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Aerovironment-Softbank's Pseudo-satellite Drone Demos Mobile Broadband From 60,000ft

October 9, 2020 @ 11:03 AM

AeroVironment and Softbank announced the Sunglider solar-powered high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) achieved key test milestones, including reaching an altitude of more than 60,000 feet above sea level and successfully demonstrating mobile broadband communication. Sungliders development and testing is funded by HAPSMobile Inc
Collins Aerospace Develops Contactless Airport Check-in, Baggage Drop

September 3, 2020 @ 08:48 AM

Collins Aerospaces new ARINC SelfPass system eliminates the need to physically touch kiosk screens during airport check-in and baggage drops. By simply scanning a QR code with their mobile device, passengers can quickly connect to a common use kiosk using either the airport's public Wi-Fi or the kiosk's built-in Wi-Fi, with no requirement to download any apps
New Russian Nuclear Subs to carry 4,000km-Range Kalibr Missiles

August 28, 2020 @ 11:59 AM

The Russian Navys Project 885M multi-purpose nuclear-powered submarines will be armed with upgraded Kalibr-M cruise missiles that have a range of over 4,000km. “The new submarines, Voronezh and Vladivostok, will carry new Kalibr-M missiles with a firing range of over 4,000km,” a source in the defense industry was quoted as saying by
Russia Sends Warships to Guard Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

August 19, 2020 @ 11:47 AM

Russia has deployed its warships to keep vessels laying pipes under Nord Stream 2 project, out of harms way. "As part of the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, the ships of the Navy ensured the safe passage of two Akademik Chersky pipe-laying vessels and two supply vessels from Vladivostok to Kaliningrad
Boeing, Mitsubishi to Upgrade Japanese F-15 Jets into 'Super Interceptors'

July 31, 2020 @ 08:14 AM

Boeing and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) recently signed an agreement to upgrade F-15J aircraft to the Japan Super Interceptor (JSI) configuration. The contract is part of a larger
Japan Lists Procurement of Ships, Fighter Jets, Drones in Defense White Paper

July 14, 2020 @ 02:26 PM

Japan has listed out multi-billion procurement of military hardware including 2 destroyers, a submarine, F-35 aircraft, and the F-X indigenous fighter jet in the 2020 defense white paper released today. Tokyo plans to acquire three P-1 patrol aircraft and 7 SH-60K patrol helicopters this year
Japan Aegis Ashore Plan Not Scuttled

July 11, 2020 @ 05:42 AM

The Japan government may still depoy Aegis Ashore missile batteries at two sites, even as defense minister Taro Kono recently announced shelving of plans. Tokyo was to put up its Aegis systems in Akitas Araya district and Yamaguchis Mutsumi by 2025
Russian Customs Seize "Radioactive" Helicopter in German Cargo

July 7, 2020 @ 10:38 AM

A German helicopter which emitted radiation level exceeding the standard by 55 times was seized by Russian customs officers at Vladivostok on Tuesday. “The radiation hazardous cargo (helicopter) arrived from Germany in a container (shipped) to a Russian company,” Asya Berezhnaya, spokeswoman for the Vladivostok Customs, was quoted as saying by
Rafael Offers New Multi-Missile Launcher for Polish Tank Destroyer Program

June 24, 2020 @ 04:18 AM

Israeli Rafael has joined Polands Ottokar-Brzoza (Tank Destroyer) program, offering its line of anti-tank guided missiles for the countrys ground forces. Rafael will co-produce the weapons with a local Polish Conglomerate PGZ
To Counter Iran, ME Allies Encouraged to Purchase US Arms

June 11, 2020 @ 09:28 AM

The United States is helping its Middle East allies build up their security forces besides encouraging them to purchase US arms. “Iran poses the ‘greatest threat to regional security and stability

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