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Raytheon details its leading-edge technologies to meet drone threat
U.S. weapons maker Raytheon Company revealed new details about its leading-edge technologies designed to meet Unmanned Aerial Systems or drone threat.
According to the company, there’s more than one way to down a low-flying drone. From directed energy shots to...
Boeing progresses unmanned combat jet programme
Boeing is progressing with the continued development of a new unmanned aircraft program in preparation for the first flight of the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) Loyal Wingman prototype in 2020.
"We successfully achieved first autonomous teamed flights using...
Boeing, Embraer announces partnership deals to promote new C-390 airlift
U.S. aerospace giant Boeing and Brazilian planemaker Embraer announced that it will jointly promote and develop new markets for the C-390 Millennium multi-mission airlift and air mobility aircraft.
Boeing and Embraer have formed a new joint venture called the Boeing...
U.S. Marine Corps’ new heavy-lift helicopter completes ALE-47 chaff flare testing
The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) reported that the new CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter completed AN/ALE-47Airborne Countermeasures Dispenser System testing.
"CH-53K test aircraft “K-4” surpassed 500 flight hours while completing ALE-47 chaff flare testing this week," the...
U.S. Navy names missile destroyer after late Sen. Thad Cochran
The U.S. Navy has agreed to name a future guided-missile destroyer in honor of late Sen. Thad Cochran.
Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer announced a future Arleigh Burke-class warship will be named in honor of late...
U.S. Army orders several hundred heavy robots
The U.S. Army has confirmed that it selected FLIR Systems, a company that specializes in the production of thermal imaging cameras and Unmanned Systems, to produce the Common Robotic System - Heavy, or CRS-H, (pronounced "Chris-H") to bolster...
U.S. Air Force deployed “Triple Nickel” to AFCENT’s area for the first time in 15 years
The U.S. Air Force has deployed the 555th Fighter Squadron commonly known as “Triple Nickel” to the Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT) area of responsibility for the first time in 15 years.
"The 555th Fighter Squadron has deployed...
Pentagon awards contract to Lockheed Martin for classified communications satellite systems
The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Friday an agreement with Lockheed Martin Corp. that worth about $3.3 billion.
Pentagon’s No.1 weapons supplier Lockheed Martin Corp, was awarded a contract from the Space and Missile System Center, Peterson...