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Solar-Electric Zephyr HAPS Completes New Test Flight Campaign

The Airbus Defense and Space campaign focused on operational flexibility and aircraft agility, testing lower altitude flying and early stage transition to the stratosphere of the solar-electric Zephyr.

Jan 06, 2021
Australia’s Collins-Class Submarines to Gain Next-Gen Mine and Obstacle Avoidance Capabilities

Thales Australia will deliver the Heron Mine and Obstacle Avoidance Sonar (MOAS) and High Frequency Intercept Array (HFIA) systems, providing enhanced detection in warm shallow waters

Jan 05, 2021
Teams Selected to Develop Technology to Capture Potable Water from Air Under DARPA’s AWE Program

The Atmospheric Water Extraction program aims to provide fresh water for a range of military, stabilization and humanitarian needs, through the development of small, lightweight, low-powered systems

Jan 05, 2021
Second Cluster of Advanced Satellites Readied for SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch

Cluster 2 has up to ten times the collection capacity of Cluster 1 already in orbit, allowing HawkEye 360 to offer increasingly robust space-based RF data insights and improved geolocation accuracy

Jan 05, 2021
L3Harris Technologies Selected by US Navy to Deliver Next Generation Jammer Low Band Tactical Jamming Pods

The NGJ-LB airborne electronic warfare system will replace the aging ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System pods currently operating in the low frequency spectrum, enabling extended stand-off jamming capability and air superiority

Jan 04, 2021
Danish MOD Order 1st Reconnaissance Open-Top EAGLE 4×4 and 56 Armoured Patrol Vehicles

This second order for General Dynamics is part of the Armored Patrol Vehicle (APV) framework agreement, providing a state-of-the-art 4x4 vehicle platform, plus additional engineering and industrial capabilities

Jan 04, 2021
BAE Systems Australia Kicks-Off Prototyping Phase of New Hunter-Class Frigate Program

Five representative ship blocks will be manufactured and assembled in a digitally advanced shipyard, using Australian steel, services and engineers, placing more contracts with Australian businesses

Jan 04, 2021
BlueHalo to Develop Next Generation Space Domain Solutions for AFRL

Five separate cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts have been awarded by AFRL, totalling over $130 million with an available ceiling of over $400 million.

Dec 31, 2020
Elbit Systems to Supply European Country with a Simulated Rotary-Wing Mission Training Center

The Rotary-Wing MTC is a networked multi-platform, mission-oriented, helicopter training center that will provide multi-level training for helicopter pilots and aircrews

Dec 31, 2020
Boeing’s MQ-25 Drone Makes First Test Flight with Aerial Refueling Store for U.S. Navy

The successful 2.5-hour flight with the Cobham ARS mounted under the wing, was designed to test the aircraft’s aerodynamics, with future flights planned to ensure the ARS and the software operating it work harmoniously

Dec 31, 2020
Second Brazilian-made Riachuelo-Class Scorpene-type Submarine Launched

The robust submarine is known for its stealth, manoeuvrability and inter-operability of systems, which fulfils the entire scope of missions such as Anti-Surface and Anti-Submarine Warfare, special ops and offensive minelaying

Dec 30, 2020
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