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Airbus Helicopters' Demos Single Piloting Stick to Replace Three Helicopter Pilot Controls
October 12, 2023 @ 06:58 AMAirbus Helicopters' demonstrator FlightLab has tested an electric flight control system in preparation of a new human machine interface (HMI) that will equip CityAirbus NextGen, Airbus eVTOL prototype. The pilot controls have been considerably simplified thanks to the enhanced piloting assistance provided by the electric flight control system
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Saudi Arabia Aims at 50 Per Cent Localization of Defense Spending by
October 9, 2023 @ 01:49 PMThe Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and the General Authority for Defense Development have jointly announced the initiation of two indigenous defense programs as part of their strategy to localize 50% of the Kingdom's defense spending by 2030. These programs, valued at 664 million Saudi riyals, are scheduled to span four years
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Swedish Govt Seeks Report on Sending Gripen Jets to Ukraine
October 9, 2023 @ 05:40 AMThe Swedish Government has directed its armed forces to conduct a comprehensive analysis regarding the enhancement of Ukraine's capabilities through the deployment of JAS 39 Gripen aircraft. The Swedish military will evaluate the feasibility of providing combat aircraft support to Ukraine by November 6, 2023, in partnership with the Defense Materiel Administration
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Thales Closes Deal to Buy Australian Cybersecurity Firm, Tesserent
October 5, 2023 @ 10:54 AMThales has completed its acquisition of Tesserent, a cybersecurity firm based in Australia. The acquisition, initially announced in June 2023, has solidified Thales's position in the cybersecurity sector, furthering its commitment to enhancing global cyber defenses
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Thales to Deliver Combat Management System, Radars to Polish Navy Frigates
October 5, 2023 @ 10:15 AMThales has announced its partnership with the Polish Navy to equip their MIECZNIK class frigates with combat management systems, sonar technology, infrared sensors, and radar capabilities. These enhancements are set to bolster the Polish Navy's maritime capabilities, with the first frigate expected to enter service in 2029 as part of a strategic cooperation program between Thales and the PGZ-MIECZNIK Consortium, led by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ)
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Azerbaijan’s Space Agency Buys Israeli Satellites
October 4, 2023 @ 07:33 AMIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Azerbaijan's space agency, Azercosmos, have announced an agreement for the sale of two of IAI's multispectral electro-optical satellites. The satellites offer a native resolution better than 0
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Boeing Selects RTX for X-66A NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project
October 4, 2023 @ 07:17 AMBoeing has chosen RTX as a partner for NASA's project aimed at enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions in future aircraft through the use of the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) concept. RTX will collaborate with Boeing to develop the X-66A flight demonstrator, which is part of NASA's Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project
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Two More S-400 Squadrons before 2025: Indian Air Chief Marshal
October 4, 2023 @ 06:25 AMAmid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, S-400 deliveries to India has faced interruptions, yet two additional squadrons are slated for arrival within the next two years. "As you all know our contract was for five squadrons but we could only receive three
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NTU Singapore, Naval Group to Advance Autonomous Vehicle and Vessel Navigation
September 29, 2023 @ 05:42 AMNTU Singapore and Naval Group, through its subsidiary Naval Group Far East, are collaborating on autonomous technologies for vessels and unmanned vehicles, signing two research agreements totaling S$2.3 million on Thursday
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Lockheed Martin's U-2 Avionics Tech Refresh Takes Flight for the First Time
September 27, 2023 @ 05:22 AMLockheed Martin, in partnership with the United States Air Force (U.S
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Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...