The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has inked contracts valued at $1.2 billion for the procurement of approximately 220,000 155mm artillery shells
In a collaborative effort involving the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), AFWERX, and Air and Space Force Tech Connect, a new system has been developed to enhance depth detection capabilities in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots. The primary aim of this system is to enhance precision and safety for EOD personnel involved in counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) operations
Australia and Japan have officially entered into an agreement aimed at advancing strategic capabilities in robotic and autonomous systems for undersea warfare. The collaborative research project, initiated by the Defence Science and Technology Group of Australia and Japan's Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Agency, marks the first undertaking under the bilateral research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) arrangement inked in June 2023
The Mobility and Training Aircraft Directorate's T-7 Program Office, under the U.S
Textron Systems recently secured an amendment for an integrated prototype vehicle and lab, a significant development in the U.S
A Romanian pilot, trained within the European F-16 Training Center (EFTC), conducted the first flight with an F-16 aircraft provided by the Royal Netherlands Air Forces on January 15. This was announced by the Romanian defense ministry on Thursday
The QuantaQuest project, focusing on the application of quantum technologies in defence, has concluded its 28-month exploration with breakthroughs in secure communication and navigation. The project, officially named "QuantaQuest – Quantum Secure Communication and Navigation for European Defence," was funded by the European Union (EU) under the Preparatory Action on Defence Research (PADR)
The DragonFire laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) system has achieved the first high-power firing of a laser weapon against aerial targets in the UK. The successful trial took place at the MOD Hebrides Range, showcasing the advanced capabilities of this futuristic military laser
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
The United States' endeavor to replace its ground-based nuclear arsenal, anchored by the Minuteman III, has officially blown through its budget of $95.8 billion due to the unforeseen impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation, according to a statement released by the Air Force on Thursday