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China's AG600M Amphibious Aircraft Clears Cold-weather Flight Tests

February 20, 2024 @ 10:12 AM

China's state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has announced that the homegrown AG600M aircraft, a firefighting model belonging to the AG600 large amphibious aircraft family, has completed its cold-weather flight tests. Two AG600M large amphibious airplanes completed the cold-weather flight test mission at an airport in Hailar District of Hulunbuir in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, AVIC said Monday
Rostec Tests New Military Weather Reconnaissance System

January 30, 2024 @ 08:10 AM

Rostec's Ruselectronics Holding has completed testing of the Syuzhet-MF complex, a system set to revolutionize military meteorological data gathering from hydrometeorological satellites. The system, designed to receive data from hydrometeorological satellites, promises to transform the way meteorological information is collected and utilized by the military
Testing of Upgraded Chinese AC313A Helicopter Underway in Harsh Climatic Conditions in...

January 19, 2024 @ 12:37 PM

Test flights of the enhanced AC313A helicopter have commenced in the challenging climatic conditions of Heilongjiang province, located in northeastern China. Chinese state-owned media reported the initiation of these trials, aimed at confirming the helicopter's suitability for deployment in search and rescue missions and transportation under extreme weather conditions where conventional civilian models might face limitations
Russia Develops Camouflage Suit to Counteract Heat-Seeking Threats

January 19, 2024 @ 11:45 AM

Russian specialists are currently in the process of creating a camouflage suit aimed at mitigating the risks posed by heat-seeking technologies. HiderX Company, the entity leading the project, claims that the suit is designed to obscure the wearer's silhouette and protect against heat-seeking sensors
Israeli Aerospace Secures Contract for MINI-POP Electro-Optic Sensors with Royal Thai Navy

December 29, 2023 @ 09:17 AM

Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI) revealed on December 26 a fresh contractual arrangement with the Royal Thai Navy, signifying the acquisition of MINI-POP electro-optic sensors tailored for deployment on naval vessels. Under the agreement, IAI is set to supply 6 Sea Mini POP sensor payloads to the Royal Thai Navy, with the intent of bolstering the capabilities of its patrol vessels to navigate challenging and adverse conditions
Raytheon's DARPA Contract Unleashes 16x Power Boost for Radio Frequency Sensors

November 17, 2023 @ 07:41 AM

Raytheon, under RTX, has clinched a $15 million DARPA contract to boost radio frequency sensor capabilities with Gallium Nitride transistors, promising 16 times more output power without a temperature rise. The focus of this project, conducted under DARPA's THREADS program (Technologies for Heat Removal in Electronics at the Device Scale), aims to overcome thermal limitations in Gallium Nitride production
Estonia Sees Fall in Mobilizing Donations for Ukraine

November 6, 2023 @ 11:02 AM

Estonian volunteers, who have been actively collecting donations to aid Ukraine, are now facing reduced support due to various factors, including war fatigue and worsening financial situations, as well as the tarnished reputation of some dishonest fundraisers. On Sunday, a uniquely equipped mobile sauna and shower unit, referred to as a "saunabus," set off from Harju County, Estonia towards Ukraine, followed by a yellow van
BAE Systems Unveils Improved TWV640 Thermal Camera Core

September 14, 2023 @ 01:31 PM

BAE Systems has unveiled enhanced capabilities for the TWV640 thermal camera core used in security, surveillance, firefighting vision systems, and automotive cameras. The TWV640 is powered by BAE Systems Athena 640 focal plane array, an uncooled long wave infrared microbolometer
Norway Receives 1st Rheinmetall Mission Master XT UGV

September 2, 2023 @ 12:04 PM

Germany-based Rheinmetall has supplied Norway with its very first Mission Master XT, an extreme-terrain unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) capable of thriving in sub-zero temperatures. The Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (the prime institution responsible for defence-related research and development in Norway) awarded Rheinmetall the contract after it won a competitive bid with challenging mobility and schedule requirements
Russian Helicopters to Showcase Upgraded Ka-226T Helicopter at ARMY-2023

August 12, 2023 @ 05:14 AM

Russian Helicopters will showcase at the ARMY-2023 Forum an upgraded version of the Ka-226T multi-purpose helicopter built using lighter materials and which comes with increased range. In an official release, the company said the upgraded aircraft is adapted for flights in the mountains and over the water surface

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