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DARPA’s Robotic In-Space Mechanic Ready for Launch in 2024

November 9, 2022 @ 05:55 AM

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) said all component-level tests are complete on Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program and the on-orbit demonstration mission is on schedule for launch in 2024. The RSGS goal is to enable inspection and servicing of satellites in geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO), where hundreds of satellites provide communications, meteorological, national security, and other vital functions
British Air Force to Employ Exo-skeletons, Robots for Frontline Military Jet Support

November 3, 2022 @ 06:49 AM

The UK Royal Air Force on Wednesday showed a glimpse in to the future of how its fleet of frontline aircraft could be supported by transformative use of new innovative solutions– from exo-skeletons and virtual reality headsets to robotic ‘team mates and use of greener, sustainable solutions and digital twinning. It was revealed by the Air Force at RAF Coningsby, home to the UKs Typhoon fleet
Russia to Produce 1400 Quadcopter UAVs to Compete with Chinese DJi Drones

October 24, 2022 @ 02:51 PM

Some 1400 multifunctional Quadcopter UAVs for the Russian civilian market will be manufactured before the year-end in St. Petersburg at the Obukhov Plant of Almaz-Antey East Kazakhstan Concern
Collins to Create Tougher, Lighter and Recyclable Thermoplastic Fins for F-16 Jets

October 20, 2022 @ 11:57 AM

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World’s First Helo Capable of Putting out Fires at Sub-Zero Temp ‘Ka-32A11BC’...

October 7, 2022 @ 07:19 AM

The upgraded Russian Ka-32A11BC helicopter, capable of extinguishing fires at low temperatures, completed its first flight using VK-2500PS-02 engine. The duration of the flight was 37 minutes
Collins to Deliver Wheels and Brakes for F-15EX Jets

September 20, 2022 @ 07:08 AM

Boeing has asked Collins Aerospace to provide boltless wheels and carbon brakes for lots one through three on the F-15EX aircraft in production for the U.S
Russian Mi-171A3 Helicopter Covers 800km in First Interregional Flight

September 14, 2022 @ 10:27 AM

The Mi-171A3 offshore helicopter, developed by Rostecs Russian Helicopters, covered a distance of more than 800km in its first interregional flight as part of the flight test program. The latest vehicle in a search and rescue configuration arrived from the Moscow region to the Northern capital for demonstration at the St
DARPA Selects Serco to Build New Medium USV

August 25, 2022 @ 07:57 AM

DARPA has chosen Serco Inc.s Defiant for its No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program which seeks to build a new medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) with significant payload
Russia’s UAC Builds Refrigerated Chamber to Paint Stealth Coatings on Su-57

August 25, 2022 @ 07:22 AM

Russias United Aircraft Cooperation (UAC) said it has created a refrigerated chamber for applying radar-absorbing materials on the Su-57 fighter. On August 24, UAC-KnAAZ, part of Rostec, commissioned the chamber
Japan to Club F-2 Successor Jet Development with British Tempest Program

August 17, 2022 @ 02:48 PM

Japan could integrate plans to create a successor to the Air Self-Defense Forces F-2 fighter with that of an aircraft currently under development in Britain. Sources told the

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