potential military advantages, reducing noise and increasing stealth capability
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Syria Allows Russia to Expand Khmeimim Base to Treat Russian Troops
August 20, 2020 @ 08:03 AMKhmeimim Air Base in Syria operated by the Russian forces is set to become prodigious with Damascus agreeing to transfer additional land and coastal waters, for expansion. The agreement was signed by representatives of the two countries on July 21
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UK, Belgium to Collaborate on MQ-9B Drone Operation
August 20, 2020 @ 06:48 AMThe UK and Belgium have agreed a Bilateral Statement of Intent (SoI) to explore collaboration on the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) which both nations are acquiring. “The Royal Air Force and Belgian Air Force will explore opportunities to train, maintain and work together on this game changing aircraft using its cutting-edge sensors and systems to protect national, NATO and European security,” Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston said
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Russia Tests Mi-24P Hind Helo in Helicopter-killer Role
August 19, 2020 @ 03:23 PMRussian Central Military recently tested Mi-24P Hind rotorcraft in helicopter-killer role during night tactical flight exercises in Ural's Kurgan region. "Six 'enemy' helicopters carried out reconnaissance of the area of the troops deployment in order to detect and destroy command posts and fire weapons
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Israel to Oppose F-35 jets Sale to UAE, Maintain Qualitative Military Edge
August 18, 2020 @ 11:44 AMIsraels active lobbying against the United States selling F-35 stealth jets to the U.A
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