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October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Airbus Demonstrates Lakota UH-72 Unmanned Helicopter

Airbus has successfully completed the first demonstration of the Lakota UH-72 unmanned helicopter for the U.S. Marine Corps at Marine Corps Air Station. The demonstration highlighted the capabilities of...

October 18, 2024
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Soldier Systems

Thales has delivered the first batch of 300 night vision goggles to the French Army as part of the Bi-NYX contract.

French forces have received the initial 300 Thales night vision goggles ordered by the French defence procurement agency (DGA) in 2020 under the Bi-NYX contract. These 300 units represent...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

How a network of small, autonomous, unmanned vessels can expand maritime operations.

Northrop Grumman, a recognized leader in advanced uncrewed autonomous systems, has introduced two new mission-specific autonomous features—Helix and Scion—for smaller UAS. These innovations will quickly upgrade commercial uncrewed platforms...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Leidos Wins $248 Million US Navy Autonomous Systems Contract

Leidos has secured a follow-on contract worth approximately $248 million from the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) to support the development of unmanned and automated maritime systems....

October 18, 2024
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Communication and Electronics

China Develops BeiDou-Based Radar to Track Stealth Fighters

Chinese researchers have reportedly developed a radar system designed to detect and track stealth aircraft, including the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor, by leveraging signals from the BeiDou satellite...

October 18, 2024
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Air Platforms

Taiwan utilizes satellite connections to intercept incoming drones.

To reinforce the island’s defense of key infrastructure and its main communications network, Taiwan’s military is experimenting with a satellite-based drone defense system, prompted by a rise in Chinese...

October 18, 2024
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Land Platforms

Sweden Teams Up With BAE Systems to Develop Tridon Mk2 Air Defense Demonstrator

BAE Systems Bofors and Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration have agreed to jointly develop a demonstrator version of the Tridon Mk 2 ground-based air defense system through a newly signed...

October 18, 2024
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Missile & Missile Defence

BAE Provides Cutting-Edge Missile Alert Systems to Enhance Safety of Army Aircraft

BAE Systems has finalized the shipment of 400 2-Color Advanced Warning Systems (2CAWS) to improve missile threat defense for the US Army’s heavy lift, utility, and attack helicopters.

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

China Unveils VTOL Drone Resembling Osprey With 2-Ton Payload Capability

China has introduced a new tiltrotor drone, the Lanying R6000, which can transport up to 2 tons (4,400 pounds) of payload and reach speeds of 340 miles (547 kilometers)...

April 28, 2024
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Naval Platforms

China’s Latest Drone Tech Designed to Hunt Underwater Subs

Chinese researchers claim to have devised a novel submarine detection system mounted on drones, aimed specifically at effectively monitoring the ocean’s so-called “blind zones”—areas traditionally out of reach for...