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New Mission System for US Army Air Launched Effects
New Mission System for US Army Air Launched Effects

The RapidEdge Mission System from Collins Aerospace includes radios for communication, solutions for handling multiple levels of classified data, mission computing, and autonomous behaviors for Air Launched Effects (ALE)

Feb 02, 2022
Stratolaunch to Research Feasibility of Hypersonic Testing for AFRL
Stratolaunch to Research Feasibility of Hypersonic Testing for AFRL

The company plans to augment existing Department of Defense (DoD) flight test resources through affordable, commercially contracted, rapid-turnaround hypersonic flight testing for the DoD and its prime contractor partners

Feb 01, 2022
First CV-22 Nacelle Modification Completed
First CV-22 Nacelle Modification Completed

Bell and Boeing completed the modification as part of an ongoing upgrade program to improve the wiring components within the nacelles and to change the structure to improve maintainability

Feb 01, 2022
Autonomous Re-Supply Solution for British Armed Forces
Autonomous Re-Supply Solution for British Armed Forces

HORIBA MIRA will re-supply front line forces using an intelligent just-in-time ordering capability delivered by unmanned air and ground vehicles

Jan 31, 2022
DCS to Support USAF Operational Test and Evaluation Center
DCS to Support USAF Operational Test and Evaluation Center

DCS will provide advisory and assistance services with additional support and advocacy for the U.S. Air Force (USAF)’s Fighter Operational Test and Evaluation services

Jan 28, 2022
DE&S Will Support New British Army Apache Helicopters
DE&S Will Support New British Army Apache Helicopters

The 20-year agreement will cover aircraft design organization services, maintenance, logistics support, plus pilot, maintainer and groundcrew training

Jan 27, 2022
Successful First Test Flight of F-16 Advanced Aggressor Fighter
Successful First Test Flight of F-16 Advanced Aggressor Fighter

Top Aces Corp.’s F-16 Advanced Aggressor Fighter is equipped with the company’s Advanced Aggressor Mission System which enables the aircraft to replicate advanced capabilities of contemporary air-to-air combat opponents

Jan 27, 2022
Unmanned Helicopter Makes Operational Deployment with US Navy
Unmanned Helicopter Makes Operational Deployment with US Navy

Northrop Grumman’s ship-based MQ-8C Fire Scout autonomous helicopter brings increased speed, endurance and payload capacity to maritime operations

Jan 27, 2022
Airborne SDR Completes Connectivity Flight Tests with Brazilian Air Force
Airborne SDR Completes Connectivity Flight Tests with Brazilian Air Force

Elbit Systems’ E-LynX Airborne Software Defined Radio (SDR) was integrated onboard two F-5M aircraft as part of the Brazilian Link-BR2 strategic program to improve network-centric data connectivity

Jan 27, 2022
Upgraded Self-Protection Systems for Bundeswehr NH90 Helicopter
Upgraded Self-Protection Systems for Bundeswehr NH90 Helicopter

HENSOLDT will provide its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS), which will also include the company’s Kalaetron radar warning receiver

Jan 26, 2022
Kadet-100 Parachute System Delivered for Official Testing
Kadet-100 Parachute System Delivered for Official Testing

Rostec’s new parachute system allows paratroopers to perform jumps with a full set of weapons at speeds up to 350 km/h with increased stability and high maneuverability

Jan 26, 2022
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