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Su-57’s Technology predecessor, the Su-47 ‘Berkut’ Displayed at MAKS 2019
September 9, 2019 @ 12:39 PMOne of the rarest fighter aircraft ever to leave the drawing boards, the Russian Su-47 ‘Berkut, also called C-37 was on display at last weeks MAKS airshow in Zkukovsky near Moscow. A dramatic upgrade in technology compared to the Mig-29 and the Su-27, the Su-47 was a leap to the fifth generation
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China Develops Tech to Reduce Fatigue of Helicopter Rotors
July 17, 2019 @ 08:29 AMChina has developed a new fatigue-resistant technology for helicopter rotors to reduce wear and tear of rotors of on-duty choppers. “The new rotor infused with anti-fatigue technology could be used on China's future heavy-lift transport helicopters and gunships, which need to perform extreme manoeuvers in combat,” Wei Dongxu, a Beijing-based military analyst, was quoted as saying by
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Russian Helicopters To Start 3D Printing Of Helicopter Parts
July 16, 2019 @ 07:11 AMRussian Helicopters is planning to re-engineer and manufacture nearly 30 different helicopter parts using 3D printing technology, starting from 2020. "This year we are finishing the re-engineering of around 30 different parts and details that will be manufactured using additive technologies
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Boeing, Kitty Hawk Partnership to Develop Urban Air Mobility Platforms
June 26, 2019 @ 09:30 AMBoeing and Kitty Hawk Corporation today announced a strategic partnership to collaborate on future efforts to advance safe urban air mobility. Kitty Hawk Corp
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US Space Fence Detects Break-up Fields from Indian Anti-satellite Test
May 22, 2019 @ 05:26 PMThe United States Air Force Space Fence system detected the breakup field from an anti-satellite test conducted by India during a scheduled endurance exercise of the new space surveillance radar. As a US satellite, MICROSAT-R was expected to pass through the un-cued surveillance fence, Space Fence automatically issued a "breakup alert" indicating there were multiple objects within close proximity
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US DoD Awards IBM $275M Contract to Enable “Trusted” Semiconductor Manufacturing
May 22, 2019 @ 10:26 AMIBM Global Business Services is being awarded a $275,000,000 contract is to enable “trusted” manufacturing flows in contractor semiconductor fabrication facilities for US Department of Defence (DoD) programs. The contract is to enable a wide-range of associated leading-edge semiconductor technologies and services; and to create a trusted supply chain with the contractor, fully certified and accredited, to deliver classified and trusted mask and wafer fabrication within an “open” commercial environment, a USD DoD announcement said
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DARPA to Develop Artificial Intelligence based Top Guns
May 15, 2019 @ 06:32 PMThe US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency is seeking to automate air-to-air combat, enabling reaction times at machine speeds and freeing pilots to concentrate on the larger air battle. No ArtificiaI Intelligence (AI) currently exists that can outduel a human pilot in a fighter jet in a high-speed, high-G dogfight, a DARPA release said
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BAE Systems’ Demos ‘Flap-free’ technology to Make Aircraft Lighter, Stealthier
May 2, 2019 @ 09:30 AMIn what is claimed as the most significant development in aircraft design since the invention of wing warping by the Wright brothers, BAE Systems and the University of Manchester flew the MAGMA unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to demonstrate two innovative flow control technologies which could revolutionise future aircraft design. MAGMA, designed and developed by researchers at The University of Manchester in collaboration with engineers from BAE Systems, successfully trialled the two ‘flap-free technologies earlier this month at the Llanbedr Airfield, UK
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European Shipbuilders Form Alliance to Harmonize Big Data Management
April 19, 2019 @ 10:45 AMIn order to meet the digitalisation challenges of a diverse audience of stakeholders, in a robust, secure and cost-effective way, EUROYARDS members (Chantiers de lAtlantique, Damen Shipyards Group, Fincantieri, Lürssen, Meyer Werft, Naval Group and Navantia) joined forces to harmonise data management solutions and standards. This ambitious project will seek for the full cooperation and engagement of all maritime stakeholders, including shipowners, shipbuilders, suppliers and classification societies, and it is supported by SEA Europe, the Shipyards and Maritime Equipment Association, according to a Damen Shipyards release
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Rheinmetall Completes Trials of Laser Weapon Station
February 28, 2019 @ 12:03 PMRheinmetall has completed series of comprehensive trials with a weapon station with a laser weapon technology. In combination with a laser, the weapon station demonstrated its speed and precision in tests conducted in December 2018
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India’s Lohia Group Enters Defense Sector, Acquires Israeli Aerostructures Manufacturer
February 11, 2019 @ 07:24 AMIndias Lohia Group has marked its entry into the aerospace and defense sector with the acquisition of Israel-based aerostructure manufacturer, Light & Strong Limited. Lohia group specializes in aerospace and military carbon fibre and glass fibre composite components production
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DARPA Seeks New Materials, Technology for Hypersonic Air Platforms
January 29, 2019 @ 08:59 AMDefense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has begun to solicit for new materials and technology to accelerate R&D of hypersonic air vehicles and platforms. “The Defense Sciences Office (DSO) at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of high performance leading edges for hypersonic air platforms,” US Department of Defense said Monday
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Some 300 Russian Weapons "Fine-tuned" based on Syrian Experience
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Russia Knocks Down Israeli Drone Over Syria
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Lockheed Wins US Navy's Super Hornet IR Search and Track System Contract
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General Dynamics To Support Saudi's SLAM-ER Weapon System
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Israel to Modernise Ukrainian MiG-29 Jets for $440M
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MiG-35 Shows Off New AESA Radar at MAKS 2019
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Russian S-300s, S-400s Fail to Detect Israeli F-35s Flying Over Syria: Reports...
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Russia Unveils its Biggest Ever Drone to Compete with US Global Hawk
September 3, 2019
Artificial Intelligence to Drive Future Weapons Development
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly permeating the defence industry to aid and improve human decision-making
Are Days Numbered for Russia’s Su-35 Fighter Jet?
Upgrade of Russias Sukhoi Su-30SM fighters to equip them with armaments, radar, sensors and engines from the more powerful Su-35...
US Companies Threatened With Sanctions May be Denied Chinese Rare Earth Materials
US companies sanctioned by China for supplying weapons to Taiwan may be denied rare earth elements (REEs), which have critical...
Russian Su-57 Preparing to Compete with F-35 for Stealth Jet Market Share
While the US F-35 stealth aircraft has become one the fastest selling fighter jets in the world aircraft market, thanks...
Russian Buk-M3 Viking Defense Missile System Has Enhanced Features
Russian state-run Almaz-Antey has released additional data on its latest export-version of Buk-M3 Viking air defense missile system (ADMS)
Upgraded MiG-29 to take on F-16 in the Refurbished Fighter Jet Market
The MiG-29, one of Russias most exported military jet has been upgraded in India that expands its capabilities from an...