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DARPA’s Robotic In-Space Mechanic Ready for Launch in 2024
November 9, 2022 @ 05:55 AMThe 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
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Northrop Grumman’s Battle Command System Clears Army Tests
November 9, 2022 @ 05:36 AMNorthrop Grumman said the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) completed the final, demanding assessment, during its recent Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E). Completion of IOT&E is the last major test event before the U
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Rebuilding Russia-damaged An-225 Mriya Aircraft will cost €500M, 30% Parts Resuable
November 8, 2022 @ 01:33 PMUkraines Antonov is working on rebuilding An-225 Mriya aircraft, worlds largest cargo plane considered a symbol of the countrys aviation capabilities, damaged by Russians in the early days of the Ukraine invasion. The project to restore the aircraft is expected to cost €500 million
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Ukraine Eyes Bulgarian Weapons Including S-300 Missile Systems, Su-25 and MiG-29 Jets
November 7, 2022 @ 08:28 AMUkraine has requested Bulgaria to provide a number of Soviet-made weapons, including S-300 missile systems and combat jets. Vitaly Moskalenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Bulgaria, said Kyiv had handed Sofia a list of more than 30 types of weapons that Ukraine would like to receive, including air defense weapons, artillery and ammunition
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Refurbished T-72B Tanks in $400M Pentagon Aid to Ukraine
November 5, 2022 @ 04:56 AMThe U.S
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KC-46A Completes Flight without Copilot in Preparation for “Potential High-end Combat Scenarios”...
November 4, 2022 @ 06:08 AMThe U.S
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Germany Conducts First Operational Tests of Anti-Drone Laser Weapon
October 28, 2022 @ 06:52 AMA German frigate for the first time fired a high-energy laser weapon meant to defeat drones during recent drills held in the Baltic Sea, Rheinmetall announced today. On August 30, the frigate Sachsen engaged drones at short and very short range in the Baltic Sea near Putlos Major Training Area
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British Eurofighters Take Part in RAF’s Largest Ever Mass Firing of ASRAAM...
October 27, 2022 @ 05:06 AMThe UK Air Forces Royal Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft have been part of the force's largest ever mass firing of Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missiles (ASRAAM). Over the space of 10 days, pilots from eight different Typhoon and Lightning squadrons successfully launched a total of 53 missiles at Banshee target drones
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DARPA to Revolutionize Radar Processing with Non-linear Technology
October 26, 2022 @ 11:29 AMThe Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has launched Beyond Linear Processing (BLiP), a program to improve radar performance by applying innovative signal processing methods. Radar systems have seen many technology improvements in apertures (antennas) and associated hardware and software since the nascent operational versions in World War II
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No Evidence of Russia, Ukraine Planning 'Dirty' Bombs: Pentagon
October 26, 2022 @ 06:07 AMAmidst mutual accusations that Russia and Ukraine are planning to employ small nuclear weapons, also called 'dirty' bombs, the Pentagon on Tuesday asserted that there was no evidence of the same. Russia's ambassador to the U
Qatar Abandons Gaza Mediation Over Israeli Bombing
New Combat Rations for U.S. Forces- Lighter, Comact and Packing More Energy...
Polish F-16 Fires Missile at House While Aiming for Russian Drone
U.S. Approves 12 F-16 Jets Sale to Peru worth $3.42B
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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...