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October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
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Next-Generation Autonomous Drone Swarms Revealed by Thales AI-powered

Thales demonstrated the feasibility of deploying drone swarms with different degrees of autonomy during flying testing. These tests demonstrate how autonomous systems can lessen the cognitive load on operators...

October 18, 2024
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Naval Platforms
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The 2025 order for France’s next nuclear aircraft carrier has been confirmed.

The French Ministry of Armed Forces is getting ready to place the order for the long-awaited replacement of France’s premier aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, in 2025.With an...

The Japanese Tomahawk SSM will be tested by Kawasaki Heavy Industries in 2027.

During the fiscal year 2027, Kawasaki Heavy Industries plans to test launch their new anti-ship missile, known as the “New SSM” (Surface-to-Surface Missile). On October 17, 2024, at the...

October 18, 2024
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Naval Platforms
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For its next-generation missile ships, the Indian Navy has chosen GE Aerospace LM2500 engines.

As part of a long-standing collaboration that began in 1986, GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will build and test the engines, which are renowned for their dependability...

October 18, 2024
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Land Platforms
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The most recent M2A4E1 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle from BAE Systems is unveiled.

More information regarding BAE Systems’ newest infantry fighting vehicle, the M2A4E1 Bradley, was recently made public. This model is one of the most cutting-edge armored vehicles in its class...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
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Airbus Completes US Marine Corps First Lakota UH-72 Drone Helicopter Demo Successfully

the successful completion of Marine Corps Air Station’s first Lakota UH-72 drone helicopter demonstration for the U.S. Marine Corps. The Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) system, which was created to...

October 18, 2024
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Soldier Systems
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Under the Bi-NYX contract, Thales ships the first 300 pairs of night vision goggles to the French Army.

The first 300 Thales night vision goggles, which were ordered by the French defense procurement agency (DGA) in 2020 as part of the Bi-NYX contract, have been delivered to...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

How to Increase Maritime Reach with an Autonomous Fleet of Small, Uncrewed Platforms

With its huge uncrewed autonomous systems (UAS), Northrop Grumman has established itself as a pioneer in technology. Helix and Scion, the company’s two mission-focused autonomous capabilities on the smaller...

October 18, 2024
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Leidos is awarded a $248 million contract by the US Navy to design and engineer autonomous systems.

The Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) has granted Leidos a follow-on contract to support automated and unmanned maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems. With a five-year...

October 18, 2024
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Communication and Electronics
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China’s “Groundbreaking Radar” Uses BeiDou Satellite Signals to Find F-22 Stealth Fighters

According to reports, Chinese researchers have created a new radar technology that can track and identify the F-22 Raptor, one of the most sophisticated stealth fighter jets in the...