AeroVironment has introduced the JUMP 20-X, a modular Group 3 VTOL uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) designed for autonomous maritime operations, at the 2025 International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX). Engineered for shipboard use in contested environments, the JUMP 20-X features a heavy-fuel engine compatible with multiple fuel types, enhancing operational flexibility and simplifying logistics
Chinese “Origin Wukong” quantum computer has received a commercial procurement task order from a well-known enterprise of a permanent member state of the United Nations Security Council., said Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering Research Center, the developer of Origin Wukong, on Friday via a social media post
Chinas military has condemned the passage of the Canadian frigate HMCS Ottawa through the Taiwan Strait, accusing Canada of provocation and warning of countermeasures. The transit, which took place on Sunday, was closely monitored by Chinas naval and air forces, with military radio warnings reportedly issued to the warship
Rostec State Corporation will present the Ka-32A11M firefighting helicopter at the IDEX international exhibition in the UAE, starting on February 17, 2025. According to the company, the Ka-32A11M features enhanced stability, crucial for operations in dense urban areas
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Taiwans domestically developed AT-5 Brave Eagle jet trainer crashed on Saturday after reporting engine failure, with the crew ejecting safely, according to the islands military. The jet took off from Chihhang airbase in Taitung on Taiwans east coast and experienced the failure of both its engines, prompting the crew to bail out
The structural assembly of Austrias first C-390 Millennium has officially begun at Embraers Gavião Peixoto production facility. The milestone was marked by a ceremony on February 14, attended by a delegation of Austrian government representatives
Sudans government has stated that there are no obstacles to finalizing an agreement allowing Russia to establish a naval base on the Red Sea coast, with formal ratification being the final step, Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Youssef Sharif confirmed in Moscow. The agreement was negotiated under former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, reportedly permits the Russian Navy to maintain up to four ships, including nuclear-powered vessels, at the facility for 25 years
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A drone crashed into the protective sarcophagus of Ukraines Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant on February 14, reigniting fears of nuclear instability as Russia and Ukraine traded blame. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky alleged that a Russian drone carrying a high-explosive warhead hit the protective structure covering the destroyed Reactor 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant