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War in Ukraine pushes innovation in electronic warfare
Dec 30, 2024 · Ukrainian innovation in electronic warfare has transformed its defensive capabilities and helping to turn the tide in a modern conflict where technology defines survival. …
Slovakia eyes C-390 Millennium aircraft purchase in early 2025
Dec 11, 2024 · Embraer has announced Slovakia’s intention to purchase three C-390 Millennium transport aircraft in January 2025, following a visit to Brazil by the Slovak Minister of Defence.. …
Sikorsky given DARPA fund to install autonomy on US Army Black …
Oct 16, 2024 · Sikorsky has been given a US$6 million award by the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to install the ALIAS/MATRIX flight autonomy system onto …
Steel cutting begins on third Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate in UK
Oct 9, 2024 · Defence company Babcock has begun steel cutting on the third Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate, HMS Formidable, at the company’s Scottish facility in Rosyth. The beginning of …
General Motors completes first version of next-gen 4x4 military …
Oct 22, 2024 · General Motors (GM) has completed the first example of what it has termed as the “Next Generation” 4x4 military vehicle. Developed as a private venture to meet user …
UK successfully fires SPEAR 3 missile in first trial
Nov 18, 2024 · The UK MoD has announced the first successful guided firing of MBDA’s SPEAR 3 air-to-surface missile. It completed the trial on a BAE Systems-operated Typhoon at Vidsel …
AUSA 2024: Elbit to roll out new 155mm artillery system
Oct 16, 2024 · Elbit Systems of America has been nearing completion of its first 155mm/52 cal SIGMA self-propelled artillery system, designed to enhance the US Army’s artillery capabilities …
China unveils new military kit and demonstrates technological …
Dec 9, 2024 · From the J-35A twin-engine fighter and the CH-7 stealth surveillance platform, to the Smart-configuration Support UAV and JARI-USV-A unmanned surface vessel, China has …
Analysis: Is the C-5 Galaxy in it for the long-haul? | Shephard
Dec 23, 2024 · With the C-5 Galaxy as the US Air Force’s (USAF) – and the West’s – only strategic airlifter, Lockheed Martin’s C-5 Galaxy is the de-facto largest military transport aircraft …