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Mitsubishi in Japan Unveils Combat Support Drone Concept Video Inspired by J-20 Stealth Jet Design

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), a Japanese defense contractor, has showcased concept designs for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) to support Japan’s future fighter jet. The AI-driven CCA concepts were unveiled...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Beijing Announces Creation of Tiltrotor VTOL Drone Capable of Lifting 2 Tons

The Lanying R6000, a newly developed large tiltrotor drone by United Aircraft, has been unveiled by China. With a top speed of 340 mph (547 km/h), it can carry...

Army Aircraft Receive Advanced Missile Warning Systems from BAE for Improved Protection

To bolster the survivability of its helicopter fleet, the US Army has received 400 2CAWS units from BAE Systems, designed to detect and counter missile threats.

October 18, 2024
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV, R&D

BAE and Sweden Collaborate on Tridon Mk2 Air Defense System Prototype

A letter of intent has been signed between BAE Systems Bofors and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to cooperate on building a demonstrator for the Tridon Mk 2 air...

October 18, 2024
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Defence news online - Air Platforms
R&D

Satellite links boost Taiwan’s ability to neutralize hostile drones.

Amid growing Chinese reconnaissance, Taiwan’s military is testing a drone countermeasure system connected via satellite, as part of a broader push to secure critical infrastructure and communications.

October 18, 2024
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

F-22 stealth jets detected by China’s new radar technology using BeiDou satellite data, described as a milestone in anti-stealth capabilities.

Chinese scientists are said to have invented a radar technology that can monitor and identify the F-22 Raptor, the US Air Force’s advanced stealth jet. The system is cost-efficient...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

The US Navy has awarded Leidos a $248 million deal to support the design and engineering of autonomous systems.

The Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) has awarded Leidos a follow-on contract to support unmanned and automated maritime ISR systems. The task order, granted as a single...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Ways in which a fleet of compact, uncrewed autonomous platforms can increase maritime coverage.

As a leading provider of large autonomous UAS, Northrop Grumman has created two new mission-oriented autonomous technologies, Helix and Scion, for smaller platforms. These advancements are set to swiftly...

October 18, 2024
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Under the Bi-NYX agreement, Thales completed its initial shipment of 300 night vision goggles for the French Army.

The French military has taken delivery of the first 300 Thales night vision goggles ordered by the DGA in 2020 as part of the Bi-NYX contract. This batch is...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

The first demonstration of the Lakota UH-72 drone helicopter for the US Marine Corps has been successfully completed by Airbus.

At Marine Corps Air Station, the Lakota UH-72 drone helicopter’s debut demonstration for the U.S. Marine Corps was a success, showcasing the ALC system’s potential to strengthen logistics in...