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BAE Systems to Develop New Helmet Mounted Display for RAF's Typhoon Fleet
September 13, 2023 @ 08:15 AMThe UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has granted BAE Systems a contract to advance the Striker II Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) for the Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fleet. Striker II incorporates an all-digital night vision system and a daylight-readable color display, projecting essential information directly onto the pilot's helmet visor, creating an augmented reality overlay of real-world surroundings and mission-critical data
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Danish Piranha APCs, Caesar ARTs to be fitted with Leonardo Vehicle Camera...
September 12, 2023 @ 11:39 AMLeonardo will equip over 300 Royal Danish Army vehicles, including Piranha V 8x8 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and Caesar 8x8 ART (Artillery) platforms, with integrated vehicle camera systems. A contract, valued at more than £10 million, was signed at DSEI 2023 with the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO)
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Boeing to Test DARPA’s “Glide Breaker” Hypersonic Interceptor
September 12, 2023 @ 11:29 AMThe Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA)awarded Boeing $70.6 million to move to the second phase of the “Glide Breaker” hypersonic missile interceptor program
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Lockheed Martin and University of Iowa Demonstrate AI-Enabled Uncrewed Aircraft in Jamming...
September 12, 2023 @ 11:11 AMLockheed Martin and the University of Iowa's Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL) demonstrated AI technology with two piloted L-29 aircraft mimicking uncrewed systems, providing jamming support in a simulated air-to-ground mission. The successful execution of the electronic attack task by AI agents shows how autonomous uncrewed aerial systems can operate in coordination with crewed tactical platforms in future combat operations, creating a powerful, unified team to address complex threats
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Russia to Re-start Production of T-80 Tanks Following its ‘Effectiveness’ in Ukraine
September 10, 2023 @ 01:10 PMRussia is preparing to resume production of T-80 tank following its ‘effectiveness during the current war in Ukraine. The T-80BVM tank is equipped with an auto-loader capable of firing depleted uranium shells
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Indonesia to become First Export Customer of New Boeing F-15 Variant, The...
September 9, 2023 @ 10:28 AMThe Indonesian Air Force will become the first export customer of the Boeing F-15FX fighter, the latest version of the F-15 and not the F-15EX as stated earlier. “Indonesia recently became the 8th country to select the F-15 and will become the first export customer of the latest FX variant when the sale is finalized,” Boeing said in a
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General Atomics Secures DARPA Contract for LongShot Air-to-Air Combat Drone
September 9, 2023 @ 06:08 AMGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has secured the DARPA LongShot program, aiming to develop an air-to-air missile-equipped drone launchable and controllable by fighters and bombers
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Royal Netherlands Air Force Equips Israeli DIRCM on VIP Aircraft
September 8, 2023 @ 10:53 AMElbit Systems said it provided the Royal Netherlands Air Forces (RNLAF) Gulfstream G-650ER VIP Aircraft with a self-protection suite. This delivery occurred within a year of the agreement being signed and followed a comprehensive series of flight acceptance tests
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South Korea to Develop Laser Weapon Against Aircraft, Missiles & Drones
September 8, 2023 @ 09:42 AMSouth Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced plans on Thursday to develop a 300-kilowatt laser weapon for use against aircraft, missiles, and drones. The proposed laser weapon is stated to be “superior to existing laser anti-aircraft weapon systems' and will possess the capability to intercept large unmanned aerial vehicles, rocket launchers, and subsonic guided missiles,” according to a statement by DAPA
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Boeing Wins $474.5M to Provide EW Systems for Japanese F-15J Fighters
September 8, 2023 @ 05:31 AMThe Pentagon announced today a $474.5 million contract awarded to Boeing for the provision of electronic warfare systems for the F-15 Japan Super Interceptor (JSI) Program
South Korea Bolsters Space Surveillance with Fourth Military Satellite Launch
U.A.E.'s Caracal Set Up Small Arms Factory in Hyderabad With India’s ICOMM...
AV Secures $46.6M Contract with Italian MoD for JUMP 20 VTOL Drones
China, Indonesia Hold First Meeting of Foreign and Defense Ministers
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
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...
