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Russian Tu-214 Aircraft Completes First Flight as "Flying Laboratory" for Import Substitution

June 15, 2024 @ 04:37 AM

The Tu-214 aircraft, produced by the Kazan Aviation Plant, a branch of Tupolev JSC under the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), has completed its first flight after being restored to airworthiness. The Tu-214 is a twin-engine narrow-body aircraft derived from the Tu-204, with a passenger capacity of 210 and a range of 6,500 km
Patria Acquires Nordic Drones to Enhance Unmanned Aerial Systems Capabilities

June 13, 2024 @ 12:49 PM

Patria has signed a bill of sale on Thursday to acquire the entire share capital of Nordic Drones Oy, a Finnish drone pilot trainer and manufacturer specializing in professional drones. The value of the acquisition has not been disclosed
Patria’s Fire Control Device Thermal Imager Qualified for Carl-Gustaf Weapon Systems

June 13, 2024 @ 07:16 AM

Patria subsidiary Senop has announced that its Advanced Fire Control Device Thermal Imager (AFCD TI) has been fully qualified for use with the Carl-Gustaf M4 and M3 weapon systems. The AFCD TI is the first intelligent sight qualified for both the Carl-Gustaf M4 and M3 systems
U.S. Eyes Japan as Weapons Production Base

June 11, 2024 @ 08:49 AM

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Lockheed Martin, University of Iowa Demonstrate AI in Air-to-Air Intercepts

June 6, 2024 @ 05:09 AM

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and the University of Iowa's Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL) demonstrated AI-piloted air-to-air intercepts using an L-29 Delfin jet. The partnership led to flight demonstrations in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) directly piloted and conducted tactical exercises with a full-scale, live aircraft – specifically, one of OPL's L-29 Delfin jets – by issuing commands related to heading, speed, and altitude
Rostec’s Ruselectronics Unveils Mobile UAS Control Center

May 30, 2024 @ 04:31 AM

The Ruselectronics holding of the Rostec State Corporation presented a mobile control center for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at the Integrated Security exhibition for the first time. This new complex, developed by specialists from the Ryazan Radio Plant, enables quick deployment in the field to manage UAVs for rescue operations
U.K. Completes Quantum Navigation Flight Trials Unaffected by Jamming

May 13, 2024 @ 12:00 PM

The United Kingdom has conducted commercial flight trials of quantum-based navigation systems that are impervious to jamming or spoofing attempts by hostile entities. The trials, conducted at MoD Boscombe Down in Wiltshire, were led by Infleqtion, a quantum technology firm, in partnership with aerospace giants BAE Systems and QinetiQ
China Denies Provocation in Yellow Sea Encounter with Australian MH-60R Helicopter

May 7, 2024 @ 12:54 PM

The Chinese government responded on Tuesday to accusations from Australia regarding an alleged "unsafe" encounter when an Australian MH-60R helicopter was intercepted by an unnamed Chinese fighter jet over the Yellow Sea. According to a spokesperson from the Chinese Foreign Ministry, an Australian military aircraft approached China's airspace in what was described as a provocative manner, posing risks to maritime air security
Chinese Fighter Jet Releases Flares in the Path of an Australian Maritime...

May 6, 2024 @ 04:43 PM

Chinese fighter aircraft intercept an Australian Navy MH-60R helicopter launched from HMAS Hobart by releasing flares in its path over the Yellow Sea. An Australian Government statement said it has expressed its concerns to the Chinese Government following an unsafe and unprofessional interaction with a Peoples Liberation Army – Air Force (PLA-AF) fighter aircraft
U.S. Approves $250M Training Deal for Saudi Naval Forces

May 2, 2024 @ 06:13 AM

The United States approved a $250 million training package for Saudi Arabia's Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) on Tuesday, as confirmed by the Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). This training is intended to bolster Riyadh's defense capabilities against regional threats and support U

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