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Airbus' EcoPulse Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Makes First Flight

December 6, 2023 @ 08:51 AM

The EcoPulse hybrid-electric distributed propulsion aircraft demonstrator, a joint venture by Daher, Safran, and Airbus aimed at advancing aviation's decarbonization agenda, has performed its first flight test in hybrid-electric mode. Taking off from Tarbes Airport on November 29 at 10:32 hrs CET, the EcoPulse demonstrator completed a 100-minute test flight
HENSOLDT Facilitates Advanced Connectivity in Germany’s "Timber Express 2023" Exercise

November 14, 2023 @ 10:57 AM

During the ongoing "Timber Express 2023" exercise conducted by the German Armed Forces, sensor solution provider HENSOLDT connected multiple flying platforms through a data link, integrating them into modern information systems. Using the EUA OPTARION mission support system, situational information was efficiently communicated between NH90 and TIGER helicopters, as well as other platforms including the Tornado multi-role combat aircraft and the 2000 self-propelled howitzer
Indra’s Technology to Ease Eurofighter Maintenance

October 19, 2023 @ 07:13 AM

Indra is developing the Portable Maintenance Data Store (PMDS) system, poised to revolutionize how Eurofighter aircraft data is captured, analyzed, and utilized to ensure optimal performance and safety. PMDA can capture essential data from Eurofighter systems during flight
Abrams Tanks Arrive in Ukraine; Ready to Fire Depleted Uranium Shells

September 26, 2023 @ 06:43 AM

Ukrainian President Zelensky announced on Monday that his army has received a delivery of U.S
New Russian Infra-Red Surveillance Camera Can See Objects 20Km Away

September 14, 2023 @ 07:05 AM

Ruselectronics Holding, a subsidiary of Rostec, has successfully crafted prototypes of an infrared television camera with the remarkable capability of detecting objects positioned up to 20 kilometers away. These cutting-edge devices belong to a series of television cameras conceived by the Central Research Institute "Electron," a part of Ruselectronics, designed specifically for functioning in scenarios marked by low visibility conditions
Aselsan to Unveil MANPADS-Neutralizing Device for Helicopters at IDEF 2023

July 17, 2023 @ 10:39 AM

Turkeys Aselsan will unveil laser-based YILDIRIM-100 Directed Infrared Countermeasure System (DIRCM) for helicopters at the upcoming IDEF 2023 exhibition (July 25-28) in Istanbul. DIRCM are a class of anti-missile systems produced to protect aircraft from infrared homing missiles, primarily MANPADS and similar simple systems
RAFAEL to Unveil New Hypersonic Missile Interceptor "SkySonic" at Paris Air Show

June 15, 2023 @ 06:11 AM

Israels Rafael Advanced Defense Systems said it is working on a brand new interceptor missile called SkySonic geared specifically at the hypersonic threat
Russia to Double Air Defense Systems' Production at Almaz-Antey Plant

June 8, 2023 @ 10:30 AM

Russia is working to double the production of air defense sysems such as the S-300 Favorit, S-400 Triumf, S-350 Vityaz at its Almaz-Antey plant due to growing demand for them. This was revealed during the visit of Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu to the St
Northrop Completes Preliminary Design Review of Next-Gen Relay Ground Stations in Pacific...

June 2, 2023 @ 05:46 AM

Northrop Grumman recently completed a successful preliminary design review (PDR) of Relay Ground Station-Asia (RGS-A) for the U.S
NASAMS Air Defense System with Indigenous Radar Reaches Trial Stage in Australia

May 12, 2023 @ 12:40 PM

The National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) for the Australian Army has reached its trial and certification stage. Qualification training is set to start soon after

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